2018 Dodge DurangoUNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION

229 federal complaints (330 component records) · 5 recall campaigns on file · 2 federal investigations · 280 service bulletins · 6 Canadian recalls
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Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel
Midgrade, Regular
Drive
AWD
EPA economy
18 city / 25 hwy
Federal complaints
229
Recall campaigns
5
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Electrical system
86
Lighting
55
Other
32
Engine & cooling
28
Brakes
25
Seats
22
Power train
13
Driver assistance
12
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Electrical system

86 complaint records1 crash report
"My car randomly won’t start could be due to one of the 4 recalls for my make and model I would like have this investigated..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →

Lighting

55 complaint records
"THE TRACK LIGHTING (TAIL LIGHT) ON THE HATCH HAS WATER IN IT ALONG WITH CONDENSATION. I ONLY HAVE 24K MILES ON MY DURANGO...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse lighting parts in the directory →

Engine & cooling

28 complaint records
"My car randomly won’t start could be due to one of the 4 recalls for my make and model I would like have this investigated..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →

Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
EA21002
opened Sep 2021
OPENAir BagsDesiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L.
PE19014
opened Sep 2019
closed Feb 2026SeatsActive Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year...

Recall campaigns

Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
24V838000Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.Normally free
22V426000Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.Normally free
18V524000Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep...Normally free
18V332000Vehicle Speed ControlChrysler (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...Normally free
18V280000Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2024677
2024-11-07
Brakes12,713Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall Z48 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-305) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
2024548
2024-08-15
Label314,717Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN".
2022305
2022-06-09
Brakes12,713Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem inside the hydraulic control unit for the antilock brake system.
2018422
2018-08-09
Powertrain1,528Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
2018269
2018-05-17
Engine635,880On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated.
2018223
2018-05-01
Powertrain6On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed transmission, an incorrect park lock rod may have been installed during the transmission assembly process.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D
Jun 2026
StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2623000041 REV.A
Jun 2026
Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
S1623000028 Rev. K
Jun 2026
StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S2624000006
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherBlower Motor Makes Loud Noise
9100835
Jun 2026
Electrical SystemPrior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
S2623000041
Jun 2026
Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed.
S2623000040
Jun 2026
Electrical SystemPassive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
S1623000028 REV.J
Jun 2026
StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I
May 2026
Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
112192
May 2026
EngineCOOLER - ENGINE OIL
112191
May 2026
EngineCOOLER - ENGINE OIL
08-208-26 REV. A
May 2026
Electrical SystemRadio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
08-208-26
May 2026
Electrical SystemRadio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
07-002-26
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherRear Heater Coolant Tube Repair Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ? A coolant leak or fluid appearing from under the vehicle. ? Elevated engine coolant temperature and/or indication of overheating. This bulletin involves insp
S2623000023
Apr 2026
Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Inoperative.
S2223000022 REV.E
Apr 2026
Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Inoperative Or Intermittently Will Not Open Or Close.
S1623000028 REV.H
Apr 2026
StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
18-044-26
Mar 2026
EngineFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit...
S2608000015
Mar 2026
SeatsMemory Seat Does Not Work There Is No Response from The Seat While Pressing the Memory Seat Profiles from the Switch Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1D9B-54- Seat Horizontal Front Stop Not Learned-Missing Calibration
S2621000003 REV.A
Mar 2026
Power TrainThe vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95.
S2608000010
Mar 2026
Electrical SystemActive Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
S1408000384 REV.J
Mar 2026
Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
110604
Mar 2026
Electrical SystemSPEAKER - NONE
110603
Mar 2026
Electrical SystemSPEAKER - NONE
S1408000384 REV.I
Feb 2026
Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
S2623000006
Feb 2026
Electrical SystemWasher Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated When Reservoir Is Full
109724
Jan 2026
EngineWater Pump & Chain Case Cover
109727
Jan 2026
EngineWater Pump & Chain Case Cover
08-396-25
Dec 2025
Electrical SystemDrivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C1403 - 92 Transfer Case Range Position Sensor - Performance Or Incorrect Operation.
108546
Dec 2025
StructureISOLATOR - ENGINE MOUNT

Showing 30 of 280 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
  2. Do a full walk-around with every light on.Condensation inside a lens, a dim side, or a flickering tail light match this vehicle's lighting cluster.
  3. Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

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