At about 54k/56k miles the airbag and check engine light began to go on and off. When I got it checked they did not report anything outside of air is system but that was covered in the diagnostic. Then the car would make sudden jumps for no reason, airbag and engine and brakelights repeadedly came on and off. While attending my nephew funeral I got it checked since I would be on the road for no…
2012 Dodge Durango electrical problems
severe 309 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
309
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
30fires
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 309 electrical complaints filed for the 2012 Dodge Durango, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 49% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 309 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge durango. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v391000 (electrical system) and 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Trying to start vehicle and will not start, when I turn the key it will want to start and get stuck in a starting position, but not start. I had taken it in to a dealership and they said they fixed it, but as soon as the next day, it did it again. They wanted me to take it in again and leave it there for another week, I don't know about other people, but I do not have an extra vehicle around to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was a loud noise coming from the front of vehicle along with a smoke odor. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the roadway and turn the ignition off but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic inspected the…
Vehicle will just turn over and not start. Tipm is what Dodge says but they can't fix it. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 309 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 230 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 49,500 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 71,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 49,500; a quarter make it past 100,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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