2014 Dodge Durango problems

“Rear Lift Gate Racetrack Lighting accumulates water and moisture inside causing electrical issues, partial or full LED lamp outage. Vehicle will not pass inspection. Ongoing issue with Durango lighting. Replaced one circa 2017/2018 due to same issue. Water has accumulated inside as mopar will not warranty causing lights to malfunction.”

“I own a 2014 Dodge Durango. The front passenger-side Active Head Restraint (AHR) deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked in front of my garage with the engine completely turned off. I was sitting in the front passenger seat when I suddenly heard a loud bang. The active head restraint deployed without warning, struck the back of my head, and pushed my head forward. I was startled but did not sustain any injuries. There was no accident, collision, rear impact, or other external force that could have triggered the system. The passenger-side head restraint remained deployed and visibly opened after the incident. This unexpected activation of a safety restraint system while the vehicle was stationary raises serious concerns about occupant safety. Had the same failure occurred while driving, it could have startled or injured an occupant. I contacted an authorized Dodge dealership regarding replacement. The dealership quoted $1,545 for the replacement part and an additional $324.96 for three hours of labor, totaling $1,869.96 before taxes. I also contacted Dodge Customer Care. I was informed that the X88 extended warranty coverage expired on November 12,…”

“Airbag service light has come on and upon reading appears to be a major issue among any 2014 dodge durango with the vin starting with 1C4RD…. But not on a recall. Appears to be a bad OCR. Unsure why other Chrysler made vehicles known with this issue were recalled but not the 2014 dodge durangos Very concerning that the airbags won’t deploy if in an accident”

“Dodge Durango Rt has developed the Evap system failure. After stopping to refuel the gas tank the engine will not restart till after several attempts and even after restarting it idles erratic and sputters even to point of a miss and shuts off. Then it will restart and slowly clear up, and operate normal till the next refuel. I've had it into several repair shops and dealerships only to have to purchase parts and pay for repair and experience the issue again. Considering it's fuel vapor related and could cause a explosive or flash fire event in the dry summer season possibly if the vapors become a large enough volume under the hood or in a closed space.”

“On February 6, 2026, while driving my 2014 Dodge Durango at normal speed, the driver’s seat headrest suddenly and unexpectedly deployed/exploded, striking the back of my head. The force of the impact caused my head to snap forward, resulting in soft-tissue and muscle injuries to my neck and upper back. I sought medical evaluation following the incident and was diagnosed with soft-tissue injury/whiplash. Treatment has included diagnostic imaging, prescription medication, and follow-up care for ongoing symptoms. I was able to continue driving the vehicle directly to a Dodge dealership, where staff confirmed that the headrest had exploded. This is the second headrest failure on this vehicle caused by a defective plastic component; the passenger-side headrest failed previously in August 2023. The vehicle is unsafe to operate until the headrest is replaced. Due to the part being out of stock, the repair is expected to take more than two months. Prior to this incident, the only indication of a problem was a letter sent by Dodge in August 2020 stating that the warranty on this part was extended from 3 years to 10 years due to a known defect. Given the repeated…”

“The 3rd row passenger seat belt assemblies are broken as well as the front seats. There was a recall on the front seats for this issue and the rear seats in my vehicle are the same way. I am unable to have a passenger in the very back passenger side because the broken plastic is causing the seatbelt to be stuck and not retract. It was this way when I bought the vehicle.”