Issue ID | 1479149 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11109712 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/01/17 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The light on the liftgate collects water while raining. The water stays inside the light and has made the led lights go out where the water was collected. This happened twice now. The light was replaced by the dealer where purchased and within one year it happened again. The part is close to $1000 and from what i can tell it will just happen again. The design is flawed and really needs to be fixed. I have noticed multiple other vehicles identical to mine with the exact same issue. While searching for others who may have the same problem in search of a fix i have realized there is so many others with the exact same issue. I have also realized there is no fix. Anyone who has had this problem and replaced the light ends up having the problem again. I do not think this is fair to the consumer to have to spend close to $1000 every year to have a working light on the back of the car. I am submitting this in hopes something will be done to fix the design flaw. This issue is on my 2014 dodge durango r/t which i bought brand new. Like i said i have replaced the light once already and i do not feel like i should have to keep paying to keep a working light. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STEELE, MO |
VIN pattern | 1C4SDHCT8ECXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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