2014 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 367 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango, 47% of all complaints filed for the year, with median failure mileage of 60,000. Five related recalls cover alternator, wiring, and software issues, and owners reported 7 fires and 3 crashes tied to electrical faults.
- Electrical System complaints
- 367
- 47% of 782
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rear 'racetrack' taillight assembly overheating or melting, sometimes with water pooling inside and smoke coming from the tailgate area.
- Several complaints describe electrical fires starting near the tail lights, fuse box, or rear bumper wiring, in some cases while the vehicle was parked or moving with passengers inside.
- Owners describe the fuse box repeatedly blowing fuses, which knocked out power steering assist and caused visible smoke from the fuse panel.
- Some drivers report the instrument cluster, radio, and warning gauges shorting out or illuminating erratically within a short time of ownership.
- A few complaints mention the remote start feature disengaging the vehicle from park unexpectedly or the wipers and sunroof activating on their own.
- One owner reported a burning odor with a low battery voltage warning while driving at highway speed, followed by a tow to the dealer.
When 2014 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 17, 2014, latest Jun 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 17V741000Nov 21, 2017Electrical System17,116 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
- NHTSA 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Electrical System442,214 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
- NHTSA 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Electrical System435,081 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
- NHTSA 14V391000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System653,562 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Electrical System complaints by Durango model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA lists 367 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Durango, which is 47% of the 782 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Durango electrical system?
- Yes. Five recalls covering the electrical system apply to the 2014 Durango, including campaigns for alternator failure (17V741000, 14V634000), wiring for the power liftgate (14V391000), electro-hydraulic power steering (17V435000), and a software flash (18V332000).
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2014 Durango?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 at the time of failure for electrical system complaints on this model year.
- Have there been fires or crashes linked to electrical problems in the 2014 Durango?
- NHTSA records show 7 fires, 3 crashes, and 1 injury associated with electrical system complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango.
- What specific electrical parts fail most often on the 2014 Durango?
- Owner complaints most frequently describe the rear taillight assembly, fuse box, alternator, and wiring harness as the failure points, several of which are also the subject of NHTSA recalls.