How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA lists 243 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Durango, which is 48% of the 503 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Dodge Durango?

Yes. Recall 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers the Electrical System and involves a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain control module.

Have there been fires linked to the 2015 Dodge Durango electrical system?

NHTSA complaint data shows 4 fires and 4 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Durango, including several reports of seats catching fire.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Durango?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Durango is 50,000 miles.

2015 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 243 of 503 total complaints (48%) on the 2015 Dodge Durango, with 4 fires and 4 crashes reported to NHTSA. The median mileage at failure was 50,000. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues in the electrical/powertrain control system.

Electrical System complaints: 243; 48% of 503
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles parked and left running in park roll away on a slope, sometimes striking objects or people, suggesting an electrical or shifter-related failure to hold park.
Seats catch fire spontaneously, in some cases starting from underneath or behind the passenger or driver seat while the vehicle is parked or has been sitting unused for a couple of days.
Smoke and flames appear from the vehicle while driving, sometimes accompanied by unexpected acceleration just before the fire starts.
All electrical functions, including the instrument panel and radio, deactivate and then reactivate on their own while driving, sometimes along with stalling and a check engine light.
Multiple electrical components fail together on new vehicles, including sunroof, USB port, airbag warning light, and seat or steering wheel movement controls.
Owners report the vehicle jerks forward without warning while braking to a stop or when moving into a parking space.

When 2015 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2015, latest Aug 15, 2026.

243 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q1 (34).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 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.

Electrical System complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2011518 (65%)
2012353 (55%)
2013295 (46%)
2014367 (47%)
2015243 (48%)
201681 (50%)
2017123 (58%)
2018128 (55%)
201972 (51%)
202029 (53%)
2021111 (55%)
202234 (61%)
202316 (53%)
20246 (43%)
20255 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Dodge Durango?: NHTSA lists 243 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Durango, which is 48% of the 503 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Dodge Durango?: Yes. Recall 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers the Electrical System and involves a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain control module.
Have there been fires linked to the 2015 Dodge Durango electrical system?: NHTSA complaint data shows 4 fires and 4 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Durango, including several reports of seats catching fire.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Durango?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Durango is 50,000 miles.