2022 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Dodge Durango, most often about lighting. There are 7 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
58
Recalls
7
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Median mileage
59,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Lighting is the most-reported problem area, named in 25 of 58 complaints (43%).
  • Electrical System (11) and engine (10) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 59,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury.
  • The 2022 Dodge Durango has 7 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 12th of 20 Dodge Durango model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 71% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (203).

2022 Dodge Durango problems by category

  • 25 complaints
  • Electrical System
    11 complaints
  • Engine
    10 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Exterior lighting24
Electrical system11
Engine10
Power train9
Fuel/propulsion system8
Unknown or other6
Back over prevention3
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k230k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Dodge Durango complaints that list mileage.

2022 Dodge Durango recalls (7)

  • Recall 26V528000Aug 13, 202674,578 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    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.

    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.

  • Recall 24V436000Jun 13, 20241,033,433 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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.

    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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

  • Recall 24V415000Jun 6, 2024211,581 vehicles
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 23V115000Feb 23, 2023139,019 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    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.

    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 for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.

  • Recall 22V866000Nov 23, 20225,834 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 22V154000Mar 14, 2022931 vehicles
    STEERING:RACK AND PINION

    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.

    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 recall is Z18.

  • Recall 22V140000Mar 10, 2022370,437 vehicles
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    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.

    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 this recall is Z20.

Recent 2022 Dodge Durango complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 25, 2026TNBody & Structure
    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 didn’t occur.
    NHTSA complaint #11767026 · source
  2. Filed Aug 23, 2026INBody & StructureLighting
    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 there’s 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. There’s are definitely a quality issue with Dodge as there’s many other Durango’s affected by this.
    NHTSA complaint #11758942 · source
  3. Filed Aug 10, 2026NYLighting
    Vehicle Headlight with built in DRL and Ambiant Turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023
    NHTSA complaint #11756068 · source
  4. Filed Jul 27, 2026MI1 injuredLighting
    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…
    NHTSA complaint #11753150 · source
  5. Filed Jul 5, 2026TXElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering
    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
    NHTSA complaint #11748362 · source
  6. Filed Jun 8, 202631,000 miMALighting
    The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that during a routine maintenance appointment, the mechanic discovered that the rear license plate light had become inoperable due to moisture and corrosion. The contact was informed that the rear racing track lighting assembly, which included the rear brake lights, needed to be replaced. The rear racing track lighting assembly was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11742739 · source
  7. Filed Jun 5, 2026MSLightingOther / Unknown
    My vehicle is a 2022 Dodge Durango, and suddenly, about a month ago, the driverside day-time running light stopped working. This seemed strange because it's an LED light and they generally last the majority of the vehicle's life, but certainly longer than four years. Then I started to notice other Durangos locally with the same problem, all with the driver's side daytime running light only. I've checked multiple online forums as well and confirmed that this is a widespread…
    NHTSA complaint #11742233 · source
  8. Filed Mar 21, 2026CTLighting
    2022 Dodge Duranago I bought last March of 2025, certified preowned with 26,700 miles. As of today March 21 2026 there was water build up in the rear racetrack light. Upon starting the car the lights began flickering and the entire racetrack bar die with no light illumination at all. I could clearly see water build up in the bottom right hand corner of the light as well as water condensation on the lower left corner of the light. Many other Durango owners reported having the…
    NHTSA complaint #11726095 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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