What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2020 Dodge Durango

Typical pattern

2.9% of complaints about the 2020 Dodge Durango came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2020 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is exterior lighting (22 complaints), typically at 4.3 yr.

Complaints
70
Median age at failure
4.5 yr
Median mileage
29,980 n=9
Crash / fire / tow
17.1% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Exterior lighting
22 reports
4.3 yr
9.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

21V280000 2021-04-22
Air bags:critical fasteners

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

20V191000 2020-09-10
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Exterior lighting mileage not reported 1.8 yr in service crash / fire / tow
There is a very sharp side on the back rear taillight that connects with the lift gate. This razor sharp edge has cut myself, husband, and almost my son. The only thing that saved him from getting cut was the sleeve on his shirt. I have reported this issue to Chrysler. An investigation is in process. The man came out to take pictures he also agreed this was a safety issue. Both my husband and I have been left with permanent scars.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 1.9 yr in service crash / fire / tow
The rear tail lights have a sharp edge that is beak shaped and if you brush up against it on accident it slices into your skin or clothes. I was loading groceries and my arm skimmed over it and sliced a whole piece of skin off. I have researched the incident to see if others have had the same experience looking for a recall or solution after it happened to me and my husband multiple times most recently myself a big cut and I see forums with other people sharing same story.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 2.3 yr in service
Bought vehicle new in 2020, has 41K miles. Tonight, I noticed when arriving home that the entire center light on the lift gate is not functioning. I also do not have tag lights and my rear camera is non-functioning. At night, the back of the vehicle is not lit very well without that center light plus the tag is not illuminated. I appears this is a common issue with the Durango. I feel is poses a serious risk due to the rear lighting not functioning.

Other Durango model years

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