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2021 DODGE Durango

7 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V284000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine and exhaust system have a faulty gas recirculation valve that can stick open, causing a loss of power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve sticks open, it can cause your vehicle to lose power without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the faulty gas recirculation valve free of charge, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #22V154000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering gear rack may not be strong enough, which can cause it to get stuck, making it hard to steer or even lose control of the steering.
Risk if Unfixed
If your steering gets stuck or you lose control of your steering, it could lead to a car accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the steering gear assembly for free, and you've already been mailed a letter with instructions. If you have any questions, you can call FCA US, LLC at 1-800-852-1403.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #22V140000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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High Priority #21V280000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
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.
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Under Review #24V436000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Under Review #23V115000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear spoiler may not be aligned properly, which could cause damage when you use the liftgate.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spoiler is damaged, it can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, free of charge, if necessary. You should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #21V842000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your 2021 Dodge Durango's rear spoiler may not be aligned correctly, which can cause damage when using the liftgate.
Risk if Unfixed
A damaged rear spoiler could break off and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, if needed, free of charge. You've already been notified by letter, but you can also call FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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