2021 Dodge Durango electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 20, 2026TXElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   There is a daytime running light (DRL) malfunction with both headlights, it started with the drivers side slowly going out and now the passenger side is slowly going out. This is happening to several Dodge Durango owners of the 2021 model and can be found in the Dodge Durango forum online. The dealer stated it’s an out of pocket expense because the DRL is out and the entire component needs replaced. This is inaccurate because when I turn off the DRL settings the turning…

   NHTSA complaint #11758224 · source
2. Filed Jun 26, 2026OHElectrical SystemLighting

   Rear racetrack style taillight assembly had faulty gaskets when purchased, allowing for water intrusion of the taillight assembly, causing water damage to the electrical components in the light assembly and shorting the LED Lights.

   NHTSA complaint #11746753 · source
3. Filed May 8, 2026CAElectrical System

   Left headlight assembly running lights failed. The light fixture. is one unit.so the whole light being replaced instead of one lightbulb.

   NHTSA complaint #11736548 · source
4. Filed May 6, 2026NJElectrical SystemLighting

   My life turn signal and parking light stopped working, my problem is the whole headlight assembly needs to be replaced just because these two items don’t work. The dealer wants over $800 for the part. Why don’t they issue a warranty or a recall on this item? It’s too much to pay just because turn signal and parking light doesn’t work.

   NHTSA complaint #11736018 · source
5. Filed Apr 19, 2026CAElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   The SUV has been experiencing electrical issues that started first one of the headlights stopped working, the white light around it, then it was the tailgate got a liftgate open error on the display even when the liftgate was closed, then we started to notice other electrical issues with the vehicle but the major problem that happened now is that while we were driving, all of the lights of the dashboard started to light up and the car was not responding to the accelerator…

   NHTSA complaint #11732184 · source
6. Filed Mar 3, 2026TXCrashElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I'm having issues with my 2021 Dodge Durango I have a recall on a rear view camera a recall on a rear spoiler a recall on the steering assembly a recall on the ESC light mail function ABS system loose airbags

   NHTSA complaint #11721618 · source
7. Filed Jan 25, 2026MNElectrical System

   My rear racetrack light on my 2021 Durango rt tow n go has water in it from not being sealed and it’s burnt out was quoted astronomical amounts of money to fix along with getting pulled over and was told it’s a safety issue by police and said it can cause a electrical fire and it’s a hazard

   NHTSA complaint #11713183 · source
8. Filed Dec 11, 2025NYElectrical SystemLighting

   This specific year and all models in 2021 Durango’s including SRT, GT, GT Plus , TnG , vehicle has a known issue with the driver side DRL ( Daytime Running Lights) completely going out and not working very early into its life . I believe this is a safety issue that the manufacturer should fix themselves as it’s a defect wiring / headlight issue that is affecting thousands of customers. SECONDLY, this car comes with an issue in the taillight not being properly sealed and…

   NHTSA complaint #11704629 · source
9. Filed Dec 1, 2025OHElectrical SystemLighting

   My vehicle experienced failure of both the driver-side DRL (Daytime Running Light) and the passenger-side front turn signal within a short period of time. On this model year, both components are part of a sealed LED headlight assembly with no replaceable bulbs. The only repair option is full headlight assembly replacement, quoted at $800–$1,200 per side plus labor. This is a safety issue because front DRL and turn signal failure reduces vehicle visibility to oncoming…

   NHTSA complaint #11702367 · source
10. Filed Dec 1, 2025OHElectrical SystemLighting

    My vehicle experienced failure of both the driver-side DRL (Daytime Running Light) and the passenger-side front turn signal within a short period of time. On this model year, both components are part of a sealed LED headlight assembly with no replaceable bulbs. The only repair option is full headlight assembly replacement, quoted at $800–$1,200 per side plus labor. This is a safety issue because front DRL and turn signal failure reduces vehicle visibility to oncoming…

    NHTSA complaint #11702364 · source
11. Filed Dec 1, 2025TXElectrical System

    Radio works for years it gets a update, it stops working, months of back and forth with software people say I’ll need to pay for a diagnostic to have them replace it, I paid got it on paper that a software update killed radio and software team told me to kick rocks. Pay out of pocket for an update I didn’t want killing my radio. Feels beyond illegal and I see others on forms with same exact problem and situation

    NHTSA complaint #11702211 · source
12. Filed Sep 24, 2025MAElectrical SystemLighting

    My 2021 Dodge Durango drivers side daytime running light went out around 55000 miles. I do have an extended warranty through the manufacturer, but was informed that this is not a covered part despite it being a known issue and a “max care warranty”. The reason being that it is considered a “bulb” however to replace it requires the entire new left headlamp assembly to be replaced, per the dealership. This is a high cost of around $1650. Regardless of the cost, This is a…

    NHTSA complaint #11689522 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology