Tail lights or brake lights fail

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the LED module (24 reports) and the tail light assembly (11 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the exterior lighting covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 22,000 and 60,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Race light tail lights went out. Water can get in around light . Known issue in class action lawsuit”

Filed Mar 11, 2026

“Rear liftgate taillight assembly seal has failed allowing water to get in. As a result, the led lighting element has failed which dramatically reduces rear visibility by other vehicles.”

Filed May 5, 2025

“Tracktail lights water go inside and cost repairs is over 1,500 all cables got burned out fire can happen soon if they don't. Make a safety recall for its 2017 dodge durango rt racetrack tail lights”

Filed Feb 11, 2024

“The rear center tail light, “Racetrack light” has water in it and is defective now for the second time, this is a well known issue, but continues to fail. Dodge will not cover the repair even with a maximum care warranty, pushing a well documented issue back to the consumer.”

Filed Dec 26, 2023