2017 Dodge Durango Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 38%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Dodge Durango, 38% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2017 Dodge Durango had water intrusion in the lift-gate tail light. I had one replaced under warranty after I noticed that the lights had failed and could see the water pooling in the light. The replace tail light also has water pooling in the bottom part of the light. The dealer won't replace this one for free because the warranty had expired.”
NHTSA complaint #11384879, filed 2020-12, 22,000 miles“Bought my Durango couple months ago and the center taillight stopped working and found out it is full of water and when I went to dealership the said they sell so many that they are on back order and price was $1200.00 so after reading some forums I realize this is a very common problem and don't understand why the manufacturer is not replacing them as a recall when they know that this is a huge problem”
NHTSA complaint #11396719, filed 2021-02, 69,570 miles“The rear lights are filling with water. This will eventually cause short or problem with lights and I feel is a safety issue. I will attempt to have dealer repair, but I am not sure what is causing this. I see other issues stating the racetrack light is filling with water. We have drained the water numerous times. I see this is an issued for 2014, 2015, 2016 years as well I am attaching similar complaints”
NHTSA complaint #11404097, filed 2021-03, 64,000 miles“This description of the incident has happened numerous times. When the vehicle is stationary I go to the rear of the vehicle and open up the back hatch. Once it is open on several occasions I have cut my upper arm/forearm at the point where the rear taillights are separated. I have felt the area and had family and friends do the same. They all agree it is very sharp and hazardous.”
NHTSA complaint #11271754, filed 2019-10, 16,000 miles“I noticed water getting into the middle LED race track lighting. The middle LED light is already out because of this. I believe the housing is a factory defect, my truck only has 40,000 and this is already happening. Extended warrenty wont cover this because of condensation.”
NHTSA complaint #11300356, filed 2020-01, 39,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239948May 16, 2023License Plate LED Light Inoperative - Moisture Visible Within the Lens The customer may experience the following: ? There is a potential for water intrusion which over time could…
- 10221337Jun 19, 2021License Plate LED Light Inoperative - Moisture Visible Within the Lens This bulletin involves inspecting the license plate LED lamp for being inoperative or visible signs of…
- 10212488Jun 19, 2021License Plate LED Light Inoperative - Moisture Visible Within the Lens This bulletin involves inspecting the license plate LED lamp for being inoperative or visible signs of…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 13 | 41% |
| 2022 | 26 | 43% |
| 2021 | 94 | 45% |
| 2020 | 23 | 41% |
| 2019 | 45 | 31% |
| 2018 | 56 | 24% |
| 2017 | 82 | 38% |
| 2016 | 53 | 33% |
| 2015 | 197 | 39% |
| 2014 | 259 | 33% |
| 2013 | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 39 | 12% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 24 | 1% |
| 1998 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Durango
62 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsForward 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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