Tail lights and headrests
The 2014 Durango has over 1,200 complaints per 100,000 sold. The racetrack tail lights failing and active headrests deploying on their own lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 786 owner complaints and 11 recalls
1,221 2.2x the Durango average
11 free to fix at a dealer
Every Durango year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Durango
Top problems and what they cost
Tail light failure
The racetrack LED tail lights fail.
Fix: Tail light assembly $300 to $800
Exterior lighting
Headrest deploys on its own
The active head restraint pops forward.
Fix: Headrest $200 to $400
Seats
Electrical faults
Electrical recalls.
Fix: Free under recall if included
Electrical
Recalls
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Show all 11 recalls
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event ...
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a cr...
If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Dodge Durango
- Check every tail light segment lights up.Lights fail on some of these cars because of failing LED boards, connectors or water in the housing. Brake and tail lights matter most, so use a helper to check them.Owners filed 190 complaints about tail lights failing on the 2014 Durango, one of the worst years for it.
- Check the headrests are in place and not cracked.Active head restraints can fire forward on their own when their latch fails. Make sure they are in place and not cracked.Owners filed 193 complaints about headrest deploying on its own on the 2014 Durango, one of the worst years for it.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Durango has 11 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2014 Dodge Durango reliable?
Tail lights and headrests. The 2014 Durango has over 1,200 complaints per 100,000 sold. The racetrack tail lights failing and active headrests deploying on their own lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
11 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Durango problems?
Tail light failure; Headrest deploys on its own; Electrical faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.