2014 Dodge Durango: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Dodge Durango: 11 recalls, 782 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #14V154000 · 2014 · 646,498 vehicles
What's wrong: The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that May corrode and allow water to get inside.
Why it matters: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced.…
Forward collision avoidance, Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #14V293000 · 2014 · 6,120 vehicles
What's wrong: When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle May continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Why it matters: The unintended continued acceleration May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the driver assistance system module (dasm), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V391000 · 2014 · 653,562 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor May short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Why it matters: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge.
Stability control Vehicle recall #14V636000 · 2014 · 132,792 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to an issue with the software for the steering column control module (sccm), the electronic stability control (esc) May be disabled.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the sccm software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V634000 · 2014 · 435,081 vehicles
What's wrong: 6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator May suddenly fail.
Why it matters: If the alternator fails, the vehicle May stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #14V643000 · 2014 · 126,532 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to a fault within the occupant restraint control (ocr) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags May be disabled. The malfunction indicator light âmilâ should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
Why it matters: 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 of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015.
Equipment Vehicle recall #15V461000 · 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Why it matters: Exploitation of the software vulnerability May result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners May download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler…
Electrical Vehicle recall #17V435000 · 2017 · 442,214 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (ehps) and are equipped with a 5.7l or a 3.6l engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator May suddenly fail.
Why it matters: If the alternator fails, the vehicle May stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator May short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.
Brakes, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #17V572000 · 2017 · 646,394 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Why it matters: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability May be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november10, 2017.
Electrical Vehicle recall #17V741000 · 2017 · 17,116 vehicles
What's wrong: 6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator May suddenly fail.
Why it matters: If the alternator fails, the vehicle May stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018.
Electrical, Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #18V332000 · 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver May not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed…
Why it matters: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 9 mention a fire, 60 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Exterior lights (259): the most common themes are electrical failure (55), leaks (34), fire / smoke (20).
- Seats (163): the most common themes are warning light on (10), noise or vibration (10).
- Electrical (149): the most common themes are electrical failure (69), stalls / loses power (18).
- Engine (74): the most common themes are noise or vibration (19), warning light on (15), leaks (15).
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 782 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 29 Durango model years for complaints (1.6× the average Durango year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (153 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 63,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (640 complaints, 11 recalls), 2015 (503 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 16 | Midgrade |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Durango problems?
Owners have filed 782 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are exterior lights (259), seats (163), electrical (149).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Durango get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Dodge Durango repair manual?
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