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 · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Recall has been issued but no parts are available - this has been in limbo for some time now. The vehicle has been having a lot of trouble the past two months - stalling, jumping, trouble shifting gears on its own, shutting off at stops, hard to make a smooth transition into different speed limits. I am concerned for my safety and have not heard of when the parts will be available.
ODI 11046570
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was taken to burns motors (1300 u.s. 83 business, mcallen, tx 78501, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed…
ODI 11097564
Electrical System
We have taken my suv in for this starter issue for almost as long as we have had it. It acts as though it is starting but wont turn over. We have to pop out the push to start button and manually turn the car off for it to stop. It does this multiple times in a row before starting. Finally after 4 or 5 visits for the issue, dodge says its some fuel pump relay so they fixed that, but the problem returned. The car…
ODI 11097835
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The battery gets drain out without warning it happens once or twice a month lately it's happening more often, my truck won't start even if the day before was running battery was check and it's fine. Check engine light it's on now once the truck didn't want to turn on. Took it to a mechanic and he said it was a relay issue. Brakes are in the recall vin check list along one other recall. The lights inside turn on and…
ODI 11104451
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 10 mph, the alternator warning indicator illuminated. Some pedestrians noticed small flames under the hood…
Fire reported
ODI 11042173
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While the vehicle was parked, the alternator caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to tempe dodge (8005 s autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers:…
Fire reported
ODI 11032982
Electrical System
I was driving my durango in the city going 30 miles per hour on 10/05/17 and my battery light came on, i pulled over to check the battery and the alternator was smoking. I thankfully pulled over at a auto parts store and they were able to help me get my battery disconnected so that they fire in the alternator would stop. I contacted dodge and they originally told me that my alternator was not recalled. I found this…
Fire reported
ODI 11033280
Electrical System
June 2017, right headlight went out, replaced the bulb, hard they harness and wires changed and it still shorts out. Headlight comes on and goes off while it is stationary and in motion. October 1, 2017, i started the truck, the engine turned over as normal but then a few seconds later it shut off. No warning lights on dash, truck was now in acc mode. I suspect and issue with the tipm.
ODI 11030770
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. After the contact opened the front driver's door, she noticed that the front passenger side was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed the contact that the electrical wiring from the mirror caused the fire. The vehicle was towed to orange park dodge ([redacted], jacksonville, fl 32244). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Fire reported
ODI 11042903
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 20 mph, an abnormal odor was present in the vehicle and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to riverdale chrysler jeep dodge ram (5869 broadway, bronx, ny 10463) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but the vehicle…
ODI 11034692
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to dodge chrysler jeep city located at: 4395 route 130 s., burlington, nj 08016, [redacted], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 11021418
Electrical System
I was driving the durango and the air went off, battery light came on, other warnings sensors and bells went off. I was able to get it back home and replace battery. Installed the new battery and drove around block. The alternator started smoking bad and you could smell the burning wires. Towed it to the shop, they replaced the battery again and alternator and still have issues. They have electrical being checked…
Fire reported
ODI 11016337
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and when the driver attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to replaced. The independent mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local…
ODI 11018867
Electrical System
Without warning my alternator has failed on my durango, i went to start it up for work and i got absolutely nothing. I looked up recalls, because it fried my battery as well, and i see a recall on some models with the 160 amp alternator, but not mine because it is 180 amp. This matter needs to be further investigated, because i have had an alternator go out before on other vehicles, but there are warning signs, and…
ODI 11014011
Electrical System
Computer failure: bad alternator (for which there is a recall) malfunctioned, while the vehicle was in motion, and at the same time, damaged the computer, causing the engine to shut down. While driving, multiple warning lights (seat belt, oil, alternator, etc.) would flash on and off. I was turned into a parking lot and turned into a space, but the engine died and i coasted to a stop. Car would not start after that.
ODI 11062587
Electrical System
Like so many others, was driving when battery light came on with an electrical smell. Continued driving to a midas when all lights and bells were going off. Eventually tried to make a right turn and steering was gone and i was luckily able to coast into midas. They diagnosed as a failed alternator. My mechanic towed the car to his shop and replaced alternator and battery but that was not the solution. It ended up…
ODI 11015710
Electrical System · Engine
The failed tipm is dangerous and could leave you stranded from astalled engine. The failed alternator may have been a by product of the faulty tipm. This part should be part of a recall.
ODI 11060812
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, several warning indicators flashed and a dinging noise was heard. When the traffic light turned green, the contact proceeded to drive very slowly. The vehicle lost acceleration and the warning indicators began flashing again. The vehicle lost steering ability, and the radio and air conditioning seized. The contact called a tow…
ODI 11012154
Electrical System
Driving locally and all of a sudden a whizzing sound from under hood. I pulled over noise stopped. Continued driving on 40mph road and battery light came on, rpm indicator erratic. Not too far from home an electrical fire smell coming from under hood. Made it home safely. Called dodge dealership to check about recall, specifically the 2015 alternator recall to see if somehow my vehicle was missed on that recall. Vin…
ODI 11012291
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle indicated that the seat belts were not being used even though all the occupants were wearing their seat belts. In addition, the air conditioner suddenly failed and began to blow hot air. The contact attempted to roll the windows down, but they failed to move. There were also yellow…
ODI 11012030
Air Bags · Electrical System
Driving down the highway battery light came on. Replaced battery. Resumed trip, started smelling something burning. Bluetooth turned off, radio shut off, a/c shut off (all as i'm trying to get off highway), smoke begins pouring out of air vents, everything shuts off. Had to get vehicle towed. It is sitting, as i am trying to find out if it is included in t36 recall.
Fire reported
ODI 11012217
Electrical System
Suddenly the red battery light lit up. As i was driving home it stating going dead, windshiel wipers came on, would not acellrate, died on side of road. Jumped off, went a few feet and died again, replaced battery started drove great after a min it statred acting up, took to local dealer, alternator fried, from the repports i am hearing this should be a recall. Tom
ODI 11011593
Electrical System
Failed alternator alternator failed and the car stalled and went dead on a road. Could not restart the car and was blocking traffic. This is very unsafe condition.
ODI 11012608
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 60 mph, the seat belt and battery warning indicators illuminated. Later, the check engine, traction control, and abs warning indicators also illuminated. In addition, the air condition and radio failed to function, and the windshield wipers functioned slowly. While exiting the highway, the power steering seized and made it difficult to maneuver.…
ODI 11010852
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery light suddenly illuminated and an electrical burning odor was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator had overheated and causing damage to the pcm and battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure.…
Fire reported
ODI 11012393