2019 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 141 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 5 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 8 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
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 10, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitMar 26, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Campaign 20V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
141 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 3, 2020, fire
I ARRIVED HOME AND PARKED MY CAR UNDER MY CARPORT AT 8:30 P.M. AT 12:20 A.M. I HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISES AND SMELLED SMOKE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE MY 2019 DODGE DURANGO WITH 9,012 MILES ON FIRE. THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK WAS FULLY ENGULFED WITH FIRE. THIS FIRE CAUGHT ONTO THE HOUSE AND MY NEIGHBOR'S HOME.
Exterior lighting, Dec 1, 2019
HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION WHILE IN PARK AND WHILE IN MOTION, AND STAY ON; DURING NIGHT TIME DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF IN THE ON POSITION WHILE IN MOTION. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY DEALER REPAIR PERSONNEL TO FIND A REMEDY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE AFTERMARKET REMOTE START INSTALLED BY A THIRD PARTY WAS WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALER INSTALLED A FACTORY REMOTE START AND THE ISSUE APPEARS TO BE RESOLVED.
Air bags, Nov 25, 2019, crash
PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW HAD 500 MILES ON WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN PASSENGER FRONT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.HE CAR WAS TRAVELING AROUND 40 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF IT CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS . WE CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SENT A INSPECTOR OUT TO RECOVER THE 'BLACK BOX' WE WERE NEVER CONTACTED WITH WHAT THE FINDINGS WERE OR THE REASON THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.
Steering, Nov 19, 2019
AFTER DROPPING OFF MY OLDEST DAUGHTER AT PRESCHOOL, I DROVE FOR ROUGHLY 2.5 MILES AND PARKED THE CAR, I SUFFERED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE TRUCK HAS A COMPLETELY ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED 10/31/2019. ON THIS DATE I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR DIAG. THEY CALLED 11/1/2019 AND STATED THAT IT NEEDED A NEW STEERING RACK. IT IS NOW 11/19/2019 AND THE PART IS STILL ON BACK ORDER. CHRYSLER KEEPS PUSHING THE DATE BACK. I STILL DO NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE BACK AND NOT DEFINITIVE DATE OF RETURN. IF THIS WOULD'VE HAPPENED WITH MY DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WOULD'VE CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH.
Suspension, Service brakes, Nov 19, 2019
BRAKES DO NOT FEEL ADEQUATE WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPS DRAMATICALLY WHEN A COMBINED 6000LB BOAT AND TRAILER WHEN HITCHED TO THE FACTORY EQUIPPED TOWING PACKAGE. I WOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION
Other or unspecified, Nov 4, 2019
RADIO/GPS SCREEN CONSTANTLY POPS-UP WEATHER ALERTS WHILE DRIVING FOR LOCATIONS 100'S OF MILES AWAY AND IRRELEVANT TO THE DRIVER. ALERT COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTS THE SCREEN REQUIRING HUMAN INTERVENTION AND DISTRACTION TO CLEAR THE ALERT. ALERTS CANNOT BE DISABLED AND HAPPEN SO OFTEN THAT THE NUISANCE IS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Oct 26, 2019
I JUST SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DASHBOARD FLICKERING WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON I-95 AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ALSO WENT OUT DURING THIS SAME INCIDENT ON THIS DAY.
Electrical system, Oct 26, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW DURANGO ON I-95 NORTH FROM FREDERICKSBURG, VA TO WOODBRIDGE, VA, WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD FLICKERED VERY FAST ABOUT 15 TO 20 TIMES, THEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND THEN QUICK ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 16, 2019
ON 10/15/19 I WAS RETURNING MY VEHICLE TO LUSTINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE IN WOODBRIDGE, VA FOR ENGINE KNOCKING AND TRANSMISSION THUMPING WHEN (I'M PRETTY SURE I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY) AND THE WHOLE ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD FLICKER VERY FAST AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY VERIFIED A MALFUNCTION CODE AND SENT ME HOME TO RETURN ANOTHER DAY BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY LOANER VEHICLE TO GIVE ME. I HAVE LOUD ENGINE KNOCKING, THUMPING TRANSMISSION AND THE AC BLOWER DIDN'T WORK OCTOBER 1, 2019.
Exterior lighting, Oct 14, 2019
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, I PURCHASED A NEW THE NEW 2019 DODGE DURANGO VIN I SUBMITTED. DRIVING OFF THE LOT, I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON "AUTO." IT WAS DARK. I HAD TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE SELECTOR SWITCH TO THE "ON" POSITION AND THE HEADLIGHTS DID COME ON. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE INDICATED ONE BAG TRIP. I JUST PICKED THE VEHICLE UP ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019. I ALSO HAVE ENGINE KNOCK.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 21, 2019
GLASS SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING IT.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 20, 2019
MY VEHICLE IS A 2019 DODGE DURANGO THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THAT THERE IS A VACUUM LEAK AT THE ENGINE DEFINED BY THE EVAP (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM).
Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2019
THE RADIO VOLUME RANDOMLY DOES NOT WORK. ON START UP IT WILL SOMETIMES BE VERY QUIET AND THE SEACH/SCAN BUTTON WILL ONLY SCAN BACK AROUND TO THE STATION IT WAS ON AND MANUALLY ENTERING A RADIO STATION WILL BRING IT UP BUT THE RECEPTION IS HORRIBLE AND NO VOLUME. SOMETIMES IF YOU SWITCH BETWEEN AM FM IT WILL FIX ITSELF BUT NOT ALWAYS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 17, 2019
ON 4.17.19 WHILE I AM DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY FAMILY ( 3 PEOPLE ) FROM LIMA LINDA TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA , WE HAD TOTAL 3 X EPISODES OF THE ENGINE OFF SUDDENLY WITHOUT GIVING WARNING AT ALL. WHAT REALLY SCARE US THE CAR STOP AT ALL SUDDEN DUE TO ENGINE OFF WHEN WE ARE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 10.
Other or unspecified, Apr 3, 2019
RE: UCONNECT SCREEN. CONSTANT WEATHER ALERT POP-UPS WHILE DRIVING, REQUIRING DRIVER TO TOUCH SCREEN TO DELETE. AS MANY AS 3 PER 5 MIN PERIOD. DISTRACTED DRIVING DANGER. THIS FEATURE CAN NOT BE DISABLED BY OWNER. CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER, UCONNECT COMPANY UNWILLING TO CORRECT. THESE WEATHER ALERTS ARE NOT EVEN FOR MY COUNTY. THE POP-UPS COVER THE SCREEN AND RENDER THE SCREEN USELESS.
Electrical system, Feb 17, 2019
COMPLAINT INVOLVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON I PURCHASED A CAR JANUARY 19, 2019 13 DAYS LATER MY CHECK ENGINE SIGN CAME ON I CALLED EASTCHESTER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE 4007 BOSTON RD BRONX NY 10466 AND THEY HAD ME DROP OFF THE CAR FEB.1,2019 AND I GOT THE CAR BACK FEBRUARY .4,2019 THEY TOLD ME THEY DTC PO452 AND MUST REPLACE ESIM AND REASSEMBLED. 10 DAYS LATER FEB.13 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN I TAKE THE CAR BACK FEB15,2019 AND THEY TELLING ME THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND I ASK IF THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE TOLD ME KNOW THEY TURNED IT OFF THEY STILL HAVE MY CAR AND TOLD ME MONDAY FEB.18,2019 THEY WILL HAVE SOME ONE TO LOOK MORE INTO IT I TOLD THEM TO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME BACK ON I JUST GOT THE CAR AND ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT AND IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR. IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN GET A NEW ONE?