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:
1 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,854 miles

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2011 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #129

Feb 082019

Durango

  • 107,000 miles

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

Vehicle developed a misfire and was found to have flattened the cam and lifter in number 2 cyclinder causeing motor damage. Vehicle has 107,000 miles on it with oil changes done between 5,000 and 6,000 miles with mobil 1 5W-20 and molar oil filter. Vehicle was estimated around $4,000 to repair.

- Atco, NJ, USA

problem #128

Feb 182019

Durango

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred the following day. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #127

Jan 072019

Durango

  • 105,500 miles
5.7L hemi engine defect: At 105,665 miles the engine has developed a flattened cam along with damaged lifters at number eight cylinder. I suspect that the adjacent lifters and more than one lobe of the cam is damaged. Dodge dealership service group is requiring $1000 deposit teradown fee to confirm supect ailment, to be applies to reair, if authorized. Range quoted between $2000 and $4000. I have researched and found some cost as high as $4800. Research has also shown this defect of the 5.7L hemi engine is not a rare occurence. I requested assistanct from Dodge, it was denied. Vehicle is in shop. I will have to move if not fixed to avoid storage charges.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

problem #126

Sep 072018

Durango

  • miles

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

I am filing a complaint or the people handling the recall reimbursement. I sent it in on Sept 7th and now 90 days later, 12 calls, put on hold for 30 mins each, and no one knowing anything. Still no answer on my refund. Was told on day 88 that they needed something else and now no one can ever answer what it is they need. Supposedly the ck is cut but not mailed and it has been like that since Nov. I also sent in paper work for my PCM which they were not able to find and I just gave up on that 1500 dollar repair. My PCM has went out several times and its only when something goes out on my car. However I am trying to get the problem solved on getting my refund for the recall first. It has been a nightmare with Dodge. Never talk to more people that placed you on hold and do not know anything. Please help they just give you the run around.

- Yantis, TX, USA

problem #125

Nov 272018

Durango

  • 136,500 miles
When driving at highway speeds and slowing down to stop or exit the road via off ramp or turn, the vehicle will randomly stall causing brakes and steering to become non-responsive. There is no warning prior to vehicle shutting down. It happens suddenly and randomly. It always appears to be when slowing down to exit a road or take a turn. I have to coast the vehicle until it stops and put it into park or neutral to start it again. It works fine until the next time. It has happened six times in the last month.

- Reston, VA, USA

problem #124

Jan 052016

Durango

  • miles
Several months ago my Dodge Durango began leaking fluid. After some taking my front end apart I have determined it to be the A/C condenser-transmission cooler assembly. During my research for diagnosing this problem, I discovered dozens of youtube videos of other people suffering the same exact leak, in the same exact place on the same exact make and model of A/C condenser/transmission oil cooler unit. It is obvious to me there is a design flaw with this part.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #123

Aug 292018

Durango

  • 138,000 miles

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

Car began misfiring while driving, and then would not move once stopped and then put back into gear. Engine light and fcw indicators came on. Initial diagnosis was to replace two sensors. Problem returned after replacement. Next diagnosis was to replace all 16 spark plugs with boots. Still did not solve problem. Electrical system was checked to find any leaks, none were found, but a new code originated to re-flash computer. Computer was pulled and found to be taking on water and corroding terminals. Computer was cleaned and re-sealed to fix problem. But computer is likely to take on more water and corrode again. Total repair was over $1600 and 20 days in shop. Included document does not include initial sensors and plug replacement. Mechanic indicated that based on observation, wires connecting to computer had been worked on in the past, likely to address similar problem

- Bellville, MI, USA

problem #122

Jul 092018

Durango

  • miles
For the past 4 years the car will automatically stop while driving on the freeway and in the street. I have taken the care to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with the car, but the care still stall when driving.

- Apo, AP, USA

problem #121

Jun 092018

Durango

  • 70,000 miles
Car has been stalling but then starting right back up for no reason for a couple of years now. Not all the time but when I step on the brakes or make a slight turn.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #120

Jul 232018

Durango

  • 127,000 miles
The alternator causes my truck to stall at times, and not start at other times, I have gone through two batteries as a result of this. It happened last night while driving, I could tell that it was sluggish, and this morning wouldn't start, then, next thing you know, it starts.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #119

Apr 192018

Durango

  • 2 miles

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

Engine stalling while driving, specially while taking a turn. This cause loss of electrical power in the car including the brakes. This has been hapenning in the last two years causing a big risk of losing my life in a crash. The car dealer autocentro told me that there is no recall for my car in this matter. This makes my car very dangerous and impossible to sell, I need help.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #118

Feb 252018

Durango

  • 117,000 miles
Today's date is April 10, 2018. Our 2011 Dodge Durango citadel began stalling and the engine shutting off without warning on February 25, 2018. It happened again on April 8th, 2018 and then again on April 9, 2018. Each time it has happened, there is no warning. The first time it happened my wife was making a right hand turn and almost ended up in a head-on collision. The second time it happened, I was making a stop after getting off an exit ramp. And the most recent time, 4/9/18, my wife was driving down a hill and coming to a stop at an intersection. The last two times we have experienced this. The vehicle loses all power, including brakes and power steering, which proves a little challenging if making a turn into traffic. I called Chrysler in the us but because I purchased this vehicle used and was not aware that it was originally shipped and titled in Canada, the us company proved not to be helpful. Ultimately, I am very concerned about this due to the potential for serious consequences. I have owned 4-5 Chrysler products (2005 and 2011 Dodge Durangos, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2007 Chrysler aspen. This is the first time with an engine issue and more importantly, poor customver service. I have done research on the internet and it could be anything from the tpim control module, the alternator, the fuel pump relay, etc.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #117

Mar 072018

Durango

  • 98,000 miles
While driving after a 30 minute commute and entering stop and go downtown morning commute traffic, (slow, driving on city streets bumper to bumper traffic) my Durango began to smoke from the engine compartment into the cabin. No warning lights came on during the entire experience. All temp gauges showed normal. The car became increasingly hard to drive, feeling transmission slippage. More smoke came from out of all sides of the hood. Upon exiting the vehicle and checking the hood, I could see fluid coming out from under the passenger side front engine compartment - towards the front of the car. When I lifted the hood, the engine was fully involved in flames. I dropped the hood closed and ran to the other side of the street. Withing 15 minutes the entire front end of the car was burned out, hood and various other parts melted. Car had to be totaled by the insurance Agency.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #116

Feb 232018

Durango

  • 80,000 miles
The engine is misfiring when driving down the highway. I had the very same issue approximately 6 months ago. I had to have the camshaft and lifters replaced. Luckily it was covered under the warranty because the repair costed over $3000. The issue has started again and unfortunately the vehicle is no longer under warranty. I do not have $3000 to get this reoccurring problem fixed.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #115

Jul 102016

Durango

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power and shut down without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side and was restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: Telegraph Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 12000 telegraph rd, taylor, mi, 734-947-2300. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer at: Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of garden city, located at 32850 Ford rd, garden city, mi, 734-421-5700. The contact stated that none of the dealers were able to duplicate the failure, so the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was about 65,000.

- Brownstawn Twp, MI, USA

problem #114

Nov 192017

Durango

  • miles
I have received a recall for the alternator diode thermal fatigue and still have not gotten any response to fix my vehicle. The recall for the brake booster was out September and here it is November and I have not been made aware of this recall. I found the recall on line.

- Campbell, TX, USA

problem #113

Oct 112017

Durango

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #112

Sep 092017

Durango

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument cluster failed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer dadel and Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram located at 16501 S dixie hwy miami fl 33157 where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. Upon leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled and was informed to replace the battery. The vehicle was repaired. However the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was informed that the battery and computer board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case # 32410393 but did not offer further assistance. The vehicle failure mileage was 111,000. The VIN was not available.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #111

Sep 282017

Durango

  • 119,911 miles
Fuel relay recall -- no problems before replacement, replaced in Dec 2015 and since have had car stall intermittently while driving kids to school 5 times. The three most recent happening at a more frequent basis -- and in last 90 days. I lose total power of the car while driving, it goes into a stall and we have to pull over, let it sit for !10 minutes and it will restart and go. Typically it is when I am slowing down and going into a turn or bigger curve on the road. I have taken back to Dodge to ask them to fix -- diognostics tells them nothing wrong and they will not replaced the already recalled (and replaced) part as they say they cannot confirm it is the cause. Meanwhile, I am driving a car that may stall at anytime even though dealership cannot find on diognostic tests.

- Ennis, TX, USA

problem #110

Aug 202017

Durango

  • 112,000 miles
Driving about 1 mile and air conditioner by itself went to a lower speed, kept driving for about another 10 miles and proceeded to get on freeway when did so, drivers seatbealt flashing that was not buckled then all the lights on the dashboard were flashing and the air completely shut off. It was hot so proceeded to row down windows and was not able to, almost like lost power.. got off freeway ( thank god) and got to a stop in a safe place, smelt something burning, turned off car when did so windshield wipers went crazy and then saw smoke coming from engine. Waited for aaa in mean time tried to start car back up and wouldn't budge clicking sound (like altenator) trying to start car then it completely shut off, completely dead!!!

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

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