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.
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2015
TIPM ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY AND VEHICLE WON'T START. THE PRICE FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR IS $1,200. MANUFACTURER ISN'T PAYING FOR IT. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIM HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Service brakes, Jan 27, 2015
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DON DAVIS AUTO GROUP IN ARLINGTON, TX ON SEPT 11, 2014 TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGE AND HAVE THE PART REPLACED FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER PART WASN'T IN. IT MENTIONED THAT I WOULD RECEIVE A CALL IN A COUPLE WEEKS ONCE THE PART COMES IN BUT NEVER GOT A CALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVEN;T RECEIVED THE PART YET WHEN I CALLED BACK. I ALSO HAD ANOTHER RECALL BUT AND IT WAS NEVER LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR THERE. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START DUE TO A FAULTY ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS FAULTY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V63400 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER OF 2014. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 21, 2015
I INITIALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED ON 11/4/14 FOR FAILURE TO START & STALLING WHILE IN PARK OR REVERSE. I TALKED WITH AN ATTENDANT WHO SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS & IT WOULD BE $300+ TO INVESTIGATE, I OPTED FOR A LOWER COST OPTION, A REPLACEMENT START BUTTON ($20). I SUSPECT NOW, SINCE THEY WERE BUSY & I WAS INQUIRING ABOUT OTHER RECALL FIXES (COST TO THEM) THIS WAS A WAY TO GET ME OUT OF THE SHOP QUICKLY. SKIP FORWARD A FEW WEEKS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. FROM 12/2/14-1/9/14, I LEFT MULTIPLE MESSAGES FOR SERVICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. MY MESSAGES WERE NEVER RETURNED. THE PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, & BY CHRISTMAS THE CAR FAILED TO START ALL TOGETHER. TO CONTINUE WITH OUR FAMILY PLANS FOR VACATION, WE HAD TO RENT A CAR ($480); THERE WERE ALSO A FEW DAYS JUST AFTER THE NEW YEAR WHERE A RENTAL WAS REQUIRED SO WE COULD FUNCTION ($280). I FINALLY RESORTED TO SIMPLY HAVING THE CAR TOWED ($100) TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON 1/10/14 IN HOPES I COULD FINALLY GET A RETURN CALL. IT STILL TOOK 2 MORE DAYS (1/12/15) BEFORE SOMEONE RESPONDED. THIS TIME, I WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF ONLY $114 TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE LEAD ON 1/14/15 WHO GAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF TIPM AND STARTER REPLACEMENT, PLUS 3 HRS LABOR COST (APPROX $1550). I MENTIONED THE RECALL ON THE TIPM, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE PRODUCED IN NOV 2011 FELL JUST OUTSIDE THE JUL 2011 WINDOW. I POINTED OUT IT WAS CLEARLY THE SAME ISSUE, BUT WAS ADVISED MY BEST ROUTE WAS TO DEAL WITH CORPORATE. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE ON 1/15/15 WITH NO SUCCESS AT GETTING CHRYSLER TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THEIR LONGTIME, REPEAT CUSTOMER (THIS IS MY 5TH AND LAST CHRYSLER). AFTER 2+ GRUELING MTHS & NEARLY $2500 LATER, I FINALLY HAVE A CAR THAT STARTS ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT...HOPEFULLY (NO GUARANTEES, RIGHT). I HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM A SUPERVISOR AT CORPORATE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 19, 2015
MY 2012 DODGE DURANGO AT APPROXIMATE 45000 MILES BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS STARTING. IT WILL TURN OVER AND STALL MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE STARTING. IT WILL ALSO TURN THE STARTER CONTINUALLY WITH OUT STARTING AT ALL. ALSO IT HAS HAD ONE INCIDENT TO DATE OF STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON TURNPIKE WHEN THE CAR STALLED FOR NO KNOWN REASON AND I LOST USE OF THE GAS PEDAL. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY I HAD TO TURN KEY OFF AND RESTART TO CONTINUE. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2015
ENGINE WOULD NOT CUT OFF AFTER PUSHING CUT OFF AND START BUTTON. *TR
Visibility, Jan 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT. THERE WAS NOT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHIN A MILE OF ME IN ANY DIRECTION. THERE WAS THIS LOUD BANG AND THEN THE SUNROOF SLIDER STARTED VIBRATING SOMETHING AWFUL. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEED DRASTICALLY IN ORDER TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HOLD THE SLIDER SHUT UNTIL I GOT HOME. THE SUNROOF HAD LITERALLY EXPLODED AND THERE WERE SHARDS OF BROKEN GLASS SITTING ON TOP OF THE SLIDER. THE SOUND ALONE WAS SCARY, BUT THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T HAVE THE SLIDER OPEN SINCE IT WAS COLD AND CLOUDY, OR I COULD HAVE GOTTEN INJURED BY THE EXPLOSION AND THE SHATTERED GLASS FLYING INTO THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE SO THAT THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. *TR
Power train, Jan 13, 2015
I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES OR BRAKES AND THEY FOUND A LEAK. AT FIRST THEY QUOTED ME ON THE TRANSMISSION COOLER AND ALL OF THE HOSES. IT WAS AROUND $1,100. MY HUSBAND BROUGHT IT BACK AND COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS ONLY LEAKING FROM THE ACTUAL COOLER AND THE HOSES DID NOT NEED TO BE CHANGED. IT IS LEAKING WHERE THE TUBE IS SAUDERED TO THE END CAP ON THE TRANSMISSION COOLER. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND NOT COST ME OVER $900? THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. I AM OVER THE 36,000 MILE MARK BUT THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. SHOULDN'T DODGE COVER FOR THIS REPAIR OR IT EVEN BE A RECALL SINCE IT'S FROM A DEFECT AND NOT ANY THING THAT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING? *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jan 8, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TREES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V1540000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Electrical system, Jan 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER INTO AN ON-POSITION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2015
I HAVE TRIED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITH DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN MIDLAND, TX TO GET IN TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICED ON MY VEHICLE AND I HAVE YET TO GET IN. THEY AT FIRST TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A WAITING LIST AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME. IN OCTOBER, I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN AND THEY SET ME AN APPOINTMENT ON NOVEMBER 11 TO GET MY VEHICLE IN TO GET THE RECALLED FIX. I WENT IN ON THE 11TH AND THEY KEPT MY VEHICLE FOR ABOUT FOUR DAYS AND WHEN I CALLED TO CHECK THE STATUS THEY STATED THAT THEY STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN TO MY VEHICLE AND THAT THEY ARE NOT SURE WHEN THEY WILL GET TO IT, BUT THAT IF I NEEDED MY VEHICLE THAT I CAN COME PICK IT UP AND THEN THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN THEY ARE READY FOR IT. HERE IT IS IN JANUARY AND STILL NOTHING. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 7, 2015
I BOUGHT MY 2012 DODGE DURANGO 3 WEEKS AND IT IS NOT STARTING PROPERLY. I USED THE KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY AND STARTER BUT THE CAR WILL NOT START OR SOUNDS LIKE THE STARTER IS STUCK. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY AGAIN. IT WILL NORMALLY TAKE 4-5 TRIES JUST TO GET THE CAR STARTED AND IT DEPENDS IF IT WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS AND NOTICED MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 6, 2015
STARTED MY TRUCK AND WHEN I WENT TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE UPON APPLYING THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE THERE WAS A "HISSING" "AIR NOISE". I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT WAS JUST REALLY COLD OUT AND IT NEEDED TO WARM UP A BIT MORE, SO I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND IT SEEMED BETTER. DEFINITELY DIDN'T THINK THAT A TRUCK I HAVE HAD LESS THAN 3 YEARS WOULD HAVE ANY BRAKE ISSUES. WELL I WAS WRONG...WHEN GOING TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON A MAIN ROAD, I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WASN'T STOPPING. QUICKLY THINKING I PUSHED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STOPPED MYSELF AND MY YOUNGER SON FROM ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC GOING WELL OVER 40MPH. IF I HAD NOT BEEN DOING UNDER 10MPH MY SON AND MYSELF WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AND POSSIBLY DEAD. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL ON THIS TRUCK BUT APPARENTLY AFTER LOOKING UP BRAKE PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE THERE WITHOUT A DOUBT IS AND I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO HAVE THE BRAKES FAIL ON THEM. VERY SCARY AND NOW THAT MY HEART IS BACK IN MY CHEST, VERY MAD!
Electrical system, Jan 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT BOTH THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Jan 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 3, 2015
MOST TIMES WHEN I GO TO START THE TRUCK IT WILL NOT START. IF IT DOES START IT DIES IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I TRY TO START IT AGAIN, THE STARTER SEEMS TO GET STUCK, SO I TURN THE KEY OFF AND HAVE TO TRY IT AGAIN. EVENTUALLY IT WILL START AND RUN NORMAL. JUST THIS MORNING, I WENT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, AND IT HAD NO POWER. ONCE I HOOKED UP THE JUMPER CABLES I COULD HEAR A HUMMING NOISE, WHICH I ASSUME WOULD BE THE FUEL PUMP, AS I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT IT NOT TURNING OFF DUE TO THE TIPM. AFTER I STARTED IT AND LET IT RUN FOR A WHILE I SHUT IT OFF AND COULD STILL HERE THE FUEL PUMP. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PULL THE FUSE SO THAT MY BATTERY WILL NOT DIE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. I JUST GOT THIS TRUCK A LITTLE OVER 2 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE HAD THE STARTING PROBLEM SINCE I'VE GOT IT. NOW I GOT THIS FUEL PUMP ISSUE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF AND, AT THIS POINT, HAS CHOSE NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 2, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ON IT. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKE BOOSTER. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART WAS AVAILABLE AFTER CALLING THE DEALER IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. IT WAS FIXED DEC 29, 2014. IN DEC OF 2014, WE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ALTERNATOR, AND WERE TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ON DECEMBER 20TH, 2014, WE WERE LEAVING ON A FAMILY VACATION, LOADED AND READY TO GO WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE WHILE I LOADED MY FAMILY IN 2 DIFFERENT TRUCKS TO MAKE A 90 MILE DRIVE TO THE CRUISE TERMINAL WHERE WE PAID $55 TO PARK EACH TRUCK. I CAME BACK SUNDAY THE 28TH OF FEBRUARY AND THEY HAD NOT REPAIRED THE CAR, STATING THEY WANTED $90 LABOR TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND $275 FOR A NEW BATTERY, WHICH WAS DAMAGED BY THE ALTERNATOR. AFTER HOURS OF CALLING, CHRYSLER FINALLY APPROVED A NEW BATTERY, BUT THE OLD ONE WAS PUT BACK IN AND CHARGED. DUE TO BEING OUT OF THE COUNTRY, I HAD TO USE E-MAIL TO MY MECHANIC TO GET THINGS AUTHORIZED. WE DID NOT GET A RENTAL FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS LEFT HOME WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR THE WEEK(CHRISTMAS WEEK). THE ALTERNATOR THAT WAS PUT ON THE CAR IS STILL UNDER RECALL AND COULD FAIL AGAIN AND WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD NEED TO BRING IT BACK IN FOR A NEW ALTERNATOR AT A LATER DATE. THE NEW ALTERNATOR IS STARTING TO MAKE A HUMMING NOISE LIKE THE LAST ONE AND NEITHER CHRYSLER OR THE DEALER WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT IS STILL WORKING. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS FIXED DUE TO THE WARNING OF THE CAR DYING OR CATCHING FIRE AND HAVING OUR 3 YEAR OLD WITH HER IF IT HAPPENS. THE TRADE IN VALUE IS DOWN DUE TO SO MANY BEING TRADED IN AND I WILL BE LEFT $10000 UPSIDE DOWN ON THE VEHICLE. I ASKED FOR A RENTAL UNTIL IT IS FIXED CORRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THAT COULD NOT HAPPEN. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 30, 2014
I'VE HAD AT LEAST TWO THINGS THE CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT ASSURED ME I NEEDED. A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE IN NJ AND A "BYPASS" FUEL PUMP ADDITION DONE AT LUSTINE?? I FEEL LIKE CAR HAD A HEART ATTACK BECAUSE OF A COMPUTER SENSOR ISSUE. NOW THEY SAY ITS SHAKING AND I NEED SPARK PLUGS AND THE DASH IS LIT UP BUT AFTER THE ADDITIONAL $3310..THEY ARE STILL NOT SURE WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT OR WHY IT SMELLS OF GAS EXCEPT GAS IS ON THE SPARK PLUGS AND SHOULDN'T BE AND NEW ONES WILL 'POSSIBLY' GET ME CLOSER TO FINDING OUT THE ISSUE(S) ON MY 2012 DURANGO. $325 NJ $476? LUSTINE BYPASS $310 LUSTINE SPARKPLUGS NOT PAID FOR YET TOTAL $1111 BUT WE STILL NOT SURE WHAT'S WRONG.... THIS IS CRIMINAL. *JS
Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 30, 2014
AT ABOUT 54K/56K MILES THE AIRBAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF. WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED THEY DID NOT REPORT ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF AIR IS SYSTEM BUT THAT WAS COVERED IN THE DIAGNOSTIC. THEN THE CAR WOULD MAKE SUDDEN JUMPS FOR NO REASON, AIRBAG AND ENGINE AND BRAKELIGHTS REPEADEDLY CAME ON AND OFF. WHILE ATTENDING MY NEPHEW FUNERAL I GOT IT CHECKED SINCE I WOULD BE ON THE ROAD FOR NO LESS THAN 4 HRS. I LATER FOUND OUT THERE WAS A BREAK RECALL ONCE I GOT THAT FIXED (16 DEC) THE DASH WAS FLASHING EVERYTHING AIRBAGS, BRAKES, ENGINE. ONCE I PARKED THE CAR THE NEST DAY IT WOULD NOT COME ON. A JUMP DID NOT WORK. HAD IT TOWED AND TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FOR A CAR JUST A LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS OLD AND THAT CHRYSLER WAS ONLY PAYING FOR 2011 DURANGOS FOR THIS ISSUE. SO I AM PAYING IN LESS THAN A WEEK OVER $800 FOR AN ITEM CLEARLY THATS AN ISSUE AND WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO AVOID NOT PAYING FACTORY DEFECTED EQUIPMENT. DISSAPPOINTED AS I ALWAYS BUY AMERICAN BUT CHYRSLER JUST LOST A CUSTOMER AND GAINED NEGATIVE ADVERTISEMENT. *JS
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2014
TRYING TO START VEHICLE AND WILL NOT START, WHEN I TURN THE KEY IT WILL WANT TO START AND GET STUCK IN A STARTING POSITION, BUT NOT START. I HAD TAKEN IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, BUT AS SOON AS THE NEXT DAY, IT DID IT AGAIN. THEY WANTED ME TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN AND LEAVE IT THERE FOR ANOTHER WEEK, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, BUT I DO NOT HAVE AN EXTRA VEHICLE AROUND TO USE TO GET TO WORK. CHRYSLER/DODGE DEALERSHIPS SHOULD HAVE LOANER VEHICLES OR SOME KIND OF DEAL AT A RENTAL COMPANY FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. PUTTING US OUT OF A VEHICLE IS JUST NOT RIGHT! I CALLED AGAIN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOTIFIED THEM THAT I WILL DROP OFF MY VEHICLE TODAY AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET TO MY DODGE UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR IN THE SECOND WEEK. NOT COOL!!! HE SAID THEY HAD OVER 195 VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME........WHAT DOES THAT SAY ABOUT CHRYSLER/DODGE! (VEHICLE MILEAGE IS APPROX., PAPERWORK IN VEHICLE). *TR
Service brakes, Dec 29, 2014
NO INCIDENT OCCURRED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR EDDY'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN WICHITA, KS TO REPLACE A BRAKE BOOSTER SINCE JULY. I WAS PLACED ON A LIST. I CALLED THEM AGAIN IN OCTOBER AND THEY SAID THEY WERE STILL WAITING ON PARTS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. THE WEATHER IS NOW COLD AND THAT IS WHEN THIS DEFECT HAS CAUSED ACCIDENTS. WHAT SHOULD I DO? *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 29, 2014
DROVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THE EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP RELAY HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN ASKED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF IT WASN'T REPLACED THEY TOLD ME THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I FIND THIS VERY ODD THAT I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN. THEN DOING AN INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THIS SAME MODULE WAS A RECALLED ITEM IN THE 2011 VERSION OF MY VEHICLE. WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE 2012 YEAR MODEL DURANGO. *TR