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.
Other or unspecified, Jan 22, 2020
VEHICLE WILL TURN OVER BUT WILL NOT START. DEALER CLAIMS BATTERY ISSUE, BUT MOST INDIVIDUALS DISCOVERED THAT IT IS A FUEL PUMP RELAY ISSUE. 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH SAME VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 22, 2020
THE LIFTGATE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ALLOWS WATER TO SEEP INSIDE, POOLING IN THE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY. THIS LED TO THE REAR LIGHTS SHORTING OUT AND FAILING COMPLETELY. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT DODGE CONTINUES TO IGNORE; ONLY OFFERING TO INSTALL A NEW ASSEMBLY FOR THE BARGAIN PRICE OF $1200-1600 SO THAT I WILL BE VISIBLE FROM THE REAR TO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROADWAY.
Air bags, Seats, Jan 21, 2020
DRIVER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. HEADREST FASTENER WAS DAMAGED IN THE PROCESS MAKING THE FASTENER UNREPAIRABLE. DEALER STATES THERE IS NO CURRENT OPEN RECALL ON THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ONLINE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE $700 TO REPLACE. THE INVOICE SAYS THEY " INSPECTED THE HEADREST. CAN NOT BE RESET. TABS IN BACK ARE BROKEN. WILL REQUIRE NEW HEADREST." WHEN WE LOOKED AT WHAT HELD THE HEADREST TOGETHER, WE SAW TWO TINY PLASTIC PIECES HOLDING IT TOGETHER THAT BROKE. WE WERE JUST DRIVING ALONG AND IT DEPLOYED.
Exterior lighting, Jan 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED THROUGH A HOLE INTO THE TAIL LIGHTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. AS A RESULT, THE LIGHTS SHORT OUT. THE DEALER LICCARDI CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (130 US-22, GREEN BROOK TOWNSHIP, NJ 08812 (732) 752-7373) STATED THAT SINCE THE 33,000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO COVER THE REPAIRS. THE WHOLE TRACK LIGHT UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST $2,500. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONTACT A COMPLAINT NUMBER AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Exterior lighting, Jan 20, 2020
WATER ACCUMULATION IN TAIL GAIT LIGHT CAUSING THE LED LIGHT TO GO OFF. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT.
Service brakes, Jan 19, 2020
MY VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE WHEN I DRIVE AT ANY DISTANCE OR SPEED ON THE ROAD. I HAD A RECALL FOR THE CALIPERS BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE ISSUE WAS FIXED. I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL WAS CORRECTED. I NOTICE THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET AN ALIGNMENT BUT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING WOBBLING IN THE REAR. I ALSO NOTICE THAT WHEN I AM MAKING TURNS OR LANE CHANGES, THE VEHICLE WILL STILL PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE. WHEN MAKING STOPS AT THE LIGHT OR STOP SIGNS, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGE RECENTLY AND A NEW ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED BUT THE CAR STILL HAS THE SAME ISSUE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 17, 2020
THE TAILGATE LIGHT GETS FILLED UP WITH WATER CREATING A SHORT AND BURNING OUR LED LIGHTS IN THE TAIL LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THE DEALERSHIP CHARGES OVER $1000 FOR THE LIGHT AND THE TIME SPEND REPLACING IT. FCU SHOULD PAY FOR THE FAULTY DESIGN AND REPLACE ALL THE TAILGATE LIGHTS FOR FREE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 14, 2020
REAR TAIL GETS WATER DAMAGE CAUSING LED TO GO DARK
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 14, 2020
ON THIRD GENERATION DODGE DURANGO'S (2014-2020), WATER AND MOISTURE CAN GET INSIDE THE RACETRACK LIGHT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES, AND IN COLDER CLIMATE, CAN CAUSE THE MOISTURE TO FREEZE AND THE LIGHT TO CRACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AT NIGHT, THE RACETRACK LIGHT IS THE ONLY LIGHT THAT IS CONSTANTLY ON. WITH WATER AND MOISTURE CAUSING THE LIGHT TO DISCONTINUE OPERATION, AS WELL CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING ISSUES, IT COULD BECOME A VERY SERIOUS DRIVING HAZARD. WATER IS CURRENTLY INSIDE THE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE, AND FROZEN SOLID, CAUSING THE LIGHT TO MALFUNCTION. ATTACHED PICTURE WILL SHOW EVIDENCE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN LIGHT STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. LIGHT HAS NEVER BEEN REMOVED FROM VEHICLE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 13, 2020
THE RACETRACK TAILLIGHTS ACCUMULATE WATER INSIDE ... THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT MANY HAD TO SPEND 1000'S OUT OF POCKET .. THE DEALER FIX IS TO DRILL HOLES IN LIGHTS TO DRAIN WATER ... AFTER REPLACEMENT OF LIGHTS THE NEW ONES STILL ACCUMULATE WATER SO THIS IS A BAD DESIGN THAT NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED
Exterior lighting, Jan 13, 2020
NOTED REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH LIFTGATE TAIL LIGHT. LIFTGATE TAILLIGHT WILL ALL EAT WATER INTO THE LIGHT ITSELF AND THEREFORE BURNED OUT. PROBLEM OCCURS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL. PICTURE ONLY SHOWS ONE SIDE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 13, 2020
WATER HAS INFILTRATED THE REAR LIFTGATE RACETRACK LED LIGHT ON 2015 DODGE DURANGO. PORTION OF THE LIGHT IS OUT. MUCH INFORMATION HAS BEEN POSTED ABOUT THIS AS A DESIGN FLAW WITH DODGE. EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE LIGHT FAILS AS WELL AS THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND BECOMES A SAFETY ISSUE WHILE OPERATING AT DUSK OR NIGHT AS REAR OF VEHICLE IS NOT ILLUMINATED. DODGE SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL TO HAVE THIS REPLACED AND SEALED TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING FURTHER. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED. TO REPAIR, OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE LIGHT REPLACED AT AN EXUBERANT COST. I BELIEVE DODGE SHOULD REPAIR AT NO COST AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 12, 2020
REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER WHICH CAUSE THE RACE TRACK TAILLIGHTS TO BLOW AND FORCES CONSUMERS TO SPEND OVER $1000 TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Jan 11, 2020
REAR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY ON THE DODGE DURANGO HAS SERIOUS ISSUES AT A COSTLY PRICE. THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS COLLECTED WATER AND HAS SHORT CIRCUITED THE LOWER LEFT PORTION OF THE LIGHTING. YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE WATER POOLED UP IN THE LENS. I HAVE TWO NEIGHBORS THAT HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE RECENTLY. ANOTHER NEIGHBOR WAS TOLD HE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY ($1K+) JUST BECAUSE HIS LEFT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT. I GUESS IT IS POWERED FROM THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE ACTUALLY REPLACED THAT LEFT REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGHT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. NOT CHEAP IS $50 EACH.
Electrical system, Jan 10, 2020
WATER IS COLLECTING IN LIFTGATE TAIL LIGHT FROM BAD SEALS. I'VE READ FORUMS OF SMELLING SMOKE OR BURNING WIRES FROM BACK OF VEHICLE. AFRAID OF THAT HAPPENING SO I DECIDED TO REMOVED 4 BOLTS TO LET WATER DRAIN AND NOW THE TAIL LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND DODGE/CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT IT AND REFUSES TO WORK WITH US OWNERS.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 10, 2020
WATER GOT INTO THE LED HOUSING ON THE TAILGATE AND ALL LIGHTS ON TAILGATE THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR I NOW NEED. I WENT TO MILFORD (PA) DODGE DEALERSHIP WHEN I FIRST NOTICED WATER POOLING IN THE LIGHT. ( NOT EVEN 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE) AND THEY TOLD ME THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT. AND THE CPO THEY GAVE ME WON'T COVER THE REPAIR. THIS VEHICLE HAD 18K ON IT WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE WATER!!! THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH THESE TRUCKS AND DODGE IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT! NEARLY EVERY DURANGO I SEE HAS AN LED OUT DUE TO THIS.
Exterior lighting, Jan 9, 2020
WATER POOLING IN TAIL LIGHT.
Electrical system, Jan 5, 2020
REAR HATCH LIGHT FILLS WITH WATER AND THE LIGHT STOPS WORKING. ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE VERY EXPENSIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. SAFETY ISSUE AS REAR LIGHT STOPS FUNCTIONING.
Other or unspecified, Jan 4, 2020
THE VEHICLE BACK UP CAMERA GOES OUT AND THEN THE ENTIRE RADIO SCREEN GOES OUT AND DOES NOT COME UP FOR DAYS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND THE SCREEN GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING.
Exterior lighting, Dec 26, 2019
WATER IS FILLING INSIDE THE REAR TRACKLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT.
Exterior lighting, Dec 25, 2019
THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE HATCH COLLECTED WATER AND NOW IT BURNT OUT
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 90 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL FUMES ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM SPRING (LOCATED AT 21027 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388, (281) 715-6927), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Service brakes, Dec 12, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DECELRATING AT 15 MPH TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY STARTED A CLAIM FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. *TR*DT*JB
Exterior lighting, Dec 10, 2019
REAR LED TAIL-LIGHT PARTIALLY BURNED OUT DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO TAIL-LIGHT COVER DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF ASSEMBLY. ENTIRE LED TAIL-LIGHT MUST BE REPLACED, IS COSTLY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN AND CHRONIC PROBLEM AMONGST DODGE DURANGO OWNERS!
Seats, Dec 5, 2019
PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST ADVANCED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. SOLENOID DID NOT RELEASE BUT THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE "PIN" BROKE ALLOWING ADVANCE. SEAT WAS EMPTY, NO INJURIES.