The 2022 Dodge Durango has raised several safety concerns, particularly related to its braking and steering systems. With a peak failure mileage of 30,598 miles, it's crucial for owners to stay vigilant regarding these issues.
Key Factor:Safety risks in key systems
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (6) than the average DODGE vehicle (1.0). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
6 recalls for this vehicle1.0 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
📋Why This Matters
In the world of family vehicles, safety is paramount, especially when it comes to the protection of younger passengers seated in the back. The critical recalls affecting the service brakes and steering components underline potential hazards that could compromise safety during operation. If the brakes fail or steering control is lost, it poses a significant risk not only to the driver but also to everyone in the vehicle, particularly vulnerable children who rely on robust safety measures. Acknowledging these defects is essential for making informed decisions about vehicle safety.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Warning
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.0)
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Summary: The reliability of the 2022 Dodge Durango reveals concerning trends in safety that are particularly alarming given its intended family-friendly design. When considering both recalls and TSBs related to critical driving systems like brakes and steering, this model demonstrates a greater risk profile than one might typically expect for a modern vehicle aimed at family transport.
Safety & Reliability Score
40/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-48
Complaint Impact-2.05
Investigation Impact-10
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2022 DODGE Durango
Model Year2022
MakeDODGE
ModelDurango
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr22
ISSUEFirst Report
Oct22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jun24
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
10 complaints (24% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 41 consumer complaints by severity level.
🟠High
4(10%)
🟡Medium
7(17%)
🟢Low
30(73%)
Mileage Failure Analysis
⚙️Engineering Insight
With peak failure occurrences between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, current owners should be especially cautious as they approach this mileage range. This interval suggests that proactive maintenance checks are vital to ensure that key systems remain functional and safe for all occupants—especially young children who may not have a voice in alerting drivers to potential problems.
📊 Mileage data extracted from 6 of 41 complaints (15% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (17%)
20k-40k
3 reports (50%)
40k-60k
2 reports (33%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center
Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).
Primary Risk Areas
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSTEERINGPOWER TRAINSTRUCTUREELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)BACK OVER PREVENTION
🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Service Brakes
Issue: Potential failure due to ABS control module software issues.
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Have brake system inspected by an authorized dealer immediately.
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Request detailed service records pertaining to brake system inspections or repairs.
Campaigns:21V55521V556
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Steering System
Issue: Possible loss of steering control due to insufficiently hardened rack bar.
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Schedule an inspection of the steering system with a certified technician right away.
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Check for any history of steering system repairs or recalls before purchasing.
Campaign:22V043
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your DODGE dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (6)
Campaign: 22V140000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V154000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Consequence
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V866000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
Consequence
An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V115000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Consequence
A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 24V415000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 24V436000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
2 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 Durango.
INV-2022-1000🟢 Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Durango performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 24,006
INV-2022-1001🟢 Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Durango performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 11,402
Consumer Complaints
41 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Durango.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Warning24%
Stall7%
Fire7%
Accident5%
Acceleration Issues5%
Display5%
Smell5%
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle will not shift into drive. This issue is similar to the ZB3 problem. Improperly heat treated shifter parts failed and will not allow the transmission to shift into drive.
✨ AI Insight
This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:
Recall #22V866000
*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.
Electrical🔶 Medium
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE INOP. DUE TO LED STRIPS IN HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING. SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME FROM A SIDE ROAD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF YEARS FROM DODGE. THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS OR ANY SYMPTOMS. I NOTICED IT WHEN I PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE AND NOTICED IN THE REFLECTION IN THE GLASS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DRL NOT WORKING AND REMEMBERED SOMEONE PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ME EARLIER THAT DAY AND WONDERED IF THIS MAY HAVE BEEN THE REASON FOR THIS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A BETTER BULB REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO KEEP MANUFACTURERS FROM REQUIRING A WHOLE $1200 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY (PLUS LABOR) JUST BECAUSE A COUPLE OF LED STRIPS STOPPED WORKING. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM SINCE THERE ARE MANY FORUMS ABOUT OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP DRL'S GOING OUT.
Safety Systems🔶 Medium
STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Vehicle Sudden Unintended Acceleration – Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2022 Dodge Durango Weather: Rain Situation: The vehicle was at an almost complete stop at a red light and in a 5 feet distance from the car in front. Without pressing the accelerator, the car suddenly surged forward at significant force and hit the vehicle in front of us. There was no driver input on the accelerator. The incident appeared to be caused by an electronic or computer malfunction, possibly related to moisture from the rain. This could have resulted in serious injury or death if another vehicle had not been in front of us to stop the acceleration. Please investigate this issue, as it represents a major safety risk.
Electrical🔵 Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver’s side daytime running light ceased working permanently. This creates a safety issue due to its role in conjunction with the headlights.
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle engine shut off while driving approximately 50mph. No prior issues or warning lamps. The failure happened without any warning. I had over half a tank of fuel at the time of the stall. Loss of engine propulsion is extremely dangerous as I was in rush hour traffic on a major highway in Houston, TX. Luckily the stall occurred at an exit and I was able to safely get to a area to pull over. Dash read out said I needed to be in park to start the engine. Engine started without issue and I finished my drive home.
✨ AI Insight
This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:
Recall #22V866000
*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My driver side front LED turn signal has failed after 42,890 miles. My safety and others safety is affected as my drivers side front LED turn signal is no longer functioning which makes it hard for others to know I’m turning left. The turn signal has stopped functioning on Monday, Aug 25th 2025 resulting in it not functioning since. Warning light shows on dashboard in “stored messages” on instrument cluster (pics and video of both can be provided). The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership or anyone else yet. The vehicle is scheduled to go into the shop late September for brakes (will have them look at code for led turn signal being out). Reading over my extended warranty from the manufacturer and asking a representative; they informed me that the replacement of a headlight assembly was not covered under warranty, but gave no proper explanation why. Only that it’s not listed under covered parts; yet covered parts does state a “concealed headlamp module.”
Electrical🔶 Medium
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The vehicle suffers some type of known issue that is causing a driver's side daytime running light failure. From all the research I have done and forums I have read, this is ALWAYS the driver's side failure. The manufacturer can offer no solution to this when questioned about it other than offering up a complete headlight assembly at over 2000 dollars. The LED lighting that fails is non replaceable and non repairable. Having this failure on the driver's side can cause immediate threats in low visibility situations that could lead oncoming traffic to believe the passenger side that continues to always work is actually the driver's side. This causes in my opinion a threat of head on collision in low visibility such as dense fog like i have in my area daily.
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
While enroute to a priority call our officer experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Said vehicle was in the day before for brakes, and our mechanic always does PM to include a check of coolant fluid level, oil and windshield washer fluid, and car was fine. Vehicle overheated, and shut down shortly after, taking officer out of service and leaving call without an police unit to respond. For personal vehicles this creates a risk of car failure, but for emergency responders it is a much higher safety risk based on the nature of our calls we are responding to. At one point last year i had 4 cars all down at once for same issue. I spoke with Dodge dealer who said this is a very common issue. I tried to file a complaint with Stellantis which was not helpful.
✨ AI Insight
This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:
Recall #22V866000
*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.
Electrical🔵 Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Both DRL stop working Both turn signals stop working
Electrical🔵 Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Left side daytime running light failed, Yes, currently available for inspection Issue causes oncoming vehicle visibility issue The problem has been confirmed by dealer and has been reproduced. The issue also happens to other Mopar vehicles with LED DRL strips. Component has been inspected by dealer only. Has not gone up the chain. No other warning lamps or messages were displayed. Vehicle passed all internal tests before dealer computer scan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about the safety recalls on the 2022 Dodge Durango?
'The 2022 Dodge Durango has multiple recalls focusing on critical aspects such as service brakes and steering issues. Owners should be aware that these defects not only affect vehicle performance but pose serious safety risks, particularly for families with children seated in the back. Staying informed about these recalls can ensure timely action is taken to address potential hazards.'
'Are there common issues reported by owners of the 2022 Dodge Durango?'
'Yes, there have been numerous complaints regarding service brakes and steering difficulties among other issues. These concerns underscore the importance of regular maintenance checks as well as immediate action following any recall notifications to enhance passenger safety.'
📊Year-over-Year Context
➡️Stable Pattern
Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.
🧭What This Means for You
This analysis is particularly important for drivers who navigate steep terrain, tow regularly, or drive in frequent rain or snow.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 6 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your DODGE dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in DODGE's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every DODGE recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later Durango iterations (2023+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a DODGE specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.