2017 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (79), Electrical System (61), Engine (28).
Key takeaways
- 212 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 79 | 37% |
| Electrical System | 61 | 29% |
| Engine | 28 | 13% |
| Power Train | 23 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 8% |
| Seats | 11 | 5% |
| Steering | 11 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% |
| Structure | 10 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the driver’s side headrest unexpectedly exploded. The contact stated that it felt like being struck by a ball in the back of the head. The contact had a mild headache and treated the headache with painkillers. The failure mileage was ...
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-26
Loss of windshield defrosting and dash air vents - systems and devices intended to provide or maintain the operator's ability to see the roadway severe cabin temperature hazards. Resulting in loss of ability to maintain driver's ability to see roadway during rainy/foggy/cold conditions. Dash air vents result in sever...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-02
Customer Satisfaction Notification T23 (TSB 18-031-17). Under this T23 a PCM software flash and a replacement EGR valve assembly were required. My dealer only did the software flash and my car now threw out an active PO401 (EGR Flow Insufficient Detected"). Which is a direct result of the failed software update and the...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.