10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,534 miles

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2017 Dodge Durango lights problems

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2017 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #61

May 052023

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Water in tail lights. Complete failure of marker lights

- Canton, CT, USA

problem #60

Jun 152022

Durango

  • miles
Back tail track light has water intrusion from a bad gasket that dodge installed on these durangos and I'm scared that it will cause an electrical fire

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #59

Feb 252023

Durango

  • miles
Apparent defect in racetrack light. Water gets into the racetrack light and causes it to burn out. This will cause the racetrack light to not fully light up when braking. Multiple people have almost rearended me. Did some research and other owners have reported an electrical smell or possible burning smell. Defect was confirmed with car dealership that water is getting into the racetrack light. Sometimes its part of light sometimes its the full light. Unable to pass inspection in NYS without light being completely lit up so this needs to be recalled as it is a safety issue and should be fixed by Dodge.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

problem #58

Nov 012017

Durango

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake light bulbs had failed due to water and condensation inside the rear taillight assembly housings. The light bulbs were replaced, and the failure was temporarily fixed; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the rear taillight assembly housings had been replaced on two previous occasions for the same failure. Additionally, the rear back-up camera malfunctioned and no image was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #57

Jan 152022

Durango

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the taillights failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a circuit chip was burned due to contact with an unknown fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Osterville, MA, USA

problem #56

Dec 212022

Durango

  • miles
Rear Tracklights has water intrusion. This is a safety hazard and should be a recall asap

- Eatontown, NJ, USA

problem #55

Dec 052022

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All of my lights on the back of my vehicle are out due to water damage. This is a known problem with these vehicles. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles. The cost for a replacement is $1500. Dodge has known of this issue for many years has done nothing to correct it. It will not pass the state safety inspection with the lights out. It is a safety issue because I have no rear lights. We contacted Dodge. They told us if this becomes a recall, they will reimburse us for repairs. This has been an issue for many years and they have neglected to repair the problem. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

- North Dinwiddie , VA, USA

problem #54

Nov 042022

Durango

  • miles
The whole back panel of tail, break, blinker, licenses plate lights do not work. The seal does not perform properly and causes water to build up in the lights and fries them. It causes the vehicle to be unsafe when driving due to no lights working. No warnings were given at all just completely quit working.

- Deerwood, MN, USA

problem #53

Jul 072022

Durango

  • miles
The rear -€œtrack light-€ which includes the camera within the assembly collects water from a failed seal. This causes lights and electrical components to be damaged and stop working. Drivers losing function in their brake/tail lights and cameras causes dangerous situations on the road. This is a common issue in the 14-€™--€˜20 models.

- Toledo , OH, USA

problem #52

Jun 012022

Durango

  • miles
Have had ongoing issues with the electrical system since I purchased this vehicle new yet the dealership continued telling me they couldn't find anything until now. My SUV is 5 years old and now all of a sudden needs a new wiring harness.

- Chester, NJ, USA

problem #51

Apr 142022

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Water leaking in the race light and now for the third time water is in there again and now the right side is burnt out!

- Garnett , KS, USA

problem #50

Feb 012022

Durango

  • miles
There is a gap between the lift gate lamp and the frame of the vehicle allowing for water build up in the lighting causing for the brake lights to malfunction and go out at random times. Dealer wants to charge 1,500 to replace light but refuses to acknowledge that the issue is cause by the gap between the frame and the light. Constantly have to bleed out water from my brakes until they went out

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #49

Jan 072022

Durango

  • miles
The rear tailgate lights, which operate in conjunction with the tail lights, fills up with water over time. The water then shorts out the LED lights.

- Ashland, VA, USA

problem #48

Feb 242022

Durango

  • miles
Water is able to leak into the rear hatch -€œracetrack-€ tail light by means of a faulty sealing system used on the tail Light across the back hatch. The water then grounds out the break and tail light function as well as numerous other electrical systems (in my case the radio and whole vehicle control system located in the dash). The seal on the light is a non serviceable item and the manufacturer claims the only fix is to replace the entire light at a cost in excess of $1,500. The gap in the seal is large enough for insects to enter the light as well, so not at all water tight as a external light should be.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #47

Aug 252018

Durango

  • 80 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled while utilizing the AUTO STOP/START feature. The contact was able to pull over. The shift to park message was blinking and the AUTO STOP/START exclamation was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the headlamp was inoperable. There was an abnormal knocking noise detected from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer; Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (211-10 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11428(844) 291-4802) who was also unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer contacted the owner and informed him a specialist would be looking at the vehicle; however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #46

Jan 272022

Durango

  • miles
The tail light on the tail gate accumulates water and causes the light to go out. This could cause the entire brake light to short and could result in a rear end collision. 85 percent of the Dodge Durangos I see have the same issue. This isn-€™t a wear and tear problem, the lights weren-€™t sealed properly from the factory. Attached are just a few photos demonstrating the problem. Dodge owes it to the consumer to have this recalled

- Levittown, NY, USA

problem #45

Apr 152021

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the headlights would turn off inadvertently after driving for 30 minutes. The contact was made aware of the headlight failure when she was pulled over by the police. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the headlight assemblies were faulty, but only the light bulbs were replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The Vin was unavailable.

- Lake Katrine, NY, USA

problem #44

Jan 012021

Durango

  • miles
The rear center tail light, or track light, was poorly designed and it allows water to get trapped inside and sit, resulting in the lights burning out. This single light assembly consists of a brake light that is the width of the rear hatch, a backup camera, and reverse lights. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the entire light assembly which costs over $1,000. This is a very widespread problem with Dodge Durangos based on the vast number of complaints for this specific issue, and I am surprised that this is not a recall considering the number of complaints associated with this problem. As you can see from the picture that I have attached, the bottom lights on both sides no longer work because of the sitting water inside. I tried to get this problem fixed, being that it is a manufacturer defect, but Dodge is unwilling to help me because my 2017 Durango is just out of warranty. I would greatly appreciate help with this problem. Thank you

- Canonsburg, PA, USA

problem #43

Apr 262021

Durango

  • miles
Water in the rear tailgate light(race track)

- Blue Ridge, GA, USA

problem #42

Mar 282020

Durango

  • 45,000 miles
Tail light cracked allowing water in lights causing lights to go out. Noticed this about 1.5 years ago. No other damage, looks like it was cut with a laser. Car was stationary

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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