How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 123 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Durango, which is 58% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 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. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Durango?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,500 miles for electrical system issues on this model year.

Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this component includes 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2017 Durango.

How does 2017 compare to other Durango years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 Durango's 58% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is higher than several nearby years, including 2016 (50%) and 2019 (51%), though earlier years like 2011 (65%) were higher still.

2017 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 123 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Dodge Durango, 58% of all 211 complaints filed for the model year. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues tied to the electrical system, and median mileage at failure was 41,500.

Electrical System complaints: 123; 58% of 211
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 41,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Gear selector or shifter electronics fail to register the chosen gear, letting the vehicle roll forward while in park or refusing to engage reverse.
Rear taillight or backup light assemblies let water and condensation collect inside, sometimes with a cracked light housing.
Push-button start does not fully shut off the vehicle, leaving the radio and interior lights running after the driver exits.
Dashboard warning lights and gauges cascade into failure, with owners describing overheating, transmission, and engine lights appearing together before instrument gauges stop working.
A vehicle caught fire from the rear passenger side quarter panel hours after being parked, shattering the rear windshield and causing a tire to fail.
Dashboard and speedometer displays glitch with multiple warning lights illuminating, including issues dealers linked to an open recall they could not fully resolve.

When 2017 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 8, 2017, latest Apr 29, 2026.

123 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q1 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?: NHTSA lists 123 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Durango, which is 58% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 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. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Durango?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,500 miles for electrical system issues on this model year.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this component includes 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2017 Durango.
How does 2017 compare to other Durango years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 Durango's 58% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is higher than several nearby years, including 2016 (50%) and 2019 (51%), though earlier years like 2011 (65%) were higher still.