I noticed recently that condensation was accumulated in the rear racing tail light on the back hatch of the truck. I then noticed approximately 1" of water build up that collected into the bottom of the same racing strip tail light on the rear of the hatch. I researched this online to see if it was a common issue and there is several reports of the same issue. There is also youtube.com videos explaining how to drain the light. I called Dodge yesterday after draining the light (I have a video), they stated that could not help me because the vehicle just went out of warranty. The solution would be to replace the entire light costing around $1000-$ $1200. They advised me to make a complaint with the NHTSA to see if a recall could be issued. Please look at this link, several reports of this issue: Youtube, how to drain: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=Z8zupyctixs there is clearly an issue with this assembly. Can you please do your best to issue a recall so this can be fixed. There has been no damage or incident to the rear end to cause such an issue like this.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

Water easily fills the back tail light and starts to crack. The lights are very expensive and not covered under warranty and it seems as though it's a common problem with no point to pay the money to replace since it continues to happen. The headlights seem to also get water in them. The lightbulbs burn out quickly and need to be replaced this is a massive safety issue that needs to be addressed

- Sarasota, FL, USA

The rear hatch taillight/brake light assembly, also known as the "race track" light, collects water somehow inside of the assembly. I have found water inside of the assembly after any volume of rain, be it a drizzle or a downpour, and after any length of carwashing. I'm not talking about a small bit of water either. Due to the water accumulation in the assembly, part of the led assembly has now gone dark. Due to the shape of the light the water accumulates in the bottom corners of the light and just sits there until a bright sunny day comes along to evaporate the water. Which still leaves a large amount of condensation inside of the assembly. So it is just a matter of time before the whole assembly goes dark and quits working, that's the best case scenario. I have read on every mopar, Dodge, and Durango specific community forums and message boards that this is not a one off issue. It seems that 90% of Durango's with this light assembly have the same issue. With some cases reporting visible smoke coming from the assembly due to a catastrophic failure from extended water damage, complete light failure, and many other issues caused by shotty manufacturing. To have the assembly replaced is no cheap Venture. The light assembly alone runs around $500 or more, depending on the condition, plus I'm figuring another $300 to $600 in labor cost on top of the part cost. None of this work is covered under any of mopar, Dodge, or Chrysler warranties. Even the bumper to bumper warranty I paid roughly $4,000 for. This situation has numerous saftey concerns from no visibility at night for the driver's behind to a serious fire hazard with electrical equipment constantly in water. I hope this issue is remedied before my vehical or anyone else's vehical has melting taillights or another vehical wedged in the rear from my rear lights burning out. Please research all the forums out there.

- North Potomac, MD, USA

The center section of the rear tail light assembly has water in it. A seal must have failed. Some of the led light is non-functioning.

- Holland, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact noticed water leaking into the rear tail lights of the vehicle. The contact stated that the L.E.D. exterior lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to fisk auto mall (4599 fort campbell blvd, hopkinsville, ky), but was not repaired since it was not under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

There is standing water in my rear taillight assembly. Thousands of other Durango owners with the same assembly nationwide have experienced the same issue and Chrysler refuses to recall the faulty part. This is a safety hazard as it has already burnt out the bulbs on both sides of the assembly.

- Fruit Heights, UT, USA

The rear tail light assembly fills up with water, eventually causing the rear tail lights to dim or stop working. Safety issue.

- Warrington, PA, USA

The "racetrack" light on the liftgate isn't sealed and water gets in to it causing the led lights to burn out.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

Rear lights cracking and filling with water. Rear racetrack led lights have failed, licence plate leds failed, and there are electrical issues with turn signals due to this.

- Broadview Heights, OH, USA

Rear left license plate light getting moisture in it. First one stopped working. Replaced with new one. Now this one has water. Not sure why only one is getting water in

- White Marsh, MD, USA

My Dodge Durango rear racetrack tail lights have filled with water continuously and blown the lights in the assembly, when they are flickering it has given drivers behind me a false visual that I was turning and has caused them to try passing me and almost caused at least one accident with myself and son. It is very costly to replace the lights which have been replaced 3 times now. I have seen many Durango in my area the same way. Eventually this is going to cause a serious if not fatal accident. Everyday before my wife or I leaves with the truck we have to check the rear lights and due to the near miss when the assembly fills up with water we don't drive it until the lights are fixed.

- Erie, PA, USA

Water collects inside the tail light assembly whenever I drive in rain or go through an automatic car wash. Recently I noticed there was several ounces stuck inside the assembly on both sides of the tail light assembly mounted on the taillight and part of the led light "track" is out. I removed 2 bolts that attach the light and water poured out for about 20 seconds. I am concerned this will progress and more of the tail light will go out. The led lighting is no user replaceable.

- La Crosse, WI, USA

The passenger side tail light and the center tail light (mounted on tailgate) fill with water. This results in the passenger side tail light often not working. The center tail light is occasionally totally inoperable and now has leds permanently burned out in the lower portion. Neither tail light fixture has ever been damaged and the problem with each one appears to be the result of manufacturing (or design) defects.

- Middleport, NY, USA

The racetrack light on the rear of the vehicle was replaced in 2017 due to water seeping inside the light component. Less than one year later, the replacement racetrack light has filled with water and the light has stopped working.

- Gilberts, IL, USA

Under normal use the rear tail light was found to have an inch of standing water. During this time the led tail light (race track) section(s) we're not working properly and/or out totally not producing light. This is a safety concern.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Water leakes into the rear "race track" light assembly that is on the rear lift door. Vehicle is stationary when problem is notced. I have to remove bottom bolt on rear of assembly to drain water and then it fills up again. A section of the lighting no longer works. I have had intermitted times where all rear light are out( no brake/ turn signal) not covered under warranty. I have notice many vehicles with same problem and have seen many complaints thru many websites. There is no fix offered thru Dodge except purchase replacement part for $1200.

- Levittown, NY, USA

Water collecting in inner (racing) tail light causing bulbs not to work. Tail light is across the tailgate that opens to get access to the rear cargo area.

- Colts Neck, NJ, USA

Rear back end lighting is not working which is dangerous while driving at night. Dealer wants over $1200 just for the part and even with a Chrysler lifetime warranty it will not be covered even though it is a covered part. There is no damage, it is just not working and is cost prohibitive to fix even thought the part is covered by the extended warranty. I'm afraid I'm going to be hit from the rear end at night.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

The whole taillight that goes across the back of the trunk is getting water inside of it. There's a pool of water on the left and right side.

- Southampton, NJ, USA

Water leaked into the rear "race track" light assembly that is on the rear lift door. A section of the lighting no longer works. Not covered under warranty. Believe it has been leaking in slowly over time.

- Hudson Falls, NY, USA