2019 Dodge Durango problems & reliability
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Dodge Durango, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
6 complaints report injuries (8 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2019 Dodge Durango vehicles were involved in 49 fatal crashes with 14 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting → | 45 | 32% |
| Electrical System → | 38 | 27% |
| Engine → | 24 | 17% |
| Unknown / Other | 19 | 13% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 16 | 11% |
| Power Train → | 13 | 9% |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% |
| Steering | 6 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 24 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 44 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 37,840 miles (middle 50% between 11,400 and 65,225 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The vehicle fails to start reliably. I have made all the necessary repairs in an attempt to have the car to start reliably. I have replaced items that the average owner would think are normal wear-and-tear items around the starting system. I have also replaced items that the average owner would not think would wear…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the vehicle independently started, and the contact was alerted by the audible sound coming from the horn. The contact exited the residence and became aware that the windshield wipers and interior and exterior lights were…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 24, 2026
“The driver and passenger front seat seat belts do not retract. They hang loose when on and if the windows are open will even loosen up more when wind catches them. This is an extreme safety concern if an accident were to happen the seat belt would not hold us in place.”
Seat Belts · filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Preliminary Evaluation PE19014 · opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026
Technical service bulletins
401 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Dodge Durango. The 10 most recent:
Evaporator - air conditioning
114538 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Evaporator - air conditioning
114537 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide…
9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
S2623000041 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026
Blower Motor Makes Loud Noise
S2624000006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100835 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2019 Dodge Durango?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 37,840 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.