2021 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 20%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,280miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Dodge Durango, 20% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,280 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“The stereo system/head end emits a very loud noice randomly while the vehicle is in motion. The sound is so loud that the immediate instinct is to grab for the volume controls distracting the driver from the road. None of the volume buttons on the steering wheel or dash have any effect. The sound only goes away when the uconnect system crashes and reboot automatically. The problem has happened several times. It is unclear whether the sequence is initiated with the forward collision sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405364, filed 2021-03, 1,000 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“My life turn signal and parking light stopped working, my problem is the whole headlight assembly needs to be replaced just because these two items don’t work. The dealer wants over $800 for the part. Why don’t they issue a warranty or a recall on this item? It’s too much to pay just because turn signal and parking light doesn’t work.”
NHTSA complaint #11736018, filed 2026-05“I've read a bunch of complaints about the drivers side daytime running lights having an electrical issue and the lights stop working. It's a common theme that it's only the drivers side which indicates faulty wiring which could possibly lead to a fire sometime. Ours is now not functioning. It just stopped working yesterday and I started to investigate it on my own.”
NHTSA complaint #11634464, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036166Aug 3, 2026Hose and tube - heater supply and return
- 11035317Jul 25, 2026Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the…
- 11034896Jul 1, 2026Uconnect® Screen Turns Blank Or Black Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Uconnect® screen display goes blank/black at times.
- 11034351Jun 19, 2026Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
- 11034346Jun 17, 2026Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033957Jun 8, 2026Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 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.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 63% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 18% |
| 2021 | 41 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 | 39 | 27% |
| 2018 | 87 | 37% |
| 2017 | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 | 347 | 54% |
| 2011 | 514 | 64% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 10% |
| 2005 | 198 | 13% |
| 2004 | 243 | 22% |
| 2003 | 57 | 17% |
| 2002 | 48 | 11% |
| 2001 | 91 | 14% |
| 2000 | 56 | 5% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 34 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Dodge Durango
92 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 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 27, 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