The 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 733,129 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC24V8380002024-11-07206,502 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V4260002022-06-09206,502 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
BACK OVER PREVENTION20V1910002020-09-10319,610 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
POWER TRAIN20V1830002020-03-26515 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
41
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
36
2fires
ENGINE
24
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
1crashes1fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15
POWER TRAIN
12
SERVICE BRAKES
10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
STEERING
6
AIR BAGS
5
3crashes4injuries
Total complaints204
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Headrest explosion in my driveway parked. Its confirmed by my dealer and its in their possession while I have a rental. No accident had occurred and dealer inspected and no accident had been detected. No indication that this would have happened previously. Im in fear of my safety and have 2…”
“My vehicle has had a recall since november 2024 for the hcu/abs module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit may illuminate the brake lights (up to 4.5 mph), disable the abs and electronic stability control (esc), and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of park without the brake…”
“My vehicle has had a recall since november 2024 for the hcu/abs module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit may illuminate the brake lights (up to 4.5 mph), disable the abs and electronic stability control (esc), and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of park without the brake…”
“My vehicle has had a recall since november 2024 for the hcu/abs module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit may illuminate the brake lights (up to 4.5 mph), disable the abs and electronic stability control (esc), and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of park without the brake…”
“The rear taligate track light for brakes is not working. Some of the lights are out when braking”
“The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair for nhtsa campaign number 24v838000 (service brakes, hydraulic); according to the contact, the vehicle was partially repaired but was being charged for the hydraulic control unit which the contact believes is part of…”
“At 37008 miles my coolant started to leak and it overheated, when taking to a mechanic they replaced the coolant and tubes and advised that it was rubbing on the hose, so they replaced the hoses and put in new coolant fluid and said it was all addressed, not even a week later, it started to…”
“At 37008 miles my coolant started to leak and it overheated, when taking to a mechanic they replaced the coolant and tubes and advised that it was rubbing on the hose, so they replaced the hoses and put in new coolant fluid and said it was all addressed, not even a week later, it started to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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…
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Dodge Durango as of
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