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 L…
2012 dodge Durango electrical problems
severe 309 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
309
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
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 ISSUE…
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 VEHIC…
VEHICLE WILL JUST TURN OVER AND NOT START. TIPM IS WHAT DODGE SAYS BUT THEY CAN'T FIX IT. *TR
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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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