2021 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 111 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Dodge Durango, 55% of all 202 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 34,000. No electrical-system recall is listed in this data.
- Electrical System complaints
- 111
- 55% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the Uconnect infotainment screen suddenly emits a loud noise, then crashes, pixelates, or reboots on its own while driving.
- Rear taillights fill with water and short out because the housings are not fully sealed, sometimes leading to the lights failing entirely.
- The backup camera and auto-leveling headlights are described as too bright at night or aimed too low, reducing visibility when backing up or driving after dark.
- Airbag warning lights come on along with an SOS emergency alert message that fails to connect, without any actual collision.
- One owner reported an unattended vehicle catching fire, which they said investigators traced to an electrical source and which spread to their house.
When 2021 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 27, 2021, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 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
- How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?
- NHTSA lists 111 electrical system complaints for the 2021 Durango, which is 55% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Durango's electrical system?
- This data shows no related recall listed for the electrical system on the 2021 Durango, though owners have reported separate recalls affecting the rearview camera, spoiler, steering, and ESC/ABS systems.
- At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2021 Durango?
- The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 34,000 miles.
- What electrical failures are most commonly reported?
- Owners most often describe Uconnect infotainment crashes and reboots, water intrusion into taillights causing shorts, and backup camera or headlight brightness and aiming problems.
- Were there any fires or crashes linked to electrical issues?
- Within this data, the 2021 Durango's electrical system complaints include 4 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.