2012 Dodge Durango: recalls and problems
10 recalls and 640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The component or system failed or malfunctioned, is the accelerator, brakes, stirring and electrical. the car is available for inspection upon your request. the car is having problems coming to a stop and it is very difficult to control the vehicle because the steering becomes so hard when the power shuts down on the vehicle as i'm driving it. i think and believe that that poses a high risk of someone getting hurt or
Vehicle was unable to start upon attempts in the morning. was able to get it jumped and started. less than 5 minutes later the dash lights along with radio lights began to flicker, the front windshield wipers activated, and the battery light came on. immediately after the vehicle completely stopped, steering wheel got tight and hard to turn and a pole was barely missed as i attempted to maneuver the vehicle as close
We were driving on the interstate in northern kentucky when the battery alert led appeared on the dash. we exited the highway while looking up info on possible car repair shops to go to when the vehicle stalled on the exit ramp. we immediately engaged the emergency flashers but they failed eventually due to a completely dead battery. it was determined that the alternator was fried, unable to charge the battery.
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 dodge durango. the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 96,000. a carfax report was provided at the time of purchase. it was later discovered that the mileage on the title was 162,000 when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an engine issue, and upon receiving the carfax rep
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | ||||
| 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Durango. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.