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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.

2021 Dodge Durango electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month10Jan 2021Feb 2022Nov 2023Jun 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
111 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (10).

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.

  1. 2011518 (65%)
  2. 2012353 (55%)
  3. 2013295 (46%)
  4. 2014367 (47%)
  5. 2015243 (48%)
  6. 201681 (50%)
  7. 2017123 (58%)
  8. 2018128 (55%)
  9. 201972 (51%)
  10. 202029 (53%)
  11. 2021111 (55%)
  12. 202234 (61%)
  13. 202316 (53%)
  14. 20246 (43%)
  15. 20255 (63%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.