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2011 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

439
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 439 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 40 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi151
30–60k mi137
100–150k mi47
1–30k mi21
150–400k mi13

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 14, 2013 · 45,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated there were several attempts before the engine would start. The failure was a constant occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Rk

    ODI 10588293

  • May 11, 2013 · 18,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Purchased brand new. First incident in may we used the key fob to start the vehicle and the vehicle ran for 5 minutes then shut down. The engine completely shut down and we were not able to start the vehicle using the manual key or key fob-vehicle having it towed. Unknown cause! In june, the vehicle was started with the key fob and placed my twin 3 yr olds in the car. The key fob was placed on the passenger seat in…

    ODI 10543648

  • February 8, 2013 · 41,765 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle stalled while turning off 4-lane and traffic began to come which had to stop until vehicle started again. Wipers, lights, and radio clock not functioning correctly, basically all electrical has not functioned correctly at one time or another. Vehicle will not start, also continuously cranks for10 seconds an shuts down, has also started an immediately died. Fan sound running under back seat, thought was…

    ODI 10549260

  • January 30, 2013 · 41,000 miles

    Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate · Turn Signal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that the turning signals would not operate, the vehicle would stall sporadically and the would occasionally fail to accelerate. The vehicle would operate normally once restarted after stalling, but the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the totally integrated power module had malfunctioned. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10595581

  • September 15, 2012 · 49,996 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    I attempted to start my vehicle and it would not start if i stepped on the gas very hard and several time it would then start. I was then sitting at a red light and the car stalled in the middle of an intersection. I made an appointment with a local dodge dealership at motorwold. My appointment wasn't for several days and i continued to have problems starting my vehicle in which i would attempt to start the ignition…

    ODI 10546386

  • July 24, 2012 · 28,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Vehicle would not start. Vehicle has been at the local chrysler/dodge dealership since july 24, waiting for the "redesigned module". Dealership advises we are on a waiting listing with 400 other owners. Part was supposed to be ready to ship by 8/20. Now, i have been notified that this date has been revised to september. *tt

    ODI 10537666

  • June 21, 2012 · 45,000 miles

    Electrical System

    June of 2013, engine start problems, crank and no start, or crank and run very rough -- sever misfires. Complained to dealer, no codes, so they say no problem. Problem became more severe, recorded video and audio of the problem on my phone. Also had issue with sirius/xm loosing all station presets, and the vehicle would loose connection with the key fob. Could be power issue. They opted to replace the fuel pump with…

    ODI 10566771

  • December 26, 2011 · 29,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    From the purchase of the durango i have had issues with the key fab not being recognized, not starting, and the rear camera not working. Three weeks ago i put the car in reverse and it started turning over (trying to start again, while on). Since its a push button start i tried to turn it off and tried for about 5 minutes before it finally would go back into park and turn off. I have been in contact with two dealers…

    ODI 10615518

  • December 12, 2011 · 27,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    When ignition on, sitting in vehicle listening to fm radio station, overhead rear electric hatch button was pressed and hatch opened. Just after opening rear hatch, passenger door was opened. Immediately after door opened, radio and dome light shut off for 2 seconds and came back on to 530am. A few seconds later, smelled electrical smoke. Minute or two later, saw glowing wire under floor carpet between firewall and…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10486764

  • December 1, 2011 · 4,532 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    The truck will not turn over or start. It has been towed to the shop 3 times due to this. Noticed that when the truck does not want to start, the truck is having issues with changing gears - example is going into reverse, there is a huge thump, the truck will not move, and then all of a sudden will go when it wants to. Then the starting issues begin. Once that truck is not in the "mood" to start, it will not do…

    ODI 10617495

  • July 17, 2011 · 35,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper

    First incident the electrical components on dashboard where going haywire like if the truck was possessed. Windshield wipers where on and would not turn off. Truck would not move out of park when i pulled over. After about 5 mins it moved out of park but could not drive over 45 mph because truck would not shift into second gear, and all electrical is still going haywire! Then in august of 2014 truck started to have…

    ODI 10640697

  • July 13, 2011 · 75,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled numerous times. Each time the vehicle stalled, the fcw warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to jeep chrysler dodge ram fiat of ontario ([redacted], ontario, ca 91761, [redacted]), but the failure could not be…

    ODI 11297442

  • November 17, 2010 · 9,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed that the instrument panel and radio failed. Moments later, the power steering also failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 9,000.

    ODI 10451863

  • August 1, 2009 · 39,000 miles

    Electrical System

    When trying to start the vehicle, it cranks continuously with out starting. This has happened multiple times. The vehicle starts when it wants to. I brought the auto to the dealership and was told it was a faulty tipm..the dealership does not have the part,and it is on back order..approximately $1400 to repair. *tr

    ODI 10628608