2012 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 102
- 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 102 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 14 records
- check engine · 11 records
- engine light · 11 records
- fuel pump · 10 records
- chrysler jeep · 9 records
- without warning · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
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
Engine
Engine has cutout (turns off) while driving on 4 occasions. On all four occasions it has occurred while i was exiting a road/ramp. When vehicle cuts out power steering also does not work. In all occasions i have been able to pull off the road or stop before the road ends. The vehicle then starts right back up and functions properly. No check engine lights have come on.
ODI 11291694
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to classic dodge of arlington (1333 east interstate 20, arlington, tx), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 11291324
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2012 dodge durango has history of starting and stalling problem. While vehicle was under warranty, it would stall right after you start it. The dealer performed fuel pump relay recall, and problem was not fixed. The next dealer remove the external fuel pump relay and replaced tipm, problem was still not fixed. Dealer then re-completed the fuel pump relay recall, problem still not fix. Now the vehicle is stalling…
ODI 11277453
Engine
Vehicle started have a ticking noise. So i took it to dealer. Dealer states i need new engine doe to haveing metal shavings in engine oil. Vehicle has 136000 miles on it the oil have been changed every 3000 miles dealer won't help with this issue and don't want 8600 for new engine. There are a many people with this issue
ODI 11269569
Engine
Twice in three years time the upper radiator hose has been destroyed by the closest pulley on the engine. When installed correctly there is less than 1 inch of clearance between the hose and pulley. This seems like a very serious design flaw on the hemi 5.7.
ODI 11268491
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine shuts off while driving without any warning. Will restart. Dangerous can cause crash. Has been previously recalled for this problem and the repair doesn't solve issue.
ODI 11254328
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. After the vehicle received an oil change, it began to operate in a peculiar manner. The vehicle decelerated and everything in the vehicle shut down. The contact's wife had to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to gulf chrysler (3781 s mckenzie st, foley, al 36535, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the alternator burned out the battery. The mechanic ordered…
ODI 11230215
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not…
ODI 11252984
Engine
At 144000 miles my left cylinder has started to make a ticking sound. The makes the sounds at a stand still also while driving.
ODI 11196168
Engine
Check engine light flashing. Vechile won't start, engine would not turn. Misfire with cylinder #7. Mds is losing compression causing misfire with cylinder #7. Vehicle shaking while in park.
ODI 11191729
Body · Electrical System · Engine
While driving down a 2 lane highway the vehicle lost power and once pulled over on the shoulder we noticed a funny smell and flames coming under the hood. The car burned up and its totalled. Luckily noone is hurt. *dt photos attached *jb
Fire reported
ODI 11182665
Engine
Talked to a mechanic who said that my lifters are ruining my camshaft and that they need to be replaced. My father in law also had the same thing happen to his 5.7 hemi.
ODI 11185149
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I parked my car at home. In the morning when i pressed the start switch to start the car crank, and it does not start. I wait a minute press the start switch again and the car keeps cranking no stopping until i move my gear from park to reverse. I remove the switch and i add my car key and try again with car key. After 3 times the car starts. I know there's a recall or lawsuit for this issue. I want my car fixed…
ODI 11162012
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
This is the 3rd time in the past 3 months i've been taking this vehicle to service for different service issues. The most recent one is the dash and whipers started going crazy, a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. The vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel and the gear shifter didn't want to engage. I tried starting the vehicle but it wouldn't start. The vehicle is not comunicating…
ODI 11160908
Engine
The catalytic converter went bad 10/2018. The check engine light came on and the dealership performed a diagnostic testing and it indicated that the catalytic converter was bad and needs replacement asap. Within the state of pa. It is important to keep the emission system update within state standards. The cost was about $1,400. I check the recall status and there is no recalls listed.
ODI 11244920
Engine
2012 dodge durango crew with 5.7l hemi engine. 10/23/18 - vehicle through engine error code related to cylinder 8 misfire. Pulled the plugs and cylinder 8 plug was burnt. Since the last plug change mileage was unknown, i replaced all 16 spark plugs. Vehicle started and ran fine. Error code cleared and did not reapper. 11/7/18 - while driving at ~60mph throttle fluttered and vehicle then died. No check engine or…
ODI 11150342
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked back and forth. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and code: p0303 (misfire) displayed. The vehicle was taken to sj denham chrysler jeep fiat (772 n market st, redding, ca 96003, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft and lift were fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
ODI 11132947
Engine
I have a 2012 dodge durango with 110000 miles on it. Took it too the dealership because of a check engine light. The engine felt like it was running good. It turned out that three of my lifters were bad which also messed up the camshaft. Had to replace the engine because it would have been the same price to fix it, if the other side we're bad too. This is a known issue with dodge and they refuse to fix it
ODI 11129964
Engine · Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving, lost power, and shut down. The contact quickly pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 chrysler dodge jeep (1655 us-46, little falls, nj 07424, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle…
ODI 11185410
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and shut off. After approximately ten minutes, the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure a second time before it was taken to mohave motors ([redacted], barstow, ca). The dealer was…
ODI 11114479
Engine
Bad cams in less than 100,000 miles. Engine misfire on 5th cylinder, unable to accelerate quickly, check engine light flashing. $4,700 repair.
ODI 11112403
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) as the cause of the failure. The contact called lakeland dodge at [redacted] ([redacted]., lakeland, fl 33810) and was informed that the recall repair was already completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11097201
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle has turned off twice in one while the car is in motion. Second time today my family was in the freeway and were almost seriously hurt after the engine turned off out of no where.
ODI 11091611
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While the vehicle was stationary, it caught fire. The contact noticed smoke and flames under the hood. The fire department was not contacted. A fuel station attendant was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty alternator that…
Fire reported
ODI 11090054