2021 Dodge Durango engine problems

The 2021 Dodge Durango has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

10%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Durango engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V284000EngineApril 28, 2022 · 1,308 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.

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 · Engine · February 16, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Durango engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Dodge Durango engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 22V284000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.