2011 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I was driving my car one afternoon after work and all of a sudden all the lights on my dashboard lit up. I turned the car off rested for a minute then restarted it and proceeded to the oil change place to get my car an oil change thinking that would do the trick. Fast forward to friday off this same week my car all of a sudden stopped working. The car lights blink for a second off the car comes on but otherwise it…
ODI 11307981
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
My 2011 dodge durango engine shut off while driving. The first two times it happened exiting the same exit on a right sharp turn at the same part of the turn. The steering wheel locked and i had to force all my weight to turn it and pull off to the shoulder avoiding getting hit from behind and the side. Dodge dealer claimed nothing was wrong but wanted to keep car to investigate. I filed a complaint and opened a…
ODI 11240563
Engine · Steering
This problem has happened multiple times already not everyday but i would say at least 4-5 times a year. We are driving just normal down the highway and vehicle shuts off we have no steering lose all power have to come to a stop and restart vehicle. The most recent time this has happened luckily we were at a stop light and engine just shut off. We have taken it to a mechanic put his scan tool on it nothing came up.…
ODI 11218254
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
2014 recall on this vehicle 14v-530 p54 was addressed according to chrysler, but we keep on having the same problem with car shutting off while driving subsequently shutting off power steering assist making steering almost impossible, we have been in real dangerous situations twice now, chrysler does not further want to address this issue.
ODI 11203921
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that there was a premature leak due to the power steering lines that had fractured. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering lines needed to be replaced. The dealer (bob brady auto mall, 4025 e boyd rd, decatur, il 62521, [redacted]) was contacted to order the part. The manufacturer issued one tsb for the eps, but there was no steering…
ODI 11079812
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When driving my car the alternator failed and started smoking without warning. The car lost all power luckily i was able to cost to safely and get off the road. My problem is i seen a recall for this very issue but my vin was not in the recall. This is completely unacceptable as my failure was exactly what the recall is for. Not only did my alternator short out and almost catch fire it fried my pcm. Now it sits in…
ODI 11014816
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On thursday, june 8, 2017 i had just exited a major freeway and was coming up to a red light when all of the sudden my a/c started blowing hot air. As i made my left turn to head home all of the lights on my dash came on (saying service park assist, driver seatbelt unbuckled, abs, and many others) as i crossed 3 lanes of traffic to get off the road and in to a parking lot i lost all power to my vehicle. I parked in…
Fire reported
ODI 10994280
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Faulty vehicle 180 amp alternator caused a very dangerous situation for me and my passenger and other vehicles driving behind me that required a sheriff to keep other vehicles from wrecking while trying control the vehicle while driving. The dashboard and all eletrical functions started going haywire all at the same time when driving on a very winding curvy busy back road, lost steering controll, all message center…
ODI 10984896
Electrical System · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
While driving, all warning lights suddenly came on dashboard. Vehicle then stopped in the middle of the highway. Something overheated, because i could smell something burning under the hood. I could not get the vehicle to start again or even put it in neutral. I had to call a tow truck. There is a p60 recall for this type vehicle that describes exactly what is going on with mine. The recall as of now is for…
ODI 10969960
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was driving in the city on a very busy street when the car made a weird siren noise; then my seatbelt lights went off, my park assist started flashing, my traction control other lights were flashing, the radio flashed off and on, then went out. Then my wipers went on, and then i lost power steering, brakes were not working, and the car slowly died. My hazards didn't even work, so i almost caused an accident. My…
ODI 10958855
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 15 mph, the air conditioning blew hot air and the instrument panel lighting went haywire. The vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. The contact pulled over, and turned off and restarted the vehicle. To ensure that the vehicle was fine, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to allow the engine to rev. Afterwards, the contact was able to drive…
ODI 10884314
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While on the highway i a check battery light appeared on my dash, i planned on checking into it at the upcoming gas station which was about 3 miles away, as i approached the offramp to the gas station all kinds of check engine lights and abs and you name it started showing in my dash followed by the wipers and next thing you know the car dies out. Lucky for me there was no vehicle in front of me because i could not…
ODI 10854973
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 40 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated on and off. The vehicle hesitated to accelerate and, when making left and right turns, the steering seized. The contact coasted over to a main road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10846202
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my 2011 dodge duango citadel in august 2015. On several occasions, both weeks and months apart, my hazard lights will randomly cut off and on just long enough for you to think you're crazy and second guess if you saw them. I eventually had to take my car to the dodge dealership because the car was not turning over at the start and became inoperable. Once at the dealership, the manager determined that…
ODI 10820596
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
The very first time was when i was slowing down from about 50mph at a corner in order to take a right hand turn, about halfway through the 90 corner i feel that the steering has stiffened. Looking down, i see that the tachometer now reads 0, and the engine has died. I cannot simply slip it into neutral and then restart it because of the car has a keyless pushbutton and the start button only works with the drive in…
ODI 10745524
Steering · Suspension
Right front strut has started to leak oil. Possible fire hazard due to vicinity of the brake. After speaking with service advisor at dealership he stated this is the 3rd strut he seen replaced for leakage. *tr
ODI 10520954
Engine · Steering
At random times the engine will just shut down and i have no power steering at all. It has happened over 15 times now generally when i come to a full stop and also when i am taking a right hand turn at slow speeds. *tr
ODI 10522912
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated when the vehicle reached 70 mph the front end began to shake. During a road force balance test the dealer stated the failure was a characteristic of the vehicle. An independent mechanic performed an alignment which reduced the shaking, but did not correct the problem. The contact stated the problem was due to the all wheel drive feature. The failure…
ODI 10520069
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
Steering · Wheels
The frontend of my 2011 dodge durango shakes at 45 mph and increases in strength with an increase in speed??why? This is not a one time / short time thing it has been doing it for a while. I need to know what to do to fix it!! *tr
ODI 10453241
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
Traded in 2005 town and country in nov 2010 to 2010 town and country numerous problems also had major brake issues nearly causing accident at four way interchange. Traded it in taking neg.equity to 2011 durango in oct 2011 it has numerous issue including up and down idle bulbs blowing when washed thru auto wash ac probs. Power steering begining whine noise had brakes repaired hard shifting computer flashed dealer…
ODI 10514444
Steering
While driving my 2011 dodge durango, the steering wheel started shaking violently and pulling the vehicle to the right causing me to momentarily lose control of the vehicle and almost crashing into a parked vehicle. I have had this unsafe issue with the steering wheel shaking since the vehicle was purchased back on 6/10/11 with the dealership and dodge not able to diagnose and fix the issue. Having a case with…
ODI 10419173
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