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.
About two days ago smelled antifreeze and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Opened hood and the noticed that a small cap on the AC line was loose and tighten it. Most of the coolant had leaked out of the reservoir. I could see small pockets of coolant on engine parts. Cleaned off any coolant and lightly rinsed engine off. I then filled reservoir with more coolant. The next day, the same thing happened and this time with a power steering problem. Don't know if stiff steering wheel is because of coolant that sprayed on other parts or what. There was also loud squealing when I stepped on the accelerator but it has since then went away. There is definitely a coolant problem but I can't find the cause.
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About two days ago smelled antifreeze and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Opened hood and the noticed that a small cap on the AC line was loose and tighten it. Most of the coolant had leaked out of the reservoir. I could see small pockets of coolant on engine parts. Cleaned off any coolant and lightly rinsed engine off. I then filled reservoir with more coolant. The next day, the same thing happened and this time with a power steering problem. Don't know if stiff steering wheel is because of coolant that sprayed on other parts or what. There was also loud squealing when I stepped on the accelerator but it has since then went away. There is definitely a coolant problem but I can't find the cause.
- Gregory M., Jacksonville, US