Car Record Book

2022 Dodge Durango recalls & problems

The 2022 Dodge Durango has 7 safety recalls and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (26 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls
Complaints60filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
2022 Dodge Durango in an NHTSA crash test
2022 Dodge Durango in an NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA recall 26V528000 · Aug 13, 2026 · 74,578 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 24V436000 · Jun 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 24V415000 · Jun 6, 2024 · 211,581 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.

Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module; Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA recall 23V115000 · Feb 23, 2023 · 139,019 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.

Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly

NHTSA recall 22V866000 · Nov 23, 2022 · 5,834 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

Risk: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.

Steering › Rack and pinion

NHTSA recall 22V154000 · Mar 14, 2022 · 931 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

Risk: Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.

Electronic stability control (esc)

NHTSA recall 22V140000 · Mar 10, 2022 · 370,437 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Components: Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Dodge Durango NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Dodge Durango NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

2022 Dodge Durango SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

2022 Dodge Durango SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2022 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Durango RWD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Durango AWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Durango AWD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelMidgrade Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Durango RWD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelMidgrade Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Durango SRT AWD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 19 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lighting
Headlights
2600159,000 mi
Electrical system
11010—
Engine
10000—
Power train
9000—
Fuel/propulsion system
8000—
Unknown or other
6010—
Forward collision avoidance
Automatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control
5400—
Back over prevention
Warnings
4100—
Structure
Body
4100—
Service brakes
3000—
Wheels
1000—
Electronic stability control (esc)
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.