2015 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 503 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 26 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 37 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
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperMar 23, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Campaign 16V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
Campaign 15V469000 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
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
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Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2019
I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE TAILLIGHTS HAVE LEAKED AND NOW THE BUILD/LED IS STARING TO GO OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, OTHERS HAVE MENTIONED REMOVING BOLTS TO LET MOISTURE ESCAPE. ONLY PROBLEM IS NOW THE LIGHT HAS BEEN DAMAGED, AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE MANUFACTURER WOULD THINK UNSCREWING THE LIGHT HOUSING WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TO FIX A MISTAKE ON THEIR END! I GET THEY ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING VEHICLES, BUT SHOW SOME INTEGRITY AND MAKE IT RIGHT WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS. THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN AT ABOUT 70K MILES, WHICH I GET IS OUTSIDE OF THE 'VERY SHORT' BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, BUT MAYBE TRY TO WORK WITH THE VEHICLE OWNER TO TRY AND KEEP THEM AS A CUSTOMER. THIS SHOULD BE PART OF A RECALL, BECAUSE THE LAMP COULD POTENTIALLY BURN OUT DUE TO A DEFECT ON THE MANUFACTURERS PART. THERE IS NO LIGHT BULB TO REPLACE, IT IS AN ENTIRE LIGHT HOUSING THAT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. THE LIGHT COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLY HARMING PEOPLE.
Exterior lighting, Aug 9, 2019
THE TAILGATE LIGHT ON THE LIFT GATE COLLECTS WATER WHEN IT RAINS OR IS BEING WASHED. I NEED TO LIFT THE GATE TO LET THE EXCESS WATER DRIPS OUT. THE LIGHT IS DISCOLORED IN THE LOWER LEFT AND LOWER RIGHT SIDE.
Exterior lighting, Jul 24, 2019
PROBLEM WITH FRONT TURN SIGNAL MESSAGE NOT WORKING, CHANGED BULBS BUT STILL GETTING THE MESSAGE THIS IS AN ISSUE NOT KNOWING IF TURN SIGNALS ARE WORKING
Exterior lighting, Jul 19, 2019
BACKUP LAMP ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 68155950AJ HAS WATER INSIDE IF IT. DODGE CLAIMS ITS A "LIGHT" AND WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. ITS A $700.00 LIGHT. MANY DIFFERENT WEB SITES HAVE THE SAME FRUSTRATED CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.SEAL GOES BAD AND WATER GETS IN, LOTS OF WATER.
Exterior lighting, Jul 10, 2019
WATER IS COLLECTING INSIDE OF THE TAIL-GATE LIGHTS ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT'S COMPLETE FAILURE - NO LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE ARE WORKING.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 2, 2019
FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW, THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SECTION OF THE LED 'RACETRACK' TAIL LIGHTS ON THE TRUNK OF MY DURANGO HAS BEEN BURNED OUT. APPARENTLY, THIS IS COMING FROM WATER FILLING UP IN THE LEDS DUE TO WEATHER STRIPPING TO KEEP WATER OUT FAILING TOO EARLY. THIS NORMALLY WOULDN'T BE A HUGE CONCERN SINCE TAIL LIGHTS CAN BE REPLACED, HOWEVER CHRYSLER/DODGE/FIAT HAS MADE IT ENTIRELY TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND TO EVEN TRY TO AFFORD A REPLACEMENT. THE LEDS CANNOT BE EASILY REPLACED, THEREFORE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT PORTION ON THE TRUNK. ON TOP OF THAT, THIS PART MUST COME WITH THE BACK UP CAMERA, YOU CAN'T BUY THE PART WITHOUT THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE COST FOR THIS IS 1,085 USD WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY ABSURD, AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF LABOR AS WELL. THE BRAKE LIGHTS OF ANY VEHICLE ARE A HUGE SAFETY FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE, BOTH DURING THE DAY IN DARK FOGGY/RAINY CONDITIONS AS WELL AS ANYTIME AT NIGHT. CHRYSLER/DODGE/FIAT MUST EITHER MAKE THIS INCREDIBLY CHEAP TO REPLACE, OR PUT IN A RECALL TO BE REPLACED AT THE COMPANIES EXPENSE. THIS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT THE VEHICLES INSURANCE COMPANY MUST PAY FOR, OR EVEN DEATH TO ANY PERSON OR ANIMAL RIDING IN THE VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. LUCKY, MY ENTIRE 'RACETRACK' LED TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM HAS NOT COMPLETELY FAILED, YET. KEYWORD: YET. IT'S INEVITABLE, IT WILL HAPPEN THE MORE WATER THAT GETS INTO THE LED SECTION OF THE LIGHT.
Exterior lighting, Jun 28, 2019
THE TAILGATE LIGHTING IS TAKING IN WATER, BECAUSE IT HAS FILLED WITH WATER MY LED LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT PORTION OF THE STRIP. WHEN I TOOK MY DURANGO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO FIX 2 RECALLS I ASKED IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM THEY SAW A LOT, THEY SAID THAT IT IS A PROBLEM THAT GETS BROUGHT TO THEM PRETTY OFTEN.
Exterior lighting, Jun 21, 2019
REAR RACETRACK TYPE TAIL LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT AND ONLY WORKS PERIODICALLY
Exterior lighting, May 29, 2019
MY RACETRACK TAILLIGHT IN THE BACK OF MY 2015 DODGE DURANGO HAS ACCUMULATED WATER BUILD UP ON BOTH SIDES OF IT AND HAS CAUSED THE LEFT PART OF THE UNIT TO SHORT OUT. IT IS ABSOLUTELY ABSURD THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THIS BECAUSE ABOUT HALF THE DURANGOS I SEE ON THE ROAD HAVE THIS AS WELL. IT IS NOTHING MYSELF, OR ANY OTHER OF THE OTHER OWNERS ON THE ROAD HAVE DONE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN, IT IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VEHICLE. I SUGGEST MAYBE ALLOCATING SOME OF THE CHEROKEE AND WRANGLER REVENUE OVER TO PAY FOR THIS IN ORDER TO KEEP CUSTOMERS SAFE CONSIDERING THE UNIT IS $1200.00. THAT'S A PRETTY HEFTY EXPENSE FOR SOMEONE TO HAVE TO INCUR IF THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO BRING IT UPON THEMSELVES. THIS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I DON'T NEED TO INCLUDE A PICTURE BECAUSE EVERYONE AT CHRYSLER IS FULLY AWARE OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM DUE TO HOW MANY PEOPLE SHARE THE SAME CONCERNS. AGAIN, IT'S CRAZY HOW THIS IS NOT COVERED.
Exterior lighting, May 24, 2019
THE REAR HATCH LIGHT ASSEMBY HAS A LEAK AND HOLDS WATER. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS WAS TOLD LED LIGHTS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT IN LED LIGHTS, ITS A DEFECT IN THE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS CAUSING LED LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION, WHICH IS A DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS AS IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO THE DEFECT I WILL HAVE NO BACK LIGHTS WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MY VEHICLE IN TIME TO STOP CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. THIS IS DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING, WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE A SHORT IN THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. IT IS NOT CONDENSATION OR MOISTURE AS EVERYTIME IT RAINS OR ITS WASHED THE ASSEMBLY FILLS WITH WATER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS.
Exterior lighting, May 16, 2019
I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A CRACK OR OPENING IN THE RACE TRACK LIGHT OF THE DODGE DURANGO TRUCKS FROM 2015 AND ABOVE. I HAVE A DODGE DURANGO LIKE MY WIFE, MY NEIGHBOR, AND MY MOTHERS NEIGHBOR. ALL OF US HAVE AN OPENING AT THE TOP OF OUR RACETRACK LIGHTS WHERE THE LIGHT IS NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AND THE OPENING IS ENOUGH TO ALLOW WATER TO GET IN AND SETTLE INTO THE LIGHT. THIS IS AN ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE A SHORTAGE IN THE RACE TRACK LIGHT. FOR MYSELF IT HAS ALREADY ACCURED WITH MINE OPENING BEING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND MY WIFE BEING ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THIS IS AN ISSUE AS EVEN MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A BRAND NEW DURANGO HAD THIS ISSUE. I'VE ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AND HALF AND PURCHASED IT BEYOND THE 36K WARRANTY. THIS IS A ISSUE IN WHICH CAN CAUSE A SHORTAGE OF THE TAIL LIGHTS, WHICH CAUSES THE OWNER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECTIVE TAIL LIGHT COMING FROM THE MANUFACTURE. I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLIANT AND FORUMS OF OWNERS DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS BEEN A LEADING CAUSE FOR OWNERS TO HAVE TO PAY OVER $1,000 TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER OF DODGE IN WHICH NEITHER OF THEM CAN SPEAK ON THE MATTER TO FIX OR REMEDY THE ISSUE. THIS SHORTAGE CAN BE A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS OWNERS DRIVING THAT HAVE WATER LEAKING INTO THEIR RACE TRACK LIGHT CAN THEN END UP HAVE THE TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO AN ISSUE OF A DEFECTIVE ITEM FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN WHICH THE OWNER HAS NO CONTROL OVER THIS MATTER AND WOULDN'T THINK TO EVEN LOOK AT IT UNTIL SOMETHING IS ACTUALLY WRONG. THE BIG ISSUE IS THAT I'M SHIPPING MY VEHICLE TO GERMANY SOON AND THIS IS AN ISSUE IN WHICH I DON'T WANT MY VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE PROCESSED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ITEM FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
Exterior lighting, May 13, 2019
THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON THE LIFTGATE HAS WATER IN IT AND THE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT
Exterior lighting, May 10, 2019
DEFECTIVE MIDDLE LIGHT HOUSING OF REAR TAILLIGHTS, WHICH SEPARATES OVER TIME AND ALLOWS WATER TO POOL IN LOWER LIGHT BAR, AROUND LEDS - EVENTUALLY LEADING TO LED FAILURE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE FOR DODGE. I HAVE HAD THE MIDDLE LED TAILLIGHT SECTION REPLACED ONCE BY DODGE FEB 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES. NOW AFTER 15 MONTHS, AT APPROXIMATELY 44,000 MILES THE EXACT SITUATION IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THE TAILLIGHT HAS SEPARATED AGAIN AND IS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER INTO THE LED SECTION, AGAIN LEADING TO LED FAILURE AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 7, 2019
WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE RACETRACK TAIL LIGHT CAUSING THE DAMAGE AND MAKING THE CAR LESS VISIBLE.
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Apr 30, 2019
60,000 MILE GARAGE KEPT DURANGO WITH P0455 (EVAP PURGE HOSE CRACK) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WARRANTY IS OUT (SO MUCH FOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY- WONT COVER) AND DEALERSHIP WONT REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGING ME. THERE ARE NUMEROUS TSB 25-002-15 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. ISSUE A RECALL.. REAR TAILLIGHTS ALL LEAK WATER. MOISTURE AND WATER IS VISIBLE AND THE CAR HASN'T BEEN WET IN SOME TIME. MY COMPLAINT MATCHES THE OTHERS OUT THERE. FACORY LIGHTS LEAKING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTING ASPECT AND SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE AND OTHER AROUND ME. DEALERSHIP WONT REPLACE, WARRANTY WONT COVER. PRICING IS ABSURDLY HIGH TO REPLACE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A RECALL NEED TO ISSUED. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN GOOD FAITH THAT DODGE AND WARRANTY PEOPLE WOULD TAKE CARE OF ISSUES THAT ARE MANUFACTURER RELATED. NOT SO!!
Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Apr 29, 2019
27,300 MILES AND I HAVE WATER POOLING INSIDE MY LED TRACKS OF MY TAIL LIGHTS. THIS IS POTENTIALLY GOING TO CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT AND POSSIBLY BLOW FUSES. THIS NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED BY MANUFACTURER BEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE
Exterior lighting, Apr 25, 2019
WATER POOLS UP IN TAIL LIGHTS EVERY TIME IT RAINS, CAUSES TAIL LIGHT TO APPEAR 'BURNED OUT' LIGHT APPEARS TO GO OUR DUE TO WATER IN TAIL LIGHT. COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OR CRASH.
Exterior lighting, Apr 21, 2019
TAILGATE CENTER RACE TRACK LIGHTING COMPLETELY OUT. WATER GETS IN BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER LIGHT AND NOW JUST YESTERDAY THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY WENT OUT AND DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL.
Exterior lighting, Apr 11, 2019
TAIL LIGHT TAKES IN WATER AND LOWER RIGHT SIDE LOOSES ILLUMINATION.
Exterior lighting, Apr 5, 2019
REAR TWILIGHT WHICH WAS REPLACED ONCE (9/17) AS A 'GOODWILL OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY ' REPLACEMENT IS LEAKING AGAIN AND WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. DEALERSHIP AND WARRANTY COMPANY BOTH REFUSING TO REPLACE AGAIN.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 28, 2019
WATER AND MOISTURE GET INTO THE REAR LIGHT STRIP AND CAUSES LED LIGHT FAILURE. YOU CANT FIX THE PROBLEM, JUST BUY A NEW LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT $1000 AND PRAY THAT DOESNT GET WATER IN THAT ONE. PROBLEM CAUSES VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION AND POSES A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM.
Exterior lighting, Mar 27, 2019
IN MARCH OF 2019 A POLICEMAN IN MY HOMETOWN STOPPED ME AND TOLD ME MY TAILLIGHT ON MY 2015 DODGE DURANGO WAS OUT. ON FURTHER EXAMINATION THE POLICEMAN AND I DISCOVERED THAT PART OF MY TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT LIT UP AND THAT MY TAIL LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT. WE CAN SEE THE MOISTURE AND THE WATER LINE. I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE I BOUGHT VEHICLE. THEY EXAMINED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A BAD DESIGN AND THAT WATER WAS INDEED IN MY TAILLIGHT. THEY FURTHER TOLD ME THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED WHEN I BOUGHT VEHICLE WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE IT WAS WATER INTRUSION. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $1,300.00 APPROX. TO REPLACE TAILLIGHT. IVE BEEN RESEARCHING FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS AND FOUND A FORUM THAT HAD 100'S OF COMPLAINTS ON 2015 DODGE DURANGOS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT I HAVE. ONE COMPLAINT EVEN STATED THAT WHILE SHE DROVE HER CAR SHE COULD SMELL BURNING . I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD INDEED START A FIRE. I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME 75% OF THE TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THAT IN ITSELF IS VERY DISTRESSING FOR ME.
Exterior lighting, Mar 26, 2019
WATER IS FILLING UP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RACE TRACK LIGHTS IN THE REAR. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE CASING THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING.
Exterior lighting, Mar 22, 2019
CENTER REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS SHORT ON RIGHT SIDE. SEVERAL LED BULBS NO LONGER LIGHT UP AFFECTING VEHICLE VISIBILITY. THERE IS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE LENS.
Exterior lighting, Mar 21, 2019
RAIN WATER GETTING INTO TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING WATER TO POOL INSIDE LIGHT AND CAUSE LEDS TO SHORT AND NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY IS OVER $1000.