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: steering
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Steering, Engine, Feb 1, 2017
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. I HAD TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AS MUCH AS I COULD. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WHEN I STARTED IT AGAIN, IT SHOOK. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. DUE TO IT BEING NIGHT AND WHERE I WAS POSITIONED, I COULDN'T RECORD THE ISSUE, BUT I DID DOCUMENT THE MILEAGE.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 1, 2017
I WAS IN LINE TO TURN LEFT UNDER THE UNDERPASS. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AS I TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD. I HAD TO TURN ON MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIGNAL OTHER TO GO AROUND ON THE RIGHT BECAUSE NO ONE COULD PASS ME ON THE LEFT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THERE WAS NO DASHBOARD LIGHT TO INDICATE THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. MY SON WAS ABLE TO RECORD AND SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND NOT MOVING. I CONTACTED THE AREA MANAGER TO ASK IF THIS KNOWN, UNSAFE VEHICLE COULD BE BOUGHT BACK AT THE HIGHEST NADA VALUE. HIS RESPONSE WAS, 'I'M NOT OFFERING A REPURCHASE.' HE SHARED THAT HE WOULD GET ANOTHER TECHNICIAN PERSONALLY INVOLVED. WE JUST RECEIVED THE CAR FROM THE SHOP ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 AFTER THE ENTIRE TIPM WAS REPLACED AND IT STOPPED AGAIN! *TR
Steering, Engine, Dec 31, 2016
AS I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A COMMUNITY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR SAFETY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND THE CAR REMAINED STILL. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR REMAINED STILL. I THEN PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AGAIN AND IT WAS STIFF. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T MOVE WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I PLACED MY FOOT BACK ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PRESSED THE ENGINE BUTTON AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAME ON. I TURNED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS OFF, PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND CONTINUED MY DESTINATION. I HAVE A VIDEO, BUT IT EXCEEDS THE UPLOAD SIZE FOR THIS SITE.
Steering, Engine, Dec 21, 2016
I HAD JUST EXITED AN UPHILL RAMP AFTER COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY FROM ABOUT 65 MPH TO 35 MPH. AFTER ENTERING THE RAMP I HAD TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN IT WAS TIME TO TURN RIGHT, THE GAS WOULD NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD LOCKED UP. I HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH MY ROUTE. THIS IS THE SIXTH TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EITHER IN MOTION OR TURNED ON IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Dec 8, 2016
I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. WE WERE IN MORNING TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING NORTH. WE WERE IN THE SECOND FARTHEST LEFT LANE. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THIS TIME WE WERE IN A BULK OF TRAFFIC AND AN 18 WHEELER WAS BEHIND US. I TURNED ON OUR EMERGENCY LIGHTS, LOOKED TO THE LEFT AND HAD TO STICK MY LEFT ARM OUT THE WINDOW TO SIGNAL TO THE OTHER CARS BEHIND US TO LET US OVER TO THE LEFT SHOULDER. I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT SHOULDER. THE RADIO WAS STILL PLAYING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, SAT FOR A MOMENT TO CALM DOWN AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I THEN RESTARTED THE CAR AND CONTINUED TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Dec 8, 2016
I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY AND SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 25 MPH. AS I SLOWED DOWN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THERE WAS NO WHERE TO VEER OFF IN THIS SITUATION BECAUSE WE WERE IN THE FARTHEST LEFT LANE THAT HAD TO TURN BENEATH THE UNDERPASS. BECAUSE WE WERE AT A STOP LIGHT, I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON. THE CAR SHOOK A LITTLE AND WE CONTINUED TO SCHOOL.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Dec 8, 2016
MY SON AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOME. WE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE AIR IN THE CAR BECAME WARM. WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO LOCKED UP. WE TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND RESTARTED THE CAR. THE CAR CONTINUED NORMALLY. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Dec 8, 2016
WE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AN WERE APPROACHING A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. THE AIR IN THE CAR BEGAN TO GET WARM AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WE WERE BLESSED TO BE NEAR A SHOULDER WHERE WE COULD PULL OVER. I TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND WE PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. WE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED A MOMENT AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. THE ENGINE SHOOK WHEN THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL STOPPING. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Dec 8, 2016
I WAS TAKING MY SON TO TUTORIALS. I TURNED RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. TO KEEP FROM HAVING AN ACCIDENT, I HAD TO SLOWLY VEER TO THE LEFT UPON THE MEDIAN. I TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. THE RADIO WAS STILL PLAYING, BUT THE CAR HAD SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING. I PRESSED THE ENGINE BUTTON TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THEN I PRESSED IT AGAIN TO RESTART IT. IT STARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS AND I CONTINUED TO TAKE MY SON TO TUTORIALS. *TR
Steering, Dec 22, 2015
MY 2012 DODGE DURANGO HAS LOST STEERING POWER 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE FIRST 3 TIMES THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY BY LARRY H MILLER DODGE, 4220 E 22ND STREET, TUCSON, AZ. 85711, (520) 745-1000. IN THESE CASES, THE DEALER CLAIMED A HOSE HAD COME OFF AND THEY CONNECTED IT BACK ON. DOCUMENTATION ON THESE REPAIRS AVAILABLE IS UPON REQUEST. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER-DODGE CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT. AND WAS ASSIGNED CASE NO. 24966049. MY VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER FOR THE FOURTH TIME ON DECEMBER 21, 2015. IT LEFT A HUGE PUDDLE OF FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT AND THE POWER STEERING CONTAINER IS EMPTY. EVERY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, WE HAVE BECOME AFRAID OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CAR IS NOW PERMANENTLY PARKED WITH NO POWER STEERING. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THE HOSE THAT KEEPS COMING OFF. PUTTING IT BACK ON IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE FORM OF REPAIR. IT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT ENDANGERS OUR LIFE.
Steering, Engine, Nov 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO.WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V636000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V104000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT WENT TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE ENGINE SEIZED REPEATEDLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FOUL ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE HEAT/AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 12, 2014
2012 DODGE DURANGO CREW WITH A V6. ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, BUT MANAGED TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND LET IT COAST TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT IMMEDIATELY DIE. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING SMOOTHLY. SINCE THEN, IT WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT START (THE STARTER TURNS OVER, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RUN). NO CODES ARE DISPLAYING WHEN HOOKED TO A COMPUTER. A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIPM AND I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ENGINE SEEMS TO HAVE A BETTER START RECORD IF I TURN THE KEY ON AND WAIT 2 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING VS IMMEDIATELY TRYING TO CRANK THE CAR AS SOON AS I INSERT THE KEY. REMOTE START RARELY WORKS NOW. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE ENGINE DYING WHILE MY WIFE IS DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC (SHE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER). TO ME, THIS IS A MUCH MORE PRESSING ISSUE THAN THE CURRENT RECALLS. *TR
Steering, Mar 22, 2014
HEARD FROM A FRIEND WITH A 2011 DURANGO THAT THEY HAD LOW POWER STEERING FLUID WHEN THEY HAD THEIR MAINTENANCE CHECK UP. I HAD BEEN HEARING A MILD GRINDING NOISE WHEN I WOULD MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES SO I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED. SURE ENOUGH, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS AT A VERY LOW LEVEL. THEY HAD TO PUT SOME IN AND THEN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME BACK AND LOOK FOR A LEAK. CAME BACK, FOUND NO LEAK AND BLAMED IT ON THE MANUFACTURER FOR HAVING AN AIR BUBBLE OR SOMETHING. FRIEND WAS RIGHT. I GUESS IT IS COMMON. CHECK YOUR POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELS! *TR
Steering, Jan 11, 2014
LEASED 2012 DURANGO ON 12/28/11. AT 9353 MILES ON 12/7/12 THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM RUPTURED WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. POWER STEERING FLUID COVERED ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL POWER STEERING, VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TO A SAFE SPOT OUT OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLATBED TO DEALER. DODGE SERVICE STATED THAT A FITTING ON A HOSE HAD BROKEN OR FALLEN OFF. IT WAS REPAIRED. AT 21,922 MILES ON 1/09/13 ONCE AGAIN AS I PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC INTO A SHOPPING CENTER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL POWER STEERING, FLATBED TO DODGE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT ALL HOSES AND PUMP ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND SOMETHING HAPPENING ONCE. TWICE IS A ISSUE. CONTACTED DODGE AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO OTHER REPORTS OF THIS. AFTER A LITTLE SEARCHING DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP SAID THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS ON SOME 2012 JEEPS. *TR