Tail Light Switch problems of the 2016 Dodge Durango

Water has leaked into the "race track lighting" on the lift gate. This is from normal, everyday driving use and care. The lift gate tail lights, as well as license plate lighting no longer function. This makes my vehicle dangerous, and illegal to drive at night. I have read on multiple Dodge Durango forums that this is a common problem, and one Dodge dealer I spoke to said they see this all the time. The part alone to fix the problem is quoted at $1000 before tax. To me, it is crazy that it costs this much simply to make my vehicle legal again, especially when it is a common issue according to my research. I feel that Dodge should issue a recall, as this is a common problem, it's a safety, and legal issue, and it is so expensive to fix. I bought a newer vehicle to not have problems, and it is hard to be able to afford such an expensive fix when all I am trying to do is make my vehicle legal to drive again. Dodge needs to do the right thing, and take care of this problem that has plagued many of its loyal customers.

Purchased vehicle used in 2018, with less than 30k miles on it. It currently has around 48k miles on it, and the racetrack led tail light bar has water in it, causing part of the bar to go out. There are a ton of people with this same issue - fca needs to address it and not expect their customers to shell out around $1200 to fix their faulty design.

The tail light that runs all the way across on the back leaks. I've already this replaced once when it was still under warranty because bugs got in there. Now this keeps moisture, I constantly have to find ways to drain this or it would make the lights go out. I feel like this is unacceptable, because it seems to be happening on every vehicle that has these lights. I bought this vehicle brand new, I didn't expect after only a year of having I would come across this problem. This should be a recall!.

Water leaks into and pools in rear tail lights/brake light causing them to fail. Research has found this to be a common problem.

When it rains water is collecting in the back tailgate light. There needs to be a recall to fix this problem. Apparently, I am not the only one having this problem.

Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights, causing the lights to fail.

Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights.

2016 Dodge Durango. The tailgate lights gets water in them every time is rains. The bulbs burn out and you can't replace the bulbs yourself. The only way to fix the issue is paying over a thousand dollars to replace the whole back light.

This Dodge Durango is a garage kept vehicle that has had water leak into what should be a sealed tail light bar. The water has destroyed the bulbs and makes that side of the rear of the vehicle less visible. This vehicle has never been damaged in a collision or backed into anything. There is no recall on this defective part even tough I have seen several examples of this defect on varying years of these Durangos.

This winter we had a lot of snow. As the snow melted, water got into the tailgate light assembly. Now the bottom of the light were water has settled is out. I've noticed a lot of other Durango�s. 2016 and up with the same issue. Either on one side or both like mines. When I raise the tailgate water drains out but not completely. There are no visible cracks in the tailgate backup light or damage in anyway. I was curious to see if anyone else has reported this issue. As I said I noticed a lot of vehicles on the road like mines, with this problem the light has not gone out but may cause an electrical short creating another problem or fail while driving resulting in a unwanted ticket. Vehicle was stationary at the time. And when I drove off my husband saw the told me. Any info on what caused this would be helpful. As I am not sure if the seals failed to keep the water or moisture out.

The center tail light housing leaked water inside and made the lights to short out and quit working.

Tail light bar across back collects water (bad seals). Now has shorted out and tail light bar and tag lights do not work. Not covered under my extended warranty.

Bought my Durango used on 09/27/2018 with 44,500 miles and about 20 days later noticed water in my tail light. I called the dealer and they said there is no recall on this item and I would have to pay for a new one even though water is getting into my tail light this does not sound right now 10 months later and my racetrack led light panel stopped working this item needs recalled and Dodge should be replacing them at no charge because it's not normal for it to happen.

Water is getting in tail light.

Noticed water in both sides of taillight lens of tailgate. Had truck in for oil change at dealer and showed svc manager water. Repair tech found "stress crack" in taillight assembly alllowing water to infiltrate tailllight lens. Svc manager said "stress crack" could be caused by closing tailgate. There is no indication of physical damage, ie. ,as in tailgate being hit or in an accident.

Visible moisture and condensation inside of center racetrack tail light assembly has caused led tail lights to flicker (shorting out). This is a safety issue as the led tail lights are necessary in order to see the rear of the vehicle at nighttime or dark days.

Water is pooling into the tail lights. The "racetrack " section of the tail light is now flickering and staying off. The replacement is over $1000. The "racetrack" tail light has to be replaced which includes back up camera. You should be able to purchase those components separately. I spent a lot of money for a vehicle that I believed would be dependable and not give me such bizarre issues. I don't know if the water gets in while riding down the road or while stationary.

Water pooling inside of center racetrack tail light assembly has caused led lights to short out.

Water continues to enter the rear race track tail light and is not covered under warranty. Once the water fills the light the led goes out and must be replaced for safety (has not gone out on mine yet). My lights are sealed and there is no damage to them yet there is water entering the inside of the lights. I am unable to see if the water enters the lights during motion or when stationary.

Rear tail lights had moisture in them after buying the car. Dealer states Dodge would not replace them under warranty so the dealer drilled holes to help the moisture drain. Now the rear tail lights have pooling water in then about a 1/4 of the light is filled. Rear tail lights/brake lights still work for now. Led racetrack lighting that goes all around the rear lights is blowing out due to the water getting into it. Per the dealer Dodge will not replace it even though it's a known defect with this lighting and the water getting into it. I will have to pay approximately $1200 to have it replaced.

Second time water has gotten into a tail light. First was the drivers side which has been replaced. When it was replaced one of the mechanics dropped it and chipped a corner and have yet to order a replacement. Also, the middle "track light" is starting to fill up with water. Ridiculous for a $45,000 vehicle.

Rear tail lights race track light fills with water and causes electrical issues and tail lights to go out.