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.
We have recently noticed during one of our weekly washings of our Durango, that in 2-3 places, the paint has started bubbling. We fear that once these break, it will begin rusting out and go downhill from there.
This is our second consecutive Durango as we loved our first and have enjoyed our 2012 thus far with this latest exception. We are a bit surprised this is occurring with it being 4 years old and very well care for (weekly washings, always garaged, etc).
We are going to look at the cost to have it re-painted or possibly trade-in but might look for a new brand.
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We have recently noticed during one of our weekly washings of our Durango, that in 2-3 places, the paint has started bubbling. We fear that once these break, it will begin rusting out and go downhill from there.
This is our second consecutive Durango as we loved our first and have enjoyed our 2012 thus far with this latest exception. We are a bit surprised this is occurring with it being 4 years old and very well care for (weekly washings, always garaged, etc).
We are going to look at the cost to have it re-painted or possibly trade-in but might look for a new brand.
- carm24, Omaha, NE, US