Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Dodge Durango has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
22V284000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Cooling systems failed caused the engine to blow without warning |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Cylinders 5 misfire EGR valve malfunction |
| Mar 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle cranking but not starting until after turning off car and then starting it again. Happens af... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | ENGINE | On [XXX] my Durango started leaking coolant and steaming while I was driving. The steam was rising ... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car shut off while driving. |
| Nov 2, 2024 | ENGINE | I noticed this morning when approaching the car that there was an oil spot under the car. I checked ... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Driving in traffic when suddenly a large volume of smoke was pouring out from my vehicle obscuring t... |
| May 27, 2024 | ENGINE | I was on a road trip, this is the second time it happens. A small rock hit my a/c condenser causing ... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The component I am referring to is the fuel pump and fuel sending unit. The vehicle has starting i... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ENGINE | On 11/4/2023 I turned off my Durango. 10 minutes later I turn it on and it makes a clicking noise an... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the g... |
| Mar 20, 2021 | ENGINE | WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THERE IS A CONTINUOUS CRANK BUT ENGINE NEVER STARTS. I PURCHASE... |