Dodge Durango Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 1,072 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Durango across 26 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (259). The words owners use most often: “race track” (8% of reports).
- 1,072exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%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 82 of 1,072 complaints (8%)
- License plate: mentioned in 68 of 1,072 complaints (6%)
- Rear tail: mentioned in 64 of 1,072 complaints (6%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 59 of 1,072 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 Dodge Durango at $1,350, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,600.
Based on 106 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2026), 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 588 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,072 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 7 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 (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Model years: 2003
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.
Risk: If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began december 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Daytime driving lights on drivers side went out and passenger is still on that is the lights yhat run in the daytime and when I took it to the dealership I was told they was aware of the situation but they said they was not responsible for it, but it also comes on at night with my head lights, and…
The driver-side daytime running light (DRL) on my 2023 Dodge Durango has stopped functioning. The failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. I am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to…
The daytime running light and blinker went out way sooner than it should have and cost a fortune to replace just for it to fail again in another year. I had only owned the car for 8 months before they went out. It is unsafe and absolutely should be fixed when this is a well known issue with this…
Purchased in XXX from Tri Star Motors in [XXX] with approximately 18,000 miles on it. In XXX, I noticed some flickering on the passenger side racetrack light and water entrapment after a somewhat heavy snowfall. After some research, I removed the drain bolt and drained the water out. I left the…
I purchased a 2018 Dodge Durango. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. The selling dealership inspected and repaired the vehicle. Its repair invoice states that the left rear…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Durangos have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,072 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Dodge Durango. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Durango exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,600), from 106 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “race track”, in 82 of 1,072 complaints, followed by “license plate” (68).
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