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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2012 Dodge Durango electrical problems

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2012 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 1 of 17)

problem #327

Nov 182022

Durango

  • miles

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

This family car had recall back in august fuel module for powertrain check engine light got it fix and few days later check engine turn on and has turned off since car slows down on freeway wont pick up speed and stall on me twice already with kids in car was going 65 and all sudden slow down wiuldnt pick up acceleration and turn off has run good since still having issues dealership says noting wrong with

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #326

Oct 152022

Durango

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the battery warning light had illuminated, and the contact notices a burning plastic odor. The contact pulled over and opened the hood and saw black smoke coming from the alternator. The contact stated that he disconnected the negative battery cable; however, he stated that positive connector was extremely hot to the touch. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery, alternator, and the Engine Control Module (ECM) needed be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #325

Nov 062022

Durango

  • miles
While driving, the ignition switch may fail and think that the key has been removed. This results in a total loss of power and the engine cutting off. The result is very limited steering and braking capability. This has happen to me more than 20 times in the pass 2 months. This problem still continues to happen even after changing the recent fuel pump recall on August 12, 2022. No check engine light on dash as well. This is my family vehicle and I do carry my children in this vehicle. We have been put in so many unsafe situations. This can cause an accident. This is a safety issue and should be recalled.

- Baldwin Park, CA, USA

problem #324

Jan 152021

Durango

  • 150,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle would start and then immediately stall. The contact stated that multiple attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact was informed that the failure was related to the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #323

Jul 212022

Durango

  • miles
My 2012 dodge durango sxt, rear turn signal stop flashing, front turn signal works, but not the rear.no turn signal or brakes lights

- Hill City, KS, USA

problem #322

Aug 132022

Durango

  • miles
I just got a 2012 dodge durango 08/13/2022 I looked up the recalls on it and just trying to get it ixed if possible

- Lafayette, GA, USA

problem #321

Dec 152021

Durango

  • 136,496 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 after stopping the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure occurred approximately 60-seconds after stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 136,496.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #320

Feb 212022

Durango

  • miles
My 2012 Dodge Durango has been experiencing reaccering issues associated with the tipm and fuel pump relay. The truck will stall, hard crank or simply not crank at all; leaving me stranded sometimes. This electrical issue also affects the fog lights, front lights, brake lights and turn signals; causing them to not work; putting me in danger of a collision on the highway or city street. This tipm and fuel pump relay have been under several recalls over the past 8 years and Dodge actually lost a class action lawsuit in 2015 in reference to this issue. They were ordered to replace these parts free of charge; labeling the parts defective. See link to tipm/relay article here (https://www.classlawgroup.com/chrysler-totally-integrated-power-module-tipm-lawsuit/ and here https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/dodge-jeep-faulty-fuel-pump-class-action-settlement/ ) They-€™ve replaced both of these parts twice for me over the past 6 years. Now I am experiencing issues where the car won-€™t start for 20 minutes after I turn it off. The signal lights won't work correctly; and the foglights are totally inoperative. I-€™ve taken it back to the dealer for a diagnostic and also called the corporate office but no one wants to take accountability and acknowledge what the issue is. I have attempted to contact the lawyer who started the class action lawsuit to consult about this matter but he says he can't sue them again. I-€™m looking to see if I have any legal recourse or what my best course of action could be in order to hold Dodge accountable for replacing my tipm and fixing this defective part for good. Thanks! REPAIR TIMELINE: 2016 fuel pump relay 2017 Tipm 2018 Rewired the tipm, replace 2020, fuel pump relay - september 2022, fuel pump PS - I have a video of the dealer technician recording the issue with his mobile phone.

- Stonecrest, GA, USA

problem #319

Jun 182021

Durango 6-cyl

  • miles
Potential odometer rollback indicated per carfax, engine failure. Ohio department of public safety, bureau of motor vehicles did conduct a Ohio out of state vehicle inspection on 03/14/2022 @ BMV INVESTIGATIONS D-2@ 1583 Alum Creek Drive and inspector [XXX] has verified rollback. whereas she maybe reached at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #318

Feb 012022

Durango

  • miles
Unknown

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #317

Dec 312019

Durango

  • 0 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 notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called two local dealers and was informed that she would receive a call back whenever an appointment was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- O Fallon, IL, USA

problem #316

Jan 112022

Durango

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed about the waiting list. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #315

Aug 252021

Durango

  • miles
There is something definitely wrong with my car. I have just now seen a recall but it occurred before the car was sold to me and it had electric issues with break fail, electrical accessories were still on as the dash notified while the car was off. It has had the seats move the steering would lock, it doesn-€™t provide many of the features for safety. The GPS is always wrong. I took it to the dealer several times and was told that the factory resets were fine. I don-€™t think that is the case. Under the hood there seemed to be additional after factory tampering with additional wires that had been added into the car.

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

problem #314

Nov 062021

Durango

  • miles
I had just picked my car up from getting brakes and an inspection (obviously passed). I was driving home and there was smoke from under the hood with an electrical fire smell. My dash went crazy then I completly lost power. I had no stearing or brakes- couldn't even put on my hazards or roll down the window down to tell cars behind me to pass me. I immediatly called the garage that had just done the work to get it towed. They called today and told me that the alternator blew up and fried the battery and possible the computer (tip module??) I looked up recalls and noticed that there has been problems with this happening but my VIN didn't come up for this. I just wanted to check into the recall before I spent thousands of dollars.

- Byron, NY, USA

problem #313

Aug 072019

Durango

  • miles
I purchased my 2012 Dodge Durango two years ago and it has been one of the most stressful issues I have ever hadz. Two days after purchasing it all the lights lit up my dash board the head lights wouldn-€™t go on the heater or air wouldn-€™t work and my windows in front would not roll down. This usually happens when I start it in the morning but it also will happen when I-€™m driving I almost got into a accident on the HWY at 530 in the morning coming to work when my head light just shut off. It has been back to the deal shop I bought it 3 dodge dealer ships and my personal mechanic and they can not find out what the issue is. Over the past two years it has been in the shop bout 10-15 times It has been parked more than I have been able to drive it. I am in a loan I can not get out of.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #312

Apr 152021

Durango

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were overbooked and could complete the recall repair in two months. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle would no longer start. The contact stated that he contacted a second dealer Bloomington Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (8000 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431) who informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect. (Recall Related Incident) -

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA

problem #311

Jun 152018

Durango

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated the vehicle would fail to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that as he attempted to turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel was firm. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated he forcefully steered the steering wheel and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated he was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel relay switch was bypassed as temporary remedy for the recall as per the manufacturer's instructions; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could no longer assist as the parts for the recall repair were not available. The dealer also informed the contact that the manufacturer only provided one part per month for the recall repair. The contact stated that he contacted several unknown dealers who advised as the first dealer. The contact also stated the camera that worked in conjunction with the cruise control had malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) -

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #310

Sep 032021

Durango

  • miles
Had the recall for shutting down repair again and still having the same problem. I've spent over $2000 In diagnosed fees with dealership and private shops and still having the same problem. Yes the fuel pump relay was replaced 2 times. Still having the same problem it will start back up but locks the steering wheel to where you can't turn it. Which almost was in a accident but was able to stop before. It's happens every month but was told not to bring it back to the dealership as they cant find the problem as all recalls were repaired.

- Portage , MI, USA

problem #309

Aug 122021

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #308

Jul 072021

Durango

  • miles
My power locks and windshield wiper fluid pump stopped working. I took the vehicle to the nearest dealership over an hour away. After many days and an expensive car rental, the TIPM needed replacing. After researching this issue, it is DIRECTLY correlated to a dangerous issue that resulted in a lawsuit in 2015. Additionally, the recall associated with the TIPM is not fixable at this point because Dodge doesn't have parts. So, the TIPM I was given in this repair is dangerous. This was a $1067 repair for a vehicle that has 80k miles.

- Hailey, ID, USA

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