2017 Dodge Durango exterior lighting problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Dodge Durango — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Approximately 3 years ago we noticed water accumulating in the rear light. They refer to it as a race track light bar. Went to dealer who said not covered under warranty, and it would be $1,455 to replace. I did not have the money at that time to replace it. So we kept draining the water, as I…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“I am filing a complaint regarding a known defect with the rear racetrack taillight assembly on the 2017 Dodge Durango GT. The rear racetrack taillight allows water and moisture to enter the sealed housing. Over time, this causes condensation buildup, corrosion, and partial or complete failure of…”
filed Jan 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 9 | 33% |
| 2022 Durango | 23 | 43% |
| 2021 Durango | 80 | 43% |
| 2020 Durango | 21 | 39% |
| 2019 Durango | 45 | 32% |
| 2018 Durango | 55 | 24% |
| 2016 Durango | 53 | 33% |
| 2015 Durango | 196 | 39% |
| 2014 Durango | 259 | 33% |
| 2013 Durango | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 Durango | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Durango | 18 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.