Back Up Lights Problems of Dodge Durango

The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the middle rear taillight, known as the racetrack light, frequently burned out due to moisture entering the brake light housing. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the light had been replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Rear taillight/backup light assembly allowed water penetration and subsequently shorted out some of the led bulbs inside the assembly. Rear lighting at night is impaired and makes vehicle less likely to be seen at a distance at night. Assembly includes the backup camera and is only replaceable as the entire lighting/camera unit. Dealer has indicated that the unit is not repairable and it is not being replaced by fica. Continued water penetration could also short out the backup camera and making it in violation of federal law.

The backup light assembly is this vehicle fills with water during rain or car washes, speed is irelevant. The water shorts out the led lights, causing them to fail. The assembly is supposed to be water tight, therefor there is no way for the water it collects to drain. Therefore, the metal components of this assembly are also beginning to rust due to the persistent presence of water. Replacing this failed assembly costs $1,300. This component should continue to be water tight on well maintained vehicles, such as mine. This failure feels like a flaw in the design of the original part. Dodge should replace these failed assemblies at a much more reasonable price, or free of charge, due to the fact that the component is designed to last the life of the vehicle, and certainly isn't for me and many others.

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During rain or washing, water collects in the rear backup light assembly causing condensation inside the assembly.

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Rear hatch tail/backup light assy full of water and cracked.

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Automatic transmission. Back-up lights will come on when shifting between park and reverse, but go out once fully engaged in reverse. We have noticed this on at least one Durango besides our own.

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