2018 Dodge Durango Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,508miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,508 miles. 1 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.
“I was in a collision, going 70 on the expressway. Guy in front of me slammed on his breaks with no one in front of him. I had no time to stop, slammed into the back of his car. Not a single airbag deployed inside the vehicle, the whole front end was smashed in.”
NHTSA complaint #11354002, filed 2020-09, 29,000 miles“I was driving down the highway when I heard a loud noise. I looked in my mirrors and saw a piece of my car in the mirror. It was the plastic piece off my door. I couldn't stop being on the highway lucky that it didn't hit another vehicle. I took it to the dealership, sam leman in morton illinois where I was told this happens with durangos, being blowed off. To me this is a safety hazard to other vehicles, especially if a motorcycle was behind me. I have had issues with lack of care from the dealership, but other than that, this should be recalled from Dodge as it could have caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11376250, filed 2020-11, 15 miles“There is a problem with the rear middle light on the lift gate. Water is getting into them and shorting them out then leading it to need a replacement. This is an on going issue with dodge Durangos. Something needs to be done with this design flaw on the Durango’s because they charge 1400 for the part plus labor for it to be replaced when the light wasn’t built right”
NHTSA complaint #11575875, filed 2024-03“2018 Dodge Durango with 48,000 miles. Rear taillights fill with water. (also known as the racetrack light). The taillight assemblly will fill with water from rain water or a simple car wash. This causes the rear taillight to flicker on and off or burn out completely. This is an on going issue with the 2014 and newer Durango. This is a design flaw from Dodge and they will not cover it and make it right. Dodge has also not updated this design to improve it either. After replacement it will only be a matter of time before it will do it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402930, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11034385Jun 26, 2026Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- 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.
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
- 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
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 2018 Dodge Durango
87 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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