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: engine
185 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Sep 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Engine, Sep 24, 2013
2011 DODGE DURANGO BEGAN TO NOT START. JUST AS OTHERS.. HAD TO TRY STARTING AND WOULD FINALLY TURN OVER. AFTER A VISIT TO DEALER, WHERE NO DIAGNOSIS CODES SHOWED UP..AND NO WARNING SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE ON, WE TOOK HOME. CONTINUED TO DO THIS FOR NEXT WEEK, EVEN STALLED WHILE ON ROAD WHILE GOING 50 MPH, AND AT A STOPLIGHT. BIG SAFETY ISSUE HERE AS COULD HAVE GOT REARENDED W/A 3YR IN CAR. ENOUGH...BACK TO DODGE DEALER, TOWED THIS TIME CAUSE WOULDN'T START AT ALL. IT HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR 2 WEEKS PRESENTLY. HAVE BEGUN TO FIGHT CHRYSLER/DODGE AS IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH OVER 3/36000 AS THE PART TIPM CONTROLS THE ITEMS COVERED UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A NATIONWIDE RECALL AS IT HAS HAPPENED TO DODGES/JEEP/ETC AND OBVIOUSLY BY SOCIAL MEDIA VIEWING IT CONTINUES. NOT ONLY A FACTORY OR PART DEFECT OBVIOUSLY BUT A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER FOR THOSE DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. ONE LAWSUIT AND MAYBE THEY WILL CORRECT? NO IDEA ON ETA OF PART, "WILL CALL YOU WEEKLY" W/UPDATES IS NOT A GOOD SIGN. AMERICA BAILED OUT CHRYSLER AND NOW AMERICA IS DRIVING UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLES. THEY APPARENTLY ARE OFFERING RENTAL CARS TO SOME. WE CUSTOMERS STILL HAVE TO PAY OUR CAR PAYMENTS/INSURANCE ETC WHILE OUR VEHICLES SIT FOR WEEKS ON END FOR AN ISSUE THAT WE HAD NO WARNING SYSTEM LIGHT DETECTION AND ENGINE STALLING WAS RANDOM EITHER AT THE START OF YOUR ENGINE STARTING OR ON THE ROAD WITH THE POTENTIAL ACCIDENT HAPPENING. COME ON CHRYSLER PROTECT THE AMERICANS THAT BAILED YOU OUT AND DO A RECALL ON THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE AND FIND THE PART...ETA UNKNOWN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE OR FACE EVEN MORE LOSS OF SALES DUE TO THE NEGATIVITY OF SAFETY/ENGINE PROBLEMS SUCH AS THIS. NO RE-DOS ON BAILOUTS. *JS
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 15, 2013
PURCHASED BRAND NEW. FIRST INCIDENT IN MAY WE USED THE KEY FOB TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE RAN FOR 5 MINUTES THEN SHUT DOWN. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND WE WERE NOT ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE USING THE MANUAL KEY OR KEY FOB-VEHICLE HAVING IT TOWED. UNKNOWN CAUSE! IN JUNE, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WITH THE KEY FOB AND PLACED MY TWIN 3 YR OLDS IN THE CAR. THE KEY FOB WAS PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS WERE SHUT WHEN I WAS WALKED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN SUDDENLY THE DOORS LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES, 122 DEGREES OUTSIDE. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE DOORS TO ALL LOCK. MASSIVE MALFUNCTION. I HAD TO CALL THE 911 AND HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE! INCIDENT UNKNOWN NEXT, FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS WE ARE HAVING ISSUES GETTING THE CAR TO START WITH THE PUSH BUTTON, KEY FOB AND MANUAL START. WE REPLACED THE BATTERY. NO FIX. DEALERSHIP DETERMINE THERE IS NOT A FIX AS OF THIS POINT AND HANDED US THE KEYS AND TOLD US WE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THERE IS A FIX. THEY STATED THEY WILL CALL WHEN THEY DETERMINED WHY SO MANY VEHICLES HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM? AFTER, STILL PROBLEMS FOR 2M THE PUSH START AND KEY FOB START HAS GOTTEN WORSE. IT TAKES 8-15 TRIES TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED! PROBLEM UNRESOLVED! NEXT THIS PAST WEEK HAVING SAME STARTING ISSUES, THE CARS HAS A "FAN SOUND" AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. IT RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND BATTERY DIES EVERY DAY. NOW, ITS BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN! THE CAR DOES NOT START FOR THEM TO [XXX] LOOK AT IT! END RESULT! THEY THINK ITS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, THEY THINK THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO FIX THE STARTING ISSUE AFTER THE "PART" COMES IN AND COULD TAKE MONTHS, KNOWING 1500 PLUS OTHER VEHICLES NEED THIS SAME "PART" THEY NOW, OFFERED US A RENTAL CAR THAT DOESN'T FIT OUR FAMILY OF 5! PROBLEM WILL NEVER BE RESOLVED! *TR
Engine, Sep 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON FAILED TO ENGAGE UNTIL AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE WAS A CONSTANT OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. MOST RECENTLY, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENGINE TIPPING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 5, 2013
ENGINE WOULD NOT START WITH MULTIPLE IGNITION ATTEMPTS. ENGINE WOULD SPORADICALLY START AND BEGIN TO IDLE, WITHIN SECONDS IDLE RPM WOULD PROGRESSIVELY DECREASE INCITING KNOCKING NOISES AND SEVERE SHAKING, ULTIMATELY CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUTOFF. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO DISCUSS PROBLEM WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHICH INSTRUCTED THE REMOVAL OF THE PUSH/START BUTTON FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TO UTILIZE THE KEY FOB FOR IGNITION; CITING POSSIBLE PUSH/START BUTTON MALFUNCTION. THIS IGNITION METHOD RESOLVED PROBLEM FOR INITIAL INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY, SAME ENGINE IGNITION MALFUNCTION MANIFEST. AFTER MULTIPLE IGNITION ATTEMPTS VEHICLE STARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED TIPM MALFUNCTION WITH FUEL PUMP OR FUEL PUMP RELAY. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THE TIPM WAS ON INTERNATIONAL BACKORDER WITH NO KNOWN AVAILABILITY DATE. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THE DEALERSHIP HAD ALREADY CONDUCTED 9 TIPM REPLACEMENTS AND HAD 4 VEHICLES ON THE LOT CURRENTLY AWAITING REPLACEMENT PARTS. DUE TO LACK OF REPLACEMENT TIPM, VEHICLE IS STILL PRESENTING IGNITION MALFUNCTION AND IS HIGHLY UNRELIABLE IN ITS CURRENT STATE. *JB
Engine, Sep 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TPIM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT POWER ON. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE COMPUTER MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,781. UPDATED 09-18-13 *BF
Steering, Engine, Jul 2, 2013
AT RANDOM TIMES THE ENGINE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER 15 TIMES NOW GENERALLY WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP AND ALSO WHEN I AM TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
Engine, Jun 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A VALVE IN THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER FOR THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 6, 2012
ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, FCW LIGHT COMES ON, RPM'S RUN HIGH AND CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. MUST RIDE THE BRAKE AND BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN THAT HAPPENS AS CAR TRIES TO JUMP/ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WORRY THAT THIS WILL CAUSE ACCIDENT. CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO FIX. HAVE CONSULTED CORPORATE AND PUT THE WORD OUT TO OTHER DEALERS BUT TO NO AVAIL. JUST GOT CAR BACK AGAIN AFTER DEALER HAVING FOR THE ENTIRE DAY AND PROBLEM STARTED UP AGAIN. PLAN ON WRITING TO MANUFACTURER AND REPORTING CAR UNDER LEMON LAW. *TR