2021 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 250
- 244 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 77 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 4 fires
What owners report fails — 2021 Dodge Durango
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 77
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38
- ENGINE 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- AIR BAGS 9
7 recalls on record for the 2021 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 24V436000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V115000 · 2023 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V284000 · 2022 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V154000 · 2022 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V140000 · 2022 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Dodge Durango
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Dodge Durango units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 250 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Dodge Durango and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (77 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (77), electrical system (38), engine (21), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Dodge Durango?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.