2019 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls

Your rear race track lights and license plate lights stopped working because of a faulty gasket or seal that failed during manufacturing. Without these lights working, your vehicle cannot pass inspection or be legally driven. Fixing this issue will likely require replacing the light assembly or resealing the light housing.

Water is leaking into your rear tail light assembly, causing the light to dim. The seal around the tail light has failed, allowing moisture to enter. Your Dodge dealer refused to replace it under warranty, claiming it's just a "bulb" rather than a covered component, even though the assembly costs around $2,000. The fix will likely require replacing the entire rear tail light assembly and resealing it to prevent future water intrusion.

Water collects inside your tail light assembly, which can cause electrical problems and make some or all of the tail light stop working. This happens because moisture is getting into the light housing. The fix will likely involve replacing the tail light assembly or resealing it to prevent water from entering.

Water is leaking into your rear tail lights and side rear lights, causing the bulbs to burn out prematurely. This happens because moisture is getting inside the light housing. You'll likely need to have the light seals inspected and replaced to prevent water intrusion.

Your engine light came on and your car overheated while driving, forcing you to pull over immediately. You noticed fluid leaking underneath, and this same problem happened twice in 6 months. The coolant lines have holes in them and aren't properly secured, causing them to rub against other parts. This is a safety concern because the engine overheats suddenly and you lose power while driving.

Your engine's oil cooler has failed. Your mechanic indicates this is a common problem with this engine type, and you're concerned about why there hasn't been a recall issued. The oil cooler may need to be replaced to restore proper engine cooling.

Your car has overheated twice this year due to coolant lines rubbing against parts underneath the vehicle and developing holes, causing coolant to leak onto the ground. The dealership says this is a design defect — the coolant lines running to the rear of the vehicle aren't properly supported. You've filed two complaints with Dodge and received no response, and your car is currently at the dealership awaiting repair. The fix will likely involve repositioning or securing the coolant lines and replacing any damaged hoses or connections.

Your 2019 Dodge Durango's brake system may not be responding properly when you press the pedal, causing the vehicle to slow down gradually and become difficult to control—your husband experienced this when approaching a red light, with the car swerving across the road. You may also notice the 4-Wheel Drive and traction control warning lights staying on, the steering wheel shuddering severely when reversing, and the electronic stability control not working. The dealer has been unable to fix the problem despite multiple visits. Your vehicle may need hydraulic brake system repairs or component replacement to restore proper braking response and vehicle control.

Your 2019 Dodge Durango is subject to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V838000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue. However, the replacement parts needed to fix the problem have been unavailable for about a year, and neither your dealer nor the manufacturer has been able to provide them yet. While you haven't experienced any actual brake failure, the recall repair will require waiting for the manufacturer to produce and distribute the necessary brake system components.

Your vehicle was supposed to have a safety recall repair done on the ABS brake module, but the dealership told you they completed the work when they actually didn't — the original defective part remained in your car the entire time. You discovered this when warning lights remained on after the supposed repair, and later inspected the ABS module yourself and found no evidence it had been touched or replaced. This is a serious safety issue because the recalled ABS module could cause brake or traction control problems that put you and others at risk. Getting the correct replacement ABS module installed and verified by an independent mechanic is essential.

Your engine's oil cooler may fail due to a known design defect in the 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine, causing coolant leaks and catastrophic engine damage that typically occurs around 100,000 miles. The plastic oil cooler is mounted at the top of the engine where it's exposed to heat, causing it to warp and fail. Your mechanic reports this is a widespread issue affecting Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Plymouth vehicles, with some cases requiring a complete engine replacement costing thousands of dollars. A solution may involve replacing the stock plastic oil cooler with an aftermarket metal cooler, or a full engine replacement if damage is severe.

Your electronic power steering system occasionally locks up while you're turning the wheel, requiring you to apply excessive force to get it moving again. This is a dangerous issue because you lose power assistance when it happens, making the steering suddenly much harder to control. The problem appears to affect multiple Durango owners. Fixing this will likely require diagnostic testing of the electronic steering control module and possibly replacement of steering components or a software update.

Your brake pedal feels spongy or pumps when you press it, and your engine stalls when you shift into higher gears. These issues suggest problems with both your braking and engine systems that need professional diagnosis and repair.

Your 2019 Dodge Durango RT failed to start and was smoking from the rear at 83,000 miles. Upon inspection, your mechanic found an oil leak, a manifold leak, and a dead starter motor, requiring a tow and $2,200 in repairs. You may need to have the starter motor replaced, the intake or exhaust manifold resealed, and the engine inspected for the source of the oil leak.

You noticed water collecting inside your tail lights and drained it by removing a bolt, which caused part of the tail light to burn out. Later, your check engine light came on with a misfire code for cylinder 4, and despite replacing the ignition coil and spark plugs, the problem persisted—a mechanic identified a bad lifter/cam, and Dodge diagnosed a blown head gasket. The service representative initially blamed you, but the mechanic confirmed there were no overheating codes, just the misfire issue. Fixing this will likely require head gasket replacement and possibly valve train components.

Your vehicle was subject to a safety recall in November 2024 that was supposed to be fixed in the first quarter of 2025, but over a year later the repair still hasn't been completed. This unresolved safety issue affects your suspension, exterior lighting, and brakes, and it's preventing you from legally trading in or selling the vehicle. Getting the recall repair completed at a Chrysler dealership is necessary to resolve this issue.

Your car's Electronic Stability Control, Cruise Control, and Keyless Entry have stopped working, and your Check Engine Light stays on continuously. Additionally, your brake lights remain illuminated for extended periods even when you're not braking. This issue has persisted for 3 years with no resolution from Dodge despite multiple recall attempts and inquiries. The problem likely requires diagnostic scanning to identify the root electrical or control module fault, followed by component repair or replacement.

Your 2019 Dodge Durango experienced a failure to accelerate normally when you pressed the gas pedal, and an unknown warning light came on. You're aware of a brake system recall (Campaign 24V838000), but the repair parts weren't available yet when this happened. The dealer wasn't able to diagnose or repair the issue at the time.

Your 2019 Durango is shutting off unexpectedly while driving, and sometimes it won't restart or restarts very slowly. The problem has occurred multiple times—including once on the highway where you had to pull over—and even after an independent mechanic repaired what they identified as a TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) issue, the problem came back. The dealer wasn't able to reproduce the problem during their inspection and couldn't diagnose or fix it. Fixing this will likely require the dealer to replace or reprogram the TIPM, which controls electrical power distribution throughout your vehicle.

Your rear LED marker lights and license plate lights have stopped working, leaving you without rear running lights at night. The dealer diagnosed the issue as failed rear racetrack and passenger rear corner light assemblies that need replacement. The repair will cost over $2,700 in parts and labor, with the manufacturer only offering partial assistance, leaving you responsible for more than $2,400 out of pocket.