2023 Dodge Durango: Exterior Lighting complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Durango that list the exterior lighting component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769062 (filed 10/05/2026): “The driver-side daytime running light (drl) on my 2023 dodge durango has stopped functioning. the failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. i am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to incre…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767256 (filed 09/27/2026): “The daytime running light and blinker went out way sooner than it should have and cost a fortune to replace just for it to fail again in another year. i had only owned the car for 8 months before they went out. it is unsafe and absolutely should be fixed when this is a well known issue with this yea…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762445 (filed 09/06/2026): “My drivers side led headlight has only lasted 2 years. one bulb goes out and the whole assembly needs to be replaced. these led lights are supposed to last 5-10 years. i have both headlights with a single light out. passenger side turn signal and drivers side running day time lights. the headlights …”
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
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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