2017 Dodge Durango: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints for the 2017 Dodge Durango that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734696 (filed 04/29/2026): “The vehicle involved is a 2017 dodge durango. the primary systems malfunctioning include the engine cooling system, braking system, and electrical system. the engine repeatedly overheats while driving and has produced smoke from under the hood, creating a risk of breakdown or fire. the braking syst…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11729495 (filed 04/06/2026): “I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety‑related failure involving the totally integrated power module (tipm) in my 2017 dodge durango. although my vehicle is not included in the 2011–2013 recall window for safety notice r0 / nhtsa 14v‑115, it experienced the same dangerous malfunct…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11725587 (filed 03/19/2026): “Approximately 3 years ago we noticed water accumulating in the rear light. they refer to it as a race track light bar. went to dealer who said not covered under warranty, and it would be $1,455 to replace. i did not have the money at that time to replace it. so we kept draining the water, as i notic…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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