2014 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 782 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 23 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 60 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Campaign 17V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsOct 14, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light MIL should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.
Campaign 14V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)Oct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled.
If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.
Campaign 14V636000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJun 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
Campaign 14V293000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: seats
163 reports, newest first. Show all
Seats, May 3, 2018
VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT. UPON ENTERING THE DRIVERS HEADREST WAS NOTED TO BE EXPLODED OPEN AS THE PLASTIC MOUNTS HOLDING THE PIN KEEPING THE ACTIVE RESTRAINT CLOSED HAD DISINTEGRATED. IF CAR HAD BEEN UNDERWAY THIS MIGHT HAVE BEEN LETHAL..
Seats, Apr 23, 2018
I WAS DRIVING 40-50 MPH ON HWY 146 NEAR KEMAH, TX. SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER SEAT HEADREST ROSE UP SEVERAL INCHES AND THE FRONT OF THE HEADREST SHOT OUT AND HIT ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.
Seats, Jan 26, 2018
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE ACTIVE HEAD REST POP OUT, HITTING HER IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. SHE WAS STARTLED, SHE THEN PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Seats, Nov 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE CAME FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NYLE MAXWELL CHRYSLER (13401 RANCH RD 620 N, AUSTIN, TX 78717), BUT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE TECHNICIAN SAW THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEADREST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,600. *BF *TR
Electrical system, Seats, Oct 24, 2017
WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT OR WARNING. FAILURE MILAGE WAS 46400. HAD LOCAL CHRYSLER DODGE INSPECT FAILURE AND WAS TOLD THAT HEAD REST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 709.49 IN ORDER TO HAVE THE AIR BAG LIGHT RESET.10/
Seats, Oct 11, 2017
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT MALFUNCTIONED AND DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH A PARKING LOT. SPEED BUMPS WERE ENCOUNTERED, BUT I CANNOT REMEMBER IF THE AHR DEPLOYED WHILE PASSING ONE. PASSENGER SUFFERED HEAD INJURY.
Seats, Sep 28, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SOMETHING EXPLODED LOUD INSIDE THE CAR. I SCREAMED AND AT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT, I SAW MY DAUGHTERS HEAD AND BODY MOVING FORWARD AS SHE WAS IMPACTED BY THE SEAT. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE HEADREST POPPED AND HIT MY DAUGHTER STRONGLY IN THE HEAD. I WENT RIGHT AWAY TO BIG O DODGE 2645 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607. THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE HEADREST AND TOLD ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO BUSY. THEY GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR A WEEK LATER AND ALSO TOLD ME TO CALL CHRYSLER 800-992-1997 TO SEE IF THEY COVER THE PART. I TALKED TO ARIANA GONZALEZ 9:45AM AND SHE SAID SHE WAS GOING TO CALL BIG O DODGE TO VERIFY WHAT CAN BE DONE, BUT SHE NEVER CALLED ME BACK. I CALLED AGAIN CHRYSLER AND TALKED TO JOEL AND HE SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL THE CAR IS DIAGNOSED. I EMPHASIZED THAT THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND THAT I AM AFRAID THAT THIS HAPPENS TO MY DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY HAZARD. IF THIS EXPLODES IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE DRIVING IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS MY DAILY USE VEHICLE AND I NEED THIS TO BE SOLVED RIGHT AWAY, AND PREVENT MANY OTHER PEOPLE USING DOGDE FROM BEING HARMED.
Seats, Sep 9, 2017
AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED. NO OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS ACTIVATED, AND NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE DRIVER-SIDE HEADREST DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED WAS LESS THAN 30 MPH. LOOKING AT THE HEADREST, IT APPEARS THAT THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE FAILED, CAUSING THE DEPLOYMENT. SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. THE VEHICLE HAD 38,402 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT
Air bags, Seats, Aug 24, 2017
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLODING SOUND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY HIT TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD. SHE IS CURRENTLY IN A LOT OF PAIN FROM HER NECK AND HAS A NICE HEADACHE TO ACCOMPANY IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE HEADREST DEPLOYED ON IT OWN.
Seats, Aug 3, 2017
THE HEADREST OF THE PASSENGER SEAT SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE . PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER USED OFF-ROAD. MY CAR HAS ONLY 35000 KM ON ITS ODOMETER AND NEVER BEEN INVOLVED TO ANY ACCIDENTS. IT SEEMS LIKE MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE HEADREST DEPLOYED BECAUSE ALL PLASTIC LATCHES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO POOR QUALITY OF MATEREAL. I HAVE CONTACTED WITH MY LOKAL DEALER BUT HAD NO ANY HELP. I'M AFRAID THAT SAME COULD HAPPEN WITH DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST WHILE DRIVING THAT ABLE TO LEAD FATAL ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP PEOPLE TO BE SAFE, CHRYSLER DOESN'T WHANT TO HEAR US AT ALL ! PLEASE RAISE AN INVESTIGATION TO INITIATE RECALL.
Seats, Jun 22, 2017
MY DRIVER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. THE DEPLOYMENT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK BUT I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP IN THE OTHER LANE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND DODGE WITH NO HELP. THERE EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND I HAVE TO PAY $684 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. KEEP IN MIND IT IS SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION. IT WAS A SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Mar 15, 2017
ON 3/6/17 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT ACTIVE HEAD REST DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE OR CRASH. WHEN DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST TETHERED TO THE SEAT SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HEAD REST. ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THIS AND OR FIND THE CAUSE AT THE DODGE AUTONATION DEALER LOCATED AT 21027 I-45 NORTH, SPRING, TX 77388 (877-791-6569) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED MET WITH A DECLINED REPAIR DUE TO THE DAMAGE WAS LISTED AS "TRIM". AT THE TIME THE AHR DEPLOYED A PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT AT THE TIME BUT WAS NOT INJURED DUE TO THE "TETHERS" HELD THE FRONT FACE OF THE HEAD REST FROM PROJECTING OUTWARD/FORWARD. I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE SERVICE DIRECTOR AT THE DODGE DEALER FRANKIE FREEZE THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND HE HAS PERSONALLY SEEN THIS TYPE OF DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT CAUSE. IN THE SERVICE MANUAL IN THE EVENT THE AHR DEPLOYS THERE IS A "RESET" PROCESS. DUE TO THE HIGH VELOCITY OF THE HEAD REST DEPLOYMENT THE UNIT ITSELF WAS DAMAGED TO INCLUDE THE HEAD REST COVER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE "RESET". NO VISIBLE DAMAGE IS APPARENT TO THE VEHICLE ITSELF (CRASH), AND NO VISIBLE CODES OR WARNING LIGHT (I.E. AIRBAG LIGHT) ARE DISPLAYED. AT THIS TIME I HAVE DISPUTED THE CLAIM BY DODGE THAT THIS IS A "TRIM" ISSUE AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN NOT DETERMINE WHY THE HEAD REST DEPLOYED AND REFERRED THE ISSUE AND DEPLOYMENT TO A INVESTIGATOR. I SUSPECT BUT HAVE NO EVIDENCE OF THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE HEAD REST WAS CAUSED BY THE RIGHT REAR REAR PASSENGER OPENING THE FACTORY INSTALLED VIDEO SYSTEM INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM). IT IS POSSIBLE THE BACK OF THE FLIP OPEN MONITOR PLASTIC SHROUD STRUCK THE BACK OF THE HEAD REST WHEN OPENED CAUSING IT TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION IN NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT NIGHT WITH LITTLE TO NO LIGHTING IN THE VEHICLE. A DISTINCT AND LOUD POP WAS HEARD FROM THE SEAT.
Electrical system, Seats, Service brakes, Jul 30, 2015
1) WHEN TURNING ON VENTILATION SEATS - DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BLOW HOT AIR INSTEAD OF COOL AIR. CAUSED A MILD BURN FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. IN SERVICE - WIRING DEFECT. 2) TAILLIGHTS (LED) STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKING. ONLY TURN ON WHEN IN PARK. IN SERVICE. 3) SUNROOF STOPPED WORKING TWICE. HAD TO TURN CAR IN FOR SERVICE 2 TIMES. FIRST TIME WORKED WITH A REPLACED PART. WAITED OVER 2 WEEKS FOR THE PART TO ARRIVE. THEN 2 WEEKS LATER, IT BROKE. IN SERVICE - WIRING DEFECT.