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Problems with 2012 Dodge Durango ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2012 Dodge Durango starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 65 421 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 254 complaints from 2012 Dodge Durango about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 IGNITION 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2012 Dodge Durango

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. an unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. the contact stated that while pulling up into ann independent mechanic, the vehicle stalled while the alternator warning light illuminated intermittently. in addition, the windshield wipers operated independently with several warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into neutral and was pushed inside the garage bay. the contact was informed that the alternator was smoking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was towed to hawk chrysler dodge jeep ram 7911 w roosevelt rd, forest park, il 60130 where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was knocking noise in the engine. the contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram (6171 pensacola blvd, pensacola fl 32505, (850)972-2050) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pump relay. the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

My car will not start due to the fuel pump relay recall

2012 dodge durango has history of starting and stalling problem. while vehicle was under warranty, it would stall right after you start it. the dealer performed fuel pump relay recall, and problem was not fixed. the next dealer remove the external fuel pump relay and replaced tipm, problem was still not fixed. dealer then re-completed the fuel pump relay recall, problem still not fix. now the vehicle is stalling while driving down the road and seems to happen when you turn the steering wheel. there is a recall for this issue (t36) but dodge is saying that my vehicle does not qualify for that recall. this is a very dangerous issue and is can/will lead to a vehicle accident when we can't control the vehicle going down the highway as it keeps shutting off.

I started my truck up the engine light brake light and power steering light all came on at the same time, then my power steering went out and my dash started to blink in and out

Engine shuts off while driving without any warning. will restart. dangerous can cause crash. has been previously recalled for this problem and the repair doesn't solve issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact also stated that the vehicle delayed when starting or would periodically fail to start. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 87,054.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. while backing out of a parking spot, the vehicle seized and the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced, but the battery continued to fail. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 92,000.

While coming back from putting gas down the street, my alternator fail and began to smoke. the car then lost all power luckily on the street i lived in.i replaced the alternator and starter but still couldn't keep battery charging. battery is about six months since i purchased it. recall has been made but vin number is not included even though the recall specifically states the 2012 dodge durango model

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact mentioned that the fuel pump was inoperable and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. also, the vehicle periodically failed to start. galeana chrysler jeep kia (180 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210, (803) 779-7300) was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was due to the bypass for the fuel pump. the contact was referred to the manufacturer to see if the repair would be covered. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be covered. the failure mileage was 180,000.

The 2012 durango will randomly stall put driving down the road. when it does so i loose power to everything including power steering which is a very dangerous situation. i have had this happen multiple times now and seems to be getting worse. i will no longer be driving the car but can not afford the $300 diagnosis fee from dodge.

While i was driving in the street i saw some white smoke coming out from the hood i parked and open the hood and notice that in back of the engine there was a fire. luckily i caught on time and i was able to stop it but some of the wires got all burned up.

While driving down a 2 lane highway the vehicle lost power and once pulled over on the shoulder we noticed a funny smell and flames coming under the hood. the car burned up and its totalled. luckily noone is hurt. *dt photos attached *jb

Vehicle cuts off while driving or want start at all without a jump off check engine light is on