2018 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 128 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Dodge Durango, 55% of its 232 total complaints, with one crash reported. Two related recalls (18V524000 and 18V332000) address powertrain control module and software issues. Median mileage at failure was 35,482.5 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 128
- 55% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,483 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- The 8.4-inch touchscreen and Uconnect display flash on and off or reboot repeatedly, cutting off climate control, radio, navigation, and Apple CarPlay access.
- The backup camera works only intermittently, and in one case a driver backed into an obstacle when the camera failed to display.
- Owners report the entire center console electrical system locking up while driving, disabling climate control changes until the vehicle is stopped and shut off.
- Multiple owners describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving at highway speed, with the vehicle unable to move afterward.
- USB outlets lose and regain power intermittently while driving, sometimes requiring radio replacement.
- Some vehicles remain stuck in accessory mode after the engine turns off, draining the battery until it must be jump-started.
When 2018 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 12, 2018, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2018 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA has logged 128 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Durango, accounting for 55% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2018 Dodge Durango?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 18V524000 for a powertrain control module replacement and 18V332000 for a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 35,482.5 miles.
- Do the electrical problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and no fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Durango.
- What specific electrical failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe touchscreen flashing and rebooting, intermittent backup camera failure, center console lockups, sudden engine shutoff while driving, and vehicles stuck in accessory mode draining the battery.