2018 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 232 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 9 involved a crash. 5 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleNov 7, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign 24V838000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Campaign 22V426000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
11 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2026
Back to back error codes P0300 P0108 P1404 P0172 Rough running engine. Very strong smell of fuel at two different times while driving. Vehicle not responding to gas pedal while driving on highway. Repairs at thousands of dollars.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2025
First we thought the fuel pump went bad due to the vehicle not starting. Pump was replaced and about 3 weeks later the same issue persisted. When the shop investigated it turns out the fuel tank harness and body side connector needed to be replaced due to connections becoming loose and delivering low voltage to the fuel pump causing it to burn up
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2022
Had to replace fuel canister and sensor. Had to redo fuel system . The evap sensor appeared while driving, engine light came on and car started driving really weird and shaking. It was freaking out did not drive right.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 14, 2021
I PURCHASED A 2018 DODGE DURANGO ON MARCH 9, 2021. A MONTH AFTER BARELY DRIVING IT, I NOTICED THAT I CAN'T FILL UP ALL THE WAY AS FAR AS GAS. SECOND TIME TRYING TO FILL UP. LOOKS LIKE IT A 'FILLER NECK' ISSUE. ALSO, THE BUTTON TO LOCK ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT WORK. IT WON'T LOCK THE WINDOWS. THE BUTTON JUST LOCKS UP OR DOWN BUT WON'T LOCK THE PASSENGER WINDOWS. I PICK UP MY CHILDREN FROM WORK AND I'M AFRAID THEY MAY PLAY WITH THE WINDOWS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 26, 2021
ISSUES FILLING ALL THE TIME - THE GAS PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF LIKE IT'S FULL BUT IT'S NOT. SOME PLACES LIKE EVERY 1.00 GOT TO RESET THE PUMP - SOME PLACES DO NOT WORK AT ALL.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 25, 2021
I WAS UNABLE TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME UNTIL DODGE REPLACED THE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL WOULD POUR OUT ONTO THE GROUND OR THE PUMP WOULD KEEP SHUTTING OFF BEFORE THE TANK WAS FULL.
Exterior lighting, Wheels, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 20, 2020
69000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CODES P0440 WAS THROWN 2X. I ALREADY REPLACED PURGE VALVE AT MY OWN COST. I ALSO INFORMED DODGE. THEY WON'T FIX IT UNLESS I PAY FOR DIAGNOSIS. WHICH I ALREADY HAD ONE DONE. ALSO HEADLIGHT BULB DROPPED AT 38K MILES AND I INFORMED DODGE AND MECHANIC. SHE SAID I DIDN'T HAVE THE WARRANTY ON IT AND THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE UNLESS I PAID FULL COST
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 7, 2019
I GOT THE CAR WITH 100 MILES ON IT AND THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE.... KROGER'S AND MANY OTHER GAS STATION PUMPS KICK OFF WHILE FUELING. I HAVE TRIED PULLING THE NOZZLE OUT SOME, SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER LESS, ETC & THEY STILL KICK THE PUMP OFF. IT LITERALLY TAKES 10 MINS TO PUMP $20 WORTH OF GAS. ALSO, I HAVE A SLIGHT DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL FROM A STOP SIGN, ETC. ITS LIKE A SECOND DELAY THEN ITS LIKE IT DECIDES TO GO AHEAD & GO. RADIO/CONTROL SCREEN HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED DUE TO IT GOING TO A FULL BLACK SCREEN & FULL BLUE SCREEN, SHUTTING OFF, ETC. HOWEVER, EVEN THE NEW RADIO STILL LOSES THE PROGRAMMED STATION SETTINGS.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 31, 2019
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING, DOESN'T START. IF IT SIT FOR A BIT, IT WILL START WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. LIGHT TURNS OFF AFTER A WHILE UNTIL IT STALLS AGAIN
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2019
MOST PUMPS DO NOT WORK ONLY COSTCO CANNOT FILL THE TANK WITH MORE THAN $1 - $2 WORTH OF GAS WITHOUT THE PUMP CLICKING OFF. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL GAS STATIONS AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERYWHERE. I HAVE TO HOLD THE NOZZLE ALMOST UPSIDE DOWN IN ORDER TO PUMP GAS. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS AND I AM READY TO GET RID OF IT SOLELY BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 27, 2018
CANNOT FILL FUEL TANK PROPERLY. WITHOUT MESSING WITH HOW FAR TO PUT FUEL NOZZLE IN OR FLIP ENTIRELY UPSIDE DOWN.IT WILL NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE 22000 MILES I HAVE OWNED THIS BRAND NEW DURANGO. BUT TODAY I HAVE HAD ENOUGH