2019 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
207 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Dodge Durango, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 20,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Dodge Durango has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Durango years
What owners report
“Water gets inside the rear tail light and the lights burn out the same with the side rear lights”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Durango
“My vehicle is a 2019 dodge durango that the engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and they say that there is a vacuum leak at the engine defined by the evap (evaporative emission system).”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Durango
“The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Durango
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 62 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 34,340 miles. Half of those reports fall between 11,100 and 68,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control…
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact…
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the…
Fix: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger…
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
397 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Durango TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2019 Dodge Durango drew 207 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 2019 Dodge Durango problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Dodge Durango are electrical (82 complaints), engine (27), and brakes & stability (26).
At what mileage do 2019 Dodge Durango problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Dodge Durango problems around 34,340 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 11,100 and 68,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Dodge Durango have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.