CarComplaints.com Notes: The third generation Durango is plagued by a defective TIPM, particularily in the 2011 and 2012 model years.

TIPM, which stands for Totally Integrated Power Modules, is responsible for controlling and distributing power to all the vehicle’s electrical functions. So when your TIPM goes haywire, bad things start happening. Things like your water pump can stop working, your engine can stall out and your airbags can randomly deploy.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 42
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,171 miles

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2011 Dodge Durango electrical problems

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2011 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 3 of 25)

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problem #444

Feb 282020

Durango

  • 118,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a stand still, the vehicle was started and the windshield wiper turned on independently and the hazard warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Virginia beach located at (3152 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452), where it was confirmed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system), however the dealer informed that prior to the recall remedy the tipm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #443

Feb 292020

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated her son was driving at 60 mph, when the windshield wipers automatically activated without warning and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The contact's son pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact's son attempted to jump start the vehicle but was unsuccessful after seeing smoke. The vehicle was towed to hartsville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at (900 E. bobo newsom hwy, hartsville, SC 29550) for a diagnosis. The diagnosis was a defective alternator and a burnt out power train control module. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #442

Aug 302019

Durango

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that at start up and on occasions while driving, the forward collision detection system became inoperable without warning. The traction control warning light and cruise control warning was also illuminated. The contacted stated that the braking system operated as intended. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Tonopawh, NV, USA

problem #441

Dec 282019

Durango

  • 117,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to startup immediately. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the starter however, the failure recurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- Crowley, LA, USA

problem #440

Jul 302019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
Periodically no start which leaves me stranded very far from home when traveling for sp. Med. Care. This summer I was crossing an overpass to enter the on-ramp to major interstate which makes me cross in front of 4 lanes oncoming traffic and my car just died!! I was headed directly for the oncoming traffic with my family onboard. I was stranded in 100+ degree weather being disabled was very difficult for me now with 2 teens needing driving hrs for permit I'm terrified to allow them to drive my only car. Dodge you need to recall my entire car and replace this with something safe for my family!

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #439

Dec 182019

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). Anthony D'ambrosio Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2681 ridge rd, elverson, pa 19520, (610)286-9450) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the part to remedy the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Birdsboro, PA, USA

problem #438

Jul 012019

Durango

  • 170,000 miles

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

My 2011 Dodge Durango has trouble starting on the first start. Mechanic said there was a bulletin regarding the issue and informed me that we should try updating the software. That did not work. Durango continues to sputter when it is started. It eventually does start either on its own or after another try. Will attempt another solution at next regularly scheduled service.

- Hordville, NE, USA

problem #437

Jul 132011

Durango

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled numerous times. Each time the vehicle stalled, the fcw warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of Ontario (1202 auto center dr, Ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097), but the failure could not be duplicated. An unknown part was replaced, but the failure recurred. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided two case numbers. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #436

Dec 242019

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on December 24, 2019. The contact spoke with five star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3068 riverside drive, macon, ga 31210, 478-345-8899) and was informed that part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gray, GA, USA

problem #435

Nov 142019

Durango

  • 193,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 50 mph or more, the vehicle stalled intermittently. Also, when attempting to start the vehicle, it took approximately thirty minutes for the vehicle to finally start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rick hendrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 1468 savannah highway, charleston, SC, 843-352-6931), but they were not able to provide a repair or loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and verified what the dealer stated. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

- Cottageville, SC, USA

problem #434

Dec 052019

Durango

  • 97,482 miles

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

When driving the vehicle it will randomly begin to stall when driving and power off. Once you let you sit it will start right back up kind rough and then drive fine. Then couple days later it will do it again. My wife was making a turn when it stalled and almost got T boned. We took it in for the fuel pump recall but no parts have been pushed out for this recall nor have been made. They told.us to just keep driving it even though its asking G for an accident to happen. I asked for a replacement car and was denied and was told I can take it to another dealer but they said the same thing.

- Richlands, NC, USA

problem #433

Nov 152019

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
I have reported this before. My vehicle stalls out while driving. I have taken it to the mechanic a number of times but nothing fixes the problem. This is a very dangerous situation and it happens with my children in the car. When my vehicle stalls out while driving the steering wheel also locks up making it difficult to direct the car. It has happened a number of times while driving and pulling up to a stop light. This started about 3 years ago but I'm putting the last time it happened as the date.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #432

Nov 042019

Durango

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving 5 mph in a drive-thru, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the battery was attempted to be jumpstarted, but the vehicle would not start. Mac haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11000 North fwy, houston, tx 77037, (281) 301-5150) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #431

Oct 282019

Durango

  • 108,000 miles
In the last month including today 10/28/2019 the vehicle shut off abruptly in motion lost power steering and power brakes all interior accessories lights and gauges remained on no acceleration vehicle had to be stopped put in park and re started afterwards everything seemed fine no check engine light no warnings nothing we will be trading it in as we feel it is unsafe to drive with our children

- Snohomish, WA, USA

problem #430

Sep 242019

Durango

  • 102,000 miles
It goes into 4low without turning the switch on. Makes it unsafe to turn sharp and fast. We replaced the transfer case switch and it still does it.

- Othello, WA, USA

problem #429

Aug 232019

Durango

  • 136,477 miles
The 4WD message starting displaying on my dashboard, the AWD/lo neutral light was on, I tried following the instructions in the manual to turn it off, but it did not work. When I pulled into my driveway I tried again to get the message to shut off by following instructions then my car began to go in reverse, my breaks would not work, and I had to put the emergency break on. Even with the car shut off the car will roll, I have kept the emergency break on and waiting for a mechanic to look at it. Based on my research this is a common issue with the Durango's and Dodge has done nothing to recall these faulty switches. This is a major concern as I could have been out of my vehicle when it started to roll causing danger for anyone around.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #428

Jul 102019

Durango

  • miles
The actuators for the air condition going out.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #427

May 092019

Durango

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle; however, it would hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V435000 (electrical system) and 14V530000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 501 N West end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951, (215) 536-0946), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Quakertown, PA, USA

problem #426

Jun 222019

Durango

  • 157,646 miles
The battery light came on while driving 45 mph. Before I was at a place to get off of the highway (two miles) the vehicle lost all power and completely shut off. So there I sat in the middle of the highway waiting on a tow truck. The 220 amp alternator had the faulty diode like the ones that have been recalled. The diode failed and caused a dead short. The alternator short ruined the battery and the PCM. This is the T36 recall to a 't' but Dodge says my VIN number shows it's not recalled. The parts and labor were $1411.88. That's not including the tow service bill or the rental car that I had to use. This is ridiculous that Chrysler is being allowed to rip people off knowing full well its their worthless parts at the root of it all. No government Agency should sit by and be a spectator as Chrysler robs thousands and thousands of people at over 1000 each. Somebody needs to take responsibility for their mistake and quit sticking it to the people who were foolish enough to buy this garbage.

- Grove Hill, AL, USA

problem #425

Jun 222019

Durango

  • 160,000 miles
Vehicle battery light came on while driving. Two miles later shut off with no control over steering or braking. Vehicle had a faulty alternator which was not covered by the T36 recall. Alternator overheated, ruined the battery and PCM. The alternator was sending reverse polarity when trying to jump start. This is a known issue with the model years. It should be covered in recall and isn't. this part has ruined my whole monthly budget and is Chrysler's fault.

- Grove Hill, AL, USA

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