2012 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 640 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 17 involved a crash and 32 involved a fire. 16 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 systemFeb 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter 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. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 15V115000 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 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
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Campaign 14V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 29, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Oct 15, 2019
TWICE IN THREE YEARS TIME THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE HAS BEEN DESTROYED BY THE CLOSEST PULLEY ON THE ENGINE. WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY THERE IS LESS THAN 1 INCH OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HOSE AND PULLEY. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW ON THE HEMI 5.7.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 10, 2019
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WILL RESTART. DANGEROUS CAN CAUSE CRASH. HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THE REPAIR DOESN'T SOLVE ISSUE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THAT ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS I AM FORCED TO FIND A SAFE WAY TO GET ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE ROADS. I AM UNAWARE THAT THE CAR HAS LOST POWER UNTIL I REALIZE THAT MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DON'T WORK.
Engine, Aug 19, 2019
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT BAD 10/2018. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT INDICATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT ASAP. WITHIN THE STATE OF PA. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE EMISSION SYSTEM UPDATE WITHIN STATE STANDARDS. THE COST WAS ABOUT $1,400. I CHECK THE RECALL STATUS AND THERE IS NO RECALLS LISTED.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Aug 3, 2019
WHEN I DRIVE AT TIMES TRUCK CUTS OFF BUT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP AND I PROCEED LIKE NOTHING NEVER HAPPEN.... AND ANOTHER PROBLEM I'M HAVING I WILL DRIVE NORMAL AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT GOES IN ANOTHER GEAR . SO I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE IT'S A CODE P0733.
Engine, Jul 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER THE VEHICLE RECEIVED AN OIL CHANGE, IT BEGAN TO OPERATE IN A PECULIAR MANNER. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE CONTACT'S WIFE HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GULF CHRYSLER (3781 S MCKENZIE ST, FOLEY, AL 36535, (251) 943-5075) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT THE BATTERY. THE MECHANIC ORDERED NEW PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Engine, Apr 14, 2019
AT 144000 MILES MY LEFT CYLINDER HAS STARTED TO MAKE A TICKING SOUND. THE MAKES THE SOUNDS AT A STAND STILL ALSO WHILE DRIVING.
Engine, Mar 26, 2019
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING. VECHILE WON'T START, ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN. MISFIRE WITH CYLINDER #7. MDS IS LOSING COMPRESSION CAUSING MISFIRE WITH CYLINDER #7. VEHICLE SHAKING WHILE IN PARK.
Steering, Engine, Mar 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING, LOST POWER, AND SHUT DOWN. THE CONTACT QUICKLY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUTE 46 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (1655 US-46, LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424, (973) 339-7752) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTS WERE REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,293.
Engine, Mar 8, 2019
TALKED TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT MY LIFTERS ARE RUINING MY CAMSHAFT AND THAT THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY FATHER IN LAW ALSO HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIS 5.7 HEMI.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Feb 26, 2019, fire
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ONCE PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER WE NOTICED A FUNNY SMELL AND FLAMES COMING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR BURNED UP AND ITS TOTALLED. LUCKILY NOONE IS HURT. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED *JB
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 17, 2018
I PARKED MY CAR AT HOME. IN THE MORNING WHEN I PRESSED THE START SWITCH TO START THE CAR CRANK, AND IT DOES NOT START. I WAIT A MINUTE PRESS THE START SWITCH AGAIN AND THE CAR KEEPS CRANKING NO STOPPING UNTIL I MOVE MY GEAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE. I REMOVE THE SWITCH AND I ADD MY CAR KEY AND TRY AGAIN WITH CAR KEY. AFTER 3 TIMES THE CAR STARTS. I KNOW THERE'S A RECALL OR LAWSUIT FOR THIS ISSUE. I WANT MY CAR FIXED WITH NO COST FOR ME. I MAINTAIN MY CAR IN GOOD SHAPE AND URGE TO GET THIS DONE. THIS STARTED THIS WEEK 12/17/18
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 12, 2018
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS I'VE BEEN TAKING THIS VEHICLE TO SERVICE FOR DIFFERENT SERVICE ISSUES. THE MOST RECENT ONE IS THE DASH AND WHIPERS STARTED GOING CRAZY, A SUDDEN SMELL OF BURNT WIRES/ELECTRIC BURN. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE GEAR SHIFTER DIDN'T WANT TO ENGAGE. I TRIED STARTING THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULDN'T START. THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMUNICATING WITH THE STARTING KEY. THE VEHICLE GOT TOWED TO THE DEELSRSHIP AND AFTER TWO DAYS THEY CALLED ME BACK SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMUNICATING WITH THE TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) THEREFOR THE CAN'T MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. THEY WILL HAVE TO CHECK EACH WIRE ONE BY ONE ABD THAT CHECK UP IS GOING TO COST 4 HOURS OF WORK AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $400 BEFORE THEY CAN RUN A DIAGNOSIS.
Engine, Nov 9, 2018
2012 DODGE DURANGO CREW WITH 5.7L HEMI ENGINE. 10/23/18 - VEHICLE THROUGH ENGINE ERROR CODE RELATED TO CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE. PULLED THE PLUGS AND CYLINDER 8 PLUG WAS BURNT. SINCE THE LAST PLUG CHANGE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, I REPLACED ALL 16 SPARK PLUGS. VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN FINE. ERROR CODE CLEARED AND DID NOT REAPPER. 11/7/18 - WHILE DRIVING AT ~60MPH THROTTLE FLUTTERED AND VEHICLE THEN DIED. NO CHECK ENGINE OR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TRIED TO RE-START ENGINE SINCE NO WARNINGS WERE VISIBLE. ENGINE MADE GRINDING NOISE AND SEIZED. DETERMINED BY LUTHER BROOKDALE DODGE IN BROOKLYN PARK THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE BLOCK, ENGINE IS SEIZED AND THE ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. MILEAGE WAS 114,XXX. SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT VEHICLE DIED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, LEADING TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AND ASSISTED BRAKING ABILITY. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH SO THERE WAS NO VISIBLE INDICATOR OF ENGINE FAILURE.
Engine, Oct 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CODE: P0303 (MISFIRE) DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SJ DENHAM CHRYSLER JEEP FIAT (772 N MARKET ST, REDDING, CA 96003, 530-241-1756) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND LIFT WERE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,850.
Engine, Sep 17, 2018
I HAVE A 2012 DODGE DURANGO WITH 110000 MILES ON IT. TOOK IT TOO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE ENGINE FELT LIKE IT WAS RUNNING GOOD. IT TURNED OUT THAT THREE OF MY LIFTERS WERE BAD WHICH ALSO MESSED UP THE CAMSHAFT. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE SAME PRICE TO FIX IT, IF THE OTHER SIDE WE'RE BAD TOO. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH DODGE AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT
Engine, Jul 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND SHUT OFF. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE A SECOND TIME BEFORE IT WAS TAKEN TO MOHAVE MOTORS (631 W. MAIN ST, BARSTOW, CA). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. **TR CONSUMER STATED THIS IS WHERE I INQUIRED ABOUT ANY RECALLS. THIS IS WHERE I WAS MEANT BY SUPPOSEDLY BY HEAD MECHANIC, WHO WAS REDO, OBNOXIOUS, AND INCOMPENTENT. MY DURANGO WAS NEVER TAKEN THERE, WHEN I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALLS AND THEY WOULD TINKER WITH IT, WITH A SMIRK, I LEFT NEVER TO GO THERE AGAIN. 7/30/18 MANUFACTURE WAS CALLED SAME ANSWER NO RECALLS. I THEN TOOK IT TO VICTORVILLE MOTORS. THE HARNESS THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE RECALL RELAY PUMP, BURNT TO A CRISP. PART REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THIS CONDITION IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.UPDATED 10/22/18*JB
Engine, Jul 19, 2018
BAD CAMS IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. ENGINE MISFIRE ON 5TH CYLINDER, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING. $4,700 REPAIR.
Electrical system, Engine, May 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BURNS MOTORS (1300 U.S. 83 BUSINESS, MCALLEN, TX 78501, 956-984-4440), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 103,000.
Electrical system, Engine, May 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED LAKELAND DODGE AT (863) 687-2501 (2875 MALL HILL DR., LAKELAND, FL 33810) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,245.
Electrical system, Engine, May 3, 2018
VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF TWICE IN ONE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. SECOND TIME TODAY MY FAMILY WAS IN THE FREEWAY AND WERE ALMOST SERIOUSLY HURT AFTER THE ENGINE TURNED OFF OUT OF NO WHERE.
Engine, Apr 25, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. A FUEL STATION ATTENDANT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY ALTERNATOR THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 9, 2018
ON OCTOBER 2,2012 I PURCHASED A DODGE DURANGO WITH LESS THAN 100 MILES.. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I'M STILL SEARCHING FOR ALL MY PAPERWORK.. I FOUND PAPERWORK WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AT 81,552 -02/21/15--12/31/15--10/14/17--10/14/17---10/17/17--04/02/18.. I HAVE SPENT OVER $3,000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NOW IM TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE THAT I HAVE PAID APPROXIMATELY OVER $40,000 NOT INCLUDING ALL THE REPAIRS WILL NOT BE FIXED AND PERHAPS I NEED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE.. I AM EXTREMELY OUTRAGED WITH THIS COMPANY AND FEEL I HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF. THIS VEHICLE HAD AND HAS A LOT OF RECALLS ALL WHICH I HAVE KEPT UP ON AND STILL IM NOT ABLE TO ENJOY MY VEHICLE..I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE.. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND EVEN AFTER ALL THE MONEY INVESTED IM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS..I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THIS ENGINE PROBLEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER.. THANK YOU
Engine, Apr 4, 2018
WE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK, AND WE DIDN'T THINK THAT IT WAS A BIG DEAL MAYBE A BROKEN SEAL. I NOTICED THE LEAK WHEN I USED MY REMOTE START IN THE MORNING.TURNS OUT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPED AND BROKE BOLTS! THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SOME SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF IT HADN'T BEEN LOOKED INTO. I LOOKED AT OTHER DODGE DURANGO OWNER SITES AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST OWNERS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL.