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.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 9, 2017
OUR DODGE DURANGO STALLED AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. WHEN I WENT TO PUSH THE TRIGGER BOX, IT DID NOT WORK AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAITED, BUT THE TRIGGER BOX NO LONGER WORKS. THIS IS OF COURSE STRANGE BECAUSE ONCE AGAIN, NOTHING CAN BE RECORDED. THE KEY FOB BATTERY IS BRAND NEW AND THE PUSH BUTTON WAS IN USE. I HAVE A VIDEO FOR DOCUMENTATION. THE MILEAGE IS 94,017. WE HAVE RECORDED VIA TRIGGER BOX DAILY JERKS WITH THE DURANGO AND NOW THE MAJOR ISSUE WE NEEDED DOCUMENTATION OF CAN'T BE CAPTURED BECAUSE THE DEVICE NO LONGER OPERATES.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 9, 2017
I CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO RECORD IT BECAUSE THERE WERE CARS COMING DOWN THE EXIT BEHIND ME. I IMMEDIATELY KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE MILEAGE IS AT 93,322. THE FLIGHT RECORDER THE DEALERSHIP PLACED ON THE VEHICLE DIDN'T WORK SO THERE WAS NOTHING TO CAPTURE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 4, 2017
WE HAD A RECALL FIXED ON THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING.DIDN'T DO THAT BEFORE THE WORK
Electrical system, Interior lighting, May 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS FLICKERED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Other or unspecified, May 3, 2017
CAR COMPLETE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT. ALTERNATOR IS NOT WORKING AND DRAIN BATTERY LIFE
Electrical system, Apr 24, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER AND PCM BOX FAILED. AN UNKNOWN WIRE RELATED TO THE PCM BOX BURNED AND THE STARTER AND PCM BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,377.
Electrical system, Apr 18, 2017
MY DURANGO DIED WHILE DRIVING. I HAD JUST HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY THE ALTERNATOR. I DID NOT MAKE IT HOME 2 MILES AWAY. IT WAS TOWED TO A FIRESTONE WHO REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY TO DISCOVER THE PCM WAS RUINED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A 2012 DODGE DURANGO BUT IT WAS FOR THE 160 AMP ALTERNATOR AND NOT FOR HTE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR. THEY SAID THE RECALL NUMBER WAS P60 AND EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED TO MY DURANGO MATCHES THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL. MY DURANGO WAS LATER TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND PCM.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 18, 2017
MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN MINUTES ALL THE OTHER LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD CAME ON, MY AIR STARTING BLOWING HOT AND THEN IT STARTED TO STALL. LUCKILY I WAS ON A SMALL ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF ONTO THE GRASS. THE CAR WAS DEAD AND SMOKE WAS POURING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. WITHIN IN 2 MINUTES OF INSTALLING BOTH, MY CAR DID THE SAME EXACT THING. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD ALREADY REPLACED IT AND THINK IT COULD BE MORE SEVERE. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH LABOR I'M LOOKING AT $1200. THAT'S NOT INCLUDING IF THAT DOESN'T FIX THE ISSUE. THEY SAIS IT COULD HAVE FRIED MY (PCM) POWER CONTROL MODULE WHICH COULD COST ME AT LEAST $1000 MORE PLUS LABOR. HOW IS IT THEY AREN'T RECALLING THE 2012 DURANGO WITH 180 AMP ALTERNATOR BUT ALL THE OTHERS? THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD, I SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR GOING ON 3 TIMES NOW. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY SON IN THIS CAR ANYMORE. I'VE SEEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS SAYING THIS CAUSED ACCIDENTS SINCE THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 3, 2017
UPON ARRIVING HOME, A STRONG ODOR OF ELECTRICAL BURNING WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE ELECTRICAL LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE WAS VISIBLE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. SIMILAR TO RECALL P60; HOWEVER OUR CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF A DIFFERENT ALTERNATOR AND SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ENGINE TYPE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD POSSIBLY ASSIST WITH THE COST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,044.
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Electrical system, Mar 26, 2017
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START WHEN YOU PRESS THE KEYLESS IGNITION SWITCH. THIS HAPPENED LAST NIGHT IN A PARKING LOT, THIS MORNING IN MY GARAGE, AND TWICE TODAY IN PARKING LOTS. IT ALSO HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL IT HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN A ROW. I HAVE HAD TO PRESS THE SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START AND REMOVE THE KEY FOB FROM MY PURSE. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE PREVIOUSLY. THE BATTERY IN THE FOB IS FINE, AS THE REMOTE START, REMOTE LIFT GATE AND REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK ALL WORK. LAST NIGHT THE VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR USING THE KEYLESS METHOD AND I HAD TO PRESS THE REMOTE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB. ALSO THE EASY EXIT SEAT DOES NOT MOVE WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS FUNCTION HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR AWHILE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS SET TO MOVE. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITHIN THE KEYLESS IGNITION MODULE.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Mar 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 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 HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Mar 1, 2017
MY 2012 DODGE DURANGO HAD A BREAK BOOSTER FALILURE DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING BREAKS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2011 THRU 2014 BUT THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN ISNT IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH ITS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL
Service brakes, Mar 1, 2017
BREAK BOOSTER FAILURE WITH SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE WASNT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 23, 2017
MY DODGE DURANDO 2012 HAVE TO MANY PROBLEMS MY CAR STOP WITHN IS RUNNING SEVERAL TIMES A TAKE TO DEALER THE CHANGE THE FUEL PUMP AND THE NEX DAY HAVE ENEGINE LIGTH TAKE BACK TO DEALER NOW THE SAID IS CATALYST , AND ARENT BUT MY CAR 2012 I BELIEVE IS NOT TO OLD TO HAVE TO MANY PROBLEMS I BELIEVE IT'S ALL FACTORY DEFAULT.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 22, 2017
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING (VERY INTERMITTENTLY). DOES NOT LOG ANY ENGINE CODES AND MAINLY HAPPENS ON DECELERATION. BUT HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY AND ALSO AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN. WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES BUT ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS KEEP WORKING RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC... I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER CARE OPENED A CASE, WHICH THEY ASSISTED IN SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER. THE CASE WAS CLOSED BY CHRYSLER SINCE THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 76,000 AND HAS STALLED ON US SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD SAY (12) OVER THE 26,000 MILES WE HAVE POUT ON IT. IF YOU GOOGLE THIS COMPLAINT/PROBLEM WITH THE 2011/2012 DURANGO IT IS WIDELY KNOWN AND A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE TO BE IGNORING, SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND VARIOUS INDICATORS FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND LATER TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Visibility/wiper, Feb 10, 2017
REPEATED ELECTRICAL FAILURES AT START UP. SEPT 8 2014- ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT START UP: ENGINE LIGHT ON, STABILIZATION LIGHT ON, TURN SIGNAL NON-OPERATIONAL, UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MILAGE/TEMPERATURE MENU/COMPUTER, WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. RESULT: ONE WEEK IN THE SHOP AND THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. - DEC 23- LEFT TAIL LIGHT BURNT OUT AND WAS REPLACED -JAN 15 2015- SECOND ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT START UP: ENGINE LIGHT ON, STABILIZATION LIGHT ON, TURN SIGNAL NON-OPERATIONAL, UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MILAGE/TEMPERATURE MENU/COMPUTER, WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. RESULT: ONE WEEK IN THE SHOP AND THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. APRIL 1 2015- THIRD ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT START UP: ENGINE LIGHT ON, STABILIZATION LIGHT ON, TURN SIGNAL NON-OPERATIONAL, UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MILAGE/TEMPERATURE MENU/COMPUTER, WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. THE DEALER KEPT THE CAR FOR A WEEK AND CLAIMED THERE WAS "NOTHING WRONG" WITH THE CAR. THEN I CALLED CORPORATE AND WAS SENT OVER TO THE RESOLUTION TEAM. THEY ARRANGED FOR ME TO DROP OFF THE CAR FOR TESTING ON APRIL 14. I PICKED UP THE CAR ON MAY 15- THEY CLAIM THERE WERE NO FIXES WERE MADE AND THAT THEY "COULDN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM". FEB 3 2017- FOURTH ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT START UP: ENGINE LIGHT ON, STABILIZATION LIGHT ON, TURN SIGNAL NON-OPERATIONAL, UNABLE TO ACCESS THE MILAGE/TEMPERATURE MENU/COMPUTER, WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A BLOWN FUSE BUT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS SHORT TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 1, 2017
AROUND 7:20 AM I HAD JUST EXITED A RAMP TO GO BENEATH THE UNDERPASS TO TURN LEFT. THE MILEAGE CHANGE WAS 60 MPH TO 35 MPH. BEFORE THE CAR COULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP APPLIED BY BRAKES, IT STALLED. THERE WERE OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND US WHO HAD TO GO AROUND. MY CHILDREN WERE WITH ME AND ONE RECORDED TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND THAT THE BRAKE AND THE GAS WOULD NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM THE CAR. THIS IS THE THIRD DAY IN A ROW THAT VEHICLE HAS STALLED SINCE WE RECEIVED IN BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
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
Seat belts, Jan 18, 2017
MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WENT TO PUT ON HER SEAT BELT (2ND ROW PASSENGERS SIDE) I WAS IN PARK CAR TURNED OFF. THE SEAT BELT FELL FROM THE WALL IN WHICH IT WAS CONNECTED. ALL DAMAGE SEEN WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE WALL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATING OF ALL OTHER SEAT BELTS I FOUND THE 3RD ROW PASSENGERS SIDE WAS ALSO DAMAGED. I CAN COUNT ON 1 HAND HOW MANY TIMES SOMEONE HAS SAT IN THE 3RD ROW. I TOOK MY CAR DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS DUE TO "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" SINCE I NO LONGER HAVE A SERVICE WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE BELTS. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DIRECTLY (REF #30773827 AND EMAIL CASE# 3424728) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BELTS BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY AN "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE AND NOT MANUFACTURE DEFECT." NOT ONLY AM I NOW OUT 2 SEAT BELTS, BUT I AM WORRIED MY FAMILY AND I ARE NO LONGER SAFE IN THIS CAR. ATTACHED ARE PICTURES AND EMAILS. THE LAST PICTURE IS THE 3RD ROW SEAT BELT AND THE DAMAGE TO IT.
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.
Electrical system, Dec 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE ALONG WITH A SMOKE ODOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,600.