2011 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 800 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 15 involved a crash and 57 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 14V530000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Interior lighting, Jun 27, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SMOKE FUMES COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jun 26, 2016
MY 2011 DODGE DURANGO STARTED TO MAKE A "WHINING" SOUND WHEN ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MILES, AFTER THE NOISE STARTED, A LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. LUCKILY, WE WERE JUST PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. MY ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 56.8K MILES. APPARENTLY, THE ALTERNATOR ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WAS NOT PART OF RECALL P60. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR EVERY OTHER PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH A 2011 DURANGO. HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE AN ALTERNATOR IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH A LOT MORE MILES THAN THIS ONE. SEEMS LIKE MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENT.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 20, 2016
WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, FIRST MY RADIO WOULD TURN OFF ON ITS OWN, THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, THEN ALL THE SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON FILLED BY MY ACCOUNT BLOWING OUT HOT AIR AND THEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME NOT ALLOWING ME TO REMOVE MY KEY OR PUT MY CAR ON NEUTRAL OR ALLOWING ME TO PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON. IT FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL UNDER THE HOOD.
Electrical system, Jun 13, 2016, crash
MY ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT AT 78K MILES, THE 160AMP ALTERNATOR HAS A RECALL P60, HOWEVER THE 180AMP THAT I HAVE IS NOT COVERED. I HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR IN MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN IT FRAYED THE DRIVE BELT FILLING CABIN WITH SMOKE, THEN LOST POWER STEERING AS LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN INTO PARKING LOT. SHOP I WENT TO WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR A 2011 WAS ALREADY FAILING.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 8, 2016
I HAD A BATTERY LIGHT IN THE MORNING, BUT MY BATTERY WAS NEW. AS I WAS DRIVING MY AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING, MY RADIO SCREEN FLASHED, WENT OFF AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED WHILE IN MOTION, I BARELY STOPPED IN TIME. THE ENGINE WOULDN'T EVEN TRY, AND ME AND MY TWO INFANT CHILDREN WERE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET IN 100 HEAT. THE POLICE OFFICER HAD TO HELP US, WE CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE US HOME. THE MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT THE CAR SAID THE ALTERNATOR INTERNALLY GROUNDED AND FRIED THE COMPUTER AND THE BATTERY AND EXPLAINS THE BURNING SMELL JUST PRIOR TO THE CAR DYING.
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2016
I AM DISAPPOINTED IN HOW DODGE STANDS BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. A VEHICLE CAN BE REPLACED BUT A LIFE CANNOT. I DROVE MY 2011 DODGE DURANGO CREW 3.6L V-6 (102,980 MILES) FROM MY HOUSE TO THE DENTIST OFFICE (LESS THAN 2 MILES). I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL WHEN I PULLED UP AT THE DENTIST OFFICE. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER MY DAUGHTER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE WE WERE SITTING IN THE DENTIST OFFICE. I WENT OUTSIDE AND RAISED THE HOOD AND IT WAS SMOKING. A PERSON PASSING BY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLES BECAUSE HE FEARED IT WOULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT SO I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE ALTERNATOR($425) WAS DAMAGED. WELL THAT ALSO FRIED MY BATTERY ($162). THE HEAT ALSO DAMAGED THE COMPUTER ($1,000) WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW MY NEW ALTERNATOR TO HOLD A CHARGE. THERE WAS NO LIGHT, NOISE, OR ANY WARNING WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY IT STILL HAD A BURNING SMELL. BEFORE THE MECHANIC WOULD RELEASE THE VEHICLE HE TEST DROVE IT. POWER STEERING FAILED, WIPERS COMING ON, AND ENGINE IDLING UP AND DOWN. THAT IS WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER HAD BEEN DAMAGED. MY DURANGO HAS THE 220AMP ALTERNATOR SO DODGE DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. I AM UPSET BECAUSE MY CHILDREN AND I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. IS IT GOING TO TAKE DODGE TO DO SOMETHING ONLY AFTER SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE? IT WAS SITTING AND BEGAN TO PUT OFF HUGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE WITH NO WARNING.
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2016
ALTERNATOR SUDDENLY FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE AT 50MPH, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, AND EVENTUALLY TOTAL ENGINE SHUT DOWN OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT 800 YARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A SIMILAR RECALL AS IT HAD A HIGHER AMPERAGE ALTERNATOR, ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM AND CORRESPONDING SAFETY ISSUE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE PART THAT WAS RECALLED ON SIMILAR VEHICLES.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, May 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Electrical system, May 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Electrical system, Apr 28, 2016
I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME (CITY, LOW TRAFFIC), I HAD JUST HAD MY 2 MONTHS OLD BATTERY TESTED AT ADVANCE AUTO, WHEN MY BATTERY INDICATOR TURNED ON AGAIN. IT HAD TURNED ON YESTERDAY FOR 1ST TIME. I TURNED OFF THE RADIO AND I COULD HEAR A HIGH PITCH WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR STALLED. GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND SMELLED SOMETHING BEING BURNT. OPEN UP THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ALTERNATOR.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 27, 2016
MY VEHICLE PUSH TO START SYSTEM STICKS AND THE VEHICLE TAKES LONG ATTEMPTING TO START. MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAS GONE DEAD ON ME ALTHOUGH THE DASH IS STILL LITE RADIO PLAYING. THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENS AND THE BRAKES GET HARD. I HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP IN ORDER TO PLACE THE CAR BACK IN NEUTRAL OR PARK IN ORDER TO START IT AGAIN. IT HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION, WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT, WHILE MAKING A TURN. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES OF OTHER CARS, CURBS, AND DITCHES. I USE THIS CAR EVERY DAY TO TRANSPORT MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, HAVE HAD THE TIPM BYPASS AND THE CAR STILL HARD STARTS AND STALLS DESPITE THE RECALLS. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS SITUATION THAT IS A DEFINITE HAZARD. MOST RECENT COMPLAINT, MY CAR HAS BE IDLING HIGH AND NOW FINALLY IT OVERHEAT AND THE WATER PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED.
Electrical system, Apr 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 6, 2016
ALTERNATOR FAILED OVER HEATING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CAUSING BATTERY AND COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE ROAD BUT I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT. I DID SMELL SMOKE AND FELT HEAT BUT THERE WAS NO IGNITION OF FIRE. MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DISABLED. NO ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY. THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS RECALL #14V634000.
Electrical system, Apr 6, 2016
MOMENTARY LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION AT ALL SPEEDS. LOSS OF ALL DASH LIGHTS AND GAUGES. TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER MOMENTARILY. THIS CAUSES A MOMENTARY STALL. DOES NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AS THE POWER IS IMMEDIATELY RESTORED. HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES WEEKLY, ALWAYS WHILE IN MOTION, HAS NOT OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT IDLE. POSSIBLE IGNITION OR TIPM FAULT.
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2016, fire
THE HEADLINER NEXT TO THE MAP LIGHTS COUGHT ON FIRE. MY WIFE HAD PARKED IT AND SMELLED SMOKE. AFTER SHE BACKED IT OUT OF THE GARAGE FLAMES STARTED UP AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS USED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT WATER ON IT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS OUT.
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE RECALL REMEDY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,694.
Electrical system, Mar 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND FUSE BOX WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND, WHEN MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO A MAIN ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,045.
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2016
THE ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT WITH 48000 MILES ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY WIFE DROVE IT 1.5 MILES HOME. ALTERNATOR WAS SMOKING AND COMPLETELY SHORTED OUT/FRIED. WHILE SHE MANAGED TO GET IT HOME THIS COULD HAVE EASILY CREATED AN ACCIDENT HAD SHE DRIVEN IT LONGER. I AM SHOCKED THAT A FAILURE LIKE THIS CAN HAPPEN ON A CAR IN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 8, 2016
LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP TESTED TIPM AND OTHER PARTS AND FOUND NOTHING BUT I'M STILL HAVING AN ISSUE STARTING MY CAR WHEN MY VEHICLE SITS LONGER THAN 5 HOURS. I AM NOT ABLE TO AFFORD NEW TIPM FOR $1200. I UNDERSTAND TIPM ISSUE IS PENDING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. I WOULD LIKE TO DODGE DEALER TO PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT SO THAT I CAN REPLACE TIPM OF MY VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Feb 24, 2016, fire
MY 2011 DODGE DURANGO CAUGHT FIRE. THE ROOF ABOVE THE PASSENGER VISOR BURN SIGNIFICANTLY. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE PASSENGER SAID SHE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. BOTH OF US HAVE RETIRED FROM THE ELECTRONICS FIELD. NOT REALIZING THE SEVERITY OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, I PARKED THE CAR. WE WENT AWAY FROM THE CAR FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES. UPON RETURNING WE OPEN THE DOOR AND ENTERED THE CAR. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. WE COULD HEAR THE FIRE BURNING IN THE ROOF. WE BOTH JUMPED OUT. WE FLAGGED DOWN SOME PARKING ATTENDANTS. WE OPENED THE HOOD TO GET TO THE BATTERY OR FUSE BOX. I MONITORED THE LIGHT IN THE VANITY MIRRORS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS, WHILE THE ATTENDANTS WITH BOOK MANUAL IN HAND, PULLED FUSES UNTIL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE FIRE SLOWED TO A STOP. ONE NOTE IN SPITE OF THE FIRE BURNING OUR HANDICAP STICKER ON THE ROOF SIDE, BLISTERING THE PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE ROOF, AND THE INTERIOR ROOF ON FIRE ON NO FUSES BLEW! MY EXPERIENCE IS TELLING ME THAT THE WIRES INVOLVED HAVE BEEN DRAWING TO MUCH CURRENT FOR MANY YEARS. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WIRES INVOLVED, CHANGED WITH HEAT AND TIME. FINALLY THE WIRES GOT TO RESISTIVE AND HEATED TO THE POINT OF IGNITION.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 14, 2016
2 DIFFERENT EPISODES OF UNEXPECTED VEHICLE SHUTDOWN/STALLING. FIRST EVENT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF A LEFT HAND TURN. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN PARTWAY THROUGH THE TURN. LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. STRUGGLED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DITCH. PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY, AND CONTINUED HOME UNEVENTFULLY. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE AGAIN UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AGAIN, IT RESTARTED UNEVENTFULLY AND I CONTINUED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE WORKING NORMALLY OTHERWISE. ACCELERATION AND FUEL ECONOMY ARE NORMAL, AND THERE ARE NO EPISODES OF HESITATION/STUTTERING/MISSING. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THE STALL EITHER TIME. BOTH EPISODES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MOSTLY WARMED UP EACH TIME, BUT PERHAPS NOT ALL THE WAY. THE "EXACT" MOMENT OF THE STALL SEEMS TO COINCIDE WITH REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE, ONCE TO TURN AND ONCE TO ACCELERATE. THE DURANGO WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THAT SAME DAY EACH TIME, AND THERE WERE NO SIGNIFICANT ERROR CODES.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 28, 2016
AFTER HAVING THE CAMPAIGN COMPLETED TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FROM THE TIPM, MY FOG LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS BEGAN OPERATING SPORADICALLY, THEN EVENTUALLY AFTER A FEW WEEKS STOPPED WORKING. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY, THIS HAPPENED AT DUSK, WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS TRIED TO COME ON AUTOMATICALLY. I TRIED TO REPLACE THE BULBS, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WEREN'T RECEIVING POWER FROM THE TIPM, AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AT ABOUT $1,200 COST. THIS PROBABLY IS SO OBVIOUSLY RELATED TO THE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN, BUT I CANNOT GET THE DEALERSHIP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST. PLEASE HELP!
Electrical system, Jan 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,900.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Jan 8, 2016
PURCHASED NEW 2011 DODGE DURANGO IN 2011, I WASL DRIVING TO WORK THIS WEEK LOCALLY AND DEC 22,2015 BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. BEFORE THE LIGHT CAME ON I WAS DRIVING WITH KIDS IN THE CARD AND SMELLED BURNING IN CAR THOUGHT IT WAS EXHAUST FROM OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. ANOTHER DAY MY MOM WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME GOING SHOPPING AND SHE SAID SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. BATTERY WENT BECAUSE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AS PER THE AUTO PLACE THE WIRES WERE BURNED ACCORDING TO AUTOPLACE ALTERNATOR BAD,I CONTACTED DODGE AND PROVIDED RECEIPT COPIES FROM THE AUTO PLACE THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD BUT THEY SAID BECAUSE WARRANTY WAS UP AT 36,000 MILES THEY WONT REIMBURSE ME AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT TO NHTSA. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, I HAVE SEEN OVER 400 COMPLAINTS AND SAFETY ISSUES, HOW MANY PEOPLE DO THEY WANT TO GET INJURED BEFORE THEY RECALL? DEALERSHIP IS NO LONGER AROUND. IF DOES NOT GET RECALLED I WILL MAKE SURE TO TURN THIS ONE BACK AND NEVER PURCHASE FROM DODGE AGAIN AND WILL CONTACT THE MEDIA TO EXPOSE DODGE FOR PUTTING NOT RECALLING THIS ALTERNATOR AND PUTTING THE SAFETY OF FAMILIES IN HARMS WAY. I HOPE NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS, I AM ALWAYS IN THE TRUCK WITH MY KIDS AND I AM REALLY NERVOUS DRIVING MY TRUCK NOW AND WORRIED IF SOMETHING ELSE IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN WE ARE IN THE CAR. THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED TO A BRAND NEW TRUCK. I HAVE HAD USED CARS LONGER THAN THIS AND NEVER ONCE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY ISSUES WITH THE CARS. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER AND HOPE IT CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY.