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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 26
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,341 miles

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2012 Dodge Durango electrical problems

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2012 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 6 of 17)

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problem #232

Jan 172019

Durango

  • 121,300 miles

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

Car shuts of suddenly at any speed, it can be restarted while in neutral. However it wont go back into gear even though it lets me put it in drive. When this happens it's very dangerous as all of the cars functions go dead power steering lights gauges, door locks windshield wipers. It causes a very unsafe situation especially at high speeds on the highway because I can't always get over to a safe lane to pull the car over to restart and reengage the transmission. Dodge needs to fix this free of charge to the customer

- Hampshire, IL, USA

problem #231

Jan 012019

Durango

  • 100,000 miles
Tipm is malfunctioning causing the vehicle to stall while at highway speeds. All emergency warning lights come on and gauges will not function. Dodge says that they do not have a recall on the his item even though they do admit that it has become a major problem. It is not safe to be driving with such a malfunctioning part.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #230

Jan 142018

Durango

  • 74,256 miles
Driving at 35 mph came to a slow down to turn vehicle shut off and caused me to go into a ditch as no breaks, no steering, and all power lost. Once put into park started back up immediately. This is the second time that has happened first time was at a stop light and I was about to take off. No warning or anything. The first time I didn't have my kids in the car and the second time I did and we could have been extremely hurt. I is not showing any codes to let us know what I could possibly be.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #229

Dec 102018

Durango

  • 77,000 miles

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

This is the 3rd time in the past 3 months I've been taking this vehicle to service for different service issues. The most recent one is the dash and whipers started going crazy, a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. The vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel and the gear shifter didn't want to engage. I tried starting the vehicle but it wouldn't start. The vehicle is not comunicating with the starting key. The vehicle got towed to the deelsrship and after two days they called me back saying that the vehicle is not comunicating with the tipm (totally integrated power module) therefor the can't make a diagnosis. They will have to check each wire one by one abd that check up is going to cost 4 hours of work at a cost of approximately $400 before they can run a diagnosis.

- Lares, PR, USA

problem #228

Nov 102018

Durango

  • 10 miles
"takata recall". vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel. Dash and wipers started going crazy then a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. This resulted on completely dead battery due to alternator fail.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #227

Oct 192018

Durango

  • 89,000 miles
While driving down the road the vehicle just shuts off without warning. Sometimes its just all the lights and electrical go out but the vehicle stays running.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #226

Oct 282018

Durango 8-cyl

  • 133,430 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making left turns only, the vehicle would stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the instrument panel would flicker while starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the passenger's front seat melted along with the rear driver's and passenger's heated seat also showed heat damage. Additionally, the rear back-up camera was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Massey yardley Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (777 North state road 7, plantation, fl 33317, (954) 327-4000) was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,430.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #225

Oct 142018

Durango

  • 30 miles
Takara recall - loud clicking sounds from underneath the vehicle. Took it local transmission mechanic and was told it was the transfer case motor. Did not get a safety warning light. After checking internet notice that I was the first with this problem. Seems Dodge has a history concerning transfer case motor. The clicking sounds happened even after turn vehicle off and when starting or shifting from P to D, R or N.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #224

Oct 102018

Durango

  • 121,530 miles
Driving, suddenly charging station light flashed on screen and vehicle was making reving engine sound. Pulled over and smoke was exiting front grill. All electrical died and couldn't get key out of ignition. Called towing to auto shop that was available immediately. Diagnosis was alternator had ignited computer system therefore all electrical power outage.

- Rathdrum, ID, USA

problem #223

Oct 022018

Durango

  • 97,600 miles
While driving 55 miles an hour on a state road driving straight the car completely started going crazy. The dashboard was blinking indicating that my seatbelt was not buckled which it was, the car went from drive to park to neutral the wipers started and it wasn't raining and the car then all of the sudden stopped dead. The dealer says my specific car VIN is not part of the recall where this exact problem was stated in two prior recalls. This was a very dangerous event and I could have been hurt or someone else hurt.

- Barboursville, VA, USA

problem #222

Aug 012018

Durango

  • 115,000 miles

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

Beginning in Dec 2017, we've had sporadic issues while driving on highways and local roads with some portion of the electrical system. When this happens, the center lcd dash screen powers off, and we lose power steering and brakes. Dash lights, exterior lights, radio, A/C all stay on. Typically we have to pull over and turn the car off & back on for it to return. From Dec-Oct, its happened approx 5-6 times. The dealer wasn't able to replicate the issue for the days they had it, and no error codes were written. A friend also with a Durango described to me similar issues with his, and said his tipm was faulty. We have lifetime warranty, and the tipm is covered, but they refuse to replace it until the dealer can replicate the issue and get an error code pointing to the tipm. I believe because we lose power steering, that this is a serious safety hazard and should be replaced regardless.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #221

Sep 252018

Durango

  • 115,000 miles
My Durango had been repaired per recall R09, and now the vehicle is doing the same thing as it was before the repair, which is have failed starts, and the engine shutting down while driving ( very dangerous especially on the freeway).

- Chubbuck, ID, USA

problem #220

Sep 012018

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
Regarding safety recall R09 / NHTSA 15V-115 fuel pump relay - 2012-2013 Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee this recall was performed on my vehicle a few months ago, the other week the fix failed several times starting the car and once while the car was in motion. I took it back in to the dealer to get the fix redone, in the two days since the redo the car has already not started several times and stopped supplying power to the fuel pump while the car was in motion once. So in short, the fix for the original safety issue does not work and is even worse than before the fix. Searching online several other people also have had the fix fail on them as well.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #219

Mar 262018

Durango

  • 96,000 miles
We purchased a car in March 2018, came to find out it had an open recall on the alternator. The dealership said they fixed it but they installed an alternator that also has an open recall so we assume they took the part from another vehicle instead of replacing it with a new one.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #218

May 182017

Durango

  • 80,000 miles
This vehicle has a lot of electrical issues. The push start doesn't always work and stalls out. The car has also lost power while I was driving luckily it kick back on before something serious happened. It also tends to shift gears very hard at times.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #217

Jul 302018

Durango

  • 86,546 miles
Once again im driving to work on 7/30/18 as I go to get off my exit my truck shuts off and almost got struck by a tractor trailor. There is a recall for this apprantly my truck isnt on it but its doing exactly what the recall explained. This time I was lucky that the truck driver wasnt following to close or I probly wouldnt be here to type this problem, I hope you guys can take the time out and help me with this situation before it becomes a big problem where as I might die due to nothing is being done. Thank you in advance for taking the time out to read my email.

- Watervliet, NY, USA

problem #216

Jul 152018

Durango

  • 85,575 miles
Ok, so while I'm driving to work on a busy highway go to get off my exit like always my truck automatically shuts off this has been a recurring problem. I take my truck to the dealership and they can't find anything wrong with it, then I read about a recall on the alternator and the problem it is causing which sounds like what I am experiencing at the moment. I am afraid that this is going to happen while I have my family in the truck with me and get rear ended. So I pray that you guys can come up with the right solution for my truck. Hopefully we can take care of this problem before it kills me and my family, thank you for taking the time to read my situation

- Watervliet, NY, USA

problem #215

Jul 112018

Durango

  • 85,346 miles
There is a recall on 2012 Dodge Durango alternator but I have not received any information on this recall. As I'm driving my truck shuts off while driving, I'm afraid that if my wife drives my truck and this happens to her or myself with our kids in the vehicle and someone slams in the back of us I don't know what I'll do. So I took it to lia Dodge where I purchased it but they say it's nothing coming up when they scan it. But once again like I stated it keeps shutting off at least 2_3times pure month. So I would like to know if this problem can be taken care of fast. Thank you in advanced

- Watervliet, NY, USA

problem #214

Oct 292017

Durango

  • 71,000 miles
The battery gets drain out without warning it happens once or twice a month lately it's happening more often, my truck won't start even if the day before was running battery was check and it's fine. Check engine light it's on now once the truck didn't want to turn on. Took it to a mechanic and he said it was a relay issue. Brakes are in the recall VIN check list along one other recall. The lights inside turn on and off as well as if there is a short going on while in driving mode it feels like the truck is loosing power even though it has gas. I'm afraid to drive it.

- Bell Gardens, CA, USA

problem #213

Jun 192018

Durango

  • 49,500 miles
Using the push button start system, with the engine off, the brake pedal not depressed, and the transmission gear selector set to P(ark). When the push button start is pressed twice, the vehicle attempted to start up, and started to move on it's own. There was nobody in the driver seat, the brake pedal was not depressed, the transmission was in park. Blue water Chrysler dealership in fort gratiot, mi has verified this to be happening and reproducible.

- Kimball, MI, USA

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