2021 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 185 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Dodge Durango overview page.
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
“I have been having issues with the start button, the engine cranking but not turning over. It will crank for 30 seconds, not start, all…”NHTSA complaint 11650387 — filed 03/25/2025
“Racetrack taillight got water inside of it. Full Rear taillight is now not functioning and I have no brake lights.”NHTSA complaint 11647458 — filed 03/10/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Dodge Durango have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Dodge Durango: 39 of 185 complaints on file (21.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have in total?
185 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
