MYRModel Year Report

2014 Dodge Durango

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
782
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 782 complaints 2014 782 2015: 503 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 232 complaints 2018 2019: 144 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 13 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 782 complaints 2014 782 2015: 503 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 232 complaints 2018 2019: 144 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2020 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 13 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 782 complaints 2014 782 2015: 503 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 232 complaints 2018 2019: 144 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2020 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 13 complaints 2026

2014: 782 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991,967
20001,075
2001665
2002423
2003339
20041,115
20051,567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012640
2013640
2014782
2015503
2016161
2017213
2018232
2019144
202055
2021202
202258
202332
202413
20258
202613

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

33% · 260 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and headlights.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

This has happened twice, the first time was a month or so ago but it happened again last week and the wound was much worse. The exposed edge of the left and right rear brake light are extremely sharp and exposed anytime the rear hatch is open/up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-25

Also filed under Structure

Seats

21% · 164 reports

Most commonly citing head restraint.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Sitting at drive through and driver headrest exploded and hit me in the back of the head. Thank God I was not moving at the time and my car was in park or I may have wrecked!

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-22

Also filed under Air bags

Electrical system

19% · 149 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I've notice that when I'm driving on highways or around the city, wipers come on by itself. That happen twice... Sometimes the sunroof don't open, when the sunroof opens don't want to close sometimes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and visibility/wiper

Engine

9% · 74 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

9% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing cushion.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was in a collision that involved a significant amount of damage to the front end of my vehicle with over $11000 in damages and no airbag deployed. I was the only occupant in the vehicle so didn't expect passenger airbag to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-04

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    2014Complaint volume 782 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2014-01-10Engineering analysisClosed 2014-08-12 Headliner Fires
  3. R
    2014-05-30Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic14V154000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2014-06-27Forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control14V293000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2014-08-25Electrical system14V391000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2014-11-24Electronic stability control (esc)14V636000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2015-04-27Air bags, seat belts14V643000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    2015-05-01Recall queryClosed 2016-07-06 Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
  10. I
    2015-07-24Recall queryClosed 2016-01-05 Software security vulnerability
  11. I
    2015-08-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-02-05 Powered vehicle rollaway
  12. R
    2015-08-25Equipment15V461000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  13. I
    2016-12-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-25 Vehicle Rollaway
  14. R
    2017-11-10Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic17V572000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  15. R
    2017-12-15Electrical system17V741000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  16. R
    2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  17. R
    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  18. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  19. I
    2019-09-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-05-03 Seat Belt Retraction

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 260 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 164 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 149 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V154000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V293000 · Forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 14V391000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V636000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
  • Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V643000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 15V461000 · Equipment
  • Recall 17V572000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 17V741000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 2014 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Dodge Durango is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.