2021 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,722miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,722 miles. 4 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.
“Vehicle was parked/backed in on a right slope. Crunk the vehicle and it instantly started rolling and we couldn’t get it to stop. My safety and others safety was at risk because the vehicle could’ve hit anyone walking in the parking lot, incoming vehicle or easily hit the building where people live. The state highway patrol did come out and have a look at the vehicle. There were not any warning lights on at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11637252, filed 2025-01“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 miles“Around 50,000 or trailer brake service and traction control warning came on. Took into dealership was told it was hydraulic control unit and abs module that need replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11717835, filed 2026-02“Vehicle fitted with optional high-performance Brembo brakes as part of the tow-n-go package. Front calipers are seized at just over 40k miles. Passenger side pads worn 1/4 more than drivers side. Luckily did not cause an accident however this seems to be a very common problem with these brakes if you google it, many similar reports. Vehicle barely 4 years old. $5k+ repair bill at a Dodge dealer for new calipers, discs and pads and Dodge won't cover it under (now expired) warranty even though the uneven pad wear was missed at last service (so much for safety inspection).”
NHTSA complaint #11638344, filed 2025-01“When driving the vehicle and pressing the brakes to stop, the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. It takes several attempts of releasing and pressing the pedal before the brakes start to work again. The vehicle was taken to the Dodge dealer service, where they installed a computer to diagnose the issue. During their test drive, the same problem occurred, with the brakes not working. However, nothing registered on the computer. They bled the brakes, replaced the rear rotors, and returned the vehicle. Unfortunately, the same issue happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11609195, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 11033335May 30, 2026Application Of Grease In Pads/Clips Customer may experience one or more of the following: ● Brake pulsation/vibration. ● Squealing/squeaking/grinding noise when braking. ●…
- 11032846May 14, 2026Application Of Grease In Pads/Clips Customer may experience one or more of the following: ● Brake pulsation/vibration. ● Squealing/squeaking/grinding noise when braking. ●…
- 11030432Mar 27, 2026Front Brake Noise, Inboard Pad Wear, Brake Pull.
- 11024616Oct 17, 2025Poor Brake Pedal Feel After Recent Repair. Pedal Travel And Or Excessive Pedal Travel.
- 11020857Jul 15, 2025Pad kit - front disc brak
- 11019438Jun 4, 2025Pad kit - front disc brake
- 11005361Jul 17, 2024Module - anti-lock brake system
- 11005359Jul 17, 2024Module - anti-lock brake system
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 27 | 19% |
| 2018 | 26 | 11% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 76 | 12% |
| 2012 | 75 | 12% |
| 2011 | 83 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 33 | 2% |
| 2004 | 30 | 3% |
| 2003 | 33 | 10% |
| 2002 | 65 | 15% |
| 2001 | 54 | 8% |
| 2000 | 83 | 8% |
| 1999 | 173 | 9% |
| 1998 | 94 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2021 Dodge Durango
92 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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