2020 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
Owners filed 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango, 53% of its 55 total complaints. The dominant pattern is water intrusion into the rear liftgate taillight causing failure, with a median failure mileage of 20,590 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 29
- 53% of 55
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 20,590 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Water gets into the center liftgate "racetrack" taillight lamp assembly, causing pooling and eventual burnout of the LED strip.
- Rear taillight, tag light, and backup camera stop working together, leaving the back of the vehicle poorly lit at night.
- A sharp, beak-shaped edge on the rear taillight housing near the liftgate has cut owners and family members while loading cargo.
- One owner reported a vehicle fire that started while remote-starting the Durango in the driveway.
- A separate report describes an interior dashboard fire near the center console radio area that damaged wiring and surrounding components.
- Owners describe the tail light failure as a long-running, unresolved issue tied to a defective factory seal that lets water reach the wiring.
When 2020 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 17, 2021, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Dodge Durango
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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
- Are electrical problems common on the 2020 Dodge Durango?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Durango, which is 53% of its 55 total complaints for the year.
- What is the main electrical issue on the 2020 Dodge Durango?
- Most reports describe water intrusion into the rear liftgate taillight assembly, which causes the taillight, tag light, and backup camera to fail. Median mileage at failure is 20,590 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Dodge Durango electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2020 Durango.
- Did the 2020 Dodge Durango have any fires reported?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires and 3 injuries reported for this vehicle, including one incident during a remote engine start and one dashboard fire near the radio area.