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2018 Dodge Durango Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
56about this part
Share
24%of 233 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Dodge Durango, 24% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“69000 miles, check engine light came on. Codes p0440 was thrown 2x. I already replaced purge valve at my own cost. I also informed Dodge. They won't fix it unless I pay for diagnosis. Which I already had one done. Also headlight bulb dropped at 38k miles and I informed Dodge and mechanic. She said I didn't have the warranty on it and they wouldn't replace unless I paid full cost”

NHTSA complaint #11350522, filed 2020-08, 68,900 miles

“I was pulled over at night by a police officer for not having any rear lights. The officer informed me that he is always pulling Dodge Durango's over because this is a common problem that the lights fill up with water and the electrical components corrode and no longer function. This is a 2018 that did not pass a pa safety inspection in 2020 without paying $1,888.51 to replace the damaged parts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11354127, filed 2020-09, 70,000 miles

“The racetrack light bar (attached to the deck lid) has gotten water inside it, (it was this way when I bought it) and now the light is no longer working. This is a common problem on the Dodge Durango, as I have seen multiple people who are having this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11405966, filed 2021-04, 39,000 miles

“Just bought this car in august. I didn't notice the entire rear red lights weren't working until I got pulled over. I'm guessing they didn't work at all and I just didn't notice it.”

NHTSA complaint #11378267, filed 2020-12, 18,000 miles

“Since approximately 4,000 miles we have experience numerous electrical issues. Our back-up camera, navigation, radio, and A/C work intermittently. The dealer initially felt the battery was backfeeding the system causing a short. That was quickly changed and we are still just waiting for an answer. While parked overnight, one of the map lights came on and could not be turned off. The overhead control panel was replaced due to an open circuit. Most recently, when shifted into reverse, the r indicator on the shifter and display would blink and the car acted as though it was in neutral. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139028, filed 2018-10, 11,763 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
2024214%
20231341%
20222643%
20219445%
20202341%
20194531%
20185624%
20178238%
20165333%
201519739%
201425933%
2013183%
2012193%
2011182%
200811%
2007126%
2006152%
2005111%
2004212%
20033912%
200282%
2001183%
200081%
1999241%
1998172%

Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Durango

Electrical system
87 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Seats
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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