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2020 Dodge Durango problems

NHTSA lists 55 complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango, 0 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE DURANGO.

At a glance

Complaints
55
With crash
0
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
4
Injuries
5
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
319,610
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
490

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2240.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM916.4%
ENGINE712.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER610.9%
STRUCTURE47.3%
AIR BAGS35.5%
POWER TRAIN35.5%
SERVICE BRAKES35.5%
STEERING35.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL35.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY4
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAIL LIGHTS1
SEATSFRONT ASSEMBLY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
visibility or lighting2036.4%0.91
mechanical failure916.4%0.73
electrical electronic712.7%0.89
restraint or airbag610.9%0.94
loss of control59.1%0.80
fire or overheating35.5%0.99
structural or corrosion35.5%0.89
fluid or fuel leak11.8%1.00
unclear11.8%0.98
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate3360.0%0.80
low1629.1%0.73
high610.9%0.86

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 55 tagged complaints of 55 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

2 recalls.

21V280000

Date: 2021-04-22. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

Consequence: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V191000

Date: 2020-09-10. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle (excerpt)

Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

PE19014

Opened: 2019-09-09. Closed: 2026-02-25.

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small

Systems: SEATS.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

490 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM140
EQUIPMENT136
STRUCTURE53
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING45
POWER TRAIN38
ENGINE32
BACK OVER PREVENTION25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19

11037593

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

11037594

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

11037340

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING

11037341

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING

11037346

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

11037347

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05

11035064

Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for and bent, spread, or

11034385

Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

11034351

Date: 2026-06-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A

11034342

Date: 2026-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for and bent, spread, or

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
DURANGO55

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