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2021 Dodge Durango electrical system problems

The 2021 Dodge Durango has 41 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

41

Electrical System complaints

16%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

22V140000Electrical SystemMarch 10, 2022 · 370,437 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

What owners report

I'm having issues with my 2021 Dodge Durango I have a recall on a rear view camera a recall on a rear spoiler a recall on the steering assembly a recall on the ESC light mail function ABS system loose airbags

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 16, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Durango electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Dodge Durango electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 22V140000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.