2008 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Dodge Durango, 10% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On several occasions I have had the ignition key stick in the starting position while I was attempting to start the car. This happened as I let go of the key after turning it to the start position. The key can be manually turned back to the off or run position. This has sometimes resulted in a successful engine start and at other times I have caught it before the engine started. I believe chrysler has issued recalls for this on other models or years, but not for this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10759387, filed 2015-08, 95,000 miles“2008 Dodge Durango was parked at 11:30 pm. At 3:00 am engine fire occurred and car was total loss. Fire started behind drivers headlamp area. Fire dept and chryslers independent investigators could not determine how it started but did determine no arson was involved. Therefore car ignited on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #10437504, filed 2011-11, 45,500 miles“When and everytime vech. Is refueled, get blowback of fuel. During 1 trip, fuel ran back down outside of fill pipe and gas tank, and hit hot muffler, luckly it did not ignite. Can't fill gas tank more than half way, without this happening. Called dealer, service mgr. Took VIN#, said wasn't cover under recall of any type, but will correct problem with new gas tank for aprox. $1000. Another problem that happen twice now, is elect. System goes out, loosing all power to steering and brakes, this happen twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734722, filed 2015-07, 15,000 miles“Alternator having to replace. There is a ticking sound that has been going on and the alternator goes out. I have replaced this part twice and each time before it goes out it starts to tick. Also have a brand new battery installed and it is dead again! Each time the alternator goes out it kills my battery. 2008 dodge Durango.”
NHTSA complaint #11450672, filed 2022-02“My Car started smoking from under the hood and coming through the vents . It over heated . So then I opened up the hood and smoke with you coming out a bit crazy then something food from the engine like to hit me in the face but I do. It broke my dipstick oil stick the piece off. Now my car is running hot smoking and making a loud crazy noise sounds like it's going to blow up or something I don't know what to do help me please. my husband just recently passed so I'm on my own and I'm all by myself just me and my daughter so I don't know a lot about cars please help me”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 63% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 18% |
| 2021 | 41 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 | 39 | 27% |
| 2018 | 87 | 37% |
| 2017 | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 | 347 | 54% |
| 2011 | 514 | 64% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 10% |
| 2005 | 198 | 13% |
| 2004 | 243 | 22% |
| 2003 | 57 | 17% |
| 2002 | 48 | 11% |
| 2001 | 91 | 14% |
| 2000 | 56 | 5% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 34 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Durango
40 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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