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2012 Dodge Durango
Problems & Complaints
CarComplaints.com Notes: When the 3rd-generation Durango was introduced in 2011 owners almost immediately started having a wide range of issues -- from water pump failure to stalling engines. Turns out the TIPM is to blame and those problems carried into the 2012 model year.
TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Modules) is responsible for controlling and distributing power to all the vehicle’s electrical functions. So when the TIPM starts acting up, so do all sorts of problems in the vehicle.
The problems have been so bad -- and replacement parts became so hard to find -- that a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chrysler focusing on the 2011-2012 Durango. The lawsuit accuses the automaker of ignorning the problem until it spiraled out of control.
Worst 2012 Dodge Durango Problems by Category
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- electrical problems
- engine problems
- interior accessories problems
- cooling system problems
- fuel system problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- transmission problems
- AC / heater problems
- drivetrain problems
- brakes problems
- body / paint problems
- suspension problems
- exterior accessories problems
- lights problems
- steering problems
- miscellaneous problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- windows / windshield problems
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Worst 2012 Dodge Durango Problems
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#1: Engine Won't Turnover, Won't Start 2012 Durango
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $800
- Average Mileage:
- 48,000 mi
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#2: TIPM Faulty, Will Not Start, No Power 2012 Durango
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,100
- Average Mileage:
- 56,000 mi
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#3: Alternator Failure 2012 Durango
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,300
- Average Mileage:
- 55,000 mi