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2011 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems

Complaints
514about this part
Share
64%of 800 total for the year
Median mileage
68,100miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 514 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge Durango, 64% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,100 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 51 a fire, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11297576, filed 2020-01, 170,000 miles

“The alternator shorted out with 48000 miles on it. The light came on and my wife drove it 1.5 miles home. Alternator was smoking and completely shorted out/fried. While she managed to get it home this could have easily created an accident had she driven it longer. I am shocked that a failure like this can happen on a car in such a short amount of time.”

NHTSA complaint #10845851, filed 2016-03, 48,800 miles

“There is a known recall for the 2011 Dodge Durango with the 160 amp alternator. We have a 180 amp alternator and experienced the exact same problems as the recalled 160 amp. Our vehicle caught fire after a short drive. Chrysler refuses to include the 180 amp alternator into the existing recall. A short internet search will reveal countless other victims.”

NHTSA complaint #10919404, filed 2016-10, 80,000 miles

“Alternator failed over heating electrical wiring and causing battery and computer chip failure. The problem occurred on the road but I was able to make it to a parking lot. I did smell smoke and felt heat but there was no ignition of fire. My car was completely disabled. No electrical activity. The symptoms are the same as recall #14v634000.”

NHTSA complaint #10853925, filed 2016-04, 98,000 miles

“The dash board will light up and the windsheld wipers will start to go with out doing anything, then the dashboard fails and powers down and then tries to start back up. It caused my Durango to lose power then power back up. I do have a video that I will try to include please excuse the language in it.”

NHTSA complaint #11127902, filed 2018-09, 184,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026214%
2025563%
2024536%
2023722%
20221118%
20214120%
2020916%
20193927%
20188737%
20176229%
20164025%
20159519%
201414919%
201329045%
201234754%
201151464%
2009217%
20081010%
20072212%
20068410%
200519813%
200424322%
20035717%
20024811%
20019114%
2000565%
19991819%
1998344%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Durango

Engine
180 complaintsFuel system
135 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsInterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology