2014 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2026 · 149 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear racetrack” (5% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rear racetrack: mentioned in 8 of 149 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles15 · 15%
10k–25k miles3 · 3%
25k–50k miles18 · 18%
50k–75k miles27 · 27%
75k–100k miles19 · 19%
100k–150k miles12 · 12%
150k+ miles5 · 5%

How serious are the reports?

Of 149 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire.

Dodge Durango electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2011, with 514 complaints
1998: 3419981999: 1812000: 5620002001: 912002: 4820022003: 572004: 24320042005: 1982006: 8420062007: 222008: 1020082009: 22011: 51420115142012: 3472013: 29020132014: 1492015: 9520152016: 402017: 6220172018: 872019: 3820192020: 92021: 4020212022: 112023: 720232024: 52025: 520252026: 2

n = 2,727 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Durango214%651
2025 Durango563%28
2024 Durango536%—
2023 Durango722%—
2022 Durango1119%—
2021 Durango4020%1,280
2020 Durango916%20,590
2019 Durango3826%10,056
2018 Durango8737%29,000
2017 Durango6229%39,500
2016 Durango4025%49,500
2015 Durango9519%48,750
2014 Durango14919%65,000
2013 Durango29045%80,000
2012 Durango34754%70,599
2011 Durango51464%68,100
2009 Durango217%145,000
2008 Durango1010%80,000
2007 Durango2212%92,500
2006 Durango8410%80,000
2005 Durango19813%72,500
2004 Durango24322%60,500
2003 Durango5717%98,000
2002 Durango4811%80,000
2001 Durango9114%87,500
2000 Durango565%109,000
1999 Durango1819%119,278
1998 Durango344%81,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2018, with 31 complaints
2014: 122014122015: 182015182016: 2201622017: 9201792018: 312018312019: 222019222020: 182020182021: 112021112022: 102022102023: 8202382024: 1202412025: 4202542026: 320263

n = 149 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (5)

Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiringMay 17, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V741000 · 17,116 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · 442,214 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · 435,081 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Electrical system:wiringJul 2, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V391000 · 653,562 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Airbag service light has come on and upon reading appears to be a major issue among any 2014 dodge durango with the vin starting with 1C4RD…. But not on a recall. Appears to be a bad OCR. Unsure why other Chrysler made vehicles known with this issue were recalled but not the 2014 dodge durangos…

Received Jun 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744624

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Dodge Durango. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. The contact stated that due to the mileage discrepancy, the buying price was…

Received May 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737364

I was coming out of a drive thru car wash and driving towards an intersection with Rail road tracks on the road getting ready to turn left going 15 to 20 mph. As I turned my vehicle began skidding causing me to loose control and hitting 2 vehicles head on . I believe if my traction control…

Received Mar 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721883
Dodge Durango
Dodge Durango in SoHo, Manhattan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kidfly182, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Dodge Durangos have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 149 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2014 Dodge Durango (19% of the 782 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Durango electrical system?

Yes: 5 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?

The most frequent phrase is “rear racetrack”, in 8 of 149 complaints.

Other 2014 Dodge Durango problems

See all 2014 Dodge Durango problems or electrical system problems across all Durango years.