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:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,356 miles

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2012 Dodge Durango brakes problems

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2012 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #29

Apr 282014

Durango

  • miles

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

I received a recall notice back in May 2014 for the brake boosters #14V154000. I have been on a waiting list since the 1rst of June and still have not been able to have this part replaced. My Durango was looked at and I was told I need the part but still no replacement. I am still on that waiting list from June. Why is it taking so long to get the replacement part" and if my Durango is in need of that part, at this rate will something happen but the part is in and my name comes to the top of that waiting list" in the mean time I have now received another recall for my Durango, about the sun visor and I am told they need 4 hours to replace this part.

- Kearneysville, WV, USA

problem #28

Sep 032014

Durango

  • 17,200 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact not to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,200.

- Grosse, MI, USA

problem #27

Sep 112014

Durango

  • 77,123 miles
2012 Dodge Durango crew with a V6. Engine died while driving down the highway. I lost power steering and power brakes, but managed to get out of traffic and let it coast to the shoulder. The engine would crank, but immediately die. After a few attempts, the engine began running smoothly. Since then, it will occasionally not start (the starter turns over, but the engine will not run). No codes are displaying when hooked to a computer. A mechanic told me it was the tipm and I would have to take it to a dealer. After looking online, I found many other complaints for the same problem. Engine seems to have a better start record if I turn the key on and wait 2 seconds before starting vs immediately trying to crank the car as soon as I insert the key. Remote start rarely works now. My main concern is the engine dying while my wife is driving in heavy traffic (she is the primary driver). To me, this is a much more pressing issue than the current recalls.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #26

Jun 022014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 12,000 miles

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

Received a safety recall in May 2014 for a brake booster. I have contacted the dealer on multiple occasions but have been unable to establish a replacement appointment.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #25

Sep 082014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V15400 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #24

Sep 042014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Round Rock , TX, USA

problem #23

Nov 302012

Durango

  • 30,313 miles

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

The totally integrated modular engine (time) has had many problems since the purchase of the 2012 Dodge Durango. The SUV has stopped dead while in drive on interstate 95. The panel lights has all come on all at once while driving. The engine has stalled and would not restart several times late at night. The exterior lights has gone off completely at night without panel light notification. The fog lights will not work at all times. The radio at times will not pay. The push start button will not always start the vehicle. The engine permits a foul order at times. The engine has gone from automatic to manual drive without placement in manual. The brake pedal will not come back after being pushed to the floor. The mother board has had to be replaced. The entire electrical system has shut down - vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. I have been given a rental car 4 times for an approximate total of 30 days to try to rectify the problems. I have 4 recalls for various issues and none have been fixed due to parts are not readily available. Recall id's - April 2014 service brakes and brakes hydraulic anti-lock #102663, #102664, #102298 and July 2014 105085 - electrical system wiring. There are several class action lawsuits against the Chrysler group, llc for the 2012 Dodge Durango. I no longer feel safe in this vehicle, I can possibly cause an accident or someone can hit me with all the problems and potentially hurt myself or others with all the recalls and engine problems.

- South Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #22

Aug 282014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 22,100 miles
I received a recall notice for a brake issue in may of 2014 and every time I take it to the dealership they claim they can not get the part to complete the repair. It has been three months now with no repair and it is a safety issue.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #21

May 052014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer could not repair the vehicle for four months because the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #20

Aug 072014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Valcenia, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 012014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles

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

There has not been an incident yet - my issue is: There has been a recall for the brake booster but the dealer is telling me that Dodge is not sending the parts needed to fix the problem.apparently the brakes could possibly freeze and fail. I called the dealer 7/1/2014 and was "put on the list" for the part to be replaced. I called today, 8/1/2014, and was told I was on the list but there was almost 50 others in front of me and that Dodge was only sending 2 or 3 parts a month and had restricted the part so it couldn't be ordered. At this rate, it will be the end of the year before my car is fixed. Although it is Aug. Now, it will get cold soon and I have 3 children that I chauffeur around. I would hate for one of them to be injured because the brakes fail and would also hate to file a lawsuit over a known issue that Dodge seems to be dragging their feet over. Is there anyway to expedite the process so the car can be fixed before winter?

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #18

Jun 032014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed was unavailable ot perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #17

Jun 282014

Durango

  • 4,200 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Esperance, NY, USA

problem #16

Jul 152014

Durango 8-cyl

  • 34,597 miles
This vehicle was recalled through NHTSA. When I called for a service appointment they stated that there were no parts available for the recall. They explained that Chrysler was aware of this shortage and recall problem, the company was university Dodge in davie, Florida. I am about to embark on a 2000 mile trip with my 2 grandchildren. When I explained this to the service manager, manny, he said don't worry about it. We are in Florida and this really doesn't concern us.you will be fine.

- Cooper City, FL, USA

problem #15

Jul 022014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bolder, MT, USA

problem #14

Jun 032014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number 14V154000 (service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 272014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 36,222 miles
While applying the brakes, additional pressure was required in order to attempt to stop. This has happened in cold weather but now has also happened in summer. The brakes failed to completely slow the vehicle and a crash occurred at slow speed.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #12

May 012014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number 14V154000 (service brake, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #11

Jun 142014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign number 14V154000 (service brake, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide a date of when the part would be available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There were no failures at this time.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #10

May 212014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango.the contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part was unavailable to do the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Alsip, IL, USA

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