2022 Dodge Durango exterior lighting problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2022 Dodge Durango — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 23, 2026
“Vehicle Headlight with built in DRL and Ambiant Turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023”
filed Aug 10, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 27, 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 | 11 | 37% |
| 2021 Durango | 90 | 45% |
| 2020 Durango | 22 | 40% |
| 2019 Durango | 45 | 32% |
| 2018 Durango | 56 | 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 2022 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.