2012 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 347about this part
- Share
- 54%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,599miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 347 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 54% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,599 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 30 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 vechile did everything under the t36 recall and dealership is trying to stick me with the repair bill after fac told to take my vechile in due to t36 recall repairs saying my VIN doesn't fall under the recall on a 2012 Dodge Durango citadel ut experience everything in the recall I just purchased the vechile not even a year ago”
NHTSA complaint #11341405, filed 2020-07, 178,000 miles“My wife was driving her 2012 Durango and the battery light came on and blind spot warning was going off. The engine started making a loud noise. She was 2 miles from home, so I told her to drive home and take my truck. When I got home I investigated the issue. Within 1 minute of me idling the engine to listen for where noise the alternator started smoking and internal were glowing red.”
NHTSA complaint #11402496, filed 2021-03, 108,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11223034, filed 2019-06, 110,000 miles“Suddenly the red battery light lit up. As I was driving home it stating going dead, windshiel wipers came on, would not acellrate, died on side of road. Jumped off, went a few feet and died again, replaced battery started drove great after a min it statred acting up, took to local dealer, alternator fried, from the repports I am hearing this should be a recall. Tom”
NHTSA complaint #11011593, filed 2017-07, 60,000 miles“Driving down the highway battery light came on. Replaced battery. Resumed trip, started smelling something burning. Bluetooth turned off, radio shut off, A/C shut off (all as I'm trying to get off highway), smoke begins pouring out of air vents, everything shuts off. Had to get vehicle towed. It is sitting, as I am trying to find out if it is included in t36 recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11012217, filed 2017-08, 62,070 milesRelated recalls
- 19V813000Nov 14, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2013, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013
- 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014 +2 more
- 15V115000Feb 27, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped…Covers: Dodge Durango 2012–2013, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012–2013
- 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014 +2 more
- 14V391000Jul 2, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014
Related service bulletins
- 11030026Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11030025Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10221154Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10223836Sep 20, 2016Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module with new software. Customers may describe an unpleasant…
- 10228093May 11, 2016KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 63% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 18% |
| 2021 | 41 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 | 39 | 27% |
| 2018 | 87 | 37% |
| 2017 | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 | 347 | 54% |
| 2011 | 514 | 64% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 10% |
| 2005 | 198 | 13% |
| 2004 | 243 | 22% |
| 2003 | 57 | 17% |
| 2002 | 48 | 11% |
| 2001 | 91 | 14% |
| 2000 | 56 | 5% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 34 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Durango
141 complaintsFuel system
99 complaintsBrakes
75 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 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