CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Dodge Durango has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 785 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 9 fires, 60 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (260 reports).
2014 Dodge Durango recalls
Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
A short circuit in the wiring can stop the cruise control from disengaging, whether by pressing the brake pedal or switching the system off manually.
Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalling
Certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator may have an alternator that suddenly fails.
Brake booster shield may be improperly installed, reducing braking
Some 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles previously had a brake booster shield installed to keep water out of the brake booster.
Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalls or Fire
Certain vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering and a 3.6L or 5.7L engine, equipped with a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator, may have an alternator that suddenly fails.
Radio software flaw could let hackers control vehicle systems
The radio in these vehicles contains software vulnerabilities that can allow outside parties to access certain networked vehicle control systems.
Most common 2014 Dodge Durango problems
Problem areas named in the 785 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 260 |
| Seats | 166 |
| Electrical System | 149 |
| Engine | 74 |
| Air Bags | 72 |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 |
| Seat Belts | 55 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 |
| Structure | 26 |
What owners report
The 3rd row passenger seat belt assemblies are broken as well as the front seats. There was a recall on the front seats for this issue and the rear seats in my vehicle are the same way. I am unable to have a passenger in the very back passenger side because the broken plastic is causing the seatbelt to be stuck and not retract. It was this way when I bought the vehicle.
Passenger side headrest exploded while driving. Luckily no one was in the passenger seat
I own a 2014 Dodge Durango. The front passenger-side Active Head Restraint (AHR) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked in front of my garage with the engine completely turned off. I was sitting in the front passenger seat when I suddenly heard a loud bang. The active head restraint deployed without warning, struck the back of my head, and pushed my head forward. I was startled but did not sustain any injuries. There was no accident, collision, rear impact, or other external force that could have triggered the system. The passenger-side head restraint remained deployed and visibly opened after the incident. This unexpected activation of a safety restraint system while the veh
Family of 5 traveled back from out of state. Pushed and drove straight through the last 3 hours. When got home and got out of vehicle everyone immediately started feeling ill. 2 kids passed out and we called 911. Fire department detected a carbon monoxide leak in the vehicle. All 5 family members were poisoned and taken by Ambulance to the nearest hospital. ER doctors told us we were lucky to be alive. There were no warning lamps or messages. The 2 of the kids were tired and had headaches but we didn't think much about it. We've been told it's a few different things and are getting the run around from our dealership that we purchased the vehicle from. They've also told us they don't have any
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passengerâs side head restraint unexpectedly deployed and struck the front seat passenger in the back of the head. There was no crash or impact at the time of the failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger had a prior surgery involving the neck and back of the head and believed that the impact might have aggravated that issue. No medical assistance was sought. The front seat passenger had pain and discomfort and had been resting since the issue. The vehicle was drivable and was not towed. The dealer was notified of the failure and was prov
2014 Dodge Durango questions
Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2014 Dodge Durango: Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalling; Brake booster shield may be improperly installed, reducing braking; Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalls or Fire; Radio software flaw could let hackers control vehicle systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
Based on 785 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (260), Seats (166), Electrical System (149).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Dodge Durango has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.