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.
6.4
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,225 miles
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I was driving my Durango and my driver side seat belt kept beeping then the air bag light came on then my check engine light came on and now I'm hearing a thump under the car all of this happened while my family was in the car on the highway I also tried driving up to 70 mph and the steering wheel had this heavy shake I was terrified can you help me fix my 2012 Dodge Durango.
My 10 year old daughter went to put on her seat belt (2nd row passengers side) I was in park car turned off. The seat belt fell from the wall in which it was connected. All damage seen was located within the wall. Upon further investigating of all other seat belts I found the 3rd row passengers side was also damaged. I can count on 1 hand how many times someone has sat in the 3rd row. I took my car down to the dealership and I was told this was due to "normal wear and tear" since I no longer have a service warranty they will not replace the belts. I contacted Chrysler directly (ref #30773827 and email case# 3424728) and was told they would not replace the belts because it was caused by an "outside influence and not manufacture defect." Not only am I now out 2 seat belts, but I am worried my family and I are no longer safe in this car. Attached are pictures and emails. The last picture is the 3rd row seat belt and the damage to it.
- Menifee, CA, USA
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