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
232 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Aug 12, 2021
The 8.4 inch Uconnect screen has a well know delamination issue. It usually starts at the top of the screen and the delamination rapidly spreads. As it spreads, the touch screen can intermittently press buttons on the screen by itself. It can select any setting/function on the screen and can even go through setting menus all by itself. This issue has caused me to almost get into an accident several times. The first time it happened the Uconnect started going through settings while I was driving and caused me to swerve while trying to regain control of what it was doing. Another time it almost caused me to crash what when I was driving through a town in the rain while using the GPS on the Uconnect. When I was trying to find my turn the GPS started randomly going through settings and I swerved while I was trying to take control and figure out where I was supposed to turn. Additionally, the delamination effects the visibility of the back up camera. I would be extremely surprised if this issue hasn’t caused an accident. Groups on Facebook have users report this issue on almost a daily basis and Dodge is aware of the delamination issue. They have looked at mine and told me it’s something they see all the time.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2021
The tail light and license plate lights on my 2018 Dodge Durango have shorted out. This issue is happening on models of earlier and later years of the Dodge Durango and there are many forums all over the internet discussing this issue. The light accumulates water in it and shorts out. I have not found any evidence of water in my lights as the thousands of other owners have but the same symptoms of this issue are happening to my Durango even though I keep it in the garage. My lights just went out today and there are less than 45,000 miles on the vehicle. The lights are LEDs so they should last quite awhile. I know the lights are not burnt out because I replaced the license plate lights with new oem ones a few months ago and they are already out again. The tail light on the Durnago is split into three sections, left, center, and right. The center part which is the largest, provides the most visibility for my vehicle while on the road is the section that commonly burns out for the Dodge Durangos as it has with mine. Owners are reporting this issue with less than 7,000 miles on the vehicles. A short can cause a fire. My Durango is garage kept so if that vehicle sets fire, my house, myself, my wife, and my 3 children will all be burned alive. The fact that it is garage kept also makes this issue very ridiculous because it is hardly out in the weather. Especially since I work from home and my wife is a stay at home mother. We hardly go anywhere, especially if it is raining. Another safety issue this may cause is if the tail light is blinking or suddenly begins to blink, drivers behind me may think I am slamming on my breaks and this could cause a pile up on the highway. Pile ups can kill numerous people on the road. While the light is not shinning at all, other vehicles on the road lose visibility of my vehicle. This is especially the case in foggy weather or at night. If people cannot see me, they may hit me possible killing my family or their own.
Seats, Aug 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped at a red light the front passenger’s seat headrest air bag inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was not involved in a collision. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 21,000.
Electrical system, Jul 26, 2021
Uconnect 8.4 screen is delaminating which causes it to press random buttons and display reverse camera when vehicle is in drive.
Electrical system, Jul 4, 2021
The adhesive on the uconnect infotainment center is coming undone. This appears to be due to the screen component is not rated to be stored in conditions higher than 90c. The glue holding the screen and digitizer is melting leaving gaps on the screen. This causes 'ghost touches' where the affected area rapidly changes inputs. Since the infotainment is tied to many functions in the car they can be inadvertently toggled while driving. Owners living in southern states who leave their car outside may experience the inside of the car exceeding the storage temp of the screen and causing this failure.
Exterior lighting, Jun 28, 2021
Rear center track light gaskets/seals leak causing lighting failure. This is commonly known, particularly among late model Dodge Durango community. So many can't be wrong.
Seats, May 19, 2021
On May 18, 2021, I got in my vehicle and was securing my seatbelt when I heard a really loud noise and felt something brush my head. I got out of the vehicle, walked around and inspected as I was not certain what it was. When I opened the rear passenger door, I noticed the headrest had deployed on the driver's side seat. The car was not in motion - it was not even on. This is a known defect, however, according to Fisher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, our vehicle is not one of the ones affected, yet this still happened. It is at the dealership to be repaired. Dodge has been advised of this incident.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 28, 2021
RAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND RUINS IT ALL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT COSTS $1,400 BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO REPLACE EVERYTHING. EVERYWHERE I CALLED IS BACK ORDERED ON THE PARTS BECAUSE THIS HAPPENS SO FREQUENTLY. THE CAR BARELY HAS 20K MILES ON IT.
Exterior lighting, Apr 22, 2021
WATER LEAKING INTO REAR LIFTGATE LAMP(RACETRACK LIGHT) SHORTED OUT ABOUT 6 INCHES OF THE LED LOWER LEFT SIDE. REMOVED WATER THROUGH MOUNTING SCREW HOLE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY HOWEVER WATER ENTERED WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN ALSO
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.
Exterior lighting, Apr 1, 2021
THE RACETRACK LIGHT BAR (ATTACHED TO THE DECK LID) HAS GOTTEN WATER INSIDE IT, (IT WAS THIS WAY WHEN I BOUGHT IT) AND NOW THE LIGHT IS NO LONGER WORKING. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE DODGE DURANGO, AS I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM.
Suspension, Mar 29, 2021
AT 20,00 MI THE SHOCKS STARTING KNOCKING AND DEALER SAID NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 50,000 MI THEY ARE COMPLETTLY SHOT NO SHOCK ACTION AT ALL AND DEALER SAYS $500.00 PER SHOCK AND $150.00 LABOR PER SHOCK
Exterior lighting, Mar 28, 2021
LIFTGATE LAMP HAS WATER INFILTRATION AND DAMAGES THE LED LIGHTS PART NUMBER 68156575AG THIS HOUSING ALSO INCORPORATES THE REVERSE LAMPS AND REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM
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.
Electrical system, Mar 22, 2021
UCONNECT 8.4C NAV RADIO SCREEN CONTINUALLY RESETS AND OR STAYS BLANK. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DEALER AND TWO SCREEN REPLACEMENTS WITH NO AVAIL. SAFETY CONCERN, VERY DISTRACTING AND NO BACK UP CAMERA USE WHEN IT GOES OUT, HAS STAYED OFF FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. NO CLIMATE CONTROL, RADIO OR CAMERA.. OCCURS PRIMARILY IN MOTION, VERY RANDOMLY.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Mar 14, 2021
2018 DODGE DURANGO WITH 48,000 MILES. REAR TAILLIGHTS FILL WITH WATER. (ALSO KNOWN AS THE RACETRACK LIGHT). THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLLY WILL FILL WITH WATER FROM RAIN WATER OR A SIMPLE CAR WASH. THIS CAUSES THE REAR TAILLIGHT TO FLICKER ON AND OFF OR BURN OUT COMPLETELY. THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THE 2014 AND NEWER DURANGO. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW FROM DODGE AND THEY WILL NOT COVER IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT. DODGE HAS ALSO NOT UPDATED THIS DESIGN TO IMPROVE IT EITHER. AFTER REPLACEMENT IT WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT WILL DO IT AGAIN. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS POORLY DESIGNED PART. THEN ON TOP OF IT, THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER WILL CHARGE YOU $1200 FOR A NEW ONE. I ATTACHED SOME PICTURES. I ALSO TOOK VIDEO OF THE WATER DRAINING OUT OF THE TAILGATE AND TAILLIGHTS FLICKERING ON AND OFF BUT COULDN'T UPLOAD THEM.
Other or unspecified, Mar 3, 2021
GPS LOCATION IS OFF BY 50 MILES OR SO AND VEHICLE COMPASS INDICATES WRONG OR OPPOSITE HEADING.
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Feb 26, 2021
SUV ONLY HAS 42K MILES AND THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOW FLUID JUST STOP WORKING. THE WIPERS WORK BUT WHEN YOU PUSH THE BUTTON FOR THE WIPES TO SPRAY THE WIDOWS THE MOTOR STOP SOUND AND WILL NOT SPRAY
Exterior lighting, Feb 7, 2021
2018 DODGE DURANGO LAMP LIFTGATE FILLS WITH WATER AND CAUSE THE LIGHT TO FAIL.
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.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 16, 2021
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING 45 MINUTES. STARTED AFTER JUMP AND DIED AGAIN NEXT DAY. RECHARGED BATTERY AND IT WORKED SCAN TOOL HAD THREE CODES DEAD BATTERY FOG LIGHT SWITCH AND DRIVERS DOOR SWITCH SECOND ISSUE IS OIL IN THE AIR BOX WHICH THE DEALER IS TRYING TO RESOLVE WITH A PCV VALVE. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 39 K MILES
Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2021
REAR HATCH WINDOWS JUST SHATTERED FOR NO REASON
Exterior lighting, Jan 4, 2021
THE TRACK LIGHTING (TAIL LIGHT) ON THE HATCH HAS WATER IN IT ALONG WITH CONDENSATION. I ONLY HAVE 24K MILES ON MY DURANGO.
Electrical system, Dec 30, 2020
PARASITIC DRAW ON BATTERY BATTERY DIED SUDDENLY AND STAYS CHARGED ONE OR TWO DAYS FIRST TIME IT WAS SHUT OFF FOR 30 MINUTES IN PARK WAS JUMP STARTED AND OPERATING SECOND TIME SIT OVERNIGHT AND BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED FAILED TO JUMPSTART APPLIED CHARGER OVERNIGHT AND VEHICLE STARTED THIS HAS BEEN REPEATED 3 TIMES AUTOMATIC START SYSTEM HAS NOT FUNCTIONED SINCE PURCHASED 3 MONTHS AGO
Exterior lighting, Dec 7, 2020
JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUGUST. I DIDN'T NOTICE THE ENTIRE REAR RED LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING UNTIL I GOT PULLED OVER. I'M GUESSING THEY DIDN'T WORK AT ALL AND I JUST DIDN'T NOTICE IT.