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
503 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 28, 2020
WATER IS POOLING IN RACETRACK TAIL LIGHT WHEN IT RAINS.
Seats, Apr 27, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (AHR) MALFUNCTIONED BY UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYING. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION AND WAS NOT REAR ENDED.
Other or unspecified, Apr 9, 2020
GETTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE HEAD REST POPED OUT. WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND NO ACCIDENT. NOW I AM SCARED THE DRIVERS HEADREST WILL DO THE SAME WHILE I AM DRIVING.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Structure, Apr 7, 2020
MY REAL RACETRACK LIGHT SHUT DOWN BECAUSE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF IT. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 6, 2020
AFRTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP WITH 73000 MILES ON IT THIS SUV ITS TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING THIS IS THE 5TH TIME IT HAPPENDS WHILE IS OFF WIPERS MOVE BY IT SELFS DOORS AND ALARM OPEN AND CLOSES JUST LIKE ITS HAUNTED TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY NITHING WRONG WITH IT IM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE AND MY KIDS I HAVE READ AND SEEN A LOT A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THUS ISSUE AND DODGE HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT !! WHILE DRIVING THIS DEAD TRAP
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2020
DODGE DURANGO WATER IN TAILLIGHTS CAUSES WATERLOG IN THE LED LIGHTING AREA AND NOT DRAINING LED OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. REPLACING ITEM COST AROUND $1085.00 AND UP MANUFACTURING DESIGN DEFECT. VEHICLE HAS 31954 MILES ON IT.
Exterior lighting, Mar 4, 2020
LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON REAR HATCH DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING FOR WATER TO PENETRATE AND RETAIN IN LIGHT HOUSING, CAUSING TURN SIGNALS TO SHORT AND FAIL.
Seats, Mar 2, 2020
HEAD REST RESTRAINT DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER SEAT.*DT *JS
Exterior lighting, Mar 1, 2020
WATER HAS GOTTEN INTO THE TAILLIGHT WHICH CAUSES THE LED LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT.
Exterior lighting, Feb 29, 2020
LIFTGATE RACE TRACK LIGHTING FILLS WITH WATER. ONE PORTION OF THE LED WENT OUT, NOW THE ENTIRE LIGHT IS BURNED OUT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Feb 26, 2020
I HAVE ALREADY WENT THROUGH 3 REAR TRACKLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE (IT IS THE LARGE TAILLAP ON THE BACK OF THE CAR) THE MOST RECENT PHOTO SHOWS A LOT OF WATER IN IT.
Exterior lighting, Feb 17, 2020
WHEN IT RAINS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER POOLS IN THE RACETRACK STYLE TAILIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. IT SUBSEQUENTLY BURNS OUT THE LIGHT IN THE AREA WHERE THE WATER POOLS.
Exterior lighting, Feb 17, 2020
LIFTGATE RACE TRACK LIGHTING FILLS WITH WATER. ONE PORTION OF THE LED WENT OUT, NOW THE ENTIRE LIGHT IS BURNED OUT.
Exterior lighting, Feb 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE REAR TAILLAMPS ALLOWED FOR WATER INTRUSION IN THE TAILLAMP HOUSING WHICH CAUSED THE BULBS TO BURN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OT THE DEALER WALDORF DODGE RAM 2294 CRAIN HWY WALDORF, MD 20601 (240) 754-2990 WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED, NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Feb 7, 2020
MT REAR, CENTER TAIL LIGHT HAS WATER INSIDE WHICH HAS CAUSED THE LIGHT TO SLOWLY DIE OUT.
Exterior lighting, Feb 7, 2020
REAR TAILLIGHT/BACKUP LIGHT ASSEMBLY ALLOWED WATER PENETRATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY SHORTED OUT SOME OF THE LED BULBS INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY. REAR LIGHTING AT NIGHT IS IMPAIRED AND MAKES VEHICLE LESS LIKELY TO BE SEEN AT A DISTANCE AT NIGHT. ASSEMBLY INCLUDES THE BACKUP CAMERA AND IS ONLY REPLACEABLE AS THE ENTIRE LIGHTING/CAMERA UNIT. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THE UNIT IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND IT IS NOT BEING REPLACED BY FICA. CONTINUED WATER PENETRATION COULD ALSO SHORT OUT THE BACKUP CAMERA AND MAKING IT IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.
Exterior lighting, Feb 3, 2020
WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. EVERY TIME I GET THE CAR WASHED OR IT RAINS I HAVE TO DRAIN THE TAILLIGHT. I'M SO AFRAID THAT THE WATER WILL SHORT OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR BURN OUT THE TAILLIGHTS, THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $600 FOR A NEW ONE.
Exterior lighting, Feb 2, 2020
WATER HAS COLLECTED IN REAR TAILGATE LIGHTS WHICH HAS CAUSED LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION INCLUDING LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS.
Exterior lighting, Feb 1, 2020
WATER COLLECTS IN THE REAR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING LED LIGHTING TO SHORT OUT AND BECOME NON FUNCTIONING. NOT SURE IF WATER COLLECTED IN ASSEMBLY WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STATIONARY.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 31, 2020
2015 DURANGO RT/AWD - WATER POOLS IN THE CENTER TAIL LAMP LED AND SHORTS IT OUT, MAKING NOT ONLY THE "RACE TRACK" PORTION OF THE LED LIGHTING FAIL, BUT THE TAG LIGHTING ALSO, TICKET ISSUED FROM HIGHWAY PATROL. REPLACEMENT MODULE IS $700+ THIS IS A WELL KNOW AND COMMON OCCURRENCE
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 29, 2020
THE REAR DECK LID TAIL LIGHTS FILL WITH WATER EVENTUALLY SHORTING OUT THE LIGHTS AND IMPACTING THE ABILITY FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. OVER TIME THIS MAY LEAD TO OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AS IT IS NEVER GOOD TO HAVE WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ALSO SHARED IN THIS COMPONENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE THAT FCA DODGE APPEARS TO BE IGNORING. THE ONLY SOLUTION OFFERED IS TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT WITH ANOTHER WHICH INCLUDES THE BACKUP CAMERA FOR $1000.
Exterior lighting, Jan 28, 2020
EXTERIOR TAIL LIGHTS AND BAR COLLECT WATER WHICH BURNS OUT THE LEDS. NO WAY TO REPLACE INDIVIDUAL LED NEED TO REPLACE THE BAR WHICH IS OVER $1000.00. IS A NIGHT TIME HAZARD SINCE THE LIGHTS ARE BURNT OUT AND PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. STARTED AS SMALL BLACK SPOT IN BOTTOM CORNER AND IS NOW SPREADING. SPOKE TO DODGE AND IT'S NOT COVERED! STARTED WHEN CAR HAD LESS THEN 40K MILES ON IT.
Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2020
WATER GETTING INTO THE 'RACETRACK' PORTION OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS CAUSING MALFUNCTION INCLUDING MELTING AND SNORTING OUT WIRES.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Visibility/wiper, Jan 26, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED FOLLOWED BY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED WITHOUT COMMAND. TURN SIGNALS AND LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. FUNCTIONS SLOWLY STARTED TO RETURN HOWEVER TRACTION CONTROL REMAINED DISABLED.
Exterior lighting, Jan 24, 2020
2015 DURANGO SXT - WATER POOLS IN THE CENTER TAIL LAMP LED AND SHORTS IT OUT, MAKING IT FAIL. REPLACEMENT IS $700+ DUE TO DEMAND. THIS IS A WELL KNOW AND COMMON OCCURRENCE