2022 Dodge Durango: Exterior Lighting complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2022 Dodge Durango that list the exterior lighting component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771500 (filed 10/15/2026): “Daytime driving lights on drivers side went out and passenger is still on that is the lights yhat run in the daytime and when i took it to the dealership i was told they was aware of the situation but they said they was not responsible for it, but it also comes on at night with my head lights, and m…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758942 (filed 08/23/2026): “Taillight is retaining water and causing my taillights to go out. this is a very well known issue as the dealer was aware of this issue with a lot of durangos. the dealer offered no repair as there’s not be a recall and the warranty on my durango is up. my rear hatch/lift gate is also off and rubbin…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756068 (filed 08/10/2026): “Vehicle headlight with built in drl and ambiant turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
Some of these complaints describe water or moisture in the rear liftgate (racetrack) taillamp and LEDs going out. Other complaints here describe front daytime running lights, which this extension does not mention. Dodge announced on October 21, 2026 that it is extending warranty coverage for the liftgate taillamp assembly on certain 2018-2024 Dodge Durango vehicles to five years with unlimited miles from the in-service date (or six months from the customer notification date for vehicles already past that), covering rear taillamp LEDs that do not or only partially illuminate; owners who already paid for this repair may be eligible for reimbursement at fcarecallreimbursement.com. Coverage depends on your VIN: ask a Dodge dealer or call Dodge Customer Care (1-800-4ADodge) before paying. Otherwise, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and have the lamp circuit diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: DURANGO 2022
- Stellantis Media: Dodge Extends Taillamp Coverage (Durango), Oct 21, 2026
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