2020 Dodge Durango: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754292 (filed 08/02/2026): “My entire lighting system in back of truck stopped working. the racetrack lighting system. the license plate lights done. i cannot drive the car at night because i will get pulled over. dodge saying it is not covered under the extended warranty i purchased.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11737084 (filed 05/11/2026): “My 2020 dodge durango experienced a severe interior dashboard fire that appeared to originate in the center dash/radio area while the vehicle was parkedin driveway. the fire caused extensive melting and burn damage throughout the dashboard, center console, wiring, and surrounding interior components…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721175 (filed 02/28/2026): “1, the rear taillights fill up with water making it difficult to see the lights when breaking. 2, the engine had to be repaired due to power failure and was told that the cams and lifters were worn out on drivers' side at 85000 miles. the garage said this should not have happened. and that they ha…”
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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