AI Damage2019 Dodge Durango: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Dodge Durango filed 143 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. The maker issued 376 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 143
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 376
What fails most often
- 1 Exterior lighting 31% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Exterior lighting: 45 complaints (31% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 37 complaints (26% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 120.
- Service brakes: 26 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Engine: 24 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 35.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 143 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 45 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 1 | 120 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 37 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 1 | 35 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle fails to start reliably. I have made all the necessary repairs in an attempt to have the car to start reliably. I have replaced items that the average owner would think are normal wear-and-tear items around the starting system.
Airbags did not deploy during the accident.I believe my speed was 29-35 mph typically airbags deploy when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph.is anything we can do here please? Wasn’t my fault another car moved on the red light during intersection and mine was green and hit my car .
During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe front-end damage and was destroyed but the airbags did not deploy. No further information was available. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. No injuries were reported. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure.
Purchased the car brand new had 500 miles on when it was involved in passenger front collision and the airbags never deployed.he car was traveling around 40 mph when a vehicle pulled out in front of it causing a total loss .
The driverside headrest has spontaneously deployed, it is due to an internal failure where a plastic retention bracket cracks. It is a known issue for earlier model years, but 2019 has been left out of the warranty extension (2018 is the end of the current coverage period).
The battery was reconnected, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after three attempts, the vehicle failed to start; however, the interior lights failed to turn off. The battery was disconnected and reconnected, and the vehicle started without further issues.
The driver and passenger front seat seat belts do not retract. They hang loose when on and if the windows are open will even loosen up more when wind catches them. This is an extreme safety concern if an accident were to happen the seat belt would not hold us in place.
Well back in November 2025 i had to pay for towing twice and have it in service because the ABS Stop and Start module went out and i had to repalce the battery out of pocket and then not even 7 months to the date i went out and tried to get in my durango and it wouldnt start so i replace the battery and the ABS light…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 443 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Durango has 94 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 143, above average.
What to check before buying
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE…
- TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
- Engine PNs
MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient…
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative
Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- Blower Motor Makes Loud Noise
- Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040
- Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock
- Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative
Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed.
NHTSA lists 376 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Durango?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 143. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (22%), headlights and tail lights (18%), smoke, burning smell, fire (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 376 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Dodge Durango from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.