Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. On several occasions, while driving, the rear tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to reed chrysler dodge jeep ram (3100 s us-169, st joseph, mo 64503, (816) 233-9149) where it was diagnosed that there was moisture in the tail lights; however, the mechanic was unable to find a fracture in the tail light fixtures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
2015 Dodge Durango lights complaints
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I recently noticed still water inside my rear center tail lamp on the lift gate while parked before leaving home, that wouldn't leave, as a result of this a portion of the lamp had went out and no longer worked, eventually the entire lamp stopped working now causing a safety concern as I am now less visible to those behind me and causing me to be ticketed several times from law enforcement because of the lamp being out which is now turning this into a $2000 plus problem. I have done my research and have learned that thousands of other durango owners from 2014 and 2015 are having this same issue and this needs to be a recalled part. I also have younger siblings that use my truck from time to time to travel to work and school and a grandmother who drives my vehicle at times and I can no longer let them drive my vehicle because I don't want them to destroy their driving record with constant tickets because of the lamp being out nor my grandmother or possibly getting into an accident due to the difficulty of being seen from behind now
Center rear tail light assembly collects water and shorts out. Bulbs no longer light up affecting vehicle visibility. There is no visible damage to the lense.
The rear "racetrack" tail lamp which spans the liftgate fills with water. This is the second tail lamp assembly on my vehicle. The first one was replaced by dodge under warranty. Less than 1 year later, the replacement is also leaking. Several reports of water in the lens causing ultimate failure of the electronics and the lamp.
Rear hatch tail light got water inside of it. Rain water. Poor seal. Now part of light is not working. The dealership quoted approximately $1200.00 to replace. Another $200.00 labor. Can't just replace a bulb. Have to replace the whole assembly. I am learning this is a common issue with durango's that have this light. This is a manufacture flaw with these light assemblies. They should be recalled!
Racetrack light in back of durango has water in it. Part of LED light panelis now out after a good rain.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. The contact stated that the tail lights failed to illuminate due to moisture from the rain. The vehicle was taken to diehl chrysler dodge jeep ram of robinson (6181 steubenville pike, mckees rocks, pa 15136, (412) 722-1800), but was not diagnosed because it exceeded 36,000 miles. The dealer stated that the failure was a weather issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
The center LED light on my durango somehow has water in it; the water originally caused a short on one side that dimmed the light. I first noticed december 2018 when a motorist stopped me after taking a picture. As of january 21, 2019 the light has completely went out due to the water damage. This has to be some sort of manufacturer defect as I am not sure where the water is entering in. On the 21st I was pulled over by a police officer because he said the flicking could potentially cause an accident. Luckily I was left off with a warning. Per westgate dodge here in indy the fix will cost more than $1300 to correct. I have provided
Water is entering taillight unit causing electronics to short. Water is entering due to a poorly designed seal on the top back of taillight.
Rear tail light housing center section in the lift gate has water intrusion which has caused LED lights to short out. Noticed lights out and water in housing while vehicle was parked but smelled the order of electrical smoke while driving.
"takata recall" I purchased a 2015 dodge durango on december 3 2015 however I notice that its water condense in the racetrack light and its a couple of spots where its blowed out thats very dangerous and needs immediately attention..
There is water getting into my rear 'racetrack' taillight area causing them to short out and becoming a danger to others on the road. Noticed it around june 2018
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. The contact stated that water leaked inside the tail light assembly, which caused the tail lights to malfunction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
Rear taillight assembly has water caused by a manufacture defect of not properly sealing light assembly. Vehicle was taken to the local dodge dealership and was told this is a common problem with light assembly. This is a saftey problem and a recall should be issued. This can cause a rear end accident which will result in injuries. The vehicle used by a law enforcement agency's across the country and can cause an injury to a law enforcement officer.
Rear 'racetrack' LED lighting full of water from condensation. Lighting is shorting out and I am concerned about price to fix. Also it may be a danger to other drivers at night. 27,000 miles and already getting worse.
The rear tail light assembly, middle portion, has collected water inside of it which comes in contact with the tail light LED's inside causing them to short to ground. They blink/flash erratically but most of the time are not on. Also the license plate lights are affected by this and are not working either. Even after loosening the assembly and draining the water condensation can still be seen inside.
The lense on the center brake light (race track light), apparently has a defective gasket, allowing the brake lights to fill with water and cause them to go out. I only have 22,000 miles on this car, it's my baby! It will be awhile before I can fix this, as it will be over $1000 to repair. Ridiculous! Safety doesn't seem to be much of a concern for dodge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. The contact stated that the rear racetrack light filled with water and failed to illuminate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. *tt consumer stated dealer was noified both times. It was repaired twice.
Water is getting into the rear tail lights through the factory seam. There are no visible cracks on the tail light and water is pooling up on the inside and slowly leaking out of the factory seals around the housing. Water is causing the lights to short out.
Water entering the rear light bar plastic covering and shorting out the light system. This is an ongoing problem causing the lights to not work and safety issue.
Water in the racetrack taillight caused burnt out LED lights
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tail light assembly was filled with water. The contact also mentioned that the bulbs were burned out. The vehicle was taken to jim butler chrysler dodge jeep ram (317 w main st, building b, linn, mo 65051, (573) 298-4377) where the contact was informed that the tail lights needed to be replaced and were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Water pooling in bottom of racetrack lighting. Shorting out lights
Racetrack light bar fills with water and causes tail lights to blow out. Following snow storm in april 2018 the light bar had approximately a 1/4 cup of water inside of the two tail lights. It is now nov 2018 and every time it rains I have to drain the tail lights of approximately the same amount. In 6 months I've had to drain them approximately 8 times and tail lights are showing signs of malfunction and shorting of the lights. I have taken the truck to the dealership twice and complained about the problem and they would not do anything.
The taillights have standing water in them and I have no clue how water would be able to get in there. The water will not drain and now it has caused a portion of my light to go out. After reading this online, I've seen a lot of durango owners with this issue and I feel this has to be turned into a recall. I have only had my car for one year and I am no longer in the warranty but I feel this should not be an out of pocket expense.
I am providing some updated information and photos to a previous complaint (the federal safety agency id# 11139459) I filed regarding the rear liftgate lights (racetrack LED light) on my dodge durango. Water has entered the rear liftgate light assembly causing it to intermittently work or at times flicker. This may cause confusion to drivers behind my vehicle, as to whether I am braking or not. This may cause rear-end type collisions. I removed the rear liftgate light assembly to remove the water that had entered it causing the short. The top of the light assembly is not sealed up from the factory. Water enters from the top and then is trapped in the assembly, causing the short. This is an obvious manufacturer defect causing a safety problem. I will submit pictures showing where it is not sealed up.
Center tail lamp fills with water from rain / snow. Fails to turn on.
Water gets into the rear race track taillight , which causes the LED's to burn out/blink. Gotten many close calls accidents because drivers can't see when I hit the brakes . Sometimes the whole LED assembly shuts off . Vehicle only has 36,400 miles
Race track lighting on tailgate partially shorted out. Appears to have moisture inside. Dealer says repair/replacement isn't covered under extended comprehensive plan
My vehicle has a LED light bar assembly on the lift gate that includes what dodge calls a "race track" tail light, plus the reverse lights, and rear license plate lights. These are all in one assembly. This assembly has a fault or short to ground that causes it to not illuminate the "race track" tail light and the rear license plate lights. The dealer indicates the entire assembly has to be replaced at a cost of over $1000. I recently noticed water is also entering this assembly, which may be the cause of the electrical short to ground. Led light assemblies should not be failing in three years. Since this is a complete assembly, there are no simple bulbs to replace. With this assembly failing, my vehicle is not in compliance because the rear license plate is not illuminated, plus all of the factory rear taillights are not illuminated. I am the original owner of the vehicle and it has never been wrecked or had any rear damage.
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