2014 Dodge Durango Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “race track” (11% of reports).
- 259exterior lighting complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Race track: mentioned in 29 of 259 complaints (11%)
- Racetrack tail: mentioned in 21 of 259 complaints (8%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 21 of 259 complaints (8%)
- Water pooling: mentioned in 16 of 259 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2014 Dodge Durango at $1,350, and half of them between $1,300 and $1,600.
Based on 33 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 186 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 259 complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Durango exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 2 | 14% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 13 | 41% | — |
| 2022 Durango | 26 | 44% | 59,000 |
| 2021 Durango | 90 | 44% | 46,500 |
| 2020 Durango | 22 | 40% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 45 | 31% | 30,500 |
| 2018 Durango | 56 | 24% | 40,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 80 | 38% | 42,250 |
| 2016 Durango | 53 | 33% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 196 | 39% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 259 | 33% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 18 | 3% | 92,500 |
| 2012 Durango | 19 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 18 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Durango | 12 | 6% | 67,041 |
| 2006 Durango | 15 | 2% | 48,750 |
| 2005 Durango | 11 | 1% | 117,000 |
| 2004 Durango | 21 | 2% | 115,106 |
| 2003 Durango | 39 | 12% | 96,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 8 | 2% | 109,299 |
| 2001 Durango | 18 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 8 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 24 | 1% | 77,257 |
| 1998 Durango | 17 | 2% | 72,995 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2014 Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Water leaks into and pools in the tail lights causing the tail light to go out. Other drivers can't see the back of the car at night thus increasing risk of rear end collision. The problem was confirmed by the dealer and I was told that it is a very common problem on this model and that the…
The rear racetrack light on the lift gate, right side leaks when it rains, car wash, snow and has shorted out part of the light strip.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was pulled over by a Police Officer, and was informed that both taillights were inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Dodge Durangos have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 259 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2014 Dodge Durango (33% 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 exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,300 and $1,600), from 33 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “race track”, in 29 of 259 complaints, followed by “racetrack tail” (21).
Other 2014 Dodge Durango problems
- Seats problems (163)
- Electrical System problems (149)
- Engine problems (74)
- Air Bags problems (72)
- Seat Belts problems (54)
See all 2014 Dodge Durango problems or exterior lighting problems across all Durango years.