2017 Dodge Durango Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Dodge Durango, 5% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The officer driving this vehicle had put the vehicle in park. This vehicle has the rotary knob style gear selector. The officer was getting his k9 partner's food and water ready in his backyard. According to the officer, after about 10 minutes, he heard a loud noise. When he went to investigate the noise, he found that the SUV has drove through his garage door. The officer states that the gear indicator showed that the vehicle was in park.”
NHTSA complaint #10969213, filed 2017-03, 4,000 miles“The rear lights fill up with water when it rains and makes the lights in operable, it's a known issue that is affecting several model year Durango's but chrysler refuses to do anything about.”
NHTSA complaint #11287516, filed 2019-12, 45,000 miles“Deer was struck by vehicle while traveling about 50 miles per hour on a city road. Severe damage to front driver side to include undercarriage and electrical parts. Air bags did not deploy and I feel like they should have. I was informed by the tow truck driver that the airbag sensors were destroyed and the bag should have gone off.”
NHTSA complaint #11257770, filed 2019-09“The suspension rod that lifts and holds the liftgate open snapped at the bolt and broke. The liftgate can only be opened and close manually now. It has fallen on my arm and caused bruises multiple times. I fear it can fall on my head or my children's. I haven't taken it to get repaired as I'm sure it will be costly and money is very tight. I only had this vehicle for 4 years when this happened and it has low mileage. I have read about other Durangos having this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11464110, filed 2022-05“The sunroof spontaneously exploded and shattered all over while driving on the highway at approximately 65 miles an hour. Mother and child were in the vehicle. The sunroof was opened on vent position. The sunroof cover was also opened (cover inside the vehicle) Mother and child sustained minor physical injuries however, this could have been a major much bigger accident with many other vehicles on the road involved.”
NHTSA complaint #11505531, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11034351Jun 19, 2026Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033895Jun 5, 2026Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11031241Apr 1, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11026565Dec 3, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11026570Dec 1, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 15 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 21 | 4% |
| 2014 | 26 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1999 | 17 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Durango
82 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsSteering
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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