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The 2021 Dodge Durango is a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 6 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 205 owner complaints and 8 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 10 report a crash and 4 report a fire; 4 complaints report injuries totalling 5 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Exterior Lighting, named in 92 complaints (44.9% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2021 Dodge Durango SUV RWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2021 Dodge Durango variants: 2021 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) that include the 2021 Dodge Durango. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 21V842000 — Structure:body 28/10/2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 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 could 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 December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.
Campaign 21V280000 — Air Bags:critical Fasteners 22/04/2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Consequence: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
Campaign 22V140000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 10/03/2022
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.
Campaign 22V154000 — Steering:rack and Pinion 14/03/2022
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.
Campaign 22V284000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) 28/04/2022
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
Campaign 23V115000 — Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate 23/02/2023
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.
Campaign 24V436000 — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 13/06/2024
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.
Campaign 26V528000 — Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate 13/08/2026
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Consequence: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Owner Complaints (205)
Owners have filed 205 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 92 | 44.9% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 20.0% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 11.7% |
| Engine | 22 | 10.7% |
| Structure | 15 | 7.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 5.4% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5.4% |
| Power Train | 10 | 4.9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 4.4% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3.9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 2.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2.0% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Exterior Lighting, 92 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2025 with 55 filings. Owners filed 205 complaints in total across 6 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 10 and those involving a fire number 4; 4 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2021 Dodge Durango as a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 6 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 13–21 MPG; the median configuration returns 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 17 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 17 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 205 complaints for the 2021 Dodge Durango when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Exterior Lighting with 92 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2021 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) covering the 2021 Dodge Durango in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 21V842000 for Structure:body.
What is the 2021 Dodge Durango's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2021 Dodge Durango SUV RWD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2021 Dodge Durango get?
The EPA rated 6 configurations of the 2021 Dodge Durango. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 21 MPG, with a median of 17 MPG (median city 14, median highway 22).