2012 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (206) · Engine (82) · Fuel/Propulsion System (75)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
471 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (10)
Electrical System 2019-11-14 · campaign 19V813000 · 528,594 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recal
Service Brakes 2017-09-18 · campaign 17V572000 · 646,394 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2017-07-10 · campaign 17V435000 · 442,214 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Interior Lighting 2015-12-28 · campaign 15V879000 · 389,252 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Electrical System 2015-02-27 · campaign 15V115000 · 339,525 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2014-10-08 · campaign 14V634000 · 435,081 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Electrical System:wiring 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V391000 · 653,562 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Service Brakes 2014-04-01 · campaign 14V154000 · 646,498 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Risk: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2014-03-04 · campaign 14V104000 · 18,780 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
Risk: If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2011-09-29 · campaign 11V487000 · 667 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Risk: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (207)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112192 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · 110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speaker - none
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · 110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speaker - none
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-30 · 107614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
evaporator - air conditioning & core - heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Showing the 6 most recent of 207 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-07 · Steering · 💥 crash“the component or system failed or malfunctioned, is the accelerator, brakes, stirring and electrical. the car is available for inspection upon your request. the car is having problems coming to a stop and it is very difficult to control the vehicle because the steering becomes so hard when the power shuts down on the vehicle as i'm driving it. i th…”
2026-08-19 · Electrical System“vehicle was unable to start upon attempts in the morning. was able to get it jumped and started. less than 5 minutes later the dash lights along with radio lights began to flicker, the front windshield wipers activated, and the battery light came on. immediately after the vehicle completely stopped, steering wheel got tight and hard to turn and a p…”
2026-08-16 · Electrical System“we were driving on the interstate in northern kentucky when the battery alert led appeared on the dash. we exited the highway while looking up info on possible car repair shops to go to when the vehicle stalled on the exit ramp. we immediately engaged the emergency flashers but they failed eventually due to a completely dead battery. it was determi…”
2026-03-05 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 162,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 dodge durango. the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 96,000. a carfax report was provided at the time of purchase. it was later discovered that the mileage on the title was 162,000 when the vehicle was take…”
2026-03-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 190,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. approximately three weeks later, while stopped at a light, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. the gear shifter was shifted to park(p) to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, …”
2025-10-21 · Electrical System“alternator went out and fried the pcm. i know certain vehicles were on the recall for this and mine was not one of them but odd that it happened anyways. …”
2025-06-28 · Service Brakes“i took my durango to albany ga to dodge dealership for recall on brake booster water shield repair plus the other recall they fixed one recall and say they can't fix brake booster recall cause they say they will not have part available til a year later which i have concerns about my safety of recall not being repaired for a whole year…”
2025-06-17 · Electrical System · 186,488 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2012 dodge durango. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the door and noticed that the interior of the vehicle was completely burned. the vehicle was unoccupied. the contact stated the exterior of the vehicle had no signs of fire. the vehicle was towed to the local tow yard. the vehicle was c…”
2025-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there have been several times where i am stopped at a light or stop sign and the car stalls. it happens when i try to start going from the stop, not while i'm stopped. i believe this an issue that has been recalled already, but obviously, it did not fix the problem. my vehicle will also not turn over sometimes. it just continually try to turn over …”
2024-12-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my vehicle has had recalls performed multiple times since 1st purchased in 2012. the issue was vehicle stalling. at 1st chrysler / dodge addressed it as issues upon start up where the vehicle sounded as though it was skipping when hitting the ignition button. they attempted to remedy this with multiple fuel pump relay recalls. they attempted to do …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.