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 · Exterior Lighting
Iwhen driving vehicle in wet or long periods of damp weather dash lights will go out and when moving turn signal on dash lights come on and head lights go out .i will not drive this vehicle at night. Dealer can't duplicate this this problem
ODI 10820832
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10967348
Electrical System
While driving battery red light on dashboard light up make it home just 1 mile away. Next day when start the car to see if anything change or find anything wrong that i can see. The car start no battery light, no longer on, after like a minute i start backing out of my driveway and i heard a noise (like a buzzing) noise i drive back in my driveway, while engine running i open the hood to look from where the noise…
ODI 10817393
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10893264
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10807731
Electrical System · Engine
My issues began last november with the lift gate. While driving through my neighborhood, the lift gate decided to open. Alarmed, i stopped quickly and closed the lift gate. After i arrived home it would not open again. This continued for a week. The latch, interior button, and key fob would not open it. I scheduled an appointment and it magically started working fine just 2 days prior to the appoinment. The second…
ODI 10823664
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10788224
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle progressively hesitated to start. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that there were six people ahead of the contact on the waiting list. The contact was waiting for longer than a month for an appointment. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle…
ODI 10787964
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after two attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10776605
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango.while driving approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the windshield wipers operated independently. In addition, the contact mentioned that the interior lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10764982
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 15 mph, there was a smoke odor inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the passenger side sun visor had caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries was reported. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number:…
Fire reported
ODI 10763142
Electrical System
I was driving and noticed smoke coming from what appeared to be the drivers side visor. I recorded the smoke and called my husband (who thought i was nuts). When i would stop, the smoke seemed to stop as well. My toddler and i were able to park and evacuate the vehicle before the fire started. The fire department said it was an electrical fire, started in the wiring near the visor. Damage is shown in the pictures.…
Fire reported
ODI 10775346
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and all the electrical functions ceased. It took multiple attempts to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a…
ODI 10760754
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway the car's engine shut down. I placed the car in neutral and restarted the engine with no difficulty. Days later the car was parked and would not start. The engine turned normally but it seems like the fuel is not reaching the engine. It almost seems like a flooded engine. I researched it online and it seems to be an known issue with this car. The tipm (totally intergrated power module)…
ODI 10758706
Electrical System
When the gas pedal was pushed down to accelerate there was a high pitched whizzing sound that was associated with every rev of the engine. After driving approx. 8 minutes the battery light came on the dash panel. Took the car to a repair shop and the battery was replaced. After replacing the battery, it was deemed the alternator was bad and in need of replacement. The alternator was replaced the next day and the…
ODI 10749284
Electrical System
2012 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall notice 15v-115. *smd
ODI 10760514
Electrical System
Immediately following a scheduled oil change at the dealership, the check engine light came on and i noticed a burning smell as i was going down the slight decline from the dealer lot onto the street. I returned to the service department where they inspected the car and diagnosed the issue as a failed alternator. Because of the costly repair, i opted to get a second opinion. This mechanic also diagnosed the issue as…
ODI 10873965
Electrical System
Was leaving my home for work and coming up to stop sign when my vehicle stalled. Radio was still on but car not running. I had towed to shop who told me there was a recall that needed to be taken care of that was probably causing trouble. Thank god i wasn't in traffic. I had it towed to the dealership who told me parts for tipm fuel pump relay were not available for recall repair. Called chrysler who stated parts…
ODI 10744751
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 10779849
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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.
ODI 10734063
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10744959
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle had an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10746024
Electrical System
I had an alternator replaced after my car completely died while driving in november. I found out that they put in a similar part but didn't put in the official replacement part until 8 months later. I could have had the car for again and put myself and son in danger if it would have happened on the highway like the first time. Now they are finally doing it but didn't tell me it wasn't complete until i brought my car…
ODI 10763038
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and the speed decreased independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 10725719
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled but the vehicle was still coasting. The contact maneuvered to the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact previously received notification of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10725725