Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
View on NHTSA →2014 Dodge Durango body problems
severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 10 body complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Durango, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
View on NHTSA →Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
View on NHTSA →Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
View on NHTSA →Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
View on NHTSA →Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report several distinct body-related failures on 2014 Dodge Durangos. The most serious involves rear liftgate strut failures: mounting studs or bolts fracture, causing the liftgate to slam down suddenly and uncontrolled—in one case striking an occupant's head and causing lasting neck pain. A second failure pattern affects rear taillights, which accumulate water intrusion regardless of visible seal damage. Water pooling inside the housing kills LED elements, leaving lights inoperative or partially dark. Owners describe this as widespread and known to dealerships. Exterior trim pieces detach during normal driving: a roof spoiler separated at highway speed around 106k miles with loose wiring exposed; a front left wheel flare molding flew off on the interstate in rain with no prior warning and no impact damage noted. One owner reported an unintended forward roll when in Park, striking a door into a mailbox—dealer quoted $1,000 for damage repair. A fuel door attachment has also failed, becoming loose and requiring trunk emergency release to open. Dealers and manufacturer have declined warranty coverage or recall involvement on these failures.
Failure modes owners describe
Liftgate strut mounting stud/bolt failure
Rear liftgate strut mounting stud or bolt fractures, causing liftgate to slam down suddenly without operator control.
When: ~38,000 miles on one vehicle; timing unclear on others
Symptoms owners cite: liftgate slams down unintendedly; liftgate slams uncontrolled; occupant struck in head by falling liftgate
Repairs/costs cited: Owner replaced mounting bolt on one vehicle; failure recurred. One vehicle struck occupant, causing neck injury.
Rear taillight water intrusion
Water enters sealed rear taillight housing, accumulates inside, and causes LED bulb failure and light malfunction despite intact external seal appearance.
When: No specific mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: water inside taillight housing after rain; LED bulbs killed by water; partial LED failure; taillight completely dark
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple owners report the issue is well-known on Dodge forums and at dealerships. No successful repairs cited.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge Customer Service declined responsibility per owner report
Roof spoiler detachment
Roof spoiler detaches from vehicle during highway driving without warning, exposing loose wiring.
When: ~106,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: spoiler detached at 65 MPH without warning; loose wiring exposed after detachment
Repairs/costs cited: Independent mechanic applied electrical tape to exposed wiring. Vehicle not fully repaired; failure not covered under recall or warranty.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer and manufacturer both declined warranty/recall coverage
Front wheel flare molding detachment
Front left wheel flare molding detaches and flies off vehicle during highway driving in rain with no prior warning or visible cause.
When: No specific mileage; May 31, 2018 reported date
Symptoms owners cite: molding flew off while driving on interstate; detachment occurred in rain but no impact damage found; no prior signs of looseness
Fuel door attachment failure
Fuel door becomes loose and will not open normally, requiring use of emergency trunk release to access.
When: No specific mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: fuel door becomes loose; fuel door will not open
Repairs/costs cited: Owner reports need for emergency trunk release workaround
Unintended forward roll in Park
Vehicle rolled forward while claimed to be in Park, causing door to strike external object.
When: 4 months prior to complaint filing
Symptoms owners cite: vehicle rolled forward from Park; door struck mailbox
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer quoted $1,000 to repair door scratch and dent; owner declined repair
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer suggested operator error (claiming driver never put vehicle in Park)
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
This actually happened about 4 months ago. I was at the post office dropping off mail outside in the mailbox in my car. I dropped a piece of mail on the ground. I put my car in park and got out of my car. My car began to roll forward, I was able to get in and place my foot on the brake. My door hit the mailbox. Later I went to the dealer to get a quote to fix my door and told them what happened.…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 55,083 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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