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Dodge Durango warranty claim denied?

1,317 manufacturer communications on file 20 warranty extensions / campaigns 1997–2025 model years covered

If your Dodge Durango warranty claim was recently denied, you're not alone—and the denial may not be the final word.

For the Durango (model years 1997–2025), the manufacturer has filed 1,317 service communications with NHTSA, including 20 warranty extensions and service campaigns addressing known defects. These range from front outboard seat belt retractors that may not retract properly to Active Head Restraint systems that can deploy inadvertently. Records like these show that manufacturers sometimes acknowledge issues after vehicles are already on the road, extending coverage beyond original warranty terms.

A denial letter often reflects a dealer's initial review, not necessarily the full picture. When claims are challenged with supporting documentation—repair records, technical service bulletins, and warranty extension notices—many are reconsidered and resolved differently on a second look.

ClaimRight helps Durango owners understand whether their specific repair may align with a documented defect or extension. Our free assessment reviews your paperwork against the manufacturer's own records at no cost, so you can see your options clearly before deciding how to proceed. There's no obligation, and our fee structure is success-based, so you owe nothing unless your situation results in a resolution.

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What Dodge has documented for the Durango

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2024-05-02 · 98051 Warranty extension
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 4
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2024-05-02 · 98060 Warranty extension
"FCA CARIBBEAN WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4"
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2021-04-15 · 23-013-21 REV. A Warranty extension
Front Outboard Seat Belts May Not Retract Properly - X90 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting both of the front seat belt retractor D-rings for cracks, whitening o...
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2021-04-15 · 2301321 Warranty extension
Front Outboard Seat Belts May Not Retract Properly - X90 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting both of the front seat belt retractor D-rings for cracks, whitening o...
Official NHTSA document →
2021-03-24 · 23-013-21 Warranty extension
Front Outboard Seat Belts May Not Retract Properly - X90 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting both of the front seat belt retractor D-rings for cracks, whitening o...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-12-05 · 23-018-20 REV. E Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacinga front seat AHR t...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-12-05 · 23-036-20 Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X92 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-11-06 · 23-018-20 REV. D Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-11-06 · 2301820 Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-08-26 · 23-018-20 REV. C Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-08-26 · 2301820REVC Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-07-11 · 23-018-20 REV. B Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-06-17 · 23-018-20 REV. A Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-06-17 · 2301820A Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-06-10 · 23-018-20 Warranty extension
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deploy...
Official NHTSA document →
2014-12-15 · 09-002-14 REV. B Warranty extension
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary...
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2014-12-15 · 0900214REVB Warranty extension
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary...
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2014-10-03 · 09-002-14 REV. A Warranty extension
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary...
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2014-10-03 · 0900214 Warranty extension
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
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2013-03-13 · 14-002-13 REV. A Warranty extension
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X48 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs.When remo...
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2024-12-14 · 09-022-24 REV. A
"Engine Oil Cooler Leak Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● Vehicle overheats. ● Coolant overflow recovery bottle contains milky fluid. ● Coolant found leaking...
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2024-12-14 · 21-039-24 REV. H
"D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (D...
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2024-12-13 · S2424000013
Customer Indicates The Air Flow Through Rear 2 nd Row Overhead Vents Are Low.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-12-13 · S2424000014
Customer Indicates The Air Conditioning Is Blowing Warm Air.
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2024-12-11 · S2208000045 REV.B
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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Common questions

Why was my Dodge Durango warranty claim denied?
Dealers can deny claims for many reasons, including how a repair was documented, whether the issue was linked to a known defect, or internal judgment calls about coverage. A denial reflects one review, not necessarily the complete picture. Gathering your repair history and comparing it to manufacturer bulletins or extensions can clarify whether the decision was consistent with documented issues for your model.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my Durango?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued notice that lengthens coverage for a specific, documented defect, often beyond the standard warranty period. For the Durango, examples include extensions related to front seat belt retractors and Active Head Restraint components. Whether one applies depends on your vehicle's model year, VIN, and the repair involved, which a document review can help determine.
Can I get my denied warranty claim reviewed again?
Many denied claims can be resubmitted or appealed when supported by additional documentation, such as repair orders, technical service bulletins, or applicable warranty extensions. The process generally involves organizing your records and presenting them clearly to the manufacturer or dealer. A free assessment can help you understand whether your specific claim has documentation that supports a renewed request.
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