CarComplaints.com Notes: The third generation Durango is plagued by a defective TIPM, particularily in the 2011 and 2012 model years.

TIPM, which stands for Totally Integrated Power Modules, is responsible for controlling and distributing power to all the vehicle’s electrical functions. So when your TIPM goes haywire, bad things start happening. Things like your water pump can stop working, your engine can stall out and your airbags can randomly deploy.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 43
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,607 miles

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2011 Dodge Durango electrical problems

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2011 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 3 of 25)

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problem #449

May 172020

Durango

  • 102,023 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While vehicle was in drive on several occasions, it will switch from AWD into low without anything being touched by driver. This was while vehicle was in forward motion after a period of driving and occurred about w 20-30 mph. It will not switch out of low no matter what was tried unless vehicle was stopped and restarted (sometimes restarted a couple times). Possible issue with transfer case. Will be notifying dealership.

- Moses Lake, WA, USA

problem #448

May 192015

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and attempting to make a turn in either direction, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of farmington hills (38123 w 10 mile rd, farmington hills, mi 48335) however the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #447

Apr 052020

Durango

  • 18 miles
Its been about 5 months I have called numerous times to the dealer. Every time I call they state theres no fix as yet. I lost count how many times my SUV has stalled out on me.especially on the exit ramp of the L.I.e here in nyc. A few times I have stalled out in traffic and I mentioned this the my dealer. On April 7 2020 I took my SUV to the repair shop and they put in another fuel pump relay but my truck is still at the point of stalling out. I was told this is a temporary fix until the manufacturer has a fix on the recall. I am very afraid of stalling out on the highway at high speed.please help. My hope is that in contacting you that there will be pressure on the manufacturer to remedy this problem before someone dies.

- Forest Hills, NY, USA

problem #446

Mar 162020

Durango

  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2011 Dodge Durango was in park and running when my front windshield wipers came on, and I could not shut them off. I also came to realize my steering wheel and dash accessories were inoperable (including my horn and blinkers). My traction control light came on along with fcw/ acc system failure light. I brought my Durango to the rainbow Dodge dealership. They advised me that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. Since they did not have the part, I ordered the part myself and had it replaced. Changing the part did not fix my problem. I went back to the dealership to let them know I changed the part, and it did not fix my problem. I asked them how did they know it was the steering angle sensor, and what did the scanner show... they told me that they did not put my vehicle on a scanner to diagnose the issue. (which they charged me $147 for that diagnosis.) I have to plug in/pull out my wiper fuse to use when needed. I do not have blinkers or a horn. This sounds like a similar recall on the ESC in the 2013-2014 models where there is a debris covering disabling proper connection to my traction control system. It is dangerous to be driving without blinkers and a horn and faulty windshield wipers.

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #445

Nov 042019

Durango

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The contact called the bergstrom Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram Fiat of kaukauna dealer, located at (2929 lawe St, kaukauna, wi 54130), and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Little Chute, WI, USA

problem #444

Feb 282020

Durango

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still, the vehicle was started and the windshield wiper turned on independently and the hazard warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Virginia beach located at (3152 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452), where it was confirmed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system), however the dealer informed that prior to the recall remedy the tipm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #443

Feb 292020

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated her son was driving at 60 mph, when the windshield wipers automatically activated without warning and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The contact's son pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact's son attempted to jump start the vehicle but was unsuccessful after seeing smoke. The vehicle was towed to hartsville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at (900 E. bobo newsom hwy, hartsville, SC 29550) for a diagnosis. The diagnosis was a defective alternator and a burnt out power train control module. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #442

Aug 302019

Durango

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that at start up and on occasions while driving, the forward collision detection system became inoperable without warning. The traction control warning light and cruise control warning was also illuminated. The contacted stated that the braking system operated as intended. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Tonopawh, NV, USA

problem #441

Dec 282019

Durango

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to startup immediately. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the starter however, the failure recurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- Crowley, LA, USA

problem #440

Jul 302019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
Periodically no start which leaves me stranded very far from home when traveling for sp. Med. Care. This summer I was crossing an overpass to enter the on-ramp to major interstate which makes me cross in front of 4 lanes oncoming traffic and my car just died!! I was headed directly for the oncoming traffic with my family onboard. I was stranded in 100+ degree weather being disabled was very difficult for me now with 2 teens needing driving hrs for permit I'm terrified to allow them to drive my only car. Dodge you need to recall my entire car and replace this with something safe for my family!

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #439

Dec 182019

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). Anthony D'ambrosio Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2681 ridge rd, elverson, pa 19520, (610)286-9450) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the part to remedy the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Birdsboro, PA, USA

problem #438

Jul 012019

Durango

  • 170,000 miles
My 2011 Dodge Durango has trouble starting on the first start. Mechanic said there was a bulletin regarding the issue and informed me that we should try updating the software. That did not work. Durango continues to sputter when it is started. It eventually does start either on its own or after another try. Will attempt another solution at next regularly scheduled service.

- Hordville, NE, USA

problem #437

Jul 132011

Durango

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled numerous times. Each time the vehicle stalled, the fcw warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of Ontario (1202 auto center dr, Ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097), but the failure could not be duplicated. An unknown part was replaced, but the failure recurred. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided two case numbers. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #436

Dec 242019

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on December 24, 2019. The contact spoke with five star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3068 riverside drive, macon, ga 31210, 478-345-8899) and was informed that part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gray, GA, USA

problem #435

Nov 142019

Durango

  • 193,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 50 mph or more, the vehicle stalled intermittently. Also, when attempting to start the vehicle, it took approximately thirty minutes for the vehicle to finally start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rick hendrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 1468 savannah highway, charleston, SC, 843-352-6931), but they were not able to provide a repair or loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and verified what the dealer stated. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

- Cottageville, SC, USA

problem #434

Dec 052019

Durango

  • 97,482 miles
When driving the vehicle it will randomly begin to stall when driving and power off. Once you let you sit it will start right back up kind rough and then drive fine. Then couple days later it will do it again. My wife was making a turn when it stalled and almost got T boned. We took it in for the fuel pump recall but no parts have been pushed out for this recall nor have been made. They told.us to just keep driving it even though its asking G for an accident to happen. I asked for a replacement car and was denied and was told I can take it to another dealer but they said the same thing.

- Richlands, NC, USA

problem #433

Nov 152019

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
I have reported this before. My vehicle stalls out while driving. I have taken it to the mechanic a number of times but nothing fixes the problem. This is a very dangerous situation and it happens with my children in the car. When my vehicle stalls out while driving the steering wheel also locks up making it difficult to direct the car. It has happened a number of times while driving and pulling up to a stop light. This started about 3 years ago but I'm putting the last time it happened as the date.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #432

Nov 042019

Durango

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 5 mph in a drive-thru, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the battery was attempted to be jumpstarted, but the vehicle would not start. Mac haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11000 North fwy, houston, tx 77037, (281) 301-5150) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #431

Oct 282019

Durango

  • 108,000 miles
In the last month including today 10/28/2019 the vehicle shut off abruptly in motion lost power steering and power brakes all interior accessories lights and gauges remained on no acceleration vehicle had to be stopped put in park and re started afterwards everything seemed fine no check engine light no warnings nothing we will be trading it in as we feel it is unsafe to drive with our children

- Snohomish, WA, USA

problem #430

Sep 242019

Durango

  • 102,000 miles
It goes into 4low without turning the switch on. Makes it unsafe to turn sharp and fast. We replaced the transfer case switch and it still does it.

- Othello, WA, USA

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