2014 Dodge Durango Reliability
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 785 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and seats. Compared with other Durango model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
785
NHTSA owner complaints
11
Recall campaigns
23
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Dodge Durango complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 259 | 33% |
| Seats | 165 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 149 | 19% |
| Engine | 74 | 9% |
| Air bags | 72 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 67 | 9% |
| Seat belts | 55 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 42 | 5% |
2014 Dodge Durango recalls
11 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V154000 | Apr 1, 2014 | Service brakes | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode… |
| 14V293000 | Jun 4, 2014 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles… |
| 14V391000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Electrical system — wiring | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short… |
| 14V636000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Stability control | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic… |
| 14V634000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160… |
| 14V643000 | Oct 14, 2014 | Seat belts | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant… |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment — electrical / radio/tape deck/cd etc. | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper… |
| 17V435000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with… |
| 17V572000 | Sep 18, 2017 | Service brakes | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking… |
| 17V741000 | Nov 21, 2017 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system — wiring | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500,… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Durango years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Durango analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 640 | 10 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2013 | 640 | 11 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 785 | 11 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
| 2015 | 505 | 4 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
| 2016 | 161 | 3 | Exterior lighting | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Dodge Durango on the used market
- 38 of 465 2014 Dodge Durango listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Dodge Durango
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 11 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Dodge Durango reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 785 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and seats. Compared with other Durango model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Durango problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango are exterior lighting (259), seats (165), electrical system (149), engine (74). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2014 Dodge Durango, including 14V154000 (service brakes) and 14V293000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Dodge Durango compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 640 complaints and 11 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 505 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid). The 2014 has 785 complaints and 11 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Dodge Durango?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Durango, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.