So I’m on my 3rd racetrack taillight (2016 model). The 3rd was just installed a couple of months ago. I figured the leaking problems had been solved since, you know, we’re now in 2020, and there were mentions of a “new design” on the forums. I went to jump in the Durango last night and saw THERE IS WATER INSIDE THE TAIL LIGHT AGAIN!!!! Seriously, WTF is the problem with Dodge on this issue? Do they just not care? How can this persist, year after year??? This is the first vehicle I’ve ever owned that’s incapable of refraining from filling up with water. What century are we in???
THIS EFFING TAIL LIGHT!!!
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This is such an easy fix, I can't understand why they dont do this at the factory after all this time. This is ridiculous.
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Hey Josh, or @Concernedparty55, or is it @ConcernedParty8 ???
Why did you just create a different account to post the same message, albeit on a different thread... again? If you are looking to help and/or get new business from the people on this forum, why don't you introduce yourself and your law offices. Just a thought...
Why did you just create a different account to post the same message, albeit on a different thread... again? If you are looking to help and/or get new business from the people on this forum, why don't you introduce yourself and your law offices. Just a thought...
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Hi va-terps4. Apologies for the multiple threads. One of our staff members re-posted my initial post and I've instructed him that it's not necessary for him to do so. At this point we are just looking to get some information from people regarding their experiences with the tail light issue being discussed on this board. We've received a number of complaints that we are looking into. If you or anyone else has any information you'd be interested in sharing please feel free to give our office a call or send me an email. All of our information is on our website: www.dreyerboyajian.com
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure there are LOT of people here who are interested in the racetrack tail lights on Durangos.
Water incursion has been going on since they first started using this design element - I think it goes all the way back to 2014 models. There doesn't seem to have been any meaningful design change since then, despite water intrusion being a well known issue in the community - that includes owners, dealers, and everybody who sees them on the street.
People are reporting $1200-1400+ bills to replace the entire unit, since there is really no way to perform a simple bulb replacement in the design. A few industrious folks have attempted to repair broken units themselves, to varying degrees of success. But for all intents and purposes, it is not a serviceable item.
So those who have had problems in the past, those who currently have problems, and those who will eventually end up having problems with water in this component are all very interested in seeing two things: 1) an engineering solution that stops the water problem, and 2) some sort of acknowledgement and/or coverage for the replacement or repair to this unit.
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Thanks so much. That's exactly the sort of insight we were hoping to get. No one knows their vehicle quite like its owner. Our firm is gathering information to determine whether there may be a basis for legal action. The format and public nature of this board is somewhat limiting in terms of an extended discussion but we'd certainly welcome having a brief chat with you or any other Durango owners who may have information that could assist in our investigation. Thanks again.
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Same issue! F-ing pissed! mine is a 2017 and I had the same issue with my 2012. (glutton for punishment???) I figured the race track light was better design but f- me! I too, went to the car wash last weekend and all hell broke loose. only noticed it last night because i went to get groceries and noticed it when putting them in the back. You're correct...its a money maker almost $2000 to repair. Sick of being screwed over....I was considering a Hellcat but will certainly do plenty or research before I bend over.....a 3rd time!!!!!
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68453659AA does not fit my 2021 as it is for 2014 to 2020.
2021 lists the following part numbers. Not sure what the difference is and would love to know. Anyone?
Fits 2021 only 68530336aa
Fits 2020 and 2021 68530337aa
Fits 2014 to 2021 68156575AG
2021 lists the following part numbers. Not sure what the difference is and would love to know. Anyone?
Fits 2021 only 68530336aa
Fits 2020 and 2021 68530337aa
Fits 2014 to 2021 68156575AG
@Vice-White Where did you get that information? That is something really interesting
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Logged into Mopar.com and did a parts lookup for my VIN and they all showed up listed as I wrote them. Is the part number on the tailight exterior or viewable if the tailgate inner panel is removed?
I did a quick look and looks like the 68530336AA is already sub with the AB version. I looked online and the part number is writing down in between the two center stud close to the rear camera. See attached
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AT least it is only $600 and change if I need tro replace it one day. LOL
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Seems the updated part to yours is 68453659AA
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These part numbers will drive you nuts. LOL
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I may join techauthority for a day or 3 to get more data.
It makes me smile to see there's a part number that only fit 2021 model. The only things to know is what is the difference. Maybe it's something related to the seal or the rear camera that might now be integrated idk. My lack on english makes it harder to me to find good information. and there's not much data info in french so... Will need you @Vice-White 
Be interesting to see what the difference is between 68530336AB & 68530337AB, as they both supposedly fit a 2021. Can't be the difference between having or not having a back-up camera, as all do in 2021. All of the Mopar dealer parts web sites just show similar descriptions and fitment. Also interesting to see if either/both maybe now come with a sensible seal on the backside that actually keeps out water??? Just seems absurdly ridiculous from a design and engineering perspective that this is still an issue after so many years, and it being 2021. Think I will look for a spare tube of clear silicone RTV and do a little caulking by this next weekend just to be safe.
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I think you are correct! 😁
After reading some many threads about this issue and looking at how the taillight is actually designed, I ran some clear RTV (Dowsil 737) all the way over the top in my brand new DD. I did it right between the the light assembly and the sheetmetal. I don't want to be worrying about this and have it in the back of my mind every time it rains or I decide to power wash it. If I was to do this again I would use black color RTV instead of clear. Clear isn't exactly clear and it's more whiteish. I might also go back and do the sides too since I have plenty of leftover.
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