10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,230 miles

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problem #50

Jan 012023

Durango

  • miles
Car dies while driving at speed. Also will die at low speeds such as when turning or parking or waiting at a stop light. Sometimes have to wait before restart if dies at speed. If dies at low speed will start right back up. Dealer says no codes. Even when it died while on the techs computer he could not see a problem. These cars have been notorious for electrical problems due to Totally Integrated Power Module. Fuel relay recall did not solve the issue.

- Weippe, ID, USA

problem #49

Sep 282023

Durango

  • miles
When slowing down the FWC warning comes on and the vehicle completely shuts down. I have to put it in park and restart it. This is very unsafe, as it happens at intersections, turnpikes, sometimes when turning causing BIG SAFETY ISSUES and we are lucky has not caused a crash yet.

- South Amherst, OH, USA

problem #48

Jul 122023

Durango

  • miles
The alternator suddenly failed with no warning lights or lamps indicating a problem. I was driving when the car suddenly stalled and I managed to get home. Heavy smoke was coming from under the hood and when I raised the hood heavy smoke was coming up out of the alternator and I could smell burning wires. I had it towed to Elder Dodge and they confirmed that the alternator was burnt out and it fried the PCM and other electrical components. The safety issue was it could've caught the whole engine on fire and it could have caused a wreck with traffic behind us. I contacted the FCA and sent all information that they requested for reimbursement but they refuse to reimburse me for a faulty alternator that short circuited and caught on fire. I am contacting you for help with this matter so they will reimburse me for damages done to my Durango.

- Malakoff, TX, USA

problem #47

Sep 232022

Durango

  • miles
The engine valve stem failed prematurely due to poor quality manufacturing. Due to this low quality product it has created low compression in the engine. This has triggered multiple codes such as misfire, ETC, and has affected the acceleration of the vehicle as well as performance and at times from even starting. My family's safety has been put at risk due to stalling of the vehicle in traffic.This was inspected by a proper mechanic who looked into my engine with a camera and used diagnostic tools. There was no lights active during fault..

- Blanco, TX, USA

problem #46

Oct 052021

Durango

  • miles
The vehicle cuts off when you slow your speed down.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

problem #45

Jun 122021

Durango

  • miles
We were sitting in the driveway, getting ready to go, and all of the sudden the passenger side airbag exploded open, without any warning hitting my passenger in the head. There was no warning at all, it just deployed. Apparently this happens quite a lot and now I am concerned about the driver's side doing it.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #44

Aug 062020

Durango

  • miles
Alternator failure

- Bell Gardens, CA, USA

problem #43

Jun 082020

Durango 6-cyl

  • 325,599 miles
I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and the car stalled shortly after the etc indicator light started flashing next to a "fcw off" and orange triangles appeared in my side view mirrors. The engine light came on, acc off indicator light came on along side with the ESC light. It started back up so I took it to Firestone for a diagnostic, they said it was some minor electrical issues but the torque converter on the transmission needed to be fixed first and informed me that they didnt do any transmission work.they referred me to A-team transmissions, took it a got a second diagnostic and I was told that it wasn't a transmission problem but suggested it was the ABS system. They said they didnt work on it so I took it to a third auto care shop and they said it was the mass air flow sensor. Had it cleaned and the problem still resulted in jerking, losing compression, and occasionally wanting to stall. I couldn't get a straight and I didn't want to pay for anymore diagnostics. Hooked up my obd II diagnostic system and the only codes I got were P0113, P0300, P0304, and P0340. Parked my car in my back yard and tried to avoid using it until it has been fixed.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #42

Mar 232020

Durango

  • 80,030 miles
My car cuts off sometimes when I'm coming to a complete stop and also does it when breaking to make a turn. Cuts off in the middle of a turn. Very dangerous. At first it was infrequent but its happening once or twice a week. Usually this happens on city streets, hasn't happened on the highway yet.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #41

Mar 152020

Durango

  • 125,443 miles
My fianc and I were headed to his parents house and when my fianc started to go left towards our turn and the Durango just died. Lights and everything were still on but no steering, luckily there were no other vehicles around as it could have caused an accident. Once he got the Durango stopped he put it in park pushed the start hitting and it started up just fine. Can this be related to the fuel pump recall?

- Greencastle, IN, USA

problem #40

Jan 012019

Durango

  • 90,000 miles
2 complaints 1st my trucks gear shift has been locking up when running an say I stop at a store an run it I leave it running but locked an when I come get bac in an try to put it in drive its locked I cnt move it as if it was remotely started I have to turn the truck off an restart it to fix issue this also has happened when I dnt lock it ex. I go get my check from work I pull up right to the door get out I leave it unlocked bc I only walk bout 5 steps to inside grab my check come out takes less than 30 seconds get in try to put in drive it eont move I have to power off an on to get it to work I kno it shudnt do that only wen I use remote. 2nd complaint when driving say I turn the corner an get on gas to accelerate it will feel as if its lost some power as if its died. Same when I'm goin straight an give it gas itll go then seems as it just slows down I have to push on pedal more for it to pick up speed. Lately it's been while driving itll jerk a few times out of nowhere I can be on a straightaway an itll just get to jerking. Can you please look into these issues for consumer safety. Its scary. Before the alternator recall I was goin thru one of our main intersections an it jus lost all power everything jus shut off an like 3 seconds later it all fired back up an continued rollin days later my alternator went out an left me stranded at the carwash. I had to pay out of pocket then it was recalled. I was reimbursed but I'm jus worried bout my families safety so please look into the mentioned complaints in this. I had to pick a date of occurence to submit this so im putting any date but these things have happened numerous times and seems to be happening more often lately. Thank you.

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #39

Jul 302019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
Periodically no start which leaves me stranded very far from home when traveling for sp. Med. Care. This summer I was crossing an overpass to enter the on-ramp to major interstate which makes me cross in front of 4 lanes oncoming traffic and my car just died!! I was headed directly for the oncoming traffic with my family onboard. I was stranded in 100+ degree weather being disabled was very difficult for me now with 2 teens needing driving hrs for permit I'm terrified to allow them to drive my only car. Dodge you need to recall my entire car and replace this with something safe for my family!

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #38

Jul 012019

Durango

  • 170,000 miles
My 2011 Dodge Durango has trouble starting on the first start. Mechanic said there was a bulletin regarding the issue and informed me that we should try updating the software. That did not work. Durango continues to sputter when it is started. It eventually does start either on its own or after another try. Will attempt another solution at next regularly scheduled service.

- Hordville, NE, USA

problem #37

Nov 102019

Durango

  • miles
Puerta trasera de control remoto no cierra adecuadamente el vehculo parado no encaja en el candado

- Napa, CA, USA

problem #36

Sep 042019

Durango

  • miles
Transmission cooler is leaking transmission fluid everywhere and the truck lost power on the highway in rush hour traffic the engine started to rev and the truck just slowed to a stop with semi trucks flying past in the middle of the highway

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #35

Oct 262017

Durango

  • 119,000 miles
Right @ about 10 miles and hour there is a cluck noise @ the rear of the truck. Dodge techs can pin point the cause. It cause some performance issue between 60 and 75. I took the truck in multiple time and they first told me it was the drive shaft. After fixing it the problem still continues. Also @120,000 I had a worn camshaft and lifters

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

problem #34

Sep 192019

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
My vehicle shuts off during turns and when slowing to come to a stop. It is frightening. I've taken it to a dealer who tells me they've never heard of this happening with my make and model yet I have read similar concerns as mine on the internet when I started researching it. Is there a fix for this before it costs me my life? it happens sporadically but once is too much.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #33

Mar 242019

Durango

  • 125,400 miles
The vehicle is stalling while trying to start, the vehicle will act like it's not getting and fuel while driving and will preform a jerking motion as I continue to press the gas pedal down trying to get some fuel. The vehicle was in motion on a 4 lane highway.the cause of the problem is a faulty fuel system relay, I have done research over a dozen time talked to certified vehicle men and it is a recall on 2011 Dodge Durango's.

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #32

Nov 182018

Durango

  • miles
Heat system is not working propelly. Right side remain off, whole system starting delayed and suddenly stop.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #31

Jul 092018

Durango

  • miles
For the past 4 years the car will automatically stop while driving on the freeway and in the street. I have taken the care to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with the car, but the care still stall when driving.

- Apo, AP, USA

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