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2022 Dodge Durango: raw data

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vehicle2022 / dodge / durango
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-06)
complaints56 on file (2022-04-24 → 2026-08-23)
recalls7
investigations0
fars5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Driver-side daytime running light / headlight assembly failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING16 complaints2023-09 → 2026-06durango-2022-drl-headlight-assembly-failure
  • 11742233 My vehicle is a 2022 Dodge Durango, and suddenly, about a month ago, the driverside day-time running light stopped working. This seemed strange because it's an LED light and they generally last the majority of the vehicle's life, but certainly longer than four years.
  • 11721475 The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after her husband restarted the vehicle, the driver's side headlight failed to illuminate. The contact related the failure to the headlamp assembly; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
  • 11720838 Multiple reports on every forum on the Day Time Running Lights both Driver and Passenger side going out on 2020 to current Dodge Durangos with less than 20,000 on most at time of complaint. It cannot be repaired, only replaced with new headlight assembly at $1200 each.
  • 11718108 The Driver's side daytime running light white LED strip is inoperable. After internet research this complaint is very common and similar to the tail "racetrack" light recall.
  • 11709475 The contact owned a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle after it was remotely started, the contact discovered that both headlights had failed to function as needed.
Rear racetrack taillight water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING5 complaints2023-01 → 2026-06durango-2022-rear-taillight-water-intrusion
  • 11742739 The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that during a routine maintenance appointment, the mechanic discovered that the rear license plate light had become inoperable due to moisture and corrosion. The contact was informed that the rear racing track lighting…
  • 11726095 2022 Dodge Duranago I bought last March of 2025, certified preowned with 26,700 miles. As of today March 21 2026 there was water build up in the rear racetrack light. Upon starting the car the lights began flickering and the entire racetrack bar die with no light illumination…
  • 11674895 My Durango has been in and out the shop since May. It was the fuel pump and everything connected to it which is a pain in the rear. Also the design of the taillight should be assessed as well. It’s very pricy to fix when it gets the water and dark spots in it .
  • 11626739 Dodge Durango Daylight rear led strip lights went out on driver side. We have only had the car for 2 years and we have under 30,000 miles. This could be a safety hazard.
  • 11502293 Water get inside the taillights and the lights stop working. Dangerous in night
Transmission unexpected shift to neutral or parkPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2022-11 → 2025-12durango-2022-transmission-shift-to-neutral
  • 11703635 Vehicle will not shift into drive. This issue is similar to the ZB3 problem. Improperly heat treated shifter parts failed and will not allow the transmission to shift into drive.
  • 11666900 The transmission dropped after being stopped at a stop light and lightly accelerating. When this happened the vehicle dropped to neutral. After pulling over it did go into first gear but that’s it. When in reverse it moves a foot then goes back in to neutral.
  • 11492647 This is a dangerous random problem. In fact has now occurred 6 times. Two separate times 08/23/22 & 10/18/22 at a parking lot, while backing up, the gear shifter lit up, locked, and could not be engaged, and it wouldn't move.
  • 11461993 On Saturday, 04/23/2022, the Dodge Durango ran fine. I was able to back out of my driveway without incident around 12:00 PM and go to Walmart. I drove to the Sheetz gas station from Walmart and topped off the fuel tank because we wanted to take a family trip during the weekend.
Long crank time or failure to start on first attemptFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2024-12 → 2025-04durango-2022-hard-start-long-crank
  • 11650816 Fuel System- Had the Durango 1 month spent 50k. At least 50% of the vehicle attempted starts fail. The second attempt the vehicle starts every time. Started researching this, this is very common on the newer Durango's as well as the older ones.
  • 11654637 Car having trouble starting, turns over with a long crank then doesn’t start. Cranks on the second time
  • 11634094 Vehicle has a long crank time. Vehicle will not start after approximately 10 seconds. The vehicle will start on the second try. There is a strong smell of fuel after that.
  • 11633289 Fuel pump failure. Engine has a slow start and shuts off.
  • 11585015 When adding fuel it stops all the time it’s almost impossible to fill the tank, Also lagging in the engine when taking off .
Engine overheating from coolant line abrasion failureENGINE4 complaints2023-12 → 2025-08durango-2022-engine-overheat-coolant-line
  • 11649967 While driving on the highway, the engine overheating light came on, the car seemed to be losing power, and I pulled over and was then towed to the dealership. My safety was put at risk as I could have been hit as the car was slowing down in fast traffic.
  • 11649643 From manufacturing dodge put a clamp on a rubber hose that goes to the transmission heater. That clamped rubbed a hole into the metal antifreeze line above it. My car started over heating on a busy road.
  • 11680580 While enroute to a priority call our officer experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Said vehicle was in the day before for brakes, and our mechanic always does PM to include a check of coolant fluid level, oil and windshield washer fluid, and car was fine.
  • 11562557 My engine failed with no notice while driving on the interstate leaving me coasting under no power leading to a very unsafe situation being that was no prior warning. The engine failure was under normal highway driving speeds.
Back over prevention recall repair parts unavailableBACK OVER PREVENTION4 complaints2024-09 → 2024-11durango-2022-back-over-recall-parts-delay
  • 11626795 The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed or while parked, the instrument panel intermittently became darkened. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part…
  • 11626231 The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
  • 11616347 The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.
Sudden acceleration without driver input while stoppingBACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 complaints2025-11 → 2026-01durango-2022-sudden-unintended-acceleration
  • 11711142 I was driving slowly in heavy rain and pulled up to a red light behind another vehicle. Just as I was almost fully stopped, my car suddenly accelerated on its own and struck the vehicle in front of me. The car is equipped with an automatic braking system that should apply the…
  • 11699660 Vehicle Sudden Unintended Acceleration – Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2022 Dodge Durango Weather: Rain Situation: The vehicle was at an almost complete stop at a red light and in a 5 feet distance from the car in front. Without pressing the accelerator, the car suddenly surged…
Uconnect radio and infotainment system failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2023-09 → 2026-02durango-2022-uconnect-radio-failure
  • 11717016 Radio screens keep going bad causing the backup camera to not work until after a power cycle of the screen takes place. Sometimes a power cycle is not possible and the screen take a minute or two to turn on. I have had multiple radios in our car do this.
  • 11676870 Uconnect box requires service
  • 11674424 I am writing to formally request assistance regarding a persistent and unresolved issue with my vehicle’s Uconnect system, which has now escalated into a serious safety concern. I purchased my vehicle in April 2022.
  • 11569393 We have been to the dealership multiple times about the electrical issues that we are having with the vehicle. The dealership has not been able to correct the issue so we are pursuing the lemon law.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
562022-04-242026-08-2321EXTERIOR LIGHTING:25; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; ENGINE:10; POWER TRAIN:9; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:8

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
22V14000010/03/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
22V15400014/03/2022STEERING:RACK AND PINIONChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
22V86600023/11/2022POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.
23V11500023/02/2023STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
24V41500006/06/2024ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
24V43600013/06/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
26V52800013/08/2026STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20245legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Dodge Durango vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/dodge/durango
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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