Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 6.9× the fleet median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
185Complaints
7Recalls
9Crashes
4Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (42.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Exterior Lighting
78 · 42.2%
No official action
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Electrical System
39 · 21.1%
No official action
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Engine
21 · 11.4%
Recalled
Recall 22V284000
Air Bags
10 · 5.4%
Recalled
Recall 21V280000
Fuel/propulsion System
10 · 5.4%
No official action
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Power Train
9 · 4.9%
No official action
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 185 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Rear brake light got water in it and now the brake light is partially out.”NHTSA complaint 11656657 — filed 04/24/2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The driver's side, daytime running light LED suddenly went off and stopped working”NHTSA complaint 11654868 — filed 04/15/2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“DRL on left side does not work. After looking online it looks as if this is a common issue and most likely 2021 models are…”NHTSA complaint 11649753 — filed 03/21/2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Durango?
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 78 of 185 NHTSA complaints (42.2%), followed by electrical system (39), unspecified/other issues (22), engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?
185 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2021 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V842000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Dodge Durango's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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