2014 Dodge Durango
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1967 |
| 2000 | 1075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 338 |
| 2004 | 1114 |
| 2005 | 1567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 637 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 781 |
| 2015 | 502 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2017 | 210 |
| 2018 | 227 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: exterior lighting — 252 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow 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, 20150425
19% of complaints: seats — 151 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow 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, 20230922
18% of complaints: electrical system — 144 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow 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, 20180122
9% of complaints: engine — 74 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY9% of complaints: air bags — 71 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20230922
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, 20150104
SAFETY TIMELINE
Headliner Fires
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.
Campaign 14V154000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V293000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V391000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V636000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V634000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V643000 — check if this car was fixed
Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
Software security vulnerability
Powered vehicle rollaway
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.
Campaign 15V461000 — check if this car was fixed
Vehicle Rollaway
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.
Campaign 17V572000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V741000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V435000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Seat Belt Retraction
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (252 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seats issues (151 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (144 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V293000 (forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V391000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V636000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V634000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V643000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V461000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V741000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V435000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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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 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.