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
Husband thought the lights seemed dim when we were coming home tonight then the battery light went on. Advance auto was able to run the diagnostic and said my battery should have 700 cold cranking amps but was registering 373 (or somewhere close to that) but it wasn't showing anything for the alternator after two tests. Husband and i had noticed a funny smell in the engine after we had gotten home. Well, when i left…
ODI 11005517
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) and waited months to schedule a recall repair. The dealer (dave dennis chrysler jeep dodge ram, 4232 colonel glenn hwy, dayton, oh 45431, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that parts were unavailable. The dealer was unable to determine when the part would be supplied from the…
ODI 11088898
Electrical System
Sudden electrical failure while driving on a city street. Alternator failed at 62,000 miles.
ODI 11002777
Electrical System
Check battery light came on, battery lost charge, replaced battery and it lost charge again before able to test alternator. Alternator was red hot. Will need new battery and alternator. Was a recall in 2014 for alternator as well (appears that recall was already done on this car). Car died at intersection waiting to turn.
ODI 11002775
Electrical System
Alternator short, serious sudden loss of all electrical and engine control. Serious safety issue that could have potentially caused fatal crash.
Crash reported
ODI 11012999
Electrical System
The battery light indicator illuminated in the driver's information panel. Within another minute the drivers seat belt warning began chiming & flashing in the display also, even though the driver's seatbelt was buckled. At this time all of the indicators in the driver's information panel began sporadically flashing. Within the next few minutes, the power steering stopped working & the car shut completely down. I had…
ODI 11001495
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, every indicator on the instrument panel illuminated, the windshield wipers activated independently, the power steering failed, and the vehicle stalled and lost all power. The vehicle was towed to crossroads chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted], prince george, va 23875) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11000511
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled immediately after starting. The contact stated that the vehicle would start up after five minutes. The vehicle was taken on several occasions to several independent mechanics to be diagnosed. The contact also stated that addy's…
ODI 11000447
Electrical System
Driving 50mph with my family when the vehicle completely shut down and i lost control of the vehicle. Luckily we were able to stop on the side of the road.
ODI 10994560
Electrical System
As vehicle was being parked in drive way check engine light came on. As driver walked past vehicle on the way in house he smelled something so popped hood and noticed smoke coming from what appears to be alternator and noticed burn marks. Power seemed to be gone as remote would not work to lock doors. Roadside assistance came and when he connected a little battery pack type thing to battery to try and charge there…
ODI 10992008
Electrical System
While driving, the alternator failed causing a near crash with myself, my daughter, and two granddaughters in the vehicle. I never received a recall notice for this issue, but have never heard of an failed alternator actually shutting down a car while driving! With a little research i found that there is, in fact, a recall for this exact issue, on this year vehicle, and yet somehow my vin is not included in the…
ODI 10991616
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle has a lot of electrical issues. The push start doesn't always work and stalls out. The car has also lost power while i was driving luckily it kick back on before something serious happened. It also tends to shift gears very hard at times.
ODI 11124194
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the speedometer malfunction and the entire instrument cluster failed. The dealer kolosso chrysler jeep dodge ram (2701 w college ave, appleton, wi 54914 [redacted]) stated that they would fix and cover the electrical issues. The electrical failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to the dealer up to 10 times for the failure. The…
ODI 11207307
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter and pcm box failed. An unknown wire related to the pcm box burned and the starter and pcm box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Fire reported
ODI 10980126
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My battery light came on. Within minutes all the other lights on my dashboard came on, my air starting blowing hot and then it started to stall. Luckily i was on a small road and was able to coast off onto the grass. The car was dead and smoke was pouring from the alternator. I went and bought a new battery and alternator. Within in 2 minutes of installing both, my car did the same exact thing. I had to have it…
ODI 10978987
Electrical System
My durango died while driving. I had just had the battery tested and was told it was probably the alternator. I did not make it home 2 miles away. It was towed to a firestone who replaced the alternator and battery to discover the pcm was ruined. They told me that there was a recall for a 2012 dodge durango but it was for the 160 amp alternator and not for hte 180 amp alternator. They said the recall number was p60…
ODI 10979116
Electrical System · Engine
Upon arriving home, a strong odor of electrical burning was present coming from the engine compartment. The electrical light came on and smoke was visible coming from the engine compartment. The car was parked in the garage and was immediately turned off. Similar to recall p60; however our car was not included in the recall because of a different alternator and slightly different engine type.
ODI 10970133
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and caused the battery to fail. As a result, the technician stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included…
ODI 10969035
Electrical System
The vehicle does not start when you press the keyless ignition switch. This happened last night in a parking lot, this morning in my garage, and twice today in parking lots. It also has happened intermittently over the past several months, but i didn't think anything about it until it happened four times in a row. I have had to press the switch several times to get the vehicle to start and remove the key fob from my…
ODI 10968544
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to have the vehicle diagnosed and the manufacturer would possibly assist with the cost. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 10969412
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and various indicators flickered on the instrument panel. The steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was pulled over and later towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10954503
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The vehicle stalls while driving (very intermittently). Does not log any engine codes and mainly happens on deceleration. But has happened at highway speeds when exiting the freeway and also at low speeds when coming to a stop sign. When the engine stalls you loose power steering and brakes but all of the electronics keep working radio, lights, etc... I have called chrysler care opened a case, which they assisted in…
ODI 10956318
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
Repeated electrical failures at start up. Sept 8 2014- electrical failure at start up: engine light on, stabilization light on, turn signal non-operational, unable to access the milage/temperature menu/computer, windshield wiper active even though the switch was in the off position. Result: one week in the shop and the steering control module was replaced. - dec 23- left tail light burnt out and was replaced -jan 15…
ODI 10953928
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was in line to turn left under the underpass. When i pressed the gas, the vehicle would not move. The wheel locked up as i tried to move forward. I had to turn on my emergency lights and signal other to go around on the right because no one could pass me on the left. I put the car in park and restarted it. There was no dashboard light to indicate that anything was wrong. My son was able to record and show that the…
ODI 10948784
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front of vehicle along with a smoke odor. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the roadway and turn the ignition off but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that…
ODI 10937547