2018 Dodge Durango Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Dodge Durango, 11% of its 232 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. No related recalls are on file for this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 26
- 11% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 25,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Active head restraints in seat headrests deploy on their own with no collision, sometimes while the vehicle is parked or the seat is unoccupied.
- Front driver's seat backs recline independently while driving, and the recline handle or forward-slide function then fails to work.
- Rear taillight assemblies fill with water, causing the light to flicker or burn out completely.
- Exterior door trim pieces detach and fly off while driving on the highway.
- Door ajar warning lights illuminate falsely for the rear passenger door, with dealers unable to find a cause.
- Rear passenger-side seatback controls can fold unexpectedly, trapping whatever is resting on the seat.
When 2018 Dodge Durango body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 12, 2018, latest Jun 19, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are structure and body complaints on the 2018 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Durango, which is 11% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Durango's structure and body issues?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this component for the 2018 Durango.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Durango is 25,000 miles.
- What kind of structure and body failures do owners report most?
- Owners describe active headrests deploying without a collision, seats reclining on their own while driving, water pooling in taillights, and door trim detaching at highway speed.
- Did any structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Across the 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Durango, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires.