NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Durango.
Recalled components: body structure and powertrain. Most-described problem: headlight or exterior light problems (7 complaints, 18%). Most-reported area: exterior lighting (15 complaints, 38%).
One of the best Durango years by owner complaints
The 2023 drew 20 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 42 for a typical Durango year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.
Years to avoid: 2012 and 2013; best years: 2022 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoidBest year
Crash ratings for the Durango Pursuit police vehicle are left out. NHTSA files its recalls and complaints under the regular Durango name, so they appear here.
3 safety recalls for the 2023 Dodge Durango
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.
NHTSA listing: DURANGO. Dodge campaign 61D.
Powertrain
Sep 18, 2023
automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter.
The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.
NHTSA listing: DURANGO1. Dodge campaign 20A.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Dodge Durango.
What owners report
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Durango. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Dodge Durango recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2013 Durango drew the most (167) and the 2023 drew 20.
Owner complaints
2023: 39 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Complaints
2011
800
2012
640
2013
640
2014
787
2015
505
2016
161
2017
215
2018
234
2019
146
2020
56
2021
208
2022
62
2023
39
2024
14
2025
8
2026
15
Safety recalls
2023: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Recalls
2011
8
2012
10
2013
11
2014
11
2015
4
2016
3
2017
2
2018
5
2019
4
2020
2
2021
8
2022
7
2023
3
2024
0
2025
0
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Durango, the problem described most is headlight or exterior light problems (7). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2023 Dodge Durango safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Dodge Durango earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2023 Dodge Durango?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Dodge Durango.
How do I check if my Durango has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: DURANGO, DURANGO1.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.