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.
Seats, Jul 28, 2020
MY 2015 DURANGO DOESN'T GET USED MUCH NOW A DAYS. THE DRIVER SAID HEAD RESTRAINT DEPLOYED WITH OUT AN ACCIDENT. I'VE LOOKED THIS UP AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER. DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME A LOT OF MONEY TO GET IT FIXED.
Seats, Jul 23, 2020
UPON ENTERING VEHICLE, ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT DEVICE IN PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN THE SEAT. IT HIT HER ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND LEFT HER WITH A HEADACHE AND BACK PAIN.*DT CONSUMER STATED WIFE'S PAIN IS STILL ONGOING. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE HEADREST AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.*JB
Seats, Jul 21, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 DODGE DURANGO AND WE CAME TO A STOP SIGN. WHEN WE PULLED AWAY FROM THE STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE SAFETY ASSIST HEADREST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FIRED OFF WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. I ENDED UP IN THE ER AND GETTING A CT SCAN AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION.
Air bags, Seats, Jul 14, 2020
THE HEAD REST TO THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT EJECTED. IT'S CUSHION IS BROKEN APART FROM WHAT HOLDS THE COMPONENT. WHILE ON PARK AND THE SEAT WAS EMPTY.
Exterior lighting, Jul 11, 2020
REAR TAIL LIGHT (RACETRACK LIGHT) PORTION BURNED OUT. IT WAS IMPROPERLY SEALED AND ALLOWED WATER RUNOFF TO COLLECT INSIDE BOTTOM PART. THIS CAUSES THE RACETRACK LIGHT TO BURNOUT. THIS IS A HAZARD THAT IF NOT FIXED AND TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUSLY INJURE PEOPLE.
Suspension, Air bags, Jun 30, 2020
THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON/OFF. DEALER SAYS IT IS A FAULTY WIRING OR CONNECTION AND HAVE TO TAKE OUT THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS OFF WHEN IT DETECTS SOME FAULT. THEY ARE CHARGING ME $400.00 TO TRY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO FIX. REAR SHOCKS ARE LEAKING, WHY I DO NOT KNOW.
Power train, Jun 28, 2020
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO ANY GEAR.SEAT BELT ON DOORS ALL CLOSED ,ONLY HAD ONE CODE RELATED LAST YEAR SHIFT MODULE U0002-88, SENT TO DEALER ,SAID NO CODES,I NEVER ERASED CODES,THIS HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP SO MANY TIMES I DONT KNOW HOW MANY,SAID ITS CUSTOMER ERROR. BULL (@#$%).IF CHRYSLER CANT FIX IT,THEY SHOULD BUY THIS JUNK BACK.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 27, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED/DIED, THOUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/ELECTRONICS STAYED ON. I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CYCLED THROUGH RANDOM ERROR MESSAGES "VEHICLE PHONE REQUIRES SERVICE, SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM, OIL PRESSURE LOW, SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL". DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE, AND SENT ME HOME. ON 4/4/2020, AND 6/626/2020 THE ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER DESPITE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURNING ON. ON 4/15/2020 THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE AND CHARGED ME TO REPLACE IT, BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. ON 5/1/2020 THE TRUNK RANDOMLY OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND IN MY DRIVEWAY, IT WAS RAINING. ON 5/27/2020, WHILE DRIVING IN A STORM, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAID "SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKES, BRAKE FLUID LOW" AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. THE ERRORS NEVER SHOWED UP AGAIN AFTER THE VEHICLE DRIED OFF. ON 6/26/2020, A DAY AFTER A THUNDERSTORM, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER EVEN THOUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON. THE IGNITION WAS STUCK IN "RUN", AND THE P/R/N/D LIGHTS WERE ALL ON, AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAID "SERVICE TRANSMISSION CONTINUE IN D DO NOT SHIFT OR TURN ENGINE OFF"; BUT THE ENGINE WAS OFF. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO TURN THE VEHICLE ELECTRONICS OFF. *** EVERY SINGLE TIME THE VEHICLE HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING OR FAILED TO START WHILE PARKED, I HAVE GOTTEN A U0100 ENGINE CODE SAN ANTONIO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP HAS FAILED TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX THE ISSUE, AND DODGE CORPORATE HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY RESOLUTION EXCEPT TO TELL ME TO TAKE IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP. DODGE CASE/REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Seats, Jun 15, 2020
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN OUR GARAGE. WIFE WENT TO GET INTO PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND HEADREST EXPLODED. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Jun 10, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY HEADREST IN MY CAR POPPED AND HIT MY DAUGHTER IN THE HEAD. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jun 8, 2020
WATER LEAKS INTO REAR LIGHT ON THE TAILGATE ON A REGULAR BASIS. WHETHER THE CAR IS PARKED WHEN IT'S RAINING OUTSIDE OR I'M DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER GETS INTO THE LIGHT AND NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE PORTION OF THE LIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. AS MORE WATER GETS IN OVER TIME I FEAR MORE OF THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR ELECTRICAL ISSUES INSIDE THE TAILGATE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH DODGE DURANGO'S FROM 2014+ THRU THE PRESENT. SOME OWNERS HAVE SHARED THAT AS THIS ISSUE WORSENS THE LIGHTS FLICKER WHICH COULD MAKE OTHER DRIVERS THINK YOU ARE BRAKING WHICH AGAIN COULD CAUSE A MOTOR ACCIDENT AND EVEN LOSS OF LIFE. DODGE HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE AND CHARGES APPROXIMATELY $1,000 TO FIX WHEN A BETTER GASKET AND SEALANT AROUND THE LIGHT HOUSING COULD FIX THE ISSUE FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE. *TR
Air bags, Jun 3, 2020
ON APRIL 26, 2020 THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (AHR) ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED WHILE IN OPERATION AT NORMAL CONDITIONS/SPEED LIMITS (30-35 MPH) ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES WERE INCURRED, HOWEVER THE HEAD REST HAS BEEN FULLY DETACHED AND IS NOW HANGING OPEN, REVEALING ALL EXPOSED MATERIALS INSIDE. PER THEDODGEDEALERSHIP AND MOPAR (EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICES), REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED AND THERE WOULD BE OUT-OF-POCKET CHARGES FOR PARTS AND SERVICE UP TO $900. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS COSTLY SAFETY ISSUE IS BEING EXPERIENCED BY OTHERDODGEVEHICLE OWNERS SOME OF WHOM HAVE GOTTEN THE FCA TO COVER ASSOCIATED COSTS; AND THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN FL AS OF FEB. 2020. HOPEFULLY THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT AND AN UNREASONABLE SAFETY RISK IS GRANTED A RECALL TO REMEDY THE SITUATION SOON BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AND YOUR SUPPORT IN THE MATTER. *TR
Seats, Jun 2, 2020
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST POPPED OFF. STATIONARY. *TR
Seats, Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2020
I MADE A COMPLAINT ON SATURDAY BUT DID NOT ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS. WHILE WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2015 DODGER DURANGO I NEEDED TO PULL OVER TO CHECK ON MY CHILDREN. I WAS NOT IN ANY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AS I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 35 ON THE STREET. WHEN MY WIFE AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER HEADREST DEPLOYED. SCARED AND UNSURE WHAT HAPPENED, I ASKED MY WIFE IF SHE HAD TOUCHED OR PULLED THE HEADREST. SHE STATED THEY SHE DID NOT. WE WERE NOT AWARE NOR INFORMED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT DEPLOYS THE HEAD REST IN A REAR AND COLLISION. I BEGAN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. WITH SOME CASES LEADING TO INJURY AND LITIGATION. SCARED, I TOOK IT THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO THE DEALERSHIP ON WHICH WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY HELD IT FOR THE DAY, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, RAN DIAGNOSTICS. THE END RESULT WAS THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER A DEFECTIVE SAFETY FEATURE HEAD REST. NOW I HAVE TO PAY $970.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR OR DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THIS SAFETY FEATURE. I AM CURRENTLY CALLING FCA THE PARENT COMPANY FOR DODGE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR
Seats, Other or unspecified, May 30, 2020
WHILE DRIVING I PULLED OVER AND MY WIFE AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO CHECK ON OUR TWO CRYING TODDLERS, WHEN MY WIFE EXCITED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE A LOUD BANG OCCURRED AND THE HEADREST EJECTED FORWARD. I ASKED MY WIFE IF SHE HAD TOUCHED THE HEAD REST AND STATED SHE DID NOT. WE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT'S A SAFETY MECHANISM DESIGNED FOR REAR IMPACT COLLISIONS TO PREVENT WHIPLASH. WE WERE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT, WE WERE DRIVING AND PULLED OVER. WE PULLED OVER ON SURFACE STEERS. NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING AND THEY ARE LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE. I FEEL FROM CONDUCTING RESEARCH THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR THIS SAFETY MECHANISM. *TR
Power train, Engine, May 28, 2020
LIFTERS DEALERSHIP SAID THE WARRANTY ENDED IN FEBRUARY THIS YR. THAT'S NOT FAIR MY HAS 86000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, May 28, 2020
WATER IS POOLING IN MY TRACK LIGHTING. I HAVE TO TAKE THE BOLTS OUT TO EMPTY IT. NOW THE LIGHTS ARE FAILING!!! *TR
Exterior lighting, May 27, 2020
TAIL LIGHT COLLECTS WATER WHILE IN MOTION ON ANY ROAD OR STATIONARY. LIGHTS SHORT OUT WHICH CAN BE HAZARDOUS WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN OR AT NIGHT. *TR
Seats, May 24, 2020
THE HEADREST POPPED OPEN WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAD JUST STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. AS I WAS SITTING THE HEADREST POPPED OPEN ON ITS OWN. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 20, 2020
REAR GATE TAILLIGHT FILLED WITH WATER SHORTING OUT LIGHTS OVER $1000 TO FIX STUPID. *TR
Seats, May 19, 2020
I HAD JUST PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WAS GETTING MY KID OUT OF HIS CAR SEAT WHEN THE HEADREST JUST EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR NEAR A REAR COLLISION. *TR
Air bags, May 18, 2020
WENT OUT TO VEHICLE IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK,NOTICED PASSENGER HEADREST AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS NOT USED DURING THE EVENING,PARKED AFTER COMING HOME FROM WORK. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 14, 2020
REAR TAIL LIGHT (RACETRACK LIGHT) WAS IMPROPERLY SEALED AND ALLOWS WATER RUNOFF TO COLLECT INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF RACETRACK LIGHTING. THIS CAUSES THE RACETRACK LIGHT TO BURNOUT AND EVENTUALLY STOP WORKING ENTIRELY. THIS IS A HAZARD THAT IF NOT FIXED AND TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUSLY INJURE PEOPLE. THIS IS THE MOST COMMON AND WORST ISSUE WITH NEWER DURANGO'S AND BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN UNKNOWN TO PURCHASER, SHOULD NOT COME OUT OF POCKET. MOST DEALERSHIPS ARE CHARGING ANYWHERES FROM $1000-$1300 TO FIX. A GOOGLE SEARCH WILL SHOW THIS ISSUE WITH NEARLY EVERY DURANGO WITH 'RACETRACK' LIGHTING AND SHOULD BE FIXED BEFORE IT CAUSES ACCIDENTS IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. PLEASE HELP US! *TR
Air bags, Seats, May 10, 2020
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. GOT INTO VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS UNATTENDED FOR SEVERAL HOURS OVER NIGHT. PASSENGER HEADREST WAS DEPLOYED. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 9, 2020
REAR TAILGATE LED LIGHT AND PLATE LIGHTS SHORTED OUT AND ARE NON FUNCTIONAL DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO LIGHT ASSEMBLY FROM BAD SEALING PROCESS. *TR