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 stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to stall after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10920638
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact occasionally heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine when the vehicle was started. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to tuttle-click chrysler…
ODI 11063130
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power, stalled, and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator had burnt wires, which caused the shut down. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer for the repair, but was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The…
Fire reported
ODI 10918630
Electrical System
Car wouldn't start from being parked, smelled burning under hood. Was able to take a battery jump, but could only go half mile before stalling without warning. Had alternator tested bad. Replaced it twice& still having problems all testing bad. Had no warning except battery icon flashed on briefly & then went off prior to incident. *tr
ODI 10920077
Electrical System
2012 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to alternator shorted out and caused the entire electrical system to fail. Consumer vin# not listed for alternator recall notice information. *smd the consumer referenced recall # 14v630000. However, he was informed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
ODI 10924716
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle after a few seconds, and the vehicle returned to normal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 11031873
Electrical System
I smelled burning while driving on a city street. The car just died. I got out raised hood. Smelled burning at alternator. Car is completely dead. Called tow truck.. Next day. Car towed to all tech auto. Diagnosis- 180amp alternator bad and caused extensive damage to tipm and pcm. Paid 760.00 for replaced alternator. Towed to dealership - tipm and pcm shorted out, 2066.00 to repair. My car is currently at the…
ODI 10917263
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility/Wiper
Engine stalled and car shut off. Once from a stop while trying to accelerate and another time while trying to stop. In both instances an accident was nearly avoided. My wife on 9/13 was turning across traffic and the car died and she was almost t-boned. On 9/14 i almost rear ended a car as i was slowing to a stop and lost all power. Wipers will come on randomly on dry, sunny days (while parked or in motion). Car…
ODI 10907088
Electrical System
In november of 2014, dodge issued a recall of the 160 amp alternators due to early failure and risk of fire. Saturday, august 20, 2016, the alternator on this vehicle failed with the same symptoms: high heat, burning smell, and the vehicle suddenly stopped running. However, this vehicle has a 180 amp alternator. There are other reports of the 180 amp alternator failing in very similar ways as the 160 amp. The recall…
ODI 10897753
Electrical System
Alternator failed in my 2012 dodge durango. I have only had my vehicle for 4 years 3 months, 48,904 miles and do mostly city driving. The vehicle was in motion when i began to smell a burnt scent. Soon after i noticed the air conditioner power minimized rapidly and the burnt scent continued. Luckily at that point i was getting home and therefore i immediately parked my vehicle. Was inspected by a mechanic who…
ODI 10897015
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 55 mph, the low battery, abs, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred twice. In addition, a burning odor emitted in and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and burned the serpentine belt. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Fire reported
ODI 10898617
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. Moments after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000(electrical system), smoke appeared from the passenger side sun visor and headliner. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and later caught fire and was destroyed. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,416.
ODI 10893034
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10893033
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Driving on a major highway in nj on 7/21/16 , all the car warning lights went on randomly and unexpectedly, windshield wipers went on on their own, radio shut off, all power was lost and car shut down almost immediately with limited or no braking or steering power and the car would not turn on any longer. I tried to make it safely to the side of the road (left shoulder was the closest) with big trucks and fast…
ODI 10895009
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The vehicle was repaired. Approximately six weeks later, while driving approximately 10 mph, smoke appeared from the top left corner of the windshield and sun roof. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed flames in the same location. The fire department…
Fire reported
ODI 10870729
Electrical System · Engine
The alternator in my durango failed suddenly. We luckily had just arrived at my daughter's day car when the car shut off on its own and we noticed smoke. When we got out to check under the hood, the alternator was smoking! I had to have the durango towed to my dealership as there was no power to the durango at all. The dealership attempted to start the vehicle, and could not start the car using a jumper box, or by…
Fire reported
ODI 10865274
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Dash lights started flashing car shut off, charged battery, alternator started smoking, replaced alternator, replaced battery, battery is still draining.
ODI 10892691
Electrical System
Alternator failure as common with the p60 recall. The alternator in my durango failed suddenly and we lost all power. We were lucky in that we were on a residential road at low speed and able to pull to the side safely. The alternator was smoking. My durango is not covered by this recall so i felt it important to report this is still happening with other alternators with the v6. I did call into chrysler and they…
ODI 10861016
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My 2012 dodge durango purchased brand new has been having major electrical issues since the motor was power washed at covert dodge dealership in north austin. They had an inexperienced car washer clean up the oil that was on the motor from a hose change. He used a very high pressure, pressure washer and it shorted the electronics causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly with no warning. This has happened…
ODI 10910354
Electrical System
The car shuts off while driving. Whether i am driving straight or making a turn, the car has shut off numerous times. Dodge claimed there was a problem with the spark plugs and sensor so i had that fixed. The following day the car shut off. They have yet to fix the stalling issue even after receiving diagnostic codes. It has shut off on main streets, side streets and highways. I purchased the car in 2016 and the…
ODI 11016544
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to oey accardi chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram at (909 s federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33062, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000…
ODI 11052301
Electrical System
My 180 amp alternator stopped working while my wife was driving the vehicle on a city street. The current p60 recall only covers the 160 amp alternator, but it should cover both pieces of equipment. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it is sitting, waiting to get a new 180 amp alternator installed. I was quoted $900 parts and labor for the repair.
ODI 10849859
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000(electrical system, interior lighting); however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool…
ODI 10846043
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While exiting the highway, the vehicle lost power and various warning indicators flickered. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the battery and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10983237
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this used vehicle around the turn of the year. It came on the ferry january 15, 2016. By monday, the check engine light had turned on. C&f ran a diagnostic on january 20, and found code po456. Within several days, i noticed water intrusion. The floorboards were wet and becoming drenched in the front ' and in the middle seats. Every time i came to a stop or turned, i could hear water rolling through the…
ODI 10851775