2021 Dodge Durango Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Dodge Durango, 5% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos emergency alert opens up on the screen and states it couldn't connect please have vehicle serviced at dealer. Its distracting and can cause you to have an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11413898, filed 2021-04, 1,280 miles“Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos systems comes on the screen and is very distracting when driving. Then it states it couldn't connect to sos system and contact a dealer. Red light comes on the dash and on the rearview mirror. Almost caused me to wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11413900, filed 2021-04, 1,280 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH downhill, the driver swerved to the left to avoid crashing into the vehicle ahead, and the vehicle struck a fire hydrant and then crashed into a pole, where the vehicle came to a stop. The fire hydrant detached, causing water to spread. The vehicle sustained severe front-end damage; however, the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated after the crash. The driver’s head struck the steering wheel and sustained headaches and a swollen nose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747956, filed 2026-07, 7,700 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle that had slammed on its brakes. The contact stated that the proceeding vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that her mother was involved in a four-car pileup. The air bags did not deploy. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The contact's mother sustained arm and neck inquires. Medical attention was needed. The contact's mother received medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #11557257, filed 2023-11, 57,000 miles“The contact owned a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and turning in an exit veering to the right when the vehicle began reducing in speed and the vehicle was displaying numbers counting down on the instrument panel. The contact pulled to the side of the road where they turned the vehicle off and waited approximately 5 - 10 minutes before turning the vehicle back on and driving to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure therefore they were unable to diagnose the cause. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510847, filed 2023-03, 44,722 milesRelated recalls
- 21V280000Apr 22, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.Covers: Dodge Durango 2020–2021
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 42 | 8% |
| 2014 | 72 | 9% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 28 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 25% |
| 2008 | 26 | 27% |
| 2007 | 32 | 17% |
| 2006 | 76 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 7% |
| 2004 | 143 | 13% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 43 | 6% |
| 2000 | 51 | 5% |
| 1999 | 50 | 3% |
| 1998 | 30 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Dodge Durango
92 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology