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2012 Dodge Durango: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

10recalls
640complaints
17crashes reported
32fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System341 · 53%
  • Engine141 · 22%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System89 · 14%
  • Service Brakes71 · 11%
  • Steering42 · 7%
  • Power Train37 · 6%
  • Unknown Or Other36 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control24 · 4%
  • Air Bags22 · 3%
  • Exterior Lighting19 · 3%

What owners report

Steering,Electrical System,Service BrakesCrash

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

Electrical System

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

Electrical System

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.

Electrical System

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Durango. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.