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2014 Dodge DURANGO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1493235
Internal NHTSA #	11122918
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	2014
File date	31/07/18
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In july we approached our parked durango. My wife noticed the tail light was not as bright on the driver's side. I had remote started the car, so we could see the lights. Looking closer, we saw that it held water. I called the dealership and "googled" the problem. The dealership told me that there was no recall, and the warranty was expired. I was told that i could buy a new tail light for $1,200. I believe dodge intended owners to never (except in the case of a collision, or in other rare instances) need to replace such a pricey part, for the life of the vehicle. Hence the led. They offered no other remedy. This failure, on an essential safety element on the durango, has been noted by many folks on the web. I found a youtube video, which showed removing a few lift gate bolts would allow the water to escape, helping to limit the loss of more of the leds inside the housing. That worked, but is not a solution to the diminished lighting. We now have a small shower potential when standing under our lift gate. Lifting the tailgate removes water, which continues to collect during every rain, and each time we wash the vehicle. Leaving the bolts in a tray, inside the cabin, serves to remind me of this dilemma, and may allow insects to infiltrate the area. The water damage will only increase f there is no functioning seal, so at least, this provides an outlet (but only when i lift the gate). From my google search, i learned that the problem has also been noted on dodge chargers, and other products equipped with this same part, and the failure appears to stem from some micro fractures at the top of the fixture. This sounds like the manufacture of the light is flawed, poor materials were used, or assembly procedures have an over-torqued nut in that area. I sure would like some relief from this unsafe, and very expensive, situation.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	0
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	INDIANAPOLIS, IN
VIN pattern	1C4SDJDT4ECXXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Dodge DURANGO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Dodge DURANGO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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