2014 Dodge Durango: Water in tail light
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Durango report: water in tail light. CarComplaints.com lists 24 owner complaints, average mileage 60,700 miles.
NHTSA has 259 owner complaints for the 2014 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11743817 (filed 06/12/2026): “Water leaks into and pools in the tail lights causing the tail light to go out. other drivers can't see the back of the car at night thus increasing risk of rear end collision. the problem was confirmed by the dealer and i was told that it is a very common pro…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11731281 (filed 04/15/2026): “The rear racetrack light on the lift gate, right side leaks when it rains, car wash, snow and has shorted out part of the light strip.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace tail light (19 reports) no (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,130 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: tail light assembly replacement (one lamp, incl. liftgate-mounted lamps)
Average shop cost
$95
Range $30–$210 (labor)
0.3–1.5 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$145
Range $45–$315 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
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