10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
130,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 282021

Durango

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45-55 MPH in the rain, the instrument panel lights, the interior and exterior lights of the vehicle inadvertently turned off. The contact also stated the defroster failed to work and the windows were foggy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated his wife was able to drive to their residence as it was 1 mile away. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the contact would be responsible for the cost of repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer, however the contact replaced the TIPM himself. The contact stated while his wife was driving, she noticed a burning odor and the vehicle inadvertently lost power. The battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery had failed. The contact stated the battery was replaced, however the vehicle failed to restart and was making an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated he smelled a burning odor and as he opened the hood of the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from the alternator. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired however, the vehicle would not charge normally. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the voltage regulator of the vehicle had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was open. The contact also stated the dealer informed that the vehicle was included in the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), however 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 vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wartrace, TN, USA