2012 Dodge Durango Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,702miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,702 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling on I-75, had the vehicle on adaptive cruise control, the vehicle slammed the brakes and then accelerated back up to 75mph. No vehicles in front, not debris, no reason why it did it. Vehicle has had constant issues with the forward collision system alerting to brake when nothing is in front, turning itself off and on by itself, and the console giving the message that the back sensors are blocked when no debris is present or even when driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651361, filed 2014-10, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced a flat tire. While replacing the tire on the vehicle, the scissor jack fractured. The tire was replaced with a hydraulic jack. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the scissor jack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,404.”
NHTSA complaint #10807565, filed 2015-11, 63,404 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v115000 (equipment, tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10713066, filed 2015-04“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v115000 (equipment, tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10727032, filed 2015-06Related service bulletins
- 10248517Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10242717Jul 27, 2023Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10187687Dec 5, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacinga front seat AHR…
- 10224067Nov 25, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-10 (X88) Active Head Restraint - Select 2012-2018 Dodge Durango (WD) and Select 2012-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) (Rev. C)
- 10224061Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-10 (X88) Active Head Restraint - Select 2011-2018 Dodge Durango (WD and Select 2011-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) (Rev. B)
- 10184439Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-10 (X88) Active Head Restraint - Select 2011-2018 Dodge Durango (WD and Select 2011-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) (Rev. B)
- 10184752Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10184452Nov 6, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X88 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 22 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 27 | 1% |
| 1998 | 27 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Durango
347 complaintsEngine
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 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.
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