2021 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls

Your driver's side headlight stopped working while driving, and your passenger's side headlight became very dim. The dealer diagnosed a failed LED ballast and said both headlight assemblies would need to be replaced. The problem happened around 37,000 miles and continued after the diagnosis. Fixing this will require replacing the headlight assemblies, which your dealer can do.

Water is leaking into your exterior light housings, causing them to dim, flicker, or stop working completely. This happens because the seals aren't watertight, allowing moisture from rain, snow, or car washes to get inside. Since your lights may fail without you noticing, this creates a safety risk for you and other drivers on the road. Fixing this will likely require replacing the light assembly or resealing the housing to prevent future water intrusion.

Your front left turn signal has failed, but because the headlights on your 2021 Durango are fully integrated units where the turn signal and daytime running light are built-in LEDs, the entire headlamp assembly must be replaced—costing over $2,100 in parts alone plus labor, totaling around $3,000. Replacing it requires removing the front bumper and fascia, which is difficult for most owners to do themselves. Your Mopar extended warranty is refusing to cover this repair even though you're well within the 7-year/125,000-mile coverage period.

Your rear tail lights aren't properly sealed, which allows water from rain, snow, or car washes to get inside the light assembly. This water buildup causes the lights to short out and stop working.

Your rear tail light is not working because it has filled with water and the LED bulb has burned out. This is a safety issue since other drivers may not see your vehicle at night or when braking. The repair will likely involve replacing the tail light assembly and ensuring the housing is properly sealed to prevent future water intrusion.

Your driver's side daytime running light has failed and the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced. This reduces your visibility on the road, which is a safety concern. The repair cost is $1,800, and the owner believes LED lights shouldn't fail at 80,000 miles on a vehicle less than six years old.

Your driver's side daytime running light (DRL) stopped working without any warning. You may not notice the problem yourself while driving, but other drivers might point it out. Fixing it requires replacing the entire headlamp assembly, which can cost over $1,100 for the part alone.

Your driver's side daytime running light isn't working. This is a known issue affecting 2021 and newer Dodge Durango models. Since daytime running lights are a safety feature and some states legally require them, this should be repaired. The fix will likely involve replacing the daytime running light bulb or checking the wiring and connector on the driver's side headlight assembly.

Your 2021 Dodge Durango's driver's side LED daytime running light has stopped working. This appears to be a common issue reported by other owners of the same model year. The daytime running light may need to be replaced or the LED module may require service.

Water keeps building up inside your center tail light (race track light) even after you've drained it multiple times, and this moisture has caused the light to burn out completely. You'll need to address the water intrusion issue to prevent it from happening again.

Your driver's side daytime running light (DRL) stops working, and the dealer says the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced rather than just fixing the light. This is a known issue affecting some vehicles.

Your driver side daytime running light (DRL) has stopped working due to a known issue with the LED lamps. You'll need to replace the headlamp assembly on the driver side to restore this function.

Your 2021 Dodge Durango has multiple safety-related recalls affecting the rear view camera, rear spoiler, steering assembly, electronic stability control (ESC) system, and ABS braking system. You've also reported loose airbags. Your vehicle was involved in a crash. These issues need immediate attention from a Dodge dealer to address the recalls and have the airbags inspected and secured.

Your 2021 Dodge Durango caught fire while parked and unattended for several hours, with flames originating from underneath the dashboard. The fire caused severe damage to the dash, windshield, and interior roof before extinguishing itself due to lack of oxygen. This represents a critical electrical or fuel system failure that requires immediate investigation by the manufacturer.

Your engine cooling system may fail due to ruptured coolant lines, including tubes that supply coolant to the rear air conditioning system and transmission heater hoses. This causes coolant to leak out, leading to engine overheating during normal driving, which can create a sudden loss of power and risk of collision in traffic. The ruptures appear to result from how the lines are routed near the transmission, causing wear over time. Repair typically involves replacing the damaged coolant lines and hoses, with estimates around $3,600.

Your car was involved in a major crash, but the airbags failed to deploy when they should have. This is a serious safety concern that needs immediate investigation by a dealer or qualified technician to determine why the airbag system didn't work as designed.

Your engine's cooling system failed without any warning signs, which caused your engine to fail completely. This type of failure can happen suddenly and may leave you stranded. The cooling system failure likely needs a complete inspection and possibly replacement of the cooling components.

Your brake and traction control warning lights came on around 50,000 miles, likely while towing a trailer. The dealership diagnosed that your hydraulic control unit and ABS module need to be replaced to fix the issue. This repair involves replacing both the brake hydraulic system component and the anti-lock braking system module.

Your rear racetrack light has water inside it because it isn't properly sealed, and the bulb has burned out. This is causing a safety concern — you were pulled over by police who warned that water in the light fixture could potentially cause an electrical fire. Getting this fixed has been quoted at very high prices.

Your daytime running lights stopped working without any warning light appearing on your dashboard. Another driver had to alert you to the problem. An independent mechanic confirmed the lights had failed and needed replacement, but you haven't had them repaired yet. The fix will likely involve replacing the daytime running light bulbs or the light module.