The vehicle dossier US · 2021

2021 Dodge
DURANGOProblems & recalls

202 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 136 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 202 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components136 reports
Electrical system40 reports
Engine25 reports
Body & structure15 reports
Air bags11 reports
Transmission & drivetrain10 reports
Fuel system10 reports
Brakes8 reports
Visibility5 reports
Steering4 reports
Suspension3 reports
See original component labels
EXTERIOR LIGHTING89
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40
UNKNOWN OR OTHER24
ENGINE22
AIR BAGS11
STRUCTURE:BODY10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10
POWER TRAIN9
SERVICE BRAKES7
BACK OVER PREVENTION6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS5
STRUCTURE5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
STEERING4
SUSPENSION3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
SEAT BELTS2
TIRES2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
WHEELS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
VISIBILITY1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 24, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

31,205 miles is the median among 30 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,854–56,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

8 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Aug 13, 2026 Safety recallSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECampaign 26V528000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Manufacturer campaign: 61D

Read campaign 26V528000 at NHTSA
Jun 13, 2024 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 24V436000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Manufacturer campaign: 66B, 79B

Read campaign 24V436000 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2023 Safety recallSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECampaign 23V115000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.

Manufacturer campaign: 20A

Read campaign 23V115000 at NHTSA
Apr 28, 2022 Safety recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Campaign 22V284000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.

Manufacturer campaign: Z31

Read campaign 22V284000 at NHTSA
Mar 14, 2022 Safety recallSTEERING:RACK AND PINIONCampaign 22V154000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.

Manufacturer campaign: Z18

Read campaign 22V154000 at NHTSA
Mar 10, 2022 Safety recallELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Campaign 22V140000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Manufacturer campaign: Z20

Read campaign 22V140000 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2021 Safety recallSTRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 21V842000

Reported concern

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.

Manufacturer campaign: Y73

Read campaign 21V842000 at NHTSA
Apr 22, 2021 Safety recallAIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 21V280000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Manufacturer campaign: Y16

Read campaign 21V280000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

559 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 10, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions114538EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONINGNHTSA ID 11037341

EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037341 at NHTSA
Sep 10, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions114537EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONINGNHTSA ID 11037340

EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037340 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions9100898Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficie…NHTSA ID 11037347

Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05148163AE). As a result, the harness may become compressed by the foam cover. To prevent unnecessary part replacement, the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05148163AE) should be inspected for damage or pinch conditions prior to replacing the following part numbers: Engine PNs: 68409343AA 68409357AA 68450915AA OCV PNs: 53022338AB Phaser PNs: 53022298AA 53022298AB

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037347 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions9100900Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.NHTSA ID 11037346

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037346 at NHTSA
Aug 3, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113803HOSE AND TUBE - HEATER SUPPLY AND RETURNNHTSA ID 11036166

HOSE AND TUBE - HEATER SUPPLY AND RETURN

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036166 at NHTSA
Jul 25, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions08-294-26Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B22A9-00 - E…NHTSA ID 11035317

Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B22A9-00 - ECU Internal Performance. ● B1560-13 - Cellular Antenna 1-Circuit Open. ● B1561-13 - Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Open. ● B1562-12 - GPS Antenna-Circuit Short To Battery. Customers may also comment on the following: ● "Uconnect Box Requires Service" message in the display screen module.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035317 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions14-007-26Extended Crank Condition Due To Loss of Fuel Pressure Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Extended engine crank condition. This bulletin involves performing a fuel pressure test and possibly replacing the fuel pr…NHTSA ID 11035051

Extended Crank Condition Due To Loss of Fuel Pressure Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Extended engine crank condition. This bulletin involves performing a fuel pressure test and possibly replacing the fuel pressure regulator.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035051 at NHTSA
Jul 6, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions9100833 REV1Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump a…NHTSA ID 11035064

Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for and bent, spread, or pushed out terminals. Repair any issues found. Reconnect the plug and perform a push pull push to ensure the connector is fully installed. Then perform 3 keys cycles and listen to hear if the fuel pump is operational. If the fuel pump is heard that indicates that everything is operating correctly. If the pump is heard replacement is not necessary, any replacement will function in the same way.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035064 at NHTSA
Jul 6, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions9100857Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual i…NHTSA ID 11035063

Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for any bent, spread, or pushed out terminals. Repair any issues found. Reconnect the plug and perform a push pull push to ensure the connector is fully installed. Then perform 3 keys cycles and listen to hear if the fuel pump is operational. If the fuel pump is heard that indicates that everything is operating correctly. If the pump is heard replacement is not necessary, any replacement will function in the same way. This GPOP applies to 2021-2022MY WK & 2021-2025MY WD vehicles with extended crank condition due to loss of fuel pressure. Do not replace FDM. Reference TSB 14-004-25 REV B. There is a Fuel Pressure Regulator kit to address this issue.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035063 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions08-256-26Uconnect® Screen Turns Blank Or Black Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Uconnect® screen display goes blank/black at times.NHTSA ID 11034896

Uconnect® Screen Turns Blank Or Black Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Uconnect® screen display goes blank/black at times.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034896 at NHTSA
Jun 26, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsS2208000045 REV.DBackup Camera Poor Image Quality InspectionNHTSA ID 11034385

Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034385 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsS2623000041 REV.APower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev ANHTSA ID 11034351

Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034351 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

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