Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

798 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
208

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

sudden stalling 130transmission slipping 19
A recent report: Car shut off whike driving and couldn't control the vehicle

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11745183 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
473

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 183electrical shorts 92
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump…
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump relay was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that power was reaching the relay but not exiting the relay, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System) by another dealer who incorrectly rewired the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee was required to perform a diagnostic test. The contact informed the dealer that the vehicle had been operable until recently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11759386 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
58

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 5 mention a crash.

loss of braking 23corrosion 3
A recent report: Had an oil check in which they checked the breaks. Reported breaks as a 3. They recommended new brake pads. I only put 6000 miles on the car since I purchased it. It has 24747 miles and needs new…
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Had an oil check in which they checked the breaks. Reported breaks as a 3. They recommended new brake pads. I only put 6000 miles on the car since I purchased it. It has 24747 miles and needs new rear brakes. I spoke to the service rep Jake and he could not do anything to help with repair. Feel like there is a problem with rear brakes going bad

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11698315 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
17

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

loss of steering 5fluid leaks 3
A recent report: Orange car came on on dashboard after having the truck on cruise control and a car cut me off real close. The cruise control went off, the truck lost traction and it slipped while turning at a…
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Orange car came on on dashboard after having the truck on cruise control and a car cut me off real close. The cruise control went off, the truck lost traction and it slipped while turning at a roundabout when it was raining.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11665212 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
15

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 6software faults 6electrical shorts 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after start-up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the…
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after start-up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the wiring on the inside of the driver’s side belt buckle was defective. The contact was informed that the defect was related to the air bag failure and that the buckle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that she would be responsible for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11441068 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.

software faults 1airbags not deploying 1
A recent report: Durango was T-boned on driver's side. Durango was turning left into a parking lot from a county road. Tahoe was going 50-55+mph in the same lane and direction as Durango. Durango put on left turn…
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Durango was T-boned on driver's side. Durango was turning left into a parking lot from a county road. Tahoe was going 50-55+mph in the same lane and direction as Durango. Durango put on left turn signal, slowed down to ~10mph, and turned left towards parking lot. At the same time, Tahoe sped up behind Durango, Tahoe tried to pass Durango on the left. Tahoe collided with left side of Durango, pushing it 30+ feet into the ditch. Tahoe drivers airbag deployed. No airbags deployed in the Durango. The Driver of the Durango smashed head/face into door column, causing concussion, whiplash, contusion to forehead/eyebrow requiring 8 stitches.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11486901 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
22

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 3software faults 1
A recent report: Alternator failed

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11478307 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 798 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 53 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.