2021 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,427 miles. 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.
“Before we bought the vehicle we were questioned the steering to get fixed because they stated it was so so alignment issue. But after we purchased within a year we have to get the steering fixed multiple times. Dealership Capricorn that's it was just a loose bolt. This causes a stream safety concerns because there are times where we can't steer correctly or if the steering wheel is straight. The vehicle drifts to the right. Try to take it back another time. Was told by dealership that was a cosmetic issue and is no longer covered on the warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11542154, filed 2023-09“I was driving 45 MPH when my vehicle told me put my car into park. I lost control of my steering and control of my ability to put my car into or our of gear. I had started to slow down due to loss of controls and my car halted to an adrupt stop and would not allow me to have any control of its functions. Due to being in traffic I attempted to the vehicle in park and it did not allow, I waited approximately 5 min, at that point it allowed me to put the vehicle in park, I attempted to restart and it would not allow me. After waiting approximately 10 min. I was able to restart the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589603, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to pull to the left, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel, and the vehicle pulling to the left or the right while driving downhill or on the highway. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with wheel alignment and steering wheel failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652582, filed 2025-04, 1,854 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 63 MPH, the power steering assist warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became firm. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The dealer suggested that the power steering control module software be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer approved the repair of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11517615, filed 2023-04, 1,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V154000Mar 14, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been…Covers: Dodge Durango 2021–2022, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE 2022
Related service bulletins
- 10243196Aug 31, 2023Steering Column Power Tilt Inoperative
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 | 42 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 70 | 4% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 28 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 | 83 | 8% |
| 1999 | 170 | 9% |
| 1998 | 90 | 9% |
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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 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