2012 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 12%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,111miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 12% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,111 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“Well there's several issues main ones being the self accelerations, not to mention major factor scary one is my vehicle goes from p to d without my foot on the brake found this out while car was off my 3yr old moved the shaft from park to neutral while climbing across to me and car began to role.”
NHTSA complaint #11183718, filed 2019-03, 110,000 miles“Repaird brake booster shield in 2016 under recall p14 NHTSA 14v-154 at the dealership, no I have the same problem because the booster shield was installed incorectly and there is another recall t59 but dealer is trying to tell me last time t was n alternator and having me wait over a week for apt to fix it, totally irresponsible and ridiculous. I was going about 20mph and could not stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11103816, filed 2018-06, 121,000 miles“I was driving this morning,approximately 7:40 am. I was coming up to a red light and my brakes would not work. I pushed on the brakes and nothing. It slid into another car. The front of my car is damaged. There was a recall on my brake booster; I had my car serviced months ago. I called the technician today and he stated that he just put foam on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10701185, filed 2015-03, 50,000 miles“No incident occurred. I have been waiting for eddy's chrysler Dodge jeep ram in wichita, ks to replace a brake booster since july. I was placed on a list. I called them again in october and they said they were still waiting on parts. I am concerned about my family's safety. The weather is now cold and that is when this defect has caused accidents. What should I do?”
NHTSA complaint #10668774, filed 2014-12, 29,400 miles“Driving at 35 MPH came to a slow down to turn vehicle shut off and caused me to go into a ditch as no breaks, no steering, and all power lost. Once put into park started back up immediately. This is the second time that has happened first time was at a stop light and I was about to take off. No warning or anything. The first time I didn't have my kids in the car and the second time I did and we could have been extremely hurt. I is not showing any codes to let us know what I could possibly be.”
NHTSA complaint #11170002, filed 2019-01, 74,256 milesRelated recalls
- 17V572000Sep 18, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014
- 14V154000Apr 1, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014
- 14V104000Mar 4, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through…Covers: Dodge Durango 2012–2013, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10150553Apr 24, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold…
- 10221061Dec 10, 2014Flash: Unresponsive Remote Entry Transmitter Integrated Key Frequency Operated Button (FOB) This bulletin involves updating the Passive Entry Module (PEM) with new software…
- 10229869Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10218781Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10217940Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10139615Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10136978Mar 6, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P05030614 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2012 and 2013 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK) Jeep…
- 10136900Jun 27, 2013Squeal Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Braking This bulletin involves verifying the front vehicle noise and if necessary replace the front brake pads. Squeal noise from front of…
- 10061863Jun 27, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10216452Mar 29, 2013Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 27 | 19% |
| 2018 | 26 | 11% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 76 | 12% |
| 2012 | 75 | 12% |
| 2011 | 83 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 33 | 2% |
| 2004 | 30 | 3% |
| 2003 | 33 | 10% |
| 2002 | 65 | 15% |
| 2001 | 54 | 8% |
| 2000 | 83 | 8% |
| 1999 | 173 | 9% |
| 1998 | 94 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Durango
347 complaintsEngine
141 complaintsFuel system
99 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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