2012 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 15 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- wheel locked · 10 records
- emergency lights · 7 records
- still drive · 6 records
- foot brake · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While making a turn driving at low speed the steering wheel failed to turn and vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an another independent mechanic who stated the serpentine belt, pcm, battery, and alternator needed…
ODI 11302266
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
Steering
While driving lost all steering - steering wheel spinned with no control to the wheels. Vehicle was in motion on road lost all control of steering. Was able to stop vehicle before vehicle veered into other lane or ditch. Had to call tow truck to move vehicle out of roadway and towed to dealership. Dealership replaced steering column control module. Concern is safety hazard and can happen again?
ODI 11241399
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Beginning in dec 2017, we've had sporadic issues while driving on highways and local roads with some portion of the electrical system. When this happens, the center lcd dash screen powers off, and we lose power steering and brakes. Dash lights, exterior lights, radio, a/c all stay on. Typically we have to pull over and turn the car off & back on for it to return. From dec-oct, its happened approx 5-6 times. The…
ODI 11133052
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have taken my truck in for all the recalls and now having trouble with power steering leakage and the system not staying cooled. The truck does not stay cool when driving the rpm goes above 3 at the speed of 60 miles per hour. The power steering leakage was told to me on the oil change done 4/2018
ODI 11091510
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving at 35 mph came to a slow down to turn vehicle shut off and caused me to go into a ditch as no breaks, no steering, and all power lost. Once put into park started back up immediately. This is the second time that has happened first time was at a stop light and i was about to take off. No warning or anything. The first time i didn't have my kids in the car and the second time i did and we could have been…
Crash reported
ODI 11170002
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When driving the vehicle, at different speeds each time the problem occurred, and applying the brakes, the vehicle will shut off and the steering wheel will lock. Requiring the vehicle to be restarted either rolling in neutral or fully stopped in park.
ODI 11060691
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
T38 recall: i've taken my vehicle into prestige chrysler dodge, las vegas on three separate occasions concerned about loss of power and stalling while turning and have been informed that no parts are available to fix the problem for the t38 recall. Yesterday i was almost rear-ended because my vehicle lost power during a turn off the interstate. They have however, charged me for other issues like an oil pressure…
ODI 11055084
Steering
Leaking power steering fluid identified during oil change. Only 65000 mile on the vehicle.
ODI 11053825
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 25 mph exiting the freeway, the vehicle started to accelerate and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact continued driving and did not coast over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle shook violently while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to turlock chrysler dodge jeep ram…
ODI 11063812
Steering
My power steering started to go out intermittently about a month ago. We were sure if it was a glitch since the car can sometimes be glitchy,like the radio functions not working or the car cuts off but is somehow still running. Anyway, on 18 aug, i noticed that the power steering would go out if you don't press the break paddle. Again, it didn't start out that way, but proceeded the move i drove. By 26 aug, it was…
ODI 11020515
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
As i turned right, the vehicle once again stalled. The engine turned off, but all the electrical systems continued to work. I placed my foot on the gas to demonstrate that it would not move while the vehicle was still in drive. Then i did the same with the break to demonstrate that it wouldn't respond. I put the vehicle in park with my foot on the brake and the vehicle restarted. My children were in the vehicle and…
ODI 10984594
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
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Our dodge durango stalled as i was turning left. When i went to push the trigger box, it did not work and will not come back on. I restarted the car and waited, but the trigger box no longer works. This is of course strange because once again, nothing can be recorded. The key fob battery is brand new and the push button was in use. I have a video for documentation. The mileage is 94,017. We have recorded via trigger…
ODI 10984593
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I came to a stop at a stop light to turn right and the vehicle stalled. I didn't have time to record it because there were cars coming down the exit behind me. I immediately kept my foot on the brake and placed the vehicle in park and restarted it. The mileage is at 93,322. The flight recorder the dealership placed on the vehicle didn't work so there was nothing to capture.
ODI 10984592
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
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Around 7:20 am i had just exited a ramp to go beneath the underpass to turn left. The mileage change was 60 mph to 35 mph. Before the car could come to a complete stop applied by brakes, it stalled. There were other vehicles behind us who had to go around. My children were with me and one recorded to show that the vehicle was still in drive and that the brake and the gas would not receive a response from the car.…
ODI 10948792
Engine · Steering
I was in the process of turning left at an intersection. As i turned the wheel locked up and the car slowed down and eventually stopped. I had to veer to the right as much as i could. I put the car in park and when i started it again, it shook. I proceeded to drive home. Due to it being night and where i was positioned, i couldn't record the issue, but i did document the mileage.
ODI 10948785
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
Engine · Steering
As i was turning left into a community the steering wheel locked up while the vehicle was still in drive. I immediately put the emergency lights on. I put my foot on the brake for safety while the vehicle was still in drive. I lifted my foot from the brake and the car remained still. I pressed the gas pedal and the car remained still. I then placed my foot on the brake again and it was stiff. When i pressed the gas…
ODI 10938942
Engine · Steering
I had just exited an uphill ramp after coming off the highway from about 65 mph to 35 mph. After entering the ramp i had to stop at a red light. When it was time to turn right, the gas would not accelerate the car and the steering wheel had locked up. I had to restart the vehicle in order to proceed with my route. This is the sixth time that this has occurred while the vehicle has been either in motion or turned on…
ODI 10936657
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was taking my children to school. We were in morning traffic on a major highway going north. We were in the second farthest left lane. I was driving about 65 mph when the car suddenly began to slow down on its own. The steering wheel locked up. This time we were in a bulk of traffic and an 18 wheeler was behind us. I turned on our emergency lights, looked to the left and had to stick my left arm out the window to…
ODI 10933842
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was taking my children to school. I had just exited the freeway and slowed down to about 25 mph. As i slowed down the steering wheel locked up. There was no where to veer off in this situation because we were in the farthest left lane that had to turn beneath the underpass. Because we were at a stop light, i was able to turn the emergency lights on, turn the vehicle off and turn it back on. The car shook a little…
ODI 10933839
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My son and i were driving to a friend's home. We stopped at a red light and the air in the car became warm. When i tried to push the gas pedal, nothing happened. The steering wheel also locked up. We turned on the emergency lights and restarted the car. The car continued normally. *tr
ODI 10933836
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving about 65 mph an were approaching a major highway intersection. The air in the car began to get warm and the steering wheel locked up. We were blessed to be near a shoulder where we could pull over. I turned on the emergency lights and we pulled over to the right side of the freeway. We turned the vehicle off, waited a moment and then turned it back on. The engine shook when the vehicle restarted. We…
ODI 10933833