Dodge Durango Lemon Law

The Durango has been recalled for several serious issues: a steering gear rack bar that may bind and cause difficulty steering or a loss of steering control (2021–2022); a shifter assembly that may not properly engage "Drive" (2022); ABS software that can disable the electronic stability control or keep its warning light from illuminating (2021–2022); and, on some 3.6L 2021 models, an EGR valve that can stick open and cause an unexpected loss of drive power.

Owners also report electrical malfunctions — faulty gauges, door locks, and dashboard warning lights — along with stalling while driving and fueling problems. Several of these problems have safety implications and can leave you stranded.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But steering loss, stalling, and stability-control failures are serious safety defects, and if a substantial problem can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Durango is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Durango has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Dodge Durango qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Dodge pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.