This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Continued and persistent water infiltration into rear 'racetrack' tail lamp assembly. Occurs during all situations, whether stationary or driving. Water can be drained by removing lamp mounting bolts, but damage to internal lamp has already been done and this does nothing to prevent reoccurrence.
Rear taillight led bar went out after water entered the light bar through small openings and defective weather stripping. The lights on the Durango are not sealed good enough to prevent water from entering. The light and the rear camera stopped working for the same reason. This is a defect that originated during production and can cause an accident. The consumer should not be responsible for replacing these parts every couple months because of water damage
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the tail lights retained water, causing the lights to short out. The vehicle was taken to rairdon Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of marysville (360-653-5664, located at 16610 smokey point blvd, arlington, wa 98223) where the tail lights were replaced; however, the failure recurred 19 months later. The dealer stated that the warranty expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Water is/has pooled in the rear tail lamp mounted on the lift gate, causing the led's to not work correctly and short out on the passenger side. I am not alone by my research on Dodge Durango forums. This appears to be a universal problem with most owners whose led's are also shorted out. I am wondering why there has not been a recall, or, if there is, I would appreciate a replacement at no cost to me. The whole assembly needs to be replaced, as these are not repairable. I did not place water in this sealed unit, so how did so many of us get water in there" would appreciate and explanation of why I should have to pay over $1,000 for a factory defect" any reply would greatly be helpful.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the exterior led lights and reverse lights seized without warning for approximately three months. The contact looked inside the light fixtures and found water. The contact replaced the exterior lighting himself, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
The entire brake light (panels) had water leak in them causing water to back up in plastic cover shorting out the break lights and causing condensation on the rest of the brake panels. This happens when it rains or car is getting washed or any time water touches back brake lights.
Racetrack tail lights burnt out from normal use because the part suffered a common manufacturing defect. This part is flawed and needs to be redesigned and issued a recall to all racetrack owners.
Center tailgate (race track) tail light gets water in it every time it rains or snow melts regardless if stationary or driving. This is the 3rd time it has happened and the light is now shorted out (visibly burnt) and the vehicle smells like burnt plastic. Replaced June 2016, Dec 2017 and now needs to be replaced Dec 2019.
I have had issues with the rear lighting on my 2014 Dodge Durango limited allowing water to leak inside of the lights. The rear racetrack tail light has gotten water inside of it causing some of the led lights to stop working. One of the license plate lights has also gotten water inside of it which has caused it to stop working. From some research this looks to be an ongoing issue that customers are having with 2014 and newer Dodge Durango vehicles. This is a safety concern that may cause even further damage to the vehicle's electrical system and lights that are needed for safety reasons.
Water in the tail light ( track light/ led). Just replaced 8 months ago by dealership. On drivers side lower led has a cup of water from the rain. This is the second time. First time, turned dark and light went out after buying 2 months later. 3/15/19
3rd generation Dodge Durango, 2014 with the track tail lights, water from either rain or moisture get into the drivers rear tail light causing it to not work. Ive been stopped several time by the police. In 2015 after driving the car for 1 TR the light went out and the dealership replaced it under warranty, in 2017 the light went out again and the car in now out of waranty and the cost to replace it is $485 +/-. 2019 and it went out again and after telling the dealership about the defective light they will not change it as Chrysler says its not covered even tho they know its defictive.
Water in rear lift gate light rail. Caused led lights to burn out. After reading the forums it appears there could be a widespread problem. I have attached photos of the light rail with water in
When it rains, water collects inside the racetrack tail lights of my 2014 Durango. The problem exist on the rear of the part. The sponge-like gasket is disintegrating. I got it replaced at the dealer for 1,000 $ about 4 months ago, I got water again in the new ones. The led's are not working anymore when I turn on the lights on.
Rear racetrack lighting gets damage due to the poor insulation around the housing. Part of the lighting does not work and can cause visablitiy of other drivers to see the vehicle. Dodge has not recall but it should be since it cause failure in a state inspection.
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