# Dodge Durango power steering warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 24 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (6) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the power steering warning light on the Dodge Durango (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (6). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. ## Dodge Durango power steering warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the power steering light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 4 | 161 | 2% | | 2017 | 6 | 214 | 3% | | 2018 | 1 | 233 | 0% | | 2019 | 6 | 145 | 4% | | 2020 | 2 | 56 | 4% | | 2021 | 4 | 208 | 2% | | 2022 | 1 | 61 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Dodge Durango recalls related to the power steering warning light **[22V154000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V154000)** (2021-2022 models, reported 2022-03-14): Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Dodge Durango owners report - "Replaced batteries, and power steering went out, it put my vehicle out of alignment... I tried getting an alignment at local Firestone. Told me they could not connect to the angle sensors and that I need to get a new rack and pinion" -- owner of a 2022 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2026 - "The contact stated while driving 63 MPH, the power steering assist warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became firm. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The dealer suggested that the power..." -- owner of a 2021 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2023 - "The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V154000 (STEERING). The failure mileage was 48,000." -- owner of a 2020 Dodge Durango, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the power steering warning light means The power steering light means the car has detected a fault in the steering assist system, and steering may feel much heavier, especially at low speed and when parking. On most newer cars with electric power steering, a low battery or charging voltage is a common cause. On older cars with hydraulic steering, low fluid or a slipping belt is more likely. You can still steer without assist, but it takes much more effort. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low battery or charging voltage** (common) 2. **Electric power steering motor or module fault** (common) 3. **Low power steering fluid (hydraulic systems)** (common) 4. **Steering torque or angle sensor fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Dodge Durango power steering light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (22V154000) covering 2021-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Dodge Durango years have the most power steering light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2019 Durango model years have the most complaints mentioning the power steering warning light, with 6 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Dodge Durango with the power steering light on? Drive to a shop this week. If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. If steering becomes heavy, jerky or locks up, or the light is red, pull over and stop driving; have the car towed, because sudden loss of assist at speed or in a tight turn can cause a crash. ### How do I check if my Dodge Durango has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Dodge dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Dodge Durango warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/dodge-durango): 14 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/dodge-durango): 30 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/dodge-durango): 23 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/dodge-durango): 73 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/dodge-durango): 25 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/dodge-durango): 24 complaints ## Power steering warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ram-1500): 1061 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-explorer): 498 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-civic): 387 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-cr-v): 362 complaints - [Chrysler Pacifica](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chrysler-pacifica): 252 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-wrangler): 248 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-grand-cherokee): 231 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-accord): 220 complaints ## Dodge Durango - [Dodge Durango specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-durango) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/dodge-durango Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.