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Exterior lightingPart report

2021 Dodge Durango Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
92about this part
Share
45%of 205 total for the year
Median mileage
46,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Dodge Durango, 45% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“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 2025-01

“My vehicle is 5 years old with 54,000 miles on its and my driver's side headlight has failed. The headlamps are LED and in order to repair them, the entire housing needs a replacement, not just a bulb. My headlights need to be operational in order to drive safely at night. I have an appointment with the dealership to confirm the issue. There were not any warnings or failure symptoms.”

NHTSA complaint #11759301, filed 2026-08

“LF DRL not working only on this side. Vehicle was taken to dealership, I have an extended warranty but was told this was not covered. There are 4 other Durangos in my town with the same problem. I have also been online and found numerous forums with other people having the same issue. I would like have this noted so that Dodge can acknowledge this issue and fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #11621130, filed 2024-10

“It’s known that the DRL and race track tail lights go out faster than what they should. Also the tail lights once the lift gate is open on the edges of both sides are very sharp. My DRL on my 21 Durango with only 59k miles just went out. That is way to fast and the price to fix is insane”

NHTSA complaint #11759186, filed 2026-08

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
2024214%
20231341%
20222643%
20219245%
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 2021 Dodge Durango

Electrical system
41 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Engine 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.

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