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.
Talked w/ dealer I bought from and asked if there was an easy fix (yeah, I know funny). First thing asked, what's the mileage? I told him 52000 miles and was told, you're looking at around 800 dollars for the repair. It is what it is, didn't go into too much detail, but I guess it's there are a lot of Durango owners having this issue too?
I've heard the driver's side, but not the passenger side. Pretty much giving up on US made vehicles after this one. First US vehicle, GMC Sonoma, after getting 75000 mile service done, GMC service center, said strong vehicle, should last for many years to come. I think he meant by many years, was maybe 2 weeks, engine seized. Needless to say, I've lost faith in US made vehicles, back to foreign vehicles for me.
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Talked w/ dealer I bought from and asked if there was an easy fix (yeah, I know funny). First thing asked, what's the mileage? I told him 52000 miles and was told, you're looking at around 800 dollars for the repair. It is what it is, didn't go into too much detail, but I guess it's there are a lot of Durango owners having this issue too?
I've heard the driver's side, but not the passenger side. Pretty much giving up on US made vehicles after this one. First US vehicle, GMC Sonoma, after getting 75000 mile service done, GMC service center, said strong vehicle, should last for many years to come. I think he meant by many years, was maybe 2 weeks, engine seized. Needless to say, I've lost faith in US made vehicles, back to foreign vehicles for me.
- William C., Apo, AE, US