2012 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 254
- 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 254 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 21 indicate fire
What owners report
- electrical system · 22 records
- needed replaced · 13 records
- without warning · 13 records
- where diagnosed · 13 records
- alternator failed · 13 records
- warning indicators · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 87 |
| 60–100k mi | 77 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11309151
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while pulling up into ann independent mechanic, the vehicle stalled while the alternator warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the windshield wipers operated independently with several warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into neutral and was pushed inside the garage bay. The contact was…
ODI 11308168
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was knocking noise in the engine. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram ([redacted], pensacola fl 32505, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pump relay. The contact…
ODI 11297739
Electrical System
My car will not start due to the fuel pump relay recall
ODI 11296894
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2012 dodge durango has history of starting and stalling problem. While vehicle was under warranty, it would stall right after you start it. The dealer performed fuel pump relay recall, and problem was not fixed. The next dealer remove the external fuel pump relay and replaced tipm, problem was still not fixed. Dealer then re-completed the fuel pump relay recall, problem still not fix. Now the vehicle is stalling…
ODI 11277453
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I started my truck up the engine light brake light and power steering light all came on at the same time, then my power steering went out and my dash started to blink in and out
ODI 11258141
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine shuts off while driving without any warning. Will restart. Dangerous can cause crash. Has been previously recalled for this problem and the repair doesn't solve issue.
ODI 11254328
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle delayed when starting or would periodically fail to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was 87,054.
ODI 11254649
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While backing out of a parking spot, the vehicle seized and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced, but the battery continued to fail. The…
ODI 11242317
Electrical System
While coming back from putting gas down the street, my alternator fail and began to smoke. The car then lost all power luckily on the street i lived in.i replaced the alternator and starter but still couldn't keep battery charging. Battery is about six months since i purchased it. Recall has been made but vin number is not included even though the recall specifically states the 2012 dodge durango model
ODI 11234679
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact mentioned that the fuel pump was inoperable and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. Also, the vehicle…
ODI 11268852
Electrical System
The 2012 durango will randomly stall put driving down the road. When it does so i loose power to everything including power steering which is a very dangerous situation. I have had this happen multiple times now and seems to be getting worse. I will no longer be driving the car but can not afford the $300 diagnosis fee from dodge.
ODI 11223034
Electrical System
While i was driving in the street i saw some white smoke coming out from the hood i parked and open the hood and notice that in back of the engine there was a fire. Luckily i caught on time and i was able to stop it but some of the wires got all burned up.
Fire reported
ODI 11184399
Body · Electrical System · Engine
While driving down a 2 lane highway the vehicle lost power and once pulled over on the shoulder we noticed a funny smell and flames coming under the hood. The car burned up and its totalled. Luckily noone is hurt. *dt photos attached *jb
Fire reported
ODI 11182665
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle cuts off while driving or want start at all without a jump off check engine light is on
ODI 11176033
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road and could not be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lafontaine chrysler dodge jeep ram saline (located at [redacted], saline, mi 48176, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11240710
Electrical System
Car shuts of suddenly at any speed, it can be restarted while in neutral. However it wont go back into gear even though it lets me put it in drive. When this happens it's very dangerous as all of the cars functions go dead power steering lights gauges, door locks windshield wipers. It causes a very unsafe situation especially at high speeds on the highway because i can't always get over to a safe lane to pull the…
ODI 11170857
Electrical System
Tipm is malfunctioning causing the vehicle to stall while at highway speeds. All emergency warning lights come on and gauges will not function. Dodge says that they do not have a recall on the his item even though they do admit that it has become a major problem. It is not safe to be driving with such a malfunctioning part.
ODI 11170501
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Schumacher chrysler dodge (2102 s federal hwy, delray beach, fl 33483) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11287134
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
This is the 3rd time in the past 3 months i've been taking this vehicle to service for different service issues. The most recent one is the dash and whipers started going crazy, a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. The vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel and the gear shifter didn't want to engage. I tried starting the vehicle but it wouldn't start. The vehicle is not comunicating…
ODI 11160908
Electrical System
Takata recall. Vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel. Dash and wipers started going crazy then a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. This resulted on completely dead battery due to alternator fail.
ODI 11150944
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making left turns only, the vehicle would stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the instrument panel would flicker while starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the passenger's front seat melted along with the rear driver's and passenger's heated seat also showed heat damage.…
Fire reported
ODI 11143607
Electrical System
While driving down the road the vehicle just shuts off without warning. Sometimes its just all the lights and electrical go out but the vehicle stays running.
ODI 11145320
Electrical System · Power Train
Takara recall - loud clicking sounds from underneath the vehicle. Took it local transmission mechanic and was told it was the transfer case motor. Did not get a safety warning light. After checking internet notice that i was the first with this problem. Seems dodge has a history concerning transfer case motor. The clicking sounds happened even after turn vehicle off and when starting or shifting from p to d,r or n.
ODI 11141507
Electrical System
Driving, suddenly charging station light flashed on screen and vehicle was making reving engine sound. Pulled over and smoke was exiting front grill. All electrical died and couldn't get key out of ignition. Called towing to auto shop that was available immediately. Diagnosis was alternator had ignited computer system therefore all electrical power outage.
Fire reported
ODI 11140386