2023 Dodge Durango

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 37 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 22nd highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 37

Of the 2023 reports, 2 involved a crash. 2 people were injured.

Primary concernExterior lighting13 reports · 35% of complaints
Owner complaints37Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Exterior lighting13
  2. Electrical system9
  3. Power train9
  4. Engine6
  5. Air bags3
  6. Fuel/propulsion system3
  7. Forward collision avoidance2
  8. Fuel system2

Recalls and investigations

  1. Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateAug 13, 2026

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

    A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

    Campaign 26V528000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftSep 18, 2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.

    Campaign 23V640000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: fuel system

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 30, 2026

    The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and waited before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

  2. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 19, 2023

    The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that fuel started to pour out of the vehicle while refueling the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel tank was not yet filled prior to the failure. The following day, the vehicle was driven to the dealer and inspected. The contact stated that based on the preliminary inspection, there was no fault found. The contact then drove the vehicle back to the gas station with the service tech. While at the gas station, the contact was unable to duplicate the failure, and was informed to monitor the vehicle and to return to the dealer should the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.