2019 Dodge Durango exterior lighting problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Dodge Durango — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear race track light and license plate lights failed to work due to a faulty gasket or seal on the light. Faulty in the manufacturing process and now to repair this issue is $1500 or more. The vehicle can not be inspected and used do to the lights not working.”
filed Nov 13, 2025
“Last year I notice water in my tail lights. I removed the bolt to help drain the water. Part of my tail lights is now burned out. Now at 77,000+ my start/stop light came on, then the check engine. Scan code was P0304. Misfire on cylinder 4. I changed ignition coil 4, set of spark plugs. It was…”
filed Nov 6, 2025
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% |
| 2018 Durango | 55 | 24% |
| 2017 Durango | 80 | 38% |
| 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 2019 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.