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2019 Dodge Durango
reported issues, recalls & what to inspect

This report uses official federal safety records plus VeroRoad’s vehicle × tool evidence. It is a screening tool, not a reliability grade or prediction that your specific car will fail.

140 unique complaint records4 recall campaigns returned0 complaint rows with usable mileage10 local vehicle/tool evidence rows
Read the numbers correctly.

NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted allegations, not verified failures. Raw complaint totals are not failure rates because vehicle sales/exposure are not normalized here. A recall is an official safety campaign, but your VIN may or may not be included.

REPORTED-ISSUE RADAR

Which systems appear most often in the complaint record?

Use this to prioritize inspection effort, not to label the vehicle “good” or “bad.”

4 crash-tagged2 fire-tagged8 reported injuries0 reported deaths
EXTERIOR LIGHTING45 complaints tagged to EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Electrical & 12V system36 complaints tagged to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brakes & ABS26 complaints tagged to SERVICE BRAKES
Engine & powertrain24 complaints tagged to ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18 complaints tagged to UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HYDRAULIC16 complaints tagged to HYDRAULIC
Engine & powertrain12 complaints tagged to POWER TRAIN
SRS & restraints6 complaints tagged to AIR BAGS
MILEAGE TIMELINE

Where were mileage-at-failure values reported?

NHTSA did not return enough usable mileage values for a timeline.

0–30k mi0No usable mileage sample
30–60k mi0No usable mileage sample
60–100k mi0No usable mileage sample
100k+ mi0No usable mileage sample
SAFETY RECALLS

Official campaigns returned for this model-year query

Open the exact VIN before purchase to determine whether a campaign applies and whether the remedy was completed.

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20V191000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Why it matters: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Reported 10/09/2020 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
20V183000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.

Why it matters: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.

Reported 26/03/2020 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
22V426000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Why it matters: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.

Reported 09/06/2022 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
24V838000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Why it matters: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Reported 07/11/2024 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR

What I would inspect before money changes hands

The highest reported component groups are converted into inspection tasks. They are not diagnoses.

1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

45 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.

  • Inspect the affected system carefully
  • Scan all modules before clearing codes
  • Review service history and previous repair records
2

Electrical & 12V system

36 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.

  • 12V resting and charging voltage
  • Module communication scan
  • Battery age and terminal condition
  • Unexpected warning lights or intermittent electrical behavior
3

Brakes & ABS

26 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.

  • ABS/ESC warning lights
  • Wheel-speed live data if a warning is present
  • Brake pedal feel and parking-brake operation
  • Pad/rotor condition and uneven wear
4

Engine & powertrain

24 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.

  • Cold-start behavior and idle quality
  • Acceleration under light and moderate load
  • Current, pending and permanent DTCs
  • Freeze-frame and fuel/engine live data where available
5

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

18 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.

  • Inspect the affected system carefully
  • Scan all modules before clearing codes
  • Review service history and previous repair records
SCAN INTEGRITY CHECK

Make it harder for a recently cleared warning light to fool you.

A clean dashboard is not the same as a clean scan. Readiness monitors, pending codes and permanent codes provide useful context during a pre-purchase inspection.

TSBs & MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS

Look beyond recalls.

Manufacturers submit service bulletins, warranty extensions, repair instructions and other communications to NHTSA. These documents can reveal service procedures and known conditions that are not necessarily safety recalls.

SCANNER × VEHICLE EVIDENCE

Tools that intersect this inspection path

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INSPECTION KIT

Useful supporting equipment

A scanner cannot replace physical inspection and measurement. These tools cover common gaps.

TOPDON BT600 Plus
Battery & resistance testerTOPDON BT600 Plus

Professional battery and resistance testing with sequence testing for higher-volume work.

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TOPDON TC005
Professional handheld thermal cameraTOPDON TC005

Useful for locating abnormal heat in electrical, mechanical and EV-related troubleshooting without assuming it is mandatory for every job.

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Autel MaxiBAS BTAK
Multimeter/current-clamp accessory kitAutel MaxiBAS BTAK

Adds multimeter and current-clamp measurements for deeper electrical troubleshooting when paired with supported MaxiBAS tools.

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Autel MaxiTPMS TS900
TPMS diagnostic/programming tabletAutel MaxiTPMS TS900

Dedicated TPMS workflow plus diagnostics and service functions; strong fit when TPMS is a frequent shop job.

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COMPARE NEARBY MODEL YEARS

Dodge Durango Risk Radar by year

SOURCE TRANSPARENCY

Where these signals come from

Federal data are fetched from NHTSA’s public APIs. VeroRoad aggregates the records into screening signals and keeps complaints separate from confirmed recalls.

NHTSA complaints API ↗NHTSA recalls API ↗NHTSA datasets & APIs ↗NHTSA recall / complaint / TSB resources ↗