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 8 of 25)

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problem #349

Jun 202017

Durango

  • 111,326 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving out of a parking space in the rain, water was noticed entering through the overhead map light unit. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) at driver's village (5885 East circle drive cicero, NY 13039 (855) 254-5196). The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was equipped with a sun roof. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the leakage failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,326.

- Syracuse, NJ, USA

problem #348

Jun 112017

Durango

  • 72,000 miles
Takata recall. While the car was in March, the alarm of battery appears and in some seconds there started appearing system alarms of assistance of parking, airbag, brake, etc. What forced me to stop me to avoid an accident. The alternator failed suddenly, without giving any previous indication of the fault. On having checked your page the fault that happened is the same of the recall P60. Nevertheless the happened on having checked safety campaigns of my vehicle for number of VIN does not appear any slope.

- Santiago De Chile, FL, USA

problem #347

Jun 082017

Durango

  • 81,000 miles
On Thursday, June 8, 2017 I had just exited a major freeway and was coming up to a red light when all of the sudden my A/C started blowing hot air. As I made my left turn to head home all of the lights on my dash came on (saying service park assist, driver seatbelt unbuckled, ABS, and many others) as I crossed 3 lanes of traffic to get off the road and in to a parking lot I lost all power to my vehicle. I parked in the parking lot and turned off the vehicle, opened my hood and it was full of smoke and you could smell the electrical burn from a fire. My vehicle was impossible to get loaded on to a tow truck because in the process of getting it into neutral to load, the wipers began going off, along with all of the dash lights and the smoke began again and started to fill the passenger compartment. By the time we got it home to drop it off there was no power to the vehicle at all.

- Alvin, TX, USA

problem #346

Jun 052017

Durango

  • 120,000 miles

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

Started out while I was driving down the highway, and that's when my tire pressure warning light came on saying my rear drivers side tire had zero pressure. Pulled over, checked it, and it was still full. So then I called a mechanic and he said it sounded like a bad tire sensor. A few days later my passenger window started to short circuit when trying to roll it up or down while driving. Then yesterday my battery light came on again while driving. All of this would come and go intermediately while driving. Now today, after parking and turning it off, I came out to a completely dead car that burns up battery jumper cables when trying to jump it off another vehicle.

- Aberdeen, SD, USA

problem #345

May 312017

Durango

  • 170,000 miles
I have had to replace the alternator in my car twice and I'm now at a repair shop preparing to replace it a third time. There is a recall issued that I've been told my car doesn't qualify for - rc-P60-14. I've read the description on the recall bulletin and discussed with service personnel at the dealer as well as the shop I'm at now. They believe my issue is the same yet Chrysler refuses to acknowledge that my vehicle qualifies. Chrysler recall assistance has told me that they have received similar complaints and to keep my receipts. I would appreciate any help with this matter.

- Schnecksville, PA, USA

problem #344

May 102017

Durango

  • 160,000 miles
Faulty vehicle 180 amp alternator caused a very dangerous situation for me and my passenger and other vehicles driving behind me that required a sheriff to keep other vehicles from wrecking while trying control the vehicle while driving. The dashboard and all eletrical functions started going haywire all at the same time when driving on a very winding curvy busy back road, lost steering controll, all message center lights flashing and wipers going all at the same time hot air blowing through ac vents, then vehicle abruptly stops while smoking acting as it seemed to be over heated or something burning. Had to manually get doors unlocked to get out of vehicle quickly before another vehicle would hit us. Vehicle key stayed stuck in the ignition and vehicle could not be started or placed in reverse or neutral to push the vehicle to safety to make sure other drivers would not crash where the vehicle abruptly stopped, this happend while vehicle was running with no warning signs prior to happening. How can Dodge only recall 2011 160 amp alternators and not the 2011 180 amp alternators that are clearly putting the customers and others lives in danger for the same issues. This needs to be recalled and repaired. This faulty alternator issue is causing damage to all 2011 Dodge Durango and costing drivers to almost be in serious accidents and lots of money for repairs. When purchasing vehicles we are trusting that they are safe

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #343

May 062017

Durango

  • 74,000 miles

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

Tamara recall vehicle won't start wiper keep going on and they are off it has a bad tipm the brake system makes a lot of noise.

- Presidio, TX, USA

problem #342

May 022017

Durango

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and smelled a burning odor in the vehicle. Afterwards, black smoke appeared and the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The contact observed flames; however, after the loss of power, the flames extinguished on their own. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred them to NHTSA. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #341

Feb 032017

Durango

  • 98,000 miles
Passenger side continues to blow hot air no mater what the setting is on. No cold air will come out when it is switched to air conditioning and heat temp cannot be regulated.

- Round Lk Beach, IL, USA

problem #340

Nov 222016

Durango

  • miles
My gps/radio goes in and out and now my headlights are having to be constantly replaced. My tail lights I have to hit the back of the truck for them to come back on. My vehicle has been stationary, in motion and while driving on a highway

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #339

Apr 012017

Durango

  • 112,000 miles

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

While driving, all warning lights suddenly came on dashboard. Vehicle then stopped in the middle of the highway. Something overheated, because I could smell something burning under the hood. I could not get the vehicle to start again or even put it in neutral. I had to call a tow truck. There is a P60 recall for this type vehicle that describes exactly what is going on with mine. The recall as of now is for alternator with 160 amps and I have 180 amps. This too needs to be added to the recall because of safety issues.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #338

Apr 012014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14V530000 (electrical system), and 15V879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Leander, TX, USA

problem #337

May 052016

Durango

  • miles
I have had a recall since the beginning of last year, each time I contact a dealer they are stating that parts are not available my car is experiencing electrical issues.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #336

Mar 052017

Durango

  • 56,213 miles
I was driving in the city on a very busy street when the car made a weird siren noise; then my seatbelt lights went off, my park assist started flashing, my traction control other lights were flashing, the radio flashed off and on, then went out. Then my wipers went on, and then I lost power steering, brakes were not working, and the car slowly died. My hazards didn't even work, so I almost caused an accident. My car died in the middle of a very busy street and I had no hazards to warn anyone! a very scary situation to have especially with your 12-year-old daughter in the car.

- Beaver Dam, WI, USA

problem #335

Feb 212017

Durango

  • 94,000 miles
The alternator shorted out, I was in a parking lot at a grocery store and it just died like turning off the key. I tried restarting the vehicle and it would do nothing. Had it towed to a local repair shop and what they found was a shorted alternator. The shop checked for tsb's and recalls and found a recall for like conditions on vehicles equipped with a 160 amp alternator. My vehicle is equipped with a 180 amp alternator according to the dealer and isn't covered. My question in this matter is. Did the 180 amp alternator use the same rectifier assembly as the 160 amp alternator?

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #334

Feb 142017

Durango

  • 106,000 miles
Sudden and complete electrical malfunction with engine failure during operation. For the past year we have experienced intermittant electrical problems with the climate control, auto headlights and the entire dashboard flashing and failing with loss of power.

- Anthem, AZ, USA

problem #333

Feb 042017

Durango

  • 57,000 miles
My wife was driving the vehicle when the battery light came on. A few minutes later all the lights on the dash came on, the wipers came on, and the car shut off. Luckily she was able to get to the side of the road, but the car was locked, and nothing worked. I tried to jump start the car but it would not work. I replaced the battery and drove it home 3 minutes away, and the battery light came back on. I could smell a burning wire smell, and the battery and alternator were very hot. I read online about numerous problems with the 160 amp alternator, and that many had been recalled. I called the Dodge dealership and they said my vehicle does not have any open recalls. This seems to be a major safety problem. I replaced the alternator myself and the next day the battery light came on again. At this point I am not sure what is wrong, but have read online that many people had this issue and it blew either the fuse panel, or a PCM. This is the 3rd electrical issue I have had with this vehicle between 0 and 57,000 miles.

- Ripon, CA, USA

problem #332

Jan 302017

Durango

  • 32,000 miles
Tipm problem. All sorts of electrical problems especially the car alarm going off in the middle of the night. I've read complaints regarding this online and nothing seems to force Chrysler to remedy this. The repair for this is at least $1,000. Which is an outrage since Chrysler knows this is a defective part. My car has less than 33, ooo miles. Please do something!this has gone on ever since a sun visor recall repair.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #331

Jan 192017

Durango

  • 85,417 miles
Very unclear how my Durango was not included in the mass recall of alternators that immediately stop working and start to burn. Mine did just this, stopping my vehicle in the middle of traffic and almost causing an accident. I also smelled burning and there was smoke coming from the engine. It was towed to a nearby auto shop whereupon the alternator was replaced but the vehicle still did not operate. It was then towed to ganley Chrysler Dodge and that alternator removed and another put in. The vehicle also incurred costly repairs to the computer (PCM) system failing due to the alternator. I do not feel this is a normal wear and tear issue at 85K miles. I have called Chrysler and they refuse to assist, claiming I should not have had it repaired before calling them. The dealership never gave me an indication that I should proceed this way.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

problem #330

Jan 202017

Durango 6-cyl

  • 63,365 miles
2011 Dodge Durango citadel (63,365 miles) just like many others I'm have the same problems with my vehicle. My wife had just picked my children up from school and just as she starts to pull off the dash lights started going haywire and shut down. I immediately showed up to evaluate the situation, open the hood of the car to a smell of burning wires. I then called to have the car towed to my home. I got on the line (internet) and search around only to find out that many others been having these problems with this same year/model car. This vehicle is putting families lives in danger and there's not enough being done about these problems.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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