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2015 Dodge Durango Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 113 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Dodge Durango, 22% of its 503 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. Owners report rollaway incidents from the rotary shifter, active headrests deploying without a collision, water intrusion in tail lights, and fuel-door failures. No related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints
113
22% of 503
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
17
Median mileage
64,534 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly rolled away in park or reverse because the rotary shifter was not fully engaged, leading to driveway crashes.
  • Active headrests reportedly deployed suddenly with a popping sound and no rear collision, pushing occupants' heads forward.
  • Tail light assemblies reportedly collected standing water, which owners said eventually burned out the light.
  • Electronic fuel doors reportedly stuck shut or popped off, requiring repeated button presses or exposing the hinge.
  • A rear seat cushion reportedly had foam exposed and the cover detached shortly after purchase.
  • A liftgate light edge reportedly cut an owner during normal use.

When 2015 Dodge Durango body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2016, latest Jun 29, 2026.

2015 Dodge Durango structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter132016 Q22018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q42025 Q2
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (13).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 201110 (1%)
  2. 201210 (2%)
  3. 201385 (13%)
  4. 2014190 (24%)
  5. 2015113 (22%)
  6. 201612 (7%)
  7. 201720 (9%)
  8. 201826 (11%)
  9. 20195 (4%)
  10. 20206 (11%)
  11. 202115 (7%)
  12. 20222 (4%)
  13. 20231 (3%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 113 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Durango, which is 22% of the 503 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for these Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Durango?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2015 Durango.
What kind of Structure & Body problems do owners report?
Owners report vehicles rolling away when not fully shifted into park, active headrests deploying without a collision, water pooling in tail lights, and fuel doors sticking or popping off.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Durango is 64,534 miles.
How does 2015 compare to other Durango model years for this issue?
The 2015 Durango's 113 Structure & Body complaints and 22% share are the highest of any model year listed, ahead of 2014's 190 complaints (24% share) and well above years like 2019 with 5 complaints (4% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.