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
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
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2022 Dodge Durango SUV AWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
21.2%
2022 Dodge Durango SUV RWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
19.8%
2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV AWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2022 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not 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 / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
Durango AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 25 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
Durango AWD
17mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Midgrade Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Durango RWD
17mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Midgrade Gasoline
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Durango SRT AWD
15mpg combined
City / highway
13 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Premium 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 area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Exterior lighting Headlights
26
0
0
1
59,000 mi
Electrical system
11
0
1
0
—
Engine
10
0
0
0
—
Power train
9
0
0
0
—
Fuel/propulsion system
8
0
0
0
—
Unknown or other
6
0
1
0
—
Forward collision avoidance Automatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control
5
4
0
0
—
Back over prevention Warnings
4
1
0
0
—
Structure Body
4
1
0
0
—
Service brakes
3
0
0
0
—
Wheels
1
0
0
0
—
Electronic stability control (esc)
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 20, 2026Structure The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V528000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
Sep 20, 2026Exterior lighting Daytime driving lights on drivers side went out and passenger is still on that is the lights yhat run in the daytime and when I took it to the dealership I was told they was aware of the situation but they said they was not responsible for it, but it also comes on at night with my head lights, and my local police said to me if the light is on the vehicle it must work, so this shoukd be considered a safety issue the drl can't just be replaced the whole headlight assembly has to be chaged which is 1000.00 why should all the people be reasonable for replacement of a design flaw and also us being responable a safety situation by state and federal guidelines.
Sep 28, 2026Unknown or other My 22 Durango r/t makes a noise when the air conditioner is on they already replaced the water pump and air compressor
Sep 25, 2026Structure › Body The rear spoiler detached on I-40 East bound and flew into traffic. This occurred on 9/25/2026. I have contacted my local dealership multiple times and they have informed me that a permanent fix is not available and the part is on back order. I am requesting that the replacement be ordered, installed, and properly inspected free of charge. Dodge is very lucky injury didnât occur.
Sep 1, 2025Exterior lighting Taillight is retaining water and causing my taillights to go out. This is a very well known issue as the dealer was aware of this issue with a lot of Durangos. The dealer offered no repair as thereâs not be a recall and the warranty on my Durango is up. My rear hatch/lift gate is also off and rubbing near the bottom causing the paint to be worn and now beginning to rust. Thereâs are definitely a quality issue with Dodge as thereâs many other Durangoâs affected by this.
Aug 10, 2026Exterior lighting Vehicle Headlight with built in DRL and Ambiant Turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023
Jul 17, 2024 · 1 injuryExterior lighting I own a 2022 Dodge Durango. During normal loading and unloading of cargo with the liftgate open, I have sustained three separate lacerations to my forearm and wrist from the exposed, sharp inside corners of the rear taillight assemblies. The injuries have occurred on both the driver-side and passenger-side taillights during ordinary use of the cargo area. Each incident resulted from simply reaching into or removing items from the rear cargo area. The taillight corners are extremely sharp and are positioned where a personâs arms naturally pass while using the cargo area. The cuts were severe enough to leave permanent scars, and I have photographs documenting the injuries. After…
Jul 2, 2026Electrical system Replaced batteries, and power steering went out, it put my vehicle out of alignment... I tried getting an alignment at local Firestone. Told me they could not connect to the angle sensors and that I need to get a new rack and pinion
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.