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.
Rear tail light (racetrack light) was improperly sealed and allows water runoff to collect inside bottom part of racetrack lighting. This causes the racetrack light to burnout and eventually stop working entirely. This is a hazard that if not fixed and tail lights go out while driving, could cause an accident and seriously injure people. This is the most common and worst issue with newer Durango's and because of poor design unknown to purchaser, should not come out of pocket. Most dealerships are charging anywheres from $1000-$1300 to fix. A google search will show this issue with nearly every Durango with 'racetrack' lighting and should be fixed before it causes accidents if it hasn't already. Please help us!
Dodge Durango water in taillights causes waterlog in the led lighting area and not draining led out on the left side of vehicle. Replacing item cost around $1085 and up manufacturing design defect. Vehicle has 31954 miles on it.
Light assembly on rear hatch does not seal properly allowing for water to penetrate and retain in light housing, causing turn signals to short and fail.
I have already went through 3 rear tracklights on this vehicle (it is the large taillap on the back of the car) the most recent photo shows a lot of water in it.
When it rains a significant amount of water pools in the racetrack style tailight of the vehicle. It subsequently burns out the light in the area where the water pools.
The contact owns 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that during inclement weather, the rear taillamps allowed for water intrusion in the taillamp housing which caused the bulbs to burn out prematurely. The vehicle was taken ot the dealer waldorf Dodge Ram 2294 crain hwy waldorf, md 20601 (240) 754-2990 where it was inspected, not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.
Rear taillight/backup light assembly allowed water penetration and subsequently shorted out some of the led bulbs inside the assembly. Rear lighting at night is impaired and makes vehicle less likely to be seen at a distance at night. Assembly includes the backup camera and is only replaceable as the entire lighting/camera unit. Dealer has indicated that the unit is not repairable and it is not being replaced by fica. Continued water penetration could also short out the backup camera and making it in violation of federal law.
Water in the tail lights. Every time I get the car washed or it rains I have to drain the taillight. I'm so afraid that the water will short out the electrical system or burn out the taillights, then I would have to pay $600 for a new one.
Water collects in the rear taillight assembly causing led lighting to short out and become non functioning. Not sure if water collected in assembly while vehicle is moving or stationary.
2015 Durango rt/AWD - water pools in the center tail lamp led and shorts it out, making not only the "race track" portion of the led lighting fail, but the tag lighting also, ticket issued from highway patrol. Replacement module is $700+ this is a well know and common occurrence
The rear deck lid tail lights fill with water eventually shorting out the lights and impacting the ability for other drivers to see the vehicle from the rear. Over time this may lead to other electrical problems as it is never good to have water accumulating in the tail lights. The backup camera is also shared in this component. This appears to be a known issue that fca Dodge appears to be ignoring. The only solution offered is to replace the component with another which includes the backup camera for $1000.
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