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2021 Dodge Durango Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 2021 Dodge Durango, and owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

8
safety recalls
203
owner complaints to NHTSA
10 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–21
MPG combined (EPA)

8 safety recalls for the 2021 Dodge Durango

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hatchback/liftgate (structure)

    NHTSA 26V528000 Reported 74,578 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  2. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 24V436000 Reported 1,033,433 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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,…

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Hatchback/liftgate (structure)

    NHTSA 23V115000 Reported 139,019 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  4. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V284000 Reported 1,308 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall…

  5. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 22V154000 Reported 931 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  6. Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 22V140000 Reported 370,437 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  7. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 21V842000 Reported 4,837 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…

  8. Critical fasteners (air bags) and curtain (air bags)

    NHTSA 21V280000 Reported 2,721 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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.

203 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Dodge Durango have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,041 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 55 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Driving down the I-10 early morning there was a loud bang, didnt notice anything in the road ahead of me so I kept driving for another mile or so until I heard something dragging. Activated my trunk c”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“On XXX I had to have the rear window replaced as it shattered on Royal Palm Beach Community High School property in [XXX]. Earlier that morning before heading to work I stopped to get gas and cleaned”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 Dodge Durango (Durango AWD, Durango RWD, Durango SRT AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–21 mpg
City / Highway12–19 / 17–26
FuelMidgrade, Premium, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Compare Dodge Durango model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Durango model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Dodge Durango14
1998 Dodge Durango4965
1999 Dodge Durango31,967
2000 Dodge Durango21,075
2001 Dodge Durango5665
2002 Dodge Durango4423
2003 Dodge Durango4339
2004 Dodge Durango81,115
2005 Dodge Durango81,567
2006 Dodge Durango9852
2007 Dodge Durango4191
2008 Dodge Durango297
2009 Dodge Durango412
2011 Dodge Durango8800
2012 Dodge Durango10640
2013 Dodge Durango11640
2014 Dodge Durango11782
2015 Dodge Durango4503
2016 Dodge Durango3161
2017 Dodge Durango2213
2018 Dodge Durango5232
2019 Dodge Durango4144
2020 Dodge Durango255
2021 Dodge Durango8203
2022 Dodge Durango758
2023 Dodge Durango232
2024 Dodge Durango014
2025 Dodge Durango08
2026 Dodge Durango013

Checking a specific 2021 Dodge Durango

How do I know if my 2021 Dodge Durango has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 2021 Dodge Durango; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V280000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.