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
640 reports, newest first.
Seats, Mar 29, 2018
I HAD A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MOVING THE SEAT BACK WITH POWER CONTROLS AND THE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS AT FIRST, IT WAS LOUD POPPING SOUND...ONCE I LEARNED WHAT HAPPENED I LOOKED UP TO SEE HOW TO RESET IT AND ATTEMPTED SO..WITH NO SUCCESS. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE PIN IS/WAS BROKEN. I ALSO LEARNED THIS IS NOT SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN UNLESS YOU ARE HIT FROM BEHIND AND IT SHOULD DEPLOY TO AVOID WHIPLASH, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE, LUCKILY MY PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED FROM THE HEADREST DEPLOYING PREMATURELY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO LEARN THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY PLAN I HAVE. THE REPAIR COST IS 911.85 THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR, I PAID 135 JUST TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, WHICH WILL GO TOWARDS REPAIRS IF FIXED WITHIN 30DAYS, THIS COST IS NOT WITHIN REACH FOR ME. I HAVE ALSO READ OTHER DODGE MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE IN THE PAST. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON BUT VERY COSTLY TO THE CAR OWNER. THANK YOU. MILEAGE THIS OCCURRED AT 52000
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THEN STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED SOUTH COUNTY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM AT (314) 487-1010 (7127 S LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63125) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT ACCEPTING RECALLS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,850.
Air bags, Feb 21, 2018
AT LESS THAN 73,000 MILES ON VEHICLE AND JUST SIX YEARS OLD THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND ON. THE LIGHT WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AT ALL TIMES THEN WILL GO OFF FOR WEEKS THEN COME BACK ON AND STAY ON. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST GET FIXED BY MANUFACTURER.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 21, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE SLID ON ICE, INTO AN EMBANKMENT, WENT AIRBORNE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH FORCE, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BACK IN TWO PLACES AND A RUPTURED LEFT BREAST IMPLANT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A FACILITY AND A YARD, BUT WAS NOT INVESTIGATED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER THE CRASH TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET ISSUED ANY TSBS OR RECALLS FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000. *BF *TR *BF *BF *TR
Electrical system, Feb 17, 2018
AFTER PRESSING THE VEHICLE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF, IF YOU PRESS THE BUTTON TO TURN IT BACK ON, IT CONSTANTLY TRIES TO TURN OVER. THIS HAPPENS ALSO WHEN YOU PRESS THE IGNITION BUTTON AND IT DOESN'T TURN OVER. IF YOU PRESS THE IGNITION BUTTON, IT DOESN'T START, PRESS THE BUTTON AGAIN, IT CONSTANTLY TURNS OVER. THE ONLY WAY TO SUCCESSFULLY START IT AFTER THAT IS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE, CLOSE THE DOOR, AND GET BACK IN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF TIMES.
Other or unspecified, Feb 14, 2018
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE HEAT ON IN THE DURANGO, DRIVER'S SIDE HEAT WORKS WELL, BUT PASSENGER AND BACKSEAT HAVE COLD AIR BLOWING OUT. DURANGO WAS PLACED ON SYNC TO HAVE THE WHOLE VEHICLE WARM TO THE SAME TEMP. I HAVE HEARD AND READ ABOUT MANY COMPLAINS OF THIS SAME ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Jan 24, 2018
2012 DURANGO HAS CONTINUED TO PERIODICALLY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. VEHICLE IS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART AFTER PUTTING IN PARK. PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ALMOST A YEAR AND HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUOUSLY TO FIND AND FIX PROBLEM. PROPER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN PREFORMED FOR THE DURATION OF THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT NO CODES FOR THE STALLING ARE PRESENTING AND ARE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO THEY ARE UNABLE TO PROCEED WITH FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THERE ARE CONCERNS FOR SAFETY OF FAMILY AND SAFETY OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH NOT KNOWING WHEN ANOTHER STALL WILL OCCUR. SO FAR, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON A CITY STREET DECELERATING INTO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE STALLING OCCURS. MOST RECENTLY, VEHICLE WAS SLOWING DOWN TO YIELD FOR A TRAFFIC CIRCLE WHEN THE STALLING OCCURRED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FULLY BRAKE AND MANAGE THE STEERING WHEEL. SOME OF THE SERVICES COMPLETED TO HOPEFULLY RECTIFY THE STALLING WERE; FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED, EVAPORATE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MONITOR REPLACED, BOTH FUEL PUMPS REPLACED, TRANSMISSION SERVICE PERFORMED. STALLING IS STILL OCCURRING PERIODICALLY WITH NO RESOLUTION AT THIS TIME. FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED WAS IN THE BEGINNING OF 2017 (NOT SURE OF SPECIFIC DATE). IT STALLED A FEW TIMES BEFORE WE BROUGHT IT IN TO BE CHECKED OUT.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND DID NOT COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TURLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1600 AUTO MALL DR, TURLOCK, CA 95380) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPGRADED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. A TWENTY SEVEN POINT INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,599.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 18, 2018
WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE AUTO POSITION THE LIGHT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A SLIGHT PANIC TO GET THEY SWITCH TO THE MANUAL POSITION
Other or unspecified, Jan 16, 2018, crash
RECALL R09 DID NOT FIX ISSUE WITH CAR SHUTTING OFF AND IGNITION STICKING. CAR SHUTS OFF ON FREEWAY AND OFF-RAMPS REGULARLY. PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW TIPM FAILURE.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT OCCASIONALLY HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TUTTLE-CLICK CHRYSLER DODGE (40 AUTO CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A SECOND RECALL WAS OPENED; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Electrical system, Jan 13, 2018
COMPUTER FAILURE: BAD ALTERNATOR (FOR WHICH THERE IS A RECALL) MALFUNCTIONED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AND AT THE SAME TIME, DAMAGED THE COMPUTER, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS (SEAT BELT, OIL, ALTERNATOR, ETC.) WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF. I WAS TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED INTO A SPACE, BUT THE ENGINE DIED AND I COASTED TO A STOP. CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER THAT.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 5, 2018
THE FAILED TIPM IS DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAVE YOU STRANDED FROM ASTALLED ENGINE. THE FAILED ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN A BY PRODUCT OF THE FAULTY TIPM. THIS PART SHOULD BE PART OF A RECALL.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 5, 2018
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS EACH TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK. REQUIRING THE VEHICLE TO BE RESTARTED EITHER ROLLING IN NEUTRAL OR FULLY STOPPED IN PARK.
Engine, Dec 29, 2017
MY VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THIS ISSUE IN 2015. MY VEHICLE HAS A LONG CRANK AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT TURN OVER. IT WILL ALSO TURN OVER, THEN SPUTTER OUT AFTER RUNNING FOR 20-30 SECONDS. IN 2015, I BEGAN TO HAVE THE ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE NOT TURNING ON/NOT TURNING OVER. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED DEALER AND THE TIPM MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY HAD THE ISSUE TURNING OVER, BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. IN 2016, MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON, AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT CHANGE TO FACILITATE A TOW. UPON OPENING THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, IT APPEARED AS THOUGH THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ALTERNATOR AND FUSES (OF WHICH I HAVE VIDEO). I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS CALLED BY A SERVICE ADVISOR THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT MY WIN MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED, WHICH I PAID FOR. IN ADDITION, MY BATTERY HAD DIED, AND I PAID TO REPLACE THAT. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP I HAD VIDEO OF THE ALTERNATOR AND FUSES MALFUNCTIONING AND THEY STATED THEY DID NOT NEED THE VIDEO AS THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS POINTED TO AN ISSUE WITH THE WIN MODULE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, I BEGAN TO HAVE THE ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE NOT TURNING OVER. I REQUESTED A TOW AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SUGGESTED I USE THE ACTUAL KEY INSTEAD OF THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION, WHICH I HAVE BEEN DOING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AGAIN IN OCTOBER, AS THE VEHICLE AGAIN BEGAN TO HAVE THE LONG CRANK ISSUE AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY ALTERNATOR, BUT A REPLACEMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ALTERNATOR, BUT INFORMED ME THAT IT STILL WOULD NOT BE THE IMPROVED/RECALL PART. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK IN THREE (3) MORE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND EVERY TIME, I AM TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A SOFTWARE UPDATE.
Engine, Dec 28, 2017
VEHICLE STALLED TWICE IN THE PAST MONTH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITY WHICH CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN AN ATTEMPT TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED YESTERDAY. VEHICLE DID RESTART AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. VEHICLE RECALL R09 WAS ALLEGEDLY ADDRESSED BY ROUTE 46 DODGE IN NJ IN 2015.
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 16, 2017
T38 RECALL: I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE INTO PRESTIGE CHRYSLER DODGE, LAS VEGAS ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING WHILE TURNING AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR THE T38 RECALL. YESTERDAY I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE LOST POWER DURING A TURN OFF THE INTERSTATE. THEY HAVE HOWEVER, CHARGED ME FOR OTHER ISSUES LIKE AN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (SEE ATTACHED) THAT HAS NOT FIXED MY LOSS OF POWER. I CALLED FCA RECALL AND THEY HAVE SENT ME TO AN ALTERNATIVE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT ALTERNATOR. PRESTIGE CHRYSLER DODGE OF LAS VEGAS IS REFUSING TO FIX KNOWN SAFETY ISSUES AND ADVISED ME THAT THEY HAD TESTED MY ALTERNATOR AND KNEW IT WAS FAULTY, YET COULD NOT REPAIR IT WITHOUT THE RECALL PARTS. THEIR DEALERSHIP IS PLACING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WANT TO DO THE TEMPORARY FIX AND THEN HAVE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL AGAIN WHEN THE REPLACEMENT ALTERNATORS ARE ISSUED. THIS IS UNETHICAL, IRRESPONSIBLE, AND NEGLIGENT. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN JULY--THEY HAVE HAD MY DURANGO 3 TIMES, KNOWN ABOUT THE STALL AND REFUSED TO ASSIST ME. I ALSO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND ASKED TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED WITH THAT--THEY REFUSED AGAIN SAYING THE WARRANTY WOULDN'T TOUCH A KNOWN DEFECT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE THIS DEALERSHIP PLACES ANOTHER FAMILY IN DANGER FOR REFUSING TO COMPLY WITH NHTSA SAFETY REGULATIONS.
Engine, Dec 11, 2017
RECALL T36/NHTSA 17V-435 FCA STILL HAS STATUS AS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AFTER ALMOST 6 MONTHS.
Steering, Dec 11, 2017
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID IDENTIFIED DURING OIL CHANGE. ONLY 65000 MILE ON THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (MCHUGH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT, 3420 MAPLE AVE, ZANESVILLE, OH 43701) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Electrical system, Dec 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OEY ACCARDI CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM AT (909 S FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062, (954) 943-6700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS COVERED FOR A RENTAL VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. *TT
Engine, Nov 30, 2017
CRANKED THE CAR ONE MORNING AND WHEN STARTED DRIVING ,THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND WAS LOOSING POWER. THE CAR WAS STALLING AFTER 20 MINUTES DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CAME WITH A MISFIRE CYLINDER #5. FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC REVEAL BROKEN CAM SHAFT. THE CAR HAS ONLY 66773 MILES. THE REPAIR WAS DONE IT WAS LONG AND EXPENSIVE ABOUT $4500.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 19, 2017
THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HARNESS WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE TIPM BOX IS CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE TO START. THE ADDED WIRE MAKES THE OTHER CONNECTIONS HEAT UP AND THAT HAS MADE A HOLE IN THE FUSE BOX ALREADY AND THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS CONNECTION WIRE IS BURNING UP.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Nov 16, 2017
RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE - THIS HAS BEEN IN LIMBO FOR SOME TIME NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE THE PAST TWO MONTHS - STALLING, JUMPING, TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS ON ITS OWN, SHUTTING OFF AT STOPS, HARD TO MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO DIFFERENT SPEED LIMITS. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND HAVE NOT HEARD OF WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 15, 2017
RACK AND PINION LEAKING SUDDENLY. FUEL PUMP RELAY WENT OUT AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING ON FOUR LANE.