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.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 31, 2019
I WAS IN A DRIVE THRU RESTAURANT AND ONCE I FINISHED MY ORDERED I WAS GOING TO PULL FORWARD, BUT WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD. SO I LOOKED DOWN AT MY GEARSHIFT AND IT WAS BLINKY ON DRIVE MODE, THEN I PUT MY CAR ON PARK TURNED IT OFF MY CAR THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND I WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. AND ALSO MY CHECK LIGHT ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL WHEN THAT INCIDENT HAPPENED.
Service brakes, Aug 12, 2019
"BREMBO BREAK PADS" I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2018, I WAS QUOTED FOR NEW BRAKE PADS ALL AROUND AT 9000 MILES IN JUNE OF 2019. AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT THE MANUFACTURE WARRANTY, I WAS TOLD THAT I ONLY NEED REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED NOW. (NOTE: THERE IS LESS THEN 1MM ON REAR PADS CURRENTLY AND 4MM ON THE FRONT PADS) , I TOLD THE MANAGER AT RYDELL THAT, I BELIEVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE NEVER HERD OF REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THIS SOON. I CALLED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY FIND IT WEIRD THAT I HAVE TO CHANGE THE BRAKES ALREADY WITH ONLY 9000 MILES ON THE CAR. MIND YOU, I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND WHEN I PURCHASED IT, IT HAD 300 MILES ON THE CAR ALREADY. THE MANAGER, RICK GUZMAN AT RYDELL IN SAN FERNANDO EVEN WENT AS FAR AS TO ACCUSE ME OF RACING MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, SHOULDN'T BALDING TIRES COINCIDE WITH THAT ACCUSATION? EVERYTHING ON MY VEHICLE IS THE SAME AS IT WAS WHEN I DROVE OF THEIR LOT IN OCTOBER OF 2018. THERE IS NO WAY, AFTER PUTTING 8,700 MILES ON MY OWN, THAT I SHOULD NEED TO CHANGE ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. AND THE DEALER IS NOW FIGHTING ME TO ONLY CHANGE THE BRAKES IN THE REAR. I BELIEVE ALL FOUR PADS SHOULD BE CHANGED OUT. WITH THE REAR PADS AT 1MM AND THE FRONT PADS AT 4MM, SOMETHING SOUNDS REALLY WRONG. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD YET !
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2019
THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING STARTED AND DRIVEN WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY TURN OFF BUT THE CAR REMAINS IN ACCESSORY MODE UNTIL COMPLETELY DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE THEN HAS TO HAVE THE BATTERY POWERED UP SEPARATELY AND RESTARTED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 22, 2019
WITH THIS INCIDENT MY DODGE DURANGO SRT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY THE 19TH AND IT STILL HASN'T BEEN SEEN NOR DIAGNOSED. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN CALLING ALL DAY WITH NO ANSWER THEN WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE SHOP BUT NOW THEY ARE TELLING US THAT IS HASN'T BEEN IN THE SHOP AND IT MIGHT BE TOMORROW WHICH IS TUESDAY. EVERY TIME I DEAL WITH THEM IT'S A PROBLEM
Electrical system, Air bags, Jul 2, 2019
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY VEHICLE. I PLACED A SERVICE REQUEST TO GET IT CHECKED OUT ON 03/29/19. LANDMARK DODGE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS TOLD THAT A SPECIAL PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. WHEN THE SPECIAL PART WAS DELIVERED, I THEN HAD TO MAKE ANOTHER SERVICE APPOINTMENT TO GET THE PART CHANGED/FIXED. UNFORTUNATELY THE NEXT AVAILABILITY WASN'T TILL 05/23/19. I CAME IN ON THIS DATE TO GET MY VEHICLE SERVICE. AFTER INSPECTION, I WAS TOLD THAT ANOTHER PART HAD TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE AIR BAG WARNING. I WAS TOLD THAT I'D BE CONTACTED ONCE THAT PART CAME IN. IT'S 07/02/19 AND I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER ISSUE I FOUND LATER, WHILE DRIVING WAS THAT MY HORN DOES NOT WORK. IT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS TO OPERATE VEHICLE WITHOUT HORN, AND WITHOUT MY AIRBAG SYSTEM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jul 1, 2019
WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP IN A DRIVEWAY AND SHIFTING CAR INTO PARK CAR WILL NOT STAY IN PARK AND SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE.
Exterior lighting, Jun 22, 2019
WATER POOLING INSIDE RACE TRACK TAILLIGHT CAUSING OUTAGES IN PARTS OF TAILLIGHT
Wheels, Jun 19, 2019
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM STG AUTO GROUP IN GARDEN GROVE AND NOTICED A WEEK LATER WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THAT THERE WAS A LARGE SLASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE ON THE WHEEL WALL WITH AN ORANGE PAINTED CIRCLE AROUND IT. I WAS TOLD BY A PROFESSIONAL THAT THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED IT, AND CIRCLED THE SLASH BECAUSE WAS MEANT FOR IT TO TO BE CHANGED TO PASS THE SAFETY INSPECTION TO BE SOLD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID NOT REPLACE THE TIRE BEFORE SELLING AND NOW IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPLACE THE TIRE.
Other or unspecified, Jun 9, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT FLEW INTO MY CAR OR IMPACTED IT IN ANYWAY. I WAS UNSURE OF WHAT IT WAS AND CONTINUE DRIVING. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE HOUSE I LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE SO I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING OF IT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING, I WENT TO OPEN MY SUNROOF AND SAW THAT IT HAD SHATTERED. I INSPECTED THE GLASS AND COULD NOT SEE ANY IMPACT. I DID HAVE WINDOW TENT ON MY GLASS, WHICH IS A GOOD THING. THAT MEANS THAT THERE WAS NO GLASS THAT FLEW INTO MY CAR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 2, 2019, crash
I WENT THROUGH CHEETAH CAR WASH WITH MY 2018 DODGE DURANGO AND UPON EXITING THE CAR WASH AND RECEIVING GREEN SIGNAL TO DRIVE I SHIFTED FROM "N" TO "D" AND STARTED SLOWLY DRIVING TOWARD THE VACUUM CLEANING AREA. AS I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE POST AND BUILDING, CAUSING IT TO STOP. I CALLED THE POLICE TO THE SCENE AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BASHAM TOWING SERVICE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS VEHICLE FOR MECHANICAL FAILURE, BECAUSE IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE, THIS COULD HAVE ENDED WAY WORSE. I FOUND INFORMATION ONLINE THAT DODGE DURANGO HAS BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF SIMILAR ISSUES. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/DODGE/DURANGO/CAR-ACCELERATES-ON-ITS-OWN-PROBLEMS.PHP
Tires, May 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO, EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGE STONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: ECOPIA, TIRE SIZE:265-50R-20 N/A, AND DOT 7XUMEC13017. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, THE TIRE BELTS ON THE REAR DRIVER'S AND THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRES FRACTURED AND AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP AND REPLACED THE TWO TIRES. THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 25,000.
Suspension, May 13, 2019
DURANGO R/T HEMI AWD TOWING PACKAGE. NOTICED RATTLE,CLUNKING ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE, AS WELL AS INCREASED BODY ROLL AND REAR END SWAY/ROAD WALK ON ROAD PATCHES, ROAD SURFACE TO BRIDGE TRANSITIONS, ETC. LEADING TO A STEERING CORRECTION ON STEERING WHEEL. VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MADE APPT. FOR DEALER INSPECTION/REPAIR. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS BAD REAR STRUT, ORDERED NEW STRUTS FOR BOTH REAR SIDES AND SENT ME HOME. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST 4 WEEKS NOW, DEALER JUST TELLS ME "138+ STRUTS ARE ON BACK ORDER, NO ETA FOR THE PARTS. OPENED AN INCIDENT WITH FCA CUSTOMER SERVICE OVER A WEEK AGO, ALL THEY ARE DOING IS SENDING ME A DAILY EMAIL OR VMAIL SAYING THEY ARE WORKING ON GETTING ME THE PART, NO ETA. MEANWHILE THE RIDE CONTINUES TO DETERIORATE.
Electrical system, Structure, May 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAULT AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER (DEACON'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 835 SOM CENTER RD, MAYFIELD, OH 44143, (440) 442-0424) WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE DURING THE INITIAL VISIT. DURING THE SECOND VISIT TO THE SAME DEALER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT PLANNED ON TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 1, 2019
WHILE DRIVE MY 2018 DODGE DURANGO ON THE FWY AROUND 65+ THE ENGINE JUST TURN OFF. WITH KIDS IN THE CAR WE WERE STUCK IN THE SLOW LANE OF THE FWY UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. I TRIED RESTARTING IT WITH NO LUCK. THE CAR STILL HAD POWER(LIGHTS WERE ON). THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO NEUTRAL .. THE CAR HAD TO BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD BY A TOW TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR( CAR WAS TOWED) WHEN WE GOT IT HOME WE TRIED AGAIN TO START THE CAR IT STARTED! NO CHECK LIGHT CAME ON DURING ANYTIME. A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE.
Air bags, Feb 26, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 43 MPH OVER AN ICY PATCH IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL, THREE TELEPHONE POLES, AND A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. A SPECIAL INSPECTOR COLLECTED THE EVENT DATA RECORDER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT WOULD NOT CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT*JB
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.
Electrical system, Feb 7, 2019
UCONNECT RADIO CONTINUOUSLY HAS WEATHER ALERT POP-UPS THAT ARE A BIG DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. A WEATHER ALERT THAT IS PERTINENT TO THE AREA THAT YOU ARE IN WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE, BUT ALERTS FOR COUNTIES THAT ARE 100-400 MILES AWAY CAUSES CONTINUAL SPAMMING OF THE RADIO, WHICH IS A HUGE DISTRACTION TO A DRIVER. CONTACT TO BOTH SIRIUS XM AND FCA HAVE YIELDED NO RESULTS. THERE IS NO WAY IN THE OPTIONS TO DISABLE THIS FEATURE AND NO UPDATE HAS BEEN PROVIDED FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 4, 2019
I WAS COMING THREW THE WV AREA COMING DOWN A HILL MOVING TOWARD THE CAR TUNNELS. JUST AS I WAS COMING DOWN THE HILL THE CAR INCRESSINED THE SPEEDS FROM 70 TO 75 AND THEN FROM THERE TO 80. (ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL)I TRIED TO CONTACT THE CAR OWNERS THAT I RENTED FROM AND THEY WOULDN'T PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ARE CONTACT ME BACK TO MAKE THE REPORT ON THE VEHICLE .
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2019
PROBLEM WITH BOTH USB OUTLETS. POWER GOES IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON 09/19/2018. THEY REPLACED THE RADIO AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE BACK ON THIS DATE 01/21/2019.
Power train, Jan 11, 2019
A FEW DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE CAR FELT A STRONG BLOW IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN GOING FROM PARKING TO D OR FROM THE PARKING TO R. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND AFTER A SIMPLE INSPECTION THEY SAID THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING I THINK I'LL TAKE IT WHEN I HAVE THE FIRST MAINTENANCE AND TELL THEM TO GO BACK TO REVIEW SINCE IT IS DOING IT MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY.
Seats, Dec 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT INDEPENDENTLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RECLINE THE SEAT FORWARD, BUT THE HANDLE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT FAILED TO SLIDE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVENS CREEK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 4100 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, (408) 248-1800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT WAS FORCEFULLY PUSHED AND CAUSED THE CABLE TO DETACH. THE CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,347. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 10, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND NO ALARM SOUNDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE SMITH CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (409-840-3560, LOCATED AT 1945 I-10, BEAUMONT, TX 77701) AND REPAIRED, BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED, THE SEAT BELT BECAME INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT RETRACT OR UNLATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ISLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (844-673-0276, LOCATED AT 1239 HYLAN BLVD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS USED INCORRECTLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED ANY FURTHER EXPLANATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 8, 2018
SINCE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 MILES WE HAVE EXPERIENCE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. OUR BACK-UP CAMERA, NAVIGATION, RADIO, AND A/C WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER INITIALLY FELT THE BATTERY WAS BACKFEEDING THE SYSTEM CAUSING A SHORT. THAT WAS QUICKLY CHANGED AND WE ARE STILL JUST WAITING FOR AN ANSWER. WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT, ONE OF THE MAP LIGHTS CAME ON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THE OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT. MOST RECENTLY, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE "R" INDICATOR ON THE SHIFTER AND DISPLAY WOULD BLINK AND THE CAR ACTED AS THOUGH IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WOULD REV, BUT THE VEHICLE WON'T REVERSE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH A FLAT SURFACE WHILE TRYING TO BACK OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND ONCE ON A HILL WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. WHILE ON THE HILL, THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD WHILE ENGAGED IN REVERSE. WE DO HAVE A VIDEO BUT ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD.
Power train, Sep 24, 2018
WITH LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON MY BRAND NEW CAR, THE TRANSMISSION DROPS FROM 8TH GEAR TO NEUTRAL (AND WOULD GO FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL) AND LOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE WILL REV AND NOTHING HAPPENS. YOU HAVE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK AGAIN. IT HAPPENED WHILE MAKING TURNS (LEFT AND RIGHT), DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, REVERSING, PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACES, ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES, AND WHILE STATIONARY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES (AFTER BEING SERVICED) AND NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS. AT ONE POINT, I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 80MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, IN TRAFFIC, AND THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED TO NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MULTIPLE NEW DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. I CAN GET COPIES OF THE SERVICE RECORDS IF NEEDED. *DT *JS *DT CONSUMER STATED ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/7/18*JB
Visibility, Sep 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE SUN ROOF AND WINDSHIELD LEAKED. THE LEAKS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT SINCE THE STAR CONNECTOR WAS AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED, BUT THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. SEALANT WAS PLACED IN THE LEAK AREAS; HOWEVER, AFTER HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED, WHICH WAS ASSIGNED TO A CASE MANGER. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER CALLED THE CONTACT AND STATED THAT, PER THE MANUFACTURER, THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS TO BE PROVIDED DURING THE CONTACT'S VISIT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,200.