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2021 Dodge DurangoProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 277 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
277
Crashes
19
Fires
5
Recalls
8
TSBs
562
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 277 complaints, 19 crashes, 5 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

ear piercing sound from radio then it resets

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

camshaft install incorrect

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

camshaft intake

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

engine turns over but will not start problem is intermitten

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

89 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 29K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
13
30–60K
7
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) • Median: 29K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (89 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Lights89 (32%)
Electrical40 (14%)
Other24 (9%)
Engine24 (9%)
Airbags11 (4%)
Fuel System11 (4%)
Structure:body10 (4%)
Drivetrain9 (3%)

2021 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Durango, with 89 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 29,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 29K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Durango, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Durango, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Durango, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

22
21
23
22
32
23
63
24
73
25
64
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

21V280000May 2021

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

21V842000Dec 2021

STRUCTURE:BODY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

22V140000Mar 2022

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

22V154000May 2022

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

22V284000Jun 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

+ 3 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Dodge Durango NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Dodge Durango is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

277

Class avg

240

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2021.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 277 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Dodge Durango Model Years

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2021 Dodge Durango: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Dodge Durango is related to the lights, with 89 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2021 Dodge Durango has 277 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2021 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Dodge Durango 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Dodge Durango problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Dodge Durango has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Durango problems start?
Based on 43 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 29,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Dodge Durango data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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