2012 Dodge Durango Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving various speeds, there was a burning odor and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. When the ignition was turned to the on position, there was an abnormal smell of burning plastic and thick smoke appeared from the vanity lamp and entered the vehicle. The contact turned off and exited the vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not towed due to the danger of the vehicle on the first attempt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839240, filed 2016-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); 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 #10893264, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); 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. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10967348, filed 2017-03“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000(electrical system, interior lighting); however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10846043, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While exiting the highway, the vehicle lost power and various warning indicators flickered. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the battery and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The contact notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10983237, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1…Covers: Dodge Durango 2011–2013, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013
Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 12 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
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 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