AI Damage2024 Dodge Durango: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Dodge Durango filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 239 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 239
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 36% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 14% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 95.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Engine: 3 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 50.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
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 cyl
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 95 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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 was immediately taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The technician determined that the driver's side brake caliper was sticking and failed to properly retract after releasing the brake pedal and was heating due to the continuous friction.
Dodge Durangos have a known issue with the rear taillights going out for no reason also the headlights and turn signals. This is a safety issue that isn’t easily remedied.
The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, with the A/C activated, there was an abnormally loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle.
I brought the car to the dealership on June 24th about the car jolting forward and a this coming from the bottom of the car . The car jolts forward when in drive I have 10k miles now after he dealership put 588 miles on my car . Got my car back on July the 20th .
AC completely stopped working at 340 miles after buying. Vehicle has had 7+ dealership visits since purchase. Vehicle has been out of service for 40+days total. Currently, vehicle has been at dealer since June 24, 2026 and is still not returned as of July 9, 2026 — 16 days ongoing with no resolution.
The vehicle lost power and would not accelerate, creating an immediate hazard. I was forced to veer back into the median and narrowly avoided colliding with an arrow board trailer.
The contact stated that the front navigational screen and the back over prevention camera blacked out intermittently. The sensors failed to inform the driver when an object or person was close to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the modifications to the vehicle, or the vehicle itself, might have sustained an impact that caused the exhaust pipes to move closer to the rear bumpers. The dealer ran the vehicle's Carfax report and confirmed that no accident had been reported.
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 1,374 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 35% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Durango has 94 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 14, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION A/C Blowing hot air or not working
A/C relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing PDCs. Battery disconnection is required to reset PCM. Please follow SOL S2624000004.
- FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION
- A/C Blowing hot air or not working
A/C relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing PDCs. Battery disconnection is required to reset PCM. Please follow SOL S2624000004.
- Global Telematics Box (TBM) Update To SW 4.39 - Dealer Option Customers may experience a Malfunction…
Global Telematics Box (TBM) Update To SW 4.39 - Dealer Option Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and one or more of the SYMPTOM: following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
- Customer indicates Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Check Engine Light (CEL) coming on
- 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
- Lift Gate Latch And Glass Replacement / Servicing
- Glass Assy - Liftgate Prior to replacing the rear liftgate glass, perform Star Online S2623000016
NHTSA lists 239 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 2024 Dodge Durango?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (14%), infotainment or screen glitches (14%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 239 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 2024 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 2024 models
Read also
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.