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2017 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 215 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.

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.

“I downloaded and successfully installed a recommended software update to my 2017 Dodge Durango this past summer. Since then I have noticed that I have difficulty shutting off the vehicle because something has changed in the timing of the the automatic shut-off and when I turn it off. I have occasionally started to leave the vehicle and found that I had not turned it off, but back on. This is an aggravation all by itself, but the reason for my real complaint was not discovered until I hooked up my trailer. I found that I cannot turn off or disable my park assist. …”

NHTSA complaint #11255042, filed 2019-09, 49,000 miles

“While driving my 2017 Dodge Durango citadel (6980 miles) home from work, I had the adaptive cruise control set. I was in a steady line of traffic and cars lined up behind me. The truck started to steadily decrease in speed, there were no objects in the path of the vehicle and the car in front was at least 6 car lengths ahead. When I tried to accelerate the vehicle nothing happened when I tried to accelerate, I then attempted to brake, my brakes were not active as well. I placed my hazard lights on and attempted to turn the steering wheel slightly to move my vehicle from the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11025472, filed 2017-09, 6,890 miles

“Runaway vehicle, police was called after car stopped and I was able to safely park it on the side of the freeway.also a police officer on motorcycle came the the scene to make sure I was able to get a towing scheduled. Dealership currently confirmed gas pedal accelerator needing to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11736460, filed 2026-05

“The vehicle has a rear parking assist function. Via a Uconnect (touchscreen) system, the function can be enabled or disabled. The Uconnect system allows the operator to select whether the function will provide an audible warning or brake automatically if an object behind the vehicle is detected by any of 4 sensors installed in the rear bumper. The function can also be enabled or disabled via a physical button below the Uconnect system. I purchased the vehicle new and have owned the vehicle for 3 years. I have towed boats many times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428632, filed 2021-08

“On my 2017 Doge Durango RT the “Racetrack” light has failed and created a safety issue for my vehicle. The LED light on the hatch has failed from poor manufacturing and has allowed water it get into the light shorting out the whole taillight. This has not only made a running light not work while I’m driving, but has caused the license plate light and the rear backup camera to fail. This is an over 1000 dollar repair. I will replace it for the safety of my family and those who drive on the roads with me. I have seen many other dodge Durango of the same model years that have a similar problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567097, filed 2024-01

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026213%
2025113%
2024214%
202313%
202235%
202184%
202035%
20192718%
20182611%
201784%
201642%
201592%
2014253%
20137612%
20127512%
20118310%
200918%
200811%
2007116%
2006283%
2005332%
2004303%
20033310%
20026515%
2001548%
2000838%
19991739%
19989410%

Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Durango

Exterior lighting
82 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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