NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Dodge Durango Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Dodge Durango has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Dodge Durango, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Dodge Durango owner complaints

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Durango, describing incidents dated April 19, 2023 to October 5, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Exterior Lighting 13 complaints
  • Power Train 9 complaints
  • Electrical System 7 complaints
  • Engine 5 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
  • Air Bags 3 complaints

Of the 32 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 32 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11769062 · Filed

    The driver-side daytime running light (DRL) on my 2023 Dodge Durango has stopped functioning. The failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. I am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to…

  • ODI #11767256 · Filed

    The daytime running light and blinker went out way sooner than it should have and cost a fortune to replace just for it to fail again in another year. I had only owned the car for 8 months before they went out. It is unsafe and absolutely should be fixed when this is a well known issue with this…

  • ODI #11762445 · Filed

    My drivers side led headlight has only lasted 2 years. One bulb goes out and the whole assembly needs to be replaced. These led lights are supposed to last 5-10 years. I have both headlights with a single light out. Passenger side turn signal and drivers side running day time lights. The headlights…

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Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving

NHTSA #26V528000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 74,578 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 61D · Vehicles built through March 28, 2023 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Shifter May Come Out of Gear While Driving

NHTSA #23V640000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice

Reported September 18, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 125 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 94A · Owners notified November 7, 2023

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Dodge Durango model years

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