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:
1 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,866 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that her vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). After the repair, while driving 45 mph the vehicle began to experience the symptoms stated in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was no longer included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 259,000.
Fuel pump relay switch. Vehicle can stall at anytime while driving, vehicle possibly will not start. Engine light on, cannot use remote start. Called multiple times to over a year after recall notification from Dodge, was told no current fix
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact called gandrud auto group (1001 plaza way, green bay, wi 54302), and informed the dealer of the failure. An appointment was scheduled. The contact received notification on NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. (recall related incident)
The engine developed a misfire on cylinder 3. after diagnoses, it turned out the lifter for that cylinder had failed, and the camshaft lobe was ground down, causing a misfire. Sadly this is a well known issue. We have only 90K miles on our very well maintained Durango.
I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and the car stalled shortly after the etc indicator light started flashing next to a "fcw off" and orange triangles appeared in my side view mirrors. The engine light came on, acc off indicator light came on along side with the ESC light. It started back up so I took it to Firestone for a diagnostic, they said it was some minor electrical issues but the torque converter on the transmission needed to be fixed first and informed me that they didnt do any transmission work.they referred me to A-team transmissions, took it a got a second diagnostic and I was told that it wasn't a transmission problem but suggested it was the ABS system. They said they didnt work on it so I took it to a third auto care shop and they said it was the mass air flow sensor. Had it cleaned and the problem still resulted in jerking, losing compression, and occasionally wanting to stall. I couldn't get a straight and I didn't want to pay for anymore diagnostics. Hooked up my obd II diagnostic system and the only codes I got were P0113, P0300, P0304, and P0340. Parked my car in my back yard and tried to avoid using it until it has been fixed.
- Columbus, OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the driver side window was inoperable. The driver's side front door failed to latch securely. The check engine and tire pressure measuring system warning lights were illuminated. Efird Chrysler Jeep Dodge (1711 w lucas St, florence, SC 29501(843) 669-1881) was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
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.
2011 Dodge Durango. Consumer writes in regards to fire under the hood of vehicle. The consumer stated while driving all the lights flashed on the dashboard; the motor shut down, and smoke erupted from under the hood. The consumer was able to coast to the side at which point the smoke became flames, the vehicle was totaled.
Since my car has had 74,000 miles I have taken it in for "abrupt shutdowns". my car has been in the dealership more than 1/2 a dozen times for the same issue and they have not been able to make my car safe for me to drive. Car is always in motion and completely shuts down whether it be on the street, highway (literally had to put in park and restart the vehicle during traffic on the freeway) or turning a corner, it completely shuts down and "fsw" flashes. All power is turned off and literally have to drive off to the side (if I am able to), of I just shut down in the middle of my route, put in park and continue on my drive. I have multiple photos that I have taken of my dashboard, showing this "fsw" (showing mileage). Last time this happened was December 2019
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.
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.
Transmission cooler is leaking transmission fluid everywhere and the truck lost power on the highway in rush hour traffic the engine started to rev and the truck just slowed to a stop with semi trucks flying past in the middle of the highway
My Durango hit 130K miles and the RPM where getting to almost 5K before shifting and this would happen on freeway and in town. Then a check engine light came on a P306 code is what it was giving me. That's a cylinder number 6 misfire so I had all plugs an new coil on cylinder 6 and put brand new injectors in and it ran good for about 5K miles and it happens again same P306. I've replaced plugs again and same problem. My Durango is a 3.6 I've read a lot on this and was wondering if this is one that has defective L head ? I've put so much money in this SUV idk what else it is I cant drive it for to long before its starts the misfire again.
Noticed a "tapping" noise coming from engine on right driver side. Acceleration of the vehicle was intermittently affected. Tapping noise would get louder at idle and vehicle seemed to be increasingly misfiring at times. This issue affected drivability of the vehicle especially in heavy highway traffic. The diagnosed problem: Cylinder 3 missfire/seized lifter roller, ultimately leading to camshaft damage. After review/internet searching, apparently this is a common problem in 5.7L hemi engines and attributed to excessive idling. I never had issues with my hemi until moving to Virginia and subsequently sitting in traffic for extended periods of time on I-95 (excessive idling). If this is a known issue, why are consumers not made aware and moreover, why has there not been a recall issued to address the problem? this issue seems to span all makes and models of vehicles that use 5.7L hemis, specifically Dodge manufactured vehicles.
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
Right @ about 10 miles and hour there is a cluck noise @ the rear of the truck. Dodge techs can pin point the cause. It cause some performance issue between 60 and 75. I took the truck in multiple time and they first told me it was the drive shaft. After fixing it the problem still continues. Also @120,000 I had a worn camshaft and lifters
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that he was swerving from lane to lane to ignore from hitting another vehicle however, crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact mentioned that there was no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 233,000.
My 2011 Dodge Durango engine shut off while driving. The first two times it happened exiting the same exit on a right sharp turn at the same part of the turn. The steering wheel locked and I had to force all my weight to turn it and pull off to the shoulder avoiding getting hit from behind and the side. Dodge dealer claimed nothing was wrong but wanted to keep car to investigate. I filed a complaint and opened a case number with Chrysler corporation. There was a recall with first owner for this happening and it was supposively fixed, I believe the problem was not entirely fixed. I avoided that exit thinking I temporarily took care of the problem. Third time my engine shut off while driving was on a left hand turn. No one was behind us so we avoided being rear ended. Car was placed in neutral and manually restarted. I called Chrysler again using same case number from before but I was told theres nothing that can be done because the warranty expired. 4th and 5th time my engine shut off while driving happened today, first was at a stop in traffic, no turn. I press gas and realized my engine was off while electrical stays on, so my air conditioner and radio weren't effected. And last I turned right into a drive way at work, engine turned off, steering wheel locked. I had to place in park and restart my car. There is a defect with this vehicle that Chrysler needs to fix. The first two times happened on a freeway exit. I may not be so lucky next time. This is our family car that my children ride in and Chrysler doesnt want to help with problem. I don't mind pitching in to help problem. I tried trading in to Dodge but didnt have down payment for new one.
Had the fuel pressure relay recall replaced. Is not having starting issues again. All indications are the ticm and in my research this is a nationwide issue. Car will spin and not start or start, run poorly and die.
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- Kokomo, MS, USA