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Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Durango 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Dodge Durango: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

233Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System87 complaints

87 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V332000, 18V524000.

Lighting56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V426000, 24V838000.

Seats22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V280000.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V280000Reported May 1, 2018 - 71 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

22V426000Reported June 9, 2022 - 206,502 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 206,502 vehicles across all affected models.

24V838000Reported November 7, 2024 - 206,502 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 206,502 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201812
201929
202018
202131
202241
202324
202431
202530
202617
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.