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 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,383 miles
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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to classic Dodge of arlington (1333 East interstate 20, arlington, tx), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving 40 mph or higher, the vehicle turned off when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, all the electrical systems disengaged. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The failures occurred intermittently. The contact called premier Chrysler (located at 7301 artesia blvd, puena park, ca 90621, 714-528-5337), but they were unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and opened a case, which had not been resolved. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
2012 Dodge Durango has history of starting and stalling problem. While vehicle was under warranty, it would stall right after you start it. The dealer performed fuel pump relay recall, and problem was not fixed. The next dealer remove the external fuel pump relay and replaced tipm, problem was still not fixed. Dealer then re-completed the fuel pump relay recall, problem still not fix. Now the vehicle is stalling while driving down the road and seems to happen when you turn the steering wheel. There is a recall for this issue (T36) but Dodge is saying that my vehicle does not qualify for that recall. This is a very dangerous issue and is can/will lead to a vehicle accident when we can't control the vehicle going down the highway as it keeps shutting off.
Vehicle started have a ticking noise. So I took it to dealer. Dealer states I need new engine doe to haveing metal shavings in engine oil. Vehicle has 136000 miles on it the oil have been changed every 3000 miles dealer won't help with this issue and don't want 8600 for new engine. There are a many people with this issue
Twice in three years time the upper radiator hose has been destroyed by the closest pulley on the engine. When installed correctly there is less than 1 inch of clearance between the hose and pulley. This seems like a very serious design flaw on the hemi 5.7.
- Addison, IL, USA
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Engine shuts off while driving without any warning. Will restart. Dangerous can cause crash. Has been previously recalled for this problem and the repair doesn't solve issue.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V115000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving the vehicle will suddenly lose power there are no warning lights to indicate that anything has gone wrong. I have experienced this at various speeds I am forced to find a safe way to get on the side of the road to put the car in neutral and restart the vehicle. It has happened on both highway and side roads. I am unaware that the car has lost power until I realize that my power steering and brakes don't work.
The catalytic converter went bad 10/2018. The check engine light came on and the dealership performed a diagnostic testing and it indicated that the catalytic converter was bad and needs replacement asap. Within the state of pa. It is important to keep the emission system update within state standards. The cost was about $1,400. I check the recall status and there is no recalls listed.
When I drive at times truck cuts off but starts right back up and I proceed like nothing never happen.... and another problem I'm having I will drive normal and it seems like it goes in another gear. So I took it to autozone it's a code P0733.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. After the vehicle received an oil change, it began to operate in a peculiar manner. The vehicle decelerated and everything in the vehicle shut down. The contact's wife had to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to gulf Chrysler (3781 S mckenzie St, foley, al 36535, (251) 943-5075) where it was diagnosed that the alternator burned out the battery. The mechanic ordered new parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Check engine light flashing. Vechile won't start, engine would not turn. Misfire with cylinder #7. mds is losing compression causing misfire with cylinder #7. vehicle shaking while in park.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving, lost power, and shut down. The contact quickly pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 Chrysler Dodge Jeep (1655 us-46, little falls, NJ 07424, (973) 339-7752) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired again and other unknown parts were replaced. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 92,293.
Talked to a mechanic who said that my lifters are ruining my camshaft and that they need to be replaced. My father in law also had the same thing happen to his 5.7 hemi.
While driving down a 2 lane highway the vehicle lost power and once pulled over on the shoulder we noticed a funny smell and flames coming under the hood. The car burned up and its totalled. Luckily noone is hurt. Photos attached
I parked my car at home. In the morning when I pressed the start switch to start the car crank, and it does not start. I wait a minute press the start switch again and the car keeps cranking no stopping until I move my gear from park to reverse. I remove the switch and I add my car key and try again with car key. After 3 times the car starts. I know there's a recall or lawsuit for this issue. I want my car fixed with no cost for me. I maintain my car in good shape and urge to get this done. This started this week 12/17/18
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.
2012 Dodge Durango crew with 5.7L hemi engine. 10/23/18 - vehicle through engine error code related to cylinder 8 misfire. Pulled the plugs and cylinder 8 plug was burnt. Since the last plug change mileage was unknown, I replaced all 16 spark plugs. Vehicle started and ran fine. Error code cleared and did not reapper. 11/7/18 - while driving at ~60mph throttle fluttered and vehicle then died. No check engine or warning lights illuminated. Coasted to the side of the road. Tried to re-start engine since no warnings were visible. Engine made grinding noise and seized. Determined by luther brookdale Dodge in brooklyn park that there is a hole in the block, engine is seized and the engine needs replacement. Mileage was 114, xxx. Safety issue is that vehicle died at highway speed, leading to a loss of power steering, and assisted braking ability. No warning lights illuminated on the dash so there was no visible indicator of engine failure.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked back and forth. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and code: P0303 (misfire) displayed. The vehicle was taken to sj denham Chrysler Jeep Fiat (772 N market St, redding, ca 96003, 530-241-1756) where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft and lift were fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 73,850.
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- Mansfields, TX, USA