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
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 151 |
| 30–60k mi | 137 |
| 100–150k mi | 47 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11058028
Electrical System
My 2011 dodge durango started to make a "whining" sound when accelerated while driving on a highway. Approximately 2-3 miles, after the noise started, a light on the instrument panel came on. Luckily, we were just pulling into our driveway. My alternator failed at 56.8k miles. Apparently, the alternator originally installed was not part of recall p60. This vehicle has been recalled for every other problem associated…
ODI 10876641
Electrical System
I am disappointed in how dodge stands behind their product. A vehicle can be replaced but a life cannot. I drove my 2011 dodge durango crew 3.6l v-6 (102,980 miles) from my house to the dentist office (less than 2 miles). I smelled a burning smell when i pulled up at the dentist office. About 5 minutes later my daughter notice smoke coming from under the hood while we were sitting in the dentist office. I went…
ODI 10872276
Electrical System
My car stalled while driving a couple times. Took it to the shop and found out it was the alternator. I had to have it replaced.
ODI 10928033
Electrical System
Alternator suddenly failed, resulting in engine failure at 50mph, loss of power steering and brakes, and eventually total engine shut down over the course of about 800 yards. The vehicle was not covered under a similar recall as it had a higher amperage alternator, although the problem and corresponding safety issue was identical to the part that was recalled on similar vehicles.
ODI 10872067
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have had a recall since the beginning of last year, each time i contact a dealer they are stating that parts are not available my car is experiencing electrical issues.
ODI 10959745
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I had a battery light in the morning, but my battery was new. As i was driving my air conditioning stopped working, my radio screen flashed, went off and the entire car died while in motion, i barely stopped in time. The engine wouldn't even try, and me and my two infant children were stranded in the middle of a busy street in 100 heat. The police officer had to help us, we called a tow truck to take us home. The…
ODI 10873145
Electrical System
I was driving back home (city, low traffic), i had just had my 2 months old battery tested at advance auto, when my battery indicator turned on again. It had turned on yesterday for 1st time. I turned off the radio and i could hear a high pitch whining noise coming from the engine. I pulled in my driveway and the car stalled. Got out of the car and smelled something being burnt. Open up the hood and there was a lot…
ODI 10862033
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 75 mph, all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the…
ODI 10862896
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
My vehicle push to start system sticks and the vehicle takes long attempting to start. My vehicle while driving has gone dead on me although the dash is still lite radio playing. The steering wheel stiffens and the brakes get hard. I have to struggle to pull over and stop in order to place the car back in neutral or park in order to start it again. It has stalled while in motion, while slowing down for a red light,…
ODI 10861878
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. When attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The battery was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10861264
Electrical System
Momentary loss of all electrical power under normal driving condition at all speeds. Loss of all dash lights and gauges. Total loss of engine power momentarily. This causes a momentary stall. Does not last long enough to turn the engine off as the power is immediately restored. Happens several times weekly, always while in motion, has not occurred while vehicle is stopped at idle. Possible ignition or tipm fault.
ODI 10853787
Electrical System · Engine
Alternator failed over heating electrical wiring and causing battery and computer chip failure. The problem occurred on the road but i was able to make it to a parking lot. I did smell smoke and felt heat but there was no ignition of fire. My car was completely disabled. No electrical activity. The symptoms are the same as recall #14v634000.
ODI 10853925
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated as a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. An excessive amount of black smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. There were no flames present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where diagnosed that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10851856
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the alternator and fuse box would need to be replaced due to an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10850993
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Sterling dodge ([redacted], opelousas, la 70570, [redacted]) was contacted, but was unable to remedy the vehicle due to the limited quantities of parts being supplied to the dealer. The contact stated…
ODI 11031836
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10894191
Electrical System
The alternator shorted out with 48000 miles on it. The light came on and my wife drove it 1.5 miles home. Alternator was smoking and completely shorted out/fried. While she managed to get it home this could have easily created an accident had she driven it longer. I am shocked that a failure like this can happen on a car in such a short amount of time.
ODI 10845851
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system , interior lighting) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10893232
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed engine oil leaking from the timing chain into the alternator. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the left cylinder and timing chain gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A few months later, while driving 25 mph, the battery warning light illuminated. After shifting the vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10887502
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the remedy was not available. 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. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10871177
Electrical System · Engine
2 different episodes of unexpected vehicle shutdown/stalling. First event was in the process of a left hand turn. Vehicle shut down partway through the turn. Lost all power steering and brakes. Struggled to keep the vehicle out of the ditch. Put the vehicle in park, and it restarted immediately, and continued home uneventfully. Approximately 2 months later, the vehicle again unexpectedly stalled at a traffic light.…
ODI 10826051
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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 experienced smoke fumes coming from the passenger side…
Fire reported
ODI 10876943
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 2011 dodge durango caught fire. The roof above the passenger visor burn significantly. While driving the car the passenger said she smelled an electrical problem. Both of us have retired from the electronics field. Not realizing the severity of the electrical problem, i parked the car. We went away from the car for about ten minutes. Upon returning we open the door and entered the car. The car filled with smoke.…
Fire reported
ODI 10838433
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After having the campaign completed to remove the fuel pump relay from the tipm, my fog lights and headlights began operating sporadically, then eventually after a few weeks stopped working. If i remember correctly, this happened at dusk, when i was driving and the headlights tried to come on automatically. I tried to replace the bulbs, but that didn't help. I took the car back to the dealership and was told the…
ODI 10822867