Dodge Durango Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Durango across 26 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (15% of reports).
- 349vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 61mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 34%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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 53 of 349 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 237 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 349 complaints, 61 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 19 an injury.
Dodge Durango vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 5% | 26,700 |
| 2019 Durango | 5 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2018 Durango | 6 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 10 | 5% | 6,999 |
| 2016 Durango | 9 | 6% | 31,086 |
| 2015 Durango | 18 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 9 | 1% | 10,150 |
| 2013 Durango | 17 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 24 | 4% | 87,474 |
| 2011 Durango | 19 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Durango | 1 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 2 | 2% | 76,000 |
| 2007 Durango | 10 | 5% | 49,406 |
| 2006 Durango | 9 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 43 | 3% | 89,996 |
| 2004 Durango | 49 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 7 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 5 | 1% | 99,600 |
| 2001 Durango | 19 | 3% | 41,042 |
| 2000 Durango | 26 | 2% | 69,636 |
| 1999 Durango | 38 | 2% | 118,000 |
| 1998 Durango | 14 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 1997 Durango | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Risk: The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Model years: 2004
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l and 4.7l engines, the throttle control cable may ingest water and freeze during extended cold temperature.
Risk: This could cause the throttle to stick in the open position and result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle control cable. Owner notification began on january 19, 2004. Owners 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.
Runaway vehicle, police was called after car stopped and I was able to safely park it on the side of the freeway.also a police officer on motorcycle came the the scene to make sure I was able to get a towing scheduled. Dealership currently confirmed gas pedal accelerator needing to be replaced.
I put the car in reverse, and it accelerated uncontrollably, and the brake wouldn't work, and it hit another car Then, I put it in drive, and it accelerated uncontrollably again, and the brake wouldn't work again It was accelerating uncontrollably in both reverse and drive and the break wasn't…
I have not had an issue as of yet...but my insurance company has warned me of 4 recalls that are apparently active on my vehicle and told me to come to your site to verify, but it says there are zero recalls on my vehicle, so I am wary of what to do. I was told by a local mechanic that one of the…
I'm having issues with my 2021 Dodge Durango I have a recall on a rear view camera a recall on a rear spoiler a recall on the steering assembly a recall on the ESC light mail function ABS system loose airbags
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Approximately three weeks later, while stopped at a light, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The gear shifter was shifted to park(P) to stop the vehicle. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Durangos have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 349 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 53 of 349 complaints.
Other Dodge Durango problems
- Suspension problems (2,762)
- Electrical System problems (2,727)
- Power Train problems (1,318)
- Engine problems (1,296)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,138)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,105)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,072)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (850)
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