2019 Dodge Durango: Rear of vehicle drops when boat trailer is hitched
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Durango report: rear of vehicle drops when boat trailer is hitched. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 3,500 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2019 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736465 (filed 05/08/2026): “My 2019 dodge durango r/t began experiencing drivetrain and warning system issues after collision/body repairs were completed by a repair facility. the original repair work involved suspension/body-related repairs and did not originally include documented tran…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11693472 (filed 10/14/2025): “We were notified of a recall in nov 2024 with a first quarter of 2025 fix. we are now 1 year later and still no fix, clearly a safety issue and i cannot trade in or sell legally without the fix. i am stuck with a vehicle with known safety issues and chrysler i…”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Rear of vehicle drops when boat trailer is hitched (2019 Durango)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2019 Durango
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