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 5 of 17)

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problem #252

Dec 102018

Durango

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Schumacher Chrysler Dodge (2102 S federal hwy, delray beach, fl 33483) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #251

Aug 122018

Durango

  • miles
I've have an ongoing problem with the check engine light and feeling like the truck is going to stahl. Can't remote start my truck because of this problem. I've taken it to get repaired several times for the same issue and still have not fixed the problem. I just got my truck back on 10/25/19 and didn't drive it until Monday 10/18/19 and check engine light came back on and feeling like it's going to stahl. I want my truck to be repaired already.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

problem #250

Oct 302019

Durango

  • 97,150 miles
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.

- West, TX, USA

problem #249

Jul 012019

Durango

  • 180,000 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 the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V115000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact mentioned that the fuel pump was inoperable and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. Also, the vehicle periodically failed to start. Galeana Chrysler Jeep Kia (180 greystone blvd, columbia, SC 29210, (803) 779-7300) was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was due to the bypass for the fuel pump. The contact was referred to the manufacturer to see if the repair would be covered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be covered. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Hopkins, SC, USA

problem #248

Sep 222019

Durango

  • 111,992 miles
I started my truck up the engine light brake light and power steering light all came on at the same time, then my power steering went out and my dash started to blink in and out

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #247

Aug 252019

Durango

  • 87,054 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the vehicle delayed when starting or would periodically fail to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 87,054.

- Chetek, WI, USA

problem #246

Sep 092019

Durango

  • 92,000 miles

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

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.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #245

Oct 102017

Durango

  • 78,000 miles
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.

- Halifax, MA, USA

problem #244

Aug 022019

Durango

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While backing out of a parking spot, the vehicle seized and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced, but the battery continued to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

problem #243

Aug 032019

Durango

  • 118,000 miles
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.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #242

Feb 042019

Durango

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road and could not be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram saline (located at 900 w. Michigan avenue, saline, mi 48176, (734) 429-9431) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Newport, MI, USA

problem #241

Jul 052019

Durango

  • miles
While coming back from putting gas down the street, my alternator fail and began to smoke. The car then lost all power luckily on the street I lived in.I replaced the alternator and starter but still couldn't keep battery charging. Battery is about six months since I purchased it. Recall has been made but VIN number is not included even though the recall specifically states the 2012 Dodge Durango model

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #240

Jul 182019

Durango

  • 168,000 miles
I was driving down the road and the car lost all power and I was lucky enough to get it off the road to a parking lot before I was involved in an accident. The car then started sputtering and spitting like it does when there is an issue with my tipm. It took 20 minutes and removing the fuse from the fuel pump relay wiring harness to get the car started. I have had the tipm replaced before the mandated recall on the issue and the class action lawsuit. I also have had the fuel pump relay wiring harness added and replaced within the life of the vehicle. Yesterday I was told my battery which was 19 months old, the old one lasted me 6 years, needed to be replaced when I took the car in for an oil change. I replaced the battery even though it tested perfectly fine at the repair shop it was purchased through. Now the car is exhibiting the same symptoms as before my tipm was replaced and nearly caused me to get in an accident yesterday!

- Sparta, TN, USA

problem #239

Jun 272019

Durango

  • 110,000 miles
The 2012 Durango will randomly stall put driving down the road. When it does so I loose power to everything including power steering which is a very dangerous situation. I have had this happen multiple times now and seems to be getting worse. I will no longer be driving the car but can not afford the $300 diagnosis fee from Dodge.

- Carey, ID, USA

problem #238

May 132017

Durango

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the speedometer malfunction and the entire instrument cluster failed. The dealer kolosso Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2701 w college ave, appleton, wi 54914 (920) 843-5920) stated that they would fix and cover the electrical issues. The electrical failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to the dealer up to 10 times for the failure. The dealer replaced the entire instrument cluster however the failure reoccurred. The dealer eventually stated they would no longer cover the vehicle repairs and asked if the contact would trade the vehicle in and purchase a new one. Most recent, the vehicle would stall while being driven and attempting to turn. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was not available.

- Kaukauna, WI, USA

problem #237

Mar 042019

Durango

  • 5 miles
While I was driving in the street I saw some white smoke coming out from the hood I parked and open the hood and notice that in back of the engine there was a fire. Luckily I caught on time and I was able to stop it but some of the wires got all burned up.

- Lynwood, CA, USA

problem #236

Feb 162018

Durango

  • 110,000 miles
Well there's several issues main ones being the self accelerations, not to mention major factor scary one is my vehicle goes from P to D without my foot on the brake found this out while car was off my 3yr old moved the shaft from park to neutral while climbing across to me and car began to role.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #235

Feb 202019

Durango 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
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

- Richton Park, IL, USA

problem #234

Apr 012018

Durango

  • 110,000 miles
Engine stalls when started for no reason. Engine also cycles multiple times with out starting. Then will finally start. This happens with the key, or using he push button start. No warning lights come on and no codes to read at dealer. Head lights, interior lights flicker. Like no power getting to engine. This has been happening periodically for the past few months. We have monitored different events to try to narrow it down, however there is no common thread.

- Adrian, MI, USA

problem #233

Feb 102019

Durango

  • 96,454 miles
Vehicle cuts off while driving or want start at all without a jump off check engine light is

- Midland City, AL, USA

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