2018 Dodge Durango: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 87 owner complaints for the 2018 Dodge Durango that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762926 (filed 09/08/2026): “I purchased a 2018 dodge durango. shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. the selling dealership inspected and repaired the vehicle. its repair invoice states that the left rear ta…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730341 (filed 04/10/2026): “Water in racetrack tailgate taillights…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728001 (filed 03/30/2026): “The contact owns a 2018 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph on the highway, the vehicle stalled. the electronic stability control(esc) warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was restarted. however, on other occasions, when the vehicle stalled, the contact w…”
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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Sources
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