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2018 Dodge Durango
5 recall campaigns and 22 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Dodge Durango; the recalls concern service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system and power train.
The component named most often is electrical system: 242.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 106.9 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 128.4 per 1,000 for the Dodge Durango line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 430.3 complaints per model year across the 26 Dodge Durango model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (12); the most recent in the file is dated 14 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 24V838000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEReported 7 Nov 2024 · 206,502 units
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Consequence: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign 94B).
- 22V426000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEReported 9 Jun 2022 · 206,502 units
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Consequence: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign Z48).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (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 Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U87).
Defect, as filed: 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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U49,U59-U65,U68,U73); components: electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Consequence: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U43).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Dodge Durango (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Durango line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 242.4 | 128.4 | 106.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 121.2 | 20.1 | 123.9 |
| Power Train | 121.2 | 75.6 | 77.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 60.6 | 5.8 | 25.7 |
| Engine | 60.6 | 56.6 | 133 |
| Seats | 60.6 | 15.1 | 9.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 242.4 | 128.4 | 106.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 121.2 | 20.1 | 123.9 |
| Power Train | 4 | 121.2 | 75.6 | 77.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 60.6 | 5.8 | 25.7 |
| Engine | 2 | 60.6 | 56.6 | 133 |
| Seats | 2 | 60.6 | 15.1 | 9.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 60.6 | 37.8 | 54.3 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 60.6 | 42.5 | 27.2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 30.3 | 16.5 | 5.4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 30.3 | 31.3 | 24.8 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 30.3 | 9.8 | 14.4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 30.3 | 18.8 | 47.6 |
| Structure | 1 | 30.3 | 11 | 48.9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 30.3 | 242 | 37.1 |
| Tires | 1 | 30.3 | 8.3 | 2.8 |
22 unique complaints, 33 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Engineering analysis | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 17 Sep 2021 | open | — |
| PE19014 | Preliminary evaluation | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | seats | 9 Sep 2019 | 25 Feb 2026 | — |
Other Dodge Durango model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 216,100 |
| 1998 | 4 | 964 | 501,621 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1,960 | 528,511 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1,057 | 808,807 |
| 2001 | 5 | 658 | 2,501,384 |
| 2002 | 4 | 412 | 1,524,416 |
| 2003 | 4 | 328 | 951,638 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1,081 | 9,486,952 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1,494 | 9,874,919 |
| 2006 | 9 | 825 | 9,675,655 |
| 2007 | 4 | 178 | 8,736,853 |
| 2008 | 2 | 91 | 8,725,439 |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 | 5,267,812 |
| 2011 | 8 | 646 | 3,930,801 |
| 2012 | 10 | 453 | 4,100,567 |
| 2013 | 11 | 350 | 4,102,083 |
| 2014 | 11 | 358 | 9,338,873 |
| 2015 | 4 | 181 | 6,259,239 |
| 2016 | 3 | 71 | 4,867,027 |
| 2017 | 2 | 40 | 4,815,665 |
| 2018 | 5 | 22 | 5,241,515 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 733,129 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 322,331 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 1,627,264 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,835,813 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 74,703 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Durango model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Durango have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 24V838000, was reported to NHTSA on 7 Nov 2024 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module. Across all model years the Dodge Durango line has 73 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2018 Dodge Durango complain about most?
Electrical System: 8 of 33 component mentions (242.4 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 4. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.