general problems of the 2021 Dodge Durango - part 2

The driver's side, daytime running light led suddenly went off and stopped working.

Drl on left side does not work. After looking online it looks as if this is a common issue and most likely 2021 models are no longer working. It is safety hazard due to it being a light.

Racetrack taillight got water inside of it. Full rear taillight is now not functioning and I have no brake lights.

Drl’s stopped working.

Driver side daytime running light failure. The entire headlight assembly must be replaced. There is reduced visibility, which is a safety concern. The cost to repair is $1,800, which is outrageous for a single headlight assembly. Leds should not fail at 80k mileage on a car that is less than six years old. This appears to be a known defect on Dodge Durangos.

The racetrack tail led lights burn out and fail. It is a safety concern because of visibility and since they are vulnerable to water damage from rain or car washes, the light assembly can get corroded and burn out other electrical components. This leads to failure of backup lights, license plate lights, and rearview backup camera. The problem has been reproduced thousands of times as is evident by all the Durango's on the road exhibiting the same burned out tail lights. There is no warning or message, etc. Prior to failure. The cost to repair is an outrageous $2000 (parts & labor) at minimum.

I've read a bunch of complaints about the drivers side daytime running lights having an electrical issue and the lights stop working. It's a common theme that it's only the drivers side which indicates faulty wiring which could possibly lead to a fire sometime. Ours is now not functioning. It just stopped working yesterday and I started to investigate it on my own.

Rear tail light has water intrusion which causes malfunction. Driving at night, can be extremely dangerous as the rear lights are damaged and do not light up, making the vehicle more difficult to see.

The drivers side daytime running light led failed at approximately 56,000 miles and less than 4 years. The dealer (dover Dodge) has informed me that the led can’t simply be replaced , but the entire headlight has to be replaced for $1,400 dollars including labor. This component is not supposed to fail so early. It is unreasonable and premature for a component like this to fail and the only recourse is to replace the entire headlight assembly. I believe this is a design flaw that Dodge should recall or at the minimum extend the warranty on. It is not safe that my daytime running light will remain off on the drivers side. This condition will certainly lower my visible presence on the road.

Driver's side daytime running light (part of the headlight) stopped working. Internet search indicates this is a common problem. Vehicle & part are available for inspection upon request. I have not brought this issue to the dealer yet. I only noticed it when someone else was driving it.

Drive lights on driver side always stop working or work improperly, after looking into it I see its such a common complaint and always on drivers side, Dodge refuses to look into it although it cant be a coincidence that its always on Durangos and always on the driver side exact same light. Theres was no warning lights on dash and fuses are good.

The driver side headlight fixture has gotten moisture into it. This has caused the "racetrack" led daylight running light around the headlight to fail. After doing research, this is a common issue amount 2021 and up Dodge Durangos. At this time, there is also a class action lawsuit for the rear led lighting using probably the same design that is also failing. The fix is replacing the headlight housing which is approximately $1,500+ for part and repair. Yes, this can be inspected upon request. The safety risk is that only one of the daylight running lights works so visibility will be poor for other drivers. My inspection mechanic noticed this issue and described it being the moisture in the headlight to be the most direct cause of the malfunction. There were no warnings that the equipment was failing. It would be on one day then off the next and then it stopped working completely.

The drivers side daytime running lamps no longer work. This feature is supposed to allow other drivers to see me during the day when headlights are not needed to see. I have checked the fuse and it is good. I also toggled the option off and back on in settings. Passenger side works but not the drivers. This part has to be faulty since everyone on the Dodge forums state that only the drivers side on their vehicle quit working.

Daytime running led does not work and headlight is not properly lit in the dark. Headlight assembly is not covered by extended warranty.

Drivers side led running light died - this issue has been all over the internet on 2021 Durango sxt plus, and other Durango vehicles with led bulbs. Bulbs themselves cannot be replaced - the entire housing must be, and the price is extreme for the product. This is a Dodge safety issue, not a personal one!.

The day time running light on the driver's side has gone out. Being a lighting issue, this affects visibility of the vehicle and therefore is a safety issue.

The daytime running light on the drivers side went out mind you the car only has 65000 miles on it and appears to be an ongoing issue with this vehicle upon research.

Lf drl not working only on this side. Vehicle was taken to dealership, I have an extended warranty but was told this was not covered. There are 4 other Durangos in my town with the same problem. I have also been online and found numerous forums with other people having the same issue. I would like have this noted so that Dodge can acknowledge this issue and fix it.

The drl on these models seem to stop working within 3-4 years. I have only one working on the vehicle currently. Dealer is stating the light cost is $1000 plus install to fix. Apparently it’s a “known” issue by fca. The safety concern is that when people first see it they have told me they thought I was a motorcycle. As only one drl is working. The whole headlight should not have to be replaced in these as it is only the drl that is bad. How do they expect people to pay for this.

My drivers side headlamp that is sealed the running light is out and apparently several other Dodge Durango owners have the same issue like it’s a defect when they were being made and it seems to be the one on the drivers side every time when you look up all the complaints about it! I am very unhappy about this situation and that a recall already hasn’t been made with all the vehicles that have this same exact problem instead because it’s sealed the dealerships want us to pay $1800 to get it replaced! if several other Dodge Durangos are having the same problem they should fix this issue moving forward! our vehicle is only 3 years old! this could definitely cause an issue when it’s foggy outside and make it a very dangerous situation since we cannot change it ourselves! so this needs to be fixed!.

Known issue of major electrical problems. Fuse block, alternator, and batteries needed to be replaced after car completely died while driving, leaving us stranded at major intersection. Daytime running light also died.

Driver side headlight dlr led running and turn signal went out.

Drivers side drl goes out very quickly. This is a very common issue on 21 Dodge vehicles.

My 2021 Dodge Durango drivers side daytime running light went out around 55,000 miles. I do have an extended warranty through the manufacturer, but was informed that this is not a covered part despite it being a known issue and a “max care warranty”. The reason being that it is considered a “bulb” however to replace it requires the entire new left headlamp assembly to be replaced, per the dealership. This is a high cost of around $1650. Regardless of the cost, this is a safety issue and a concern for myself as well as others on the road. I understand that this is a known and ongoing problem with the 2021 Dodge Durangos in particular the drivers side daytime running light which does not have a safe, cost effective fix. I ask for you to take a look at the many people who have been impacted and the safety concern associated with this.

In my 2021 Dodge Durango, I noticed my daytime running light on the drivers side was out. I thought that’s weird because I have had the car for less than 3 years. When I googled the problem to find the part to replace, I quickly learned there were thousands of complaints about the same problem. This part costs $1,400 for one single headlight replacement because it’s not possible to just replace a bulb. I called the dealership and they let me know that I can bring it in with a $250 fee for checking the problem. I will be required to pay the fee if it is not covered under warranty. In their words, if a fuse is loose or malfunctioning then I have to pay $250 plus however much it costs to fix the problem. If the headlight needs to be replaced then I do not have to pay the $250 fee because it’s apart of my 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. I cannot afford to pay $3,000 every two years for a set of new headlights when this seems like a major flaw in design along with thousands of customers reporting this is happening to them as well. I live in washington state where it is dark, gloomy, and rainy throughout the entire year. I would consider daytime running lights a safety concern if not functioning properly on a daily basis and constantly needs to be repaired. My car never warned me or sent me a message that there was a problem. I had someone tell me who physically saw the issue. I attached screenshots of just one website with thousands of comments reporting the same issue.

Drivers side daytime running light is out. Manufacturer defect plenty of Dodge Durango vehicles are having the same common issue from 2021-2023 Durangos.

My 2021 Durango is suffering from the a burnt out racetrack light. This is an manufacturer issue and is common across all Durango's with the racetrack tail light, I hope that Dodge issue a recall to fix this problem since it's this common, my vehicle is only 3 years old.

Driver side day headlight stopped working. Some in the warranty period and some out. A quick search online shows a lot of Durango owners having the same exact issue.

The driver's side daytime running lights (drl) no longer operate. It is available for inspection. Drl have become a regular safety feature to improve visibility in daylight hours. I have not taken it to a dealer, as I do not want to be charged hundreds of dollars in "labor" for them to tell me it doesn't work. I have done research online in forums and on youtube, and have confirmed that there are numerous people with the same year, make and model who's driver's side drl have stopped working just before or just after the 36,000/3 years. For example, my car has 46,000 miles on it when the drl stopped working. Other's on the forums who have had their vehicle inspected by the dealerships have confirmed that the entire light assembly needs to be replaced, at a cost of $1300, not including labor. There were no warning lamps or indications that the light went out, I saw my reflection in another car that was in front of me. There is no reason for an led drl to go bad after less than years and/or 46,000 miles and the owner then expected to buy a replacement part that costs $1300.

Driver's side daytime running light burned out after 3 years.

Water intrusion into the rear taillights causing led assembly to burn out. This potentially renders the vehicle not visible to other drivers at night time without running lights.

The liftgate light assembly (racetrack light) has defective gaskets which have allowed water to enter the assembly. The light now has a short resulting from the water and randomly flashes or goes out. This is troubling when following the vehicle as you cannot tell if it is a brake light coming on, hazards, or what the purpose of the random flashing light is.

Headlight assembly dlr failures.

The driver side drl has gone out. Passenger drl is working perfect. Looked at Dodge forums to see if others are having the same problem and there is many of the same complaints!.

The driver's side headlight daytime driving light and blinker stopped working at around 40k miles. We currently have have about 85k miles on it. The dealership stated is till cost over $1,000 to replace the headlight as the led drl and blinker is not replaceable and the entire unit must be replaced.