Third generation (WD/WK)

2015 Dodge Durango

The most reported problem on the 2015 Dodge Durango is tail light failure, with 120 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.

503owner complaints
4recalls
26involved a crash
52,500median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2015 Dodge Durango — Photo: Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

What is your Durango doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango reliable?

The 2015 Dodge Durango has 503 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.6 times the median of 314 for 2015 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Durango model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years: Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem: Two problems run close. Tail light failure has 120 complaints and seat belt has 107, out of 503 in all. A quarter of the 92 owners who gave a mileage for tail light failure saw it by about 40,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports: 57 of the 503 complaints (11%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 26 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 37 people were hurt.
Recalls behind the top problems: No recall on file is on the same system as tail light failure, seat belt and airbag. For those, the complaints are all there is.
When owners filed: Filings peaked in 2020 at 101 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 32. So far in 2026, 11 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: tail lights or brake lights fail, 120 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage326 of 503

Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park11 reports7 crashes

Tail lights or brake lights fail120 reports

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails16 reports1 firerecall

Airbag warning light or recall42 reports2 crashes

Seat belt or seat problems107 reports1 fire

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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How this compares

2015 Dodge Durango503

Median 2015 model here (104 vehicles)277

Median 2015 SUV here (44)314

503 complaints is 1.8 times the median 2015 model on this site and 1.6 times the median 2015 SUV. Among the 8 Durango model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

Service bulletins for the 2015 Dodge Durango

Dodge filed 349 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Dodge Durango. 39 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Tail lights or brake lights fail 2 bulletins · 120 complaints

Service bulletin0812323May 16, 2023
License Plate LED Light Inoperative - Moisture Visible Within the Lens The customer may experience the following: ? There is a potential for water intrusion which over time could lead to an inoperable license plate lamp.
Service bulletin0810121Jun 19, 2021
License Plate LED Light Inoperative - Moisture Visible Within the Lens This bulletin involves inspecting the license plate LED lamp for being inoperative or visible signs of moisture within the LED lamp housing and if necessary replacing the LED and ...

Seat belt or seat problems 4 bulletins · 107 complaints

Service bulletin2301321Mar 24, 2021
Front Outboard Seat Belts May Not Retract Properly - X90 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting both of the front seat belt retractor D-rings for cracks, whitening or witness marks on the plastic overmolds.
Service bulletin2301820Nov 6, 2020
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.

2 more on this problem

Service bulletin2301820Jun 10, 2020
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed.
Service bulletin23-016-16Apr 15, 2016
Customers may describe a chirping or squeaking coming from the rear second row seat headrest(s) while driving.

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 17 bulletins · 16 complaints

Service bulletinS2608000010Mar 5, 2026
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
Service bulletin9003220Aug 7, 2019
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".

15 more on this problem

Service bulletin08-019-17 REV. BNov 9, 2017
RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: Navigation failed message is displayed (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4).
Service bulletin08-047-17Jun 10, 2017
Flash: RA3/RA4 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **?Navigation Failed? message is displayed.
Service bulletin08-053-16Apr 29, 2016
SUBJECT: Flash: RA3/RA4 Radio Software Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software.
Service bulletin08-083-15 REV BDec 19, 2015
Flash: Bass, Mid, Treble Adjustment Causes Erratic Volume Increases This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier (AMP) with the latest available software.
Service bulletin08-079-15 REV-BOct 1, 2015
Key Not Detected This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) with the latest available software.
Service bulletin08-081-15Aug 22, 2015
Unable To Register With Uconnect This bulletin involves retrieving MDN and MEID numbers from the radio. Creating a Star case and recording the MDN and MEID with in the Star Case.
Service bulletinSB-08-031-15REVBAug 4, 2015
SOME VEHICLES NEED RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO INCORRECT NAVIGATION GUIDANCE EXITING HIGHWAY, TELEPROMPTER FAILS TO APPEAR WHEN VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) BUTTON IS PRESSED, BLIND SPOT CHIME INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO TURN OFF, PREVIOUS RADIO CAMERA IMAGE IS ...
Service bulletin08-031-15 REV-BAug 4, 2015
RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Intermittently blind spot chime will not turn off (KL vehicles only).
Service bulletin08-028-15 REVAJul 13, 2015
RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up.
Service bulletinSB-08-028-15REVAJul 13, 2015
CHRYSLER: SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE SCREEN LOCK UP ON RADIO DISPLAY OR THE SCREEN GOES BLANK, INTERMITTENTLY, TEXT MESSAGE IS GRAYED OUT SOFT KEYS, BACK UP DISPLAY TURNS OFF.

Plus 5 older ones not listed here.

Fuel pump failure 1 bulletin · 9 complaints

Service bulletin9100494Jan 30, 2025
FUEL PUMP/LEVEL UNIT MODULE For vehicles with Saddle Fuel Tanks, need to determine if there are any DTCs in wiTECH. Follow Service Diagnostics published prior to making any changes. Review any existing SOL or TSBs published for customer complaint issue.

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 9 complaints

Service bulletin9003530Jun 7, 2017
Brake Pedal Sensor For vehicles with DTC's P0572 or C0042, or complaints of brake lights staying on or cruise control not setting, please use wiTech to check the Brake Pedal Home Position setting and actual pedal resting position under brake pedal status in ...
Service bulletin68078700A$Jul 6, 2016
Brake Pedal Sensor For DS, WD & WK bodies ONLY; Prior to replacing the brake sensor; Please call Salma Al Ryahi at cell (519) 992-7293.

1 more on this problem

Service bulletin05-002-15Apr 24, 2015
Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold temperatures or with cold brakes after sitting.

Suspension noise, struts or alignment 1 bulletin · 9 complaints

Service bulletin9004022Dec 11, 2019
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.

Check engine light or misfire 7 bulletins · 7 complaints

Service bulletin18-044-26Mar 21, 2026
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Service bulletin1804823Apr 15, 2023
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

5 more on this problem

Service bulletinS1709000010 RevBMar 6, 2022
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter ...
Service bulletin9003694Mar 15, 2017
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Service bulletin05048043A$Aug 24, 2016
PSU Exhaust Phaser 05048043AB If replacing the Exhaust Phaser for the following codes: P0340 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit and/or P0345 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit Engineering is requesting that all three Valve Timing components (Phaser, ...
Service bulletin25-002-15 REV. BOct 21, 2015
P0455/P0456 Set In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) This bulletin involves replacing the evaporative emissions purge valve hose due to a split in the hose that will prevent the system from sealing.
Service bulletin25-002-15 REV-AOct 2, 2015
P0455 And/Or P0456 Set In The PCM This bulletin involves replacing the evaporative emissions purge valve hose due to a split in the hose that will prevent the system from sealing. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) while driving.

A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 4 bulletins · 7 complaints

Service bulletin107614Sep 30, 2025
EVAPORATOR AIR CONDITIONING & CORE - HEATER
Service bulletin9004036May 15, 2019
ACTUATOR, A/C and Heater Before replacing HVAC actuator, please contact either Thomas Conway (248) 635-7090 or Paul Aquino (248) 854-4819. Engineering is looking to gather infomation on fail mode and customer concern.

2 more on this problem

Service bulletin2400417Oct 24, 2017
Flash: HVAC System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module with new software.
Service bulletin24-003-16Jan 20, 2016
Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module with new software.

Complaints filed by year

101 complaints came in 2020. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

NHTSA investigations

PE19-011opened Sep 16, 2019

Seat Belts · model years 2014 to 2015

Seat belt retraction. Closed may 3, 2021.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate complaints alleging improper retraction of the front seat belts (driver or passenger) due to the plastic guide of the D-ring cracking in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The purpose of the investigation was to understand the scope, frequency and safety related consequence of the alleged defect. The subject condition occurs when the plastic material encapsulating the metal substructure of the front seat belt, B-pillar mounted D-ring cracks. The structural integrity of the D-ring remains intact; however, cracking of the plastic material pinches the webbing at the D-ring, thereby preventing it from properly retracting, and leaving the belt loose on the occupant. In addition to the detectability of the loose belt, the cracks in the plastic guide are also apparent by visual inspection, and many reports indicate the webbing can be manually fed back into the B-pillar/retractor to improve seat belt fit. ODI review of the available data has not identified any injuries attributable to this failure.In its November 6, 2019 response to ODI's September 8, 2019 information request letter, which was scoped to include MY 2013 to 2015 Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles, FCA providedinformation (portions of which were submitted with a request for confidentiality) detailing several material and process changes involved in the production of the subject D-ring. Based on these change

PE19-014opened Sep 9, 2019

Seats · model years 2011 to 2020

Active head rest inadvertent deployment. Closed feb 25, 2026.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of vehicle control as a result of being surprised and distracted by being struck in the head by the inadvertent AHR deployment. On September 24, 2019, ODI sent an Information Request (IR) letter to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).ODI requested certain detailed information from FCA related to the following subject vehicles: MY 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger 200, MY 2010-2014 Dodge Calber, MY 2010-2014 Chrysler Sebring, MY 2013-2015 Ram Tradesman, MY 2012 Ram Van, MY 2010-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, MY 2010-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, MY 2010-2017 Jeep Compass, MY 2011-2020 Dodge Durango, MY 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, MY 2010-2019 Dodge Journey, MY 2010-2012 Jeep Liberty, MY 2010-2011 Jeep Nitro, and MY 2010-2011 Jeep Patriot vehicles.On December 2, 2019, ODI received a response from FCA that in

PE16-014opened Dec 16, 2016

Transmission and drivetrain · model years 2014 to 2017

Vehicle rollaway. Closed jan 25, 2024.

NHTSA summary

Basis – On December 16, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE16-014 to investigate 43 vehicle rollaway incidents with operators alleging they had shifted to Park and then exited the vehicle prior to the rollway incidents. These complaints involved multiple Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) model and model year vehicles that share a common electronic rotary shifter design. Of the 43 consumer complaints, 25 complaints alleged crashes, and eight complaints alleged at least one injury. Subject Vehicles – When NHTSA opened the investigation, the subject vehicles were model year (MY) 2013-2016 Ram 1500 vehicles and MY 2014-2016 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with a rotary electronic shifter. However, NHTSA expanded the scope of the investigation to include subsequent model years of the same model vehicles when the Agency learned that those new model year vehicles use the same rotary shifter. Additionally, all subject vehicles manufactured by FCA are equipped with electronic rotary shifters supplied by Kostal Automotive. Reason for closing - During the course of this investigation, ODI did not find evidence that a vehicle-based design or manufacturing defect was the cause of vehicle rollaway incidents on the subject vehicles. Nevertheless, given the risk of a vehicle rollaway, FCA’s CSN actions provide automated vehicle securement when an operator attempts to exit the vehicle without successfully achieving a Park position with th

RQ15-004opened Jul 24, 2015

Electrical · model years 2014 to 2015

Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.

NHTSA summary

On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 letter, FCA submitted a second Part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the Uconnect RA4 model radio to include additional 7,810 MY 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2014 through June 25, 2015 (Recall 15V-508).Scope analysis indicated that Uconnect radios installed in FCA vehicles not included in recalls 15V-461 or 15V-508 (subject recalls) are not equipped with built-in cellular access or short range wireless communication features and, thus, do not contain the security vulnerabilities addressed by the subject recalls. SUBJECT VEHICLES: MY2014 through 2015 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicles; MY2013 through 2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 pickup trucks; MY2013 through 2015 Dodge Viper vehicles; and MY2015 Chrysler 200, 300, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles.According to FCA, long and

Recalls that include the 2015 Dodge Durango

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

18V-332May 17, 2018

Electrical System:Wiring

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

16V-168Mar 23, 2016

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

15V-469Jul 27, 2015

Suspension:Rear

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

15V-461Jul 23, 2015

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

All 4 recalls on the 2015 Dodge Durango, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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Questions

What is the most common problem on the 2015 Dodge Durango?

Tail light failure, with 120 of the 503 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Durango problems start?

Of the 326 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 36,000 miles and half by about 52,000.

How many 2015 Dodge Durango complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

57 of them (11%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

Is there a recall for tail light failure on the 2015 Dodge Durango?

No recall on file for the 2015 Dodge Durango is on the same system as tail light failure. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Other model years

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