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:
58,805 miles
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
We have taken my SUV in for this starter issue for almost as long as we have had it. It acts as though it is starting but wont turn over. We have to pop out the push to start button and manually turn the car off for it to stop. It does this multiple times in a row before starting. Finally after 4 or 5 visits for the issue, Dodge says its some fuel pump relay so they fixed that, but the problem returned. The car completely stalled one day while we were driving, and it stopped turning on. We lost all power, no power steering, and every light illuminated on the dash board. This happened as we were exiting the dallas North tollway... luckily we were exiting! we were able to pull off the side of the road, we had the car towed to the dealership. This occurred in Nov/Dec 2017. Over a period of about 4-6 weeks, they replaced the PCM and cat converter (both) and alternator. Now 4.5 months later the problem has returned with starter constantly turning over, its happened 2 days in a row now. We have to travel daily 20 miles each way down the I30 corridor in the dfw area. We are afraid that the car will just stall going down the freeway. All signs point to a tipm problem, but the dealership is unwilling to replace.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was taken to burns motors (1300 U.S. 83 business, mcallen, tx 78501, 956-984-4440), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system) as the cause of the failure. The contact called lakeland Dodge at (863) 687-2501 (2875 mall hill dr., lakeland, fl 33810) and was informed that the recall repair was already completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,245.
Vehicle has turned off twice in one while the car is in motion. Second time today my family was in the freeway and were almost seriously hurt after the engine turned off out of no where.
I have taken my truck in for all the recalls and now having trouble with power steering leakage and the system not staying cooled. The truck does not stay cool when driving the RPM goes above 3 at the speed of 60 miles per hour. The power steering leakage was told to me on the oil change done 4/2018
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- Syracuse, NY, USA