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2022 Dodge Durango problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2022 Dodge Durango is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 79 owner complaints run below the Durango median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

Lighting leads the complaint categories with 22 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

79

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Durango years?

Durango NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted3,172 complaints1997: 5 complaints1998: 1,553 complaints1999: 3,172 complaints2000: 1,471 complaints2001: 964 complaints2002: 556 complaints2003: 484 complaints2004: 1,420 complaints2005: 2,001 complaints2006: 1,039 complaints2007: 241 complaints2008: 127 complaints2009: 13 complaints2011: 1,185 complaints2012: 917 complaints2013: 905 complaints2014: 1,029 complaints2015: 666 complaints2016: 221 complaints2017: 305 complaints2018: 326 complaints2019: 204 complaints2020: 69 complaints2021: 252 complaints2022: 79 complaints2023: 42 complaints2024: 17 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Durango NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Dodge Durango problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting2228%
Electrical System1114%
Engine1013%
Transmission911%
Driver Assistance911%
Fuel System810%
Other45%
Brakes45%
Body & Structure11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2022 Dodge Durango have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V436000Driver AssistanceJune 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

24V415000BrakesJune 6, 2024 · 211,581 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.

23V115000Body & StructureFebruary 23, 2023 · 139,019 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Consequence

A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

22V866000TransmissionNovember 23, 2022 · 5,834 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

Consequence

An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.

22V154000SteeringMarch 14, 2022 · 931 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“the part number is not listed specifically on extended warranty and my car doesn’t have bulbs so the whole headlight assembly has to be replaced and dealer won’t input it as concealed headlight module keep using part number and this is 2nd time having issue. the first time it was covered under…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · March 17, 2025

“After about 3mins of driving my vehicle I started to smell burning plastic, a couple seconds later I saw a view black squiggly lines which was smoke which made me look around. At that point I saw the USB port engulfed in flames. As I was driving I panicked and pulled over on the side of the road…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 17, 2023 · fire

“Vehicle engine shut off while driving approximately 50mph. No prior issues or warning lamps. The failure happened without any warning. I had over half a tank of fuel at the time of the stall. Loss of engine propulsion is extremely dangerous as I was in rush hour traffic on a major highway in…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 18, 2025

“ Vehicle Sudden Unintended Acceleration – Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2022 Dodge Durango Weather: Rain Situation: The vehicle was at an almost complete stop at a red light and in a 5 feet distance from the car in front. Without pressing the accelerator, the car suddenly surged forward at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · November 15, 2025 · crash

“The transmission dropped after being stopped at a stop light and lightly accelerating. When this happened the vehicle dropped to neutral. After pulling over it did go into first gear but that’s it. When in reverse it moves a foot then goes back in to neutral. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 11, 2025

2022 Dodge Durango — common questions

Is the 2022 Dodge Durango reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 79 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Durango year, with 6 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Durango problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are lighting (22 complaints), electrical system (11 complaints), engine (10 complaints).

Does the 2022 Dodge Durango have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Dodge Durango years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Durango years to avoid are 1999, 2005, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2011, 2006, 2014, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2002, 2018, 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among Durango years belongs to 1997.

How safe is the 2022 Dodge Durango?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Dodge Durango earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.