10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 27
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,992 miles

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problem #34

May 162014

Durango 6-cyl

  • miles
I have been waiting five months for parts for Dodge manufacutrer P14 recall. I had to wait six months for the replacement of one shock asorber. Dodge responce was a "new parts hold" I called my local Dodge dealer (nyle maxwell taylor, tx) regarding the P14 recall. I was told I was #26 in line to recieve the proper repair. So I am left to believe that it takes Dodge six months to a year to finally address safety recalls. In the meantime I have no choice but to continue to drive a potential accident/safety hazard. Most recent recall is P36. I guess my vehicle has to catch fire before this recall is addressed.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #33

Nov 272014

Durango

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received NHTSA campaign id number: 14V634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact experienced the failure but the specifics were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Mcdoough, GA, USA

problem #32

Nov 262014

Durango

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14V104000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving approximately 25 mph in inclement weather, the contact went to depress brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering. The engine seized repeatedly throughout the day. The contact also stated that a foul odor was coming from the heat/air vents. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

- Wappinger Falls, NY, USA

problem #31

Nov 202014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
Dodge has issued a recall on the tipm system for the 2011 Dodge Durango's. although I am having the same issues they are stating that my car is not under the recall as it is only for 2011 Durango's. my SUV is having the same exact problem but Dodge is refusing to fix it and will not provide any assistance.

- Orange Park , FL, USA

problem #30

Nov 182014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 38,000 miles
Vehicle would not start, took to dealership and was told it is the tipm but that the part is on back order and they can't say how long it will be.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #29

Nov 052014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 58,500 miles
Same as NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000, my vehicle had the exact same symptoms: Will not start, start then stalls, fuel pump continued to run. Luckily I was at home when it happened. Finally got it to dealership and it was diagnosed as the fuel pump relay problem. My vehicle was not covered under the recall since it is 2012 but has the same relay and tipm as 2011. I elected to have the repair done at the cost of $530 instead of the tipm replacement at $1400. Please look into this further as there is already a recall on this same problem in the 2011 Durango.

- Winter Garden, FL, USA

problem #28

Nov 052014

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V391000 (electrical systems) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

problem #27

Sep 022014

Durango

  • 65,000 miles
I have been experiencing issues with vehicle not starting with both the inside push button, and the remote start. It has lost power while driving twice, however I was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Yesterday however, it lost power, I still had control of the vehicle while it was shutting down, then it "powered" back up, during which there was about three seconds in which I had no control over the vehicle. I simply lost all control.I believe that the vehicle may be experiencing problems related to the fuel pump relay, possibly the tpim, alternator, or a combination of all three. I am taking vehicle in Monday to have two recalls done for brake booster, and vanity light wiring issue. At that time they are going to do a diagnostic on it to see what the issue is.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #26

Aug 252014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
Failure of tipm (totally integrated power module) on 2012 Dodge Durango. Started with hard starting (long time to start engine), then led to vehicle starting and immediately shutting off. Finally, while driving, vehicle stalled on multiple occasions. Extremely dangerous, vehicle stalled on me while I was pulling onto a 6 lane roadway with other vehicles approaching. When vehicle stalls, you loose control of all power functions, including (but not limited to) power steering, power brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and (from what I've heard) airbags. Chrysler has done a recall on the 2011 model year vehicles, but needs to address the issue with the 2012 models as well. When I took the vehicle to the dealership, they weren't surprised when they found that it was the tipm, explaining to me that they were getting a lot of complaints from other owners of the same make and model vehicle. Of course, this all happened just after the warranty expired, costing me just over $1100 out of pocket.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #25

Sep 262014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
Right turning signal turns on by itself and is hard to turn off, could cause an accident by having a car pulling out in front of us believing we are turning. Cruise control does not maintain speed.

- Fort Madison, IA, USA

problem #24

Oct 032014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 49,500 miles
On Oct 3, 2014, this issue first occurred with my Dodge Durango. It took several attempts of the vehicle "turning over" for it to actually start. Then on Oct 10, my vehicle spontaneously stopped in traffic. Then it took several attempts to get it restarted. I had my codes and battery tested, no issues were detected. This problem starting the vehicle has been going on several times a day since Oct 3. attempts to contact Chrysler have been a dead end. I feel like I've been getting the runaround. A recall should have been issued long before now as I have seen several other Dodge Durango owners who have or are currently having these issues.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #23

Oct 162014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
Car battery is dead, battery is fine, possible faulty tipm.L

- Wallington, NJ, USA

problem #22

Jul 012014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
Initially in early July, 2014 my 2012 Dodge Durango developed a computer failure causing the battery to eventually drain, loss of engine power and ability to maintain or accelerate. Repair was made after the vehicle was towed to the local Dodge dealer, manfredi Dodge, staten island N.Y, and subsequently the battery repaired and the computer replaced. Shortly after the repair was completed the passenger airbag failure light would intermittently illuminate and the vehicle occasionally would not start. Another trip to the dealer and the passenger seat airbag sensor was reported faulty and the vehicle tipm sensor needed replacement or repair. Conferral with the dealer suggested that the tipm sensor be replaced rather than repaired to assure longevity of the repair and overall satisfaction. Vehicle is a lemon!

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #21

Sep 232014

Durango 6-cyl

  • 40,355 miles
Starter won't engage after 4 or 5 attempts to turn the key, engine started. Tipm had to be replaced. Took car to be serviced at Dodge dealer 2 two times reporting that car will only start after 4 or 5 attempts. After 36K miles warranty expired took car to mechanic and he replaced tipm, car is running fine now.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 042014

Durango

  • 58,000 miles
My letter to darcar regarding my Dodge Durango:I must say even with all the issues being reported, your shop and technicians are completely oblivious to cars. I informed them when my car was towed because complete electrical power was gone that it was due to the tipm issue. I keep being force fed that it's just the battery no crank no start. Even when recommendation present it's a possible tipm issue and I have a diagnostic ran I get some bs about another diagnostic charge because tipm is separate. So I told them to fix the battery issue just to try and prove a point a $600 point that is. Not only when I get the car does it take [xxx] near 30 minute to try and get it to the front I see your technicians jumping my car. I though it was fixed? I paid for it to be fixed. So I try and put it in drive it shuts down. Oh well we going to put another battery in. Come get the car get it home to find out this morning same [xxx] problem. Your service is terrible and if any vehicle has a darcar Chrysler Dodge affiliated with it I won't buy and recommend that no one else does. By the way I asked if it could make it to nc for my aunts funeral with my 5 children and wife. Sure it should be fine as long as it doesn't sit for long periods of time. Overnight must be a long ass period of time for your service thank you I will miss my aunts funeral. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Glenarden, MD, USA

problem #19

Sep 302014

Durango 8-cyl

  • 46,261 miles
My 2012 Dodge Durango would not start, the engine would turn over but not start. After 5 attempts it started and I drove it to the dealership and after test I was told that the tipm had an open circuit.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #18

Aug 142014

Durango 8-cyl

  • 49,829 miles
Vehicle starts then stalls out, or just cranks and cranks, and won't start. Happened a few times at stop lights after short drive. Was able to finally get started to drive to dealer, was told I could either replace the tipm for over $1000, or do a fuel relay bypass to the existing tipm for a little over $550. Same exact problem all the recalled Durango/Grand Cherokee have, yet the 2012's haven't been recalled" why" vehicle left us stranded multiple times in fl heat with infant in car.

- Groveland, FL, USA

problem #17

Jul 232014

Durango

  • 52,000 miles
The issue began as I took my truck in for a recall on the brake system. I informed that I was having issues with the cruise control system not functioning. Since then the cruise control issue had a diagnostic that darcars is informing there is not issue but no replacement or suggestions have been presented. I began having problems with the push start around 8/1. when trying to start the truck it will not turn over and eventually will stall out completely. So I attempted to remote start which worked for a couple of days. Soon it began to cause the same problem. Since then I have been starting the car with the key. Until 9/22, on that morning my son stated he heard a hissing sound from the rear driver tire. I also heard this sound at approximately 2:15 pm. Which prompted me to call darcars service center because a vanity light recall was just mailed to us. So I tried to schedule an appointment. Before I left work at 5:30 I attempted to unlock the door and could not without the key being inserted to the door. The car would not crank. I started realizing I was having the same nightmare as others tipm. The car is now being worked on but they are calling the issue everything but what it is so that I purchase a full pump relay, throttle box, and battery. Costing me 1400 plus 140 for another diagnostic please attach to P54 recall multiple stalls and non functioning vehicle.

- Glenarden, MD, USA

problem #16

Sep 242014

Durango

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While turning the ignition key to start the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise and the engine would not start. The contact was able to start the engine after several attempts. In addition, while stopped at a red light, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the wiring for the fuel pump relay inside the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #15

Sep 172014

Durango 8-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
This car does not always start and can stall at any time. Chrysler has recalled the 2011 models as of 2 days ago for a faulty tipm, my 2012 has the exact same problem with the exact same part and I am having to pay $1400 to replace it.

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

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