2014 Dodge Durango Lighting Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was pulled over by a Police Officer, and was informed that both taillights were inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the taillight assemblies. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Racetrack light bar has failed twice since purchasing this car. The same bulb has went out and in order to pass inspection I need to replace the whole thing. I've had this vehicle for 2 years.

The driver side Daylight Running Light went out prematurely.

The rear tail light racetrack assembly gasket has permitted water intrusion, with currently about an inch of water having collected in the light. The lower segments of the LED lights have failed, posing a safety risk due to reduced visibility, as well as a fire risk. In addition, the rear license plate LED module has failed, likely due to this water intrusion, requiring replacement no less than 4 times since i have owned this vehicle (since 2015). This repair is costly, roughly $300 each time. It was just replaced in November of 2024, and has already failed.

The “racetrack” tail light on my wifes Durango is completely burnt out due to water infiltration in the assembly, which is a now known issue for multiple drivers of a Durango. With that being said, since it’s been burnt out, my wife has almost been rear ended 3 times now and I believe it could have something to do with 90% of tail lights that is equipped with the vehicle is now burnt out due to a flaw in manufacturing. It is also a $1000+ repair being you have to replace the entire assembly. Her application of the brakes would be more well known if the entire assembly illuminated and make safer driving conditions for her and others. I understand the product needs replaced but with it being a now known flaw, I don’t believe it should be at the expenses of the vehicle owners.

Due to the 2014 dodge Durango not having a proper seal on them the race track light on my 2014 dodge Durango has been halfway burnt out and there is no reason for me to have to pay $1200 when this is a safety hazard this should be a recalled this is ridiculous. It is not safe it could cause electrical fire a short I’ve worked for emergency services and I will tell you now if your lights on the back of your car do not work properly, it is very highly dangerous.

The rear light bar in my vehicle has repeatedly failed in my nine years of ownership. It first occurred in 2015 under the 36,000-mile warranty, followed by three more failures every two years, with the latest at 84,000 miles in 2024. This issue is tied to a design flaw. The light bar is prone to water ingress, causing light source failure and attributed to a manufacturing defect by the dealership. The cost of replacement is $2,100, and Arapahoe Dodge in Centennial, CO, acknowledges it as a widespread problem in Dodge vehicles with this part. Despite replacements, the issue persists, calling for a recall to redesign and replace the faulty units. Functioning as a crucial safety component in the braking system, the failure of the brake light significantly increases the risk of rear-end collisions. I initiated a ticket with Chrysler, but the representative lacked knowledge. Suggestions of a factory technician assisting at the dealership were met with uncertainty. There are no warning signs before the LED fails, with water accumulation being the only indicator. In summary, the recurring failure of the light bar poses a significant safety risk, acknowledged by the dealership. The cost of replacement is substantial, warranting a recall for redesign. Communication gaps with Chrysler and the lack of warning signs compound the issue, emphasizing the urgency for resolution.

Dodge Durango Race track tail light. Whole lower left side bulb out and license plate lights due to water entering that area. When you lift the truck water pours out of the light area. Dangerous to drive not sure when the whole light will give out. This is a defect on tons of Durango’s and is a safety hazard to drive. You never know when the whole light will go out do to this defect. Some will get in a accident because of this. If some can’t see your brake light especially at night this will cause a accident! In addition the police pull you over for a bad light and now no license plate lights due to this water issue .

the taillight has been getting water inside and there is no way for the water to get out. The water is taking my LED's. this should be a defect on Dodge since they made it. I speak on the other dodge owners that this needs to be fixed or recalled on this issue.

Water gets into track lights, short circuiting entire tailgate lighting including license plate light, back up camera, and tailgate panel lighting.

The rear racetrack light on the lift gate, right side leaks when it rains, car wash, snow and has shorted out part of the light strip.

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the front windshield lining was cracked which caused water to seep into the glove compartment. Additionally, the exterior tailgate door lights were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty since 2018. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The taillight assembly leaks and fills up with water. It is available for inspection. The taillight shorts out and does not work. The potential of being rear ended is very high; threatening the lives of those in the car and those in the car behind it. Many other Dodge Durango owners have the same problem. The car has not been inspected by others. No warning lamps or symptoms. But every time it rains it is best to loosen the taillight assembly to drain as much water as possibly to prevent the malfunction again.

Water in center section of factory brake lamp assembly. This causes less to burn out and are not replaceable bulbs. Only fox is to replace the light completely.

The long rear tailgate lamp (called the CHMSL) suffers from water intrusion which results in LED failure. This is a reoccurring issue. I am now trying to get this lamp replaced for the 4th or 5th time (yes, I've lost track because it's ridiculous!) Dodge should do a recall and hold the lighting manufacturer accountable as it is a common problem over many years of vehicles. Why should the consumer be burdened with having to replace this lamp every 1-2 years?? Lighting is a safety feature! Failure of LED's is a safety failure. This is an automatic recall so why hasn't a recall been issued?? Nothing on the vehicle system tells you the LED's are out. This affects visibility and can lead to accident, injury or death.

THE TAIL LIGHT TRACK ACROSS THE TAILGATE CONTINUES TO TAKE ON WATER. I FIRST HAD IT REPLACED IN APRIL 2018 AT WHICH POINT I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S ABOUT $1300 FIX BUT WAS COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. FAST FORWARD AND EARLY 2020, REPLACEMENT HAS SAME ISSUE WITH CONDENSATION. IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES THAT I WOULD BE PAYING OUT OF POCKET AS I WAS PAST THE ORIGINAL 2 YEAR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. IT IS NOW A YEAR LATER AND THE 2ND REPLACEMENT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS THREE TAILLIGHT FIXTURES HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. DODGE NEEDS TO PAY FOR THIS. ESSENTIALLY I'D BE PAYING $1300 EVERY TWO YEARS TO REPLACE AT THIS POINT OR HAVE BURNT OUT ELECTRIC COMPONENTS BECAUSE OF THE WATER. A $40K VEHICLE WITH 64,000 MILES ON IT.

WATER FILLS UP IN THE LIFTGATE SECTION OF THE TAIL LIGHT ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE.

SEATBELT FOR DRIVER NO LONGER RETRACTS OR LOCKS WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. DOESN'T RETRACT BACK WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF AND SEATBELT IS REMOVED JUST FLOPS. BACK LIFT GATE OPENS AND THEN CLOSES AND SUSPENDS HALFWAY WILL HIT YOUR HEAD IF YOU'RE STANDING UNDER IT. INTERIOR OVERHEAD LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND RUNNING. DON'T TURN OFF FOR ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND IS LOCKED.

THE CENTER PART OF THE RACETRACK TAIL LIGHT LEAKS AND THE WATER CAN AND WILL CAUSE THE LIGHT TO FAIL. CHRYSLER KNOWS OF THE ISSUE AND IT IS HAPPENING IN LARGE NUMBERS ON THE 2014 TO CURRENT DODGE DURANGO. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PART IS OVER $1,000 US DOLLARS AND YET THEY WILL NOT RECALL THE VEHICLES TO MAKE IT RIGHT INSTEAD THEY USE IT AS A MONEY PIT. THE LIGHT CAN LEAK IF THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING IN WET WEATHER AND SIMPLY WASHING THE VEHICLE WILL CAUSE WATER TO STAND IN THE HOUSING. THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO GO OUT COMPLETELY GOING DOWN THE ROAD ALONG WITH THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE HELP US HARD WORKING PEOPLE OUT AND MAKE CHRYSLER ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS POORLY SEALED DESIGN BECAUSE THAT MUCH MONEY ISN'T EASY TO COME BY THESE DAYS.

THE RACETRACK TAIL LIGHT IS NOT AIRTIGHT SO WATER GETS INSIDE THE LAMP. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ON THE LED BOARDS AND SMOKE FILLED MY CAR. I CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. MY INSURANCE ACCEPTED IT AS A CLAIM AND I HAD THE LAMP REPLACED. THE OLD LAMP WAS INTERMITTENTLY LIT BEFORE GOING COMPLETELY OUT.