NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 36 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Durango.
3Safety recalls
36Owner complaints
2Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: body structure and powertrain. Most-reported area: exterior lighting (12 complaints, 33%). Crash ratings for the Durango Pursuit police vehicle are left out. NHTSA files its recalls and complaints under the regular Durango name, so they appear here.
3 safety recalls for the 2023 Dodge Durango
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.
NHTSA listing: DURANGO. Dodge campaign 61D.
Powertrain
Sep 18, 2023
automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter.
The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.
NHTSA listing: DURANGO1. Dodge campaign 20A.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Durango. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Exterior lighting12 · 33%
Electrical system9 · 25%
Powertrain9 · 25%
Engine6 · 17%
Air bags3 · 8%
Fuel and propulsion system3 · 8%
Brakes2 · 6%
Unknown or other2 · 6%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Dodge Durango recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Durango drew the most (59) and the 2023 drew 20.
Owner complaints
2023: 36 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Complaints
2016
161
2017
211
2018
232
2019
142
2020
55
2021
202
2022
56
2023
36
2024
14
2025
8
2026
13
Safety recalls
2023: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Recalls
2016
3
2017
2
2018
5
2019
4
2020
2
2021
8
2022
7
2023
3
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Dodge Durango SUV AWD
Rollover risk 21.2%
Dodge Durango SUV RWD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Durango problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: exterior lighting (12), electrical system (9), powertrain (9). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Dodge Durango safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Dodge Durango earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Durango has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: DURANGO, DURANGO1.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.