2012 Dodge Durango Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,335miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,335 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving along the highway at the posted speed limit. There was not another vehicle within a mile of me in any direction. There was this loud bang and then the sunroof slider started vibrating something awful. I had to slow my speed drastically in order to keep control of the vehicle and hold the slider shut until I got home. The sunroof had literally exploded and there were shards of broken glass sitting on top of the slider. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672300, filed 2015-01, 42,335 miles“Since the vehicle was purchased in 2012 the air conditioning does not actually cool when the remote start is used. We live in arizona where ambient air temperature is over 110 degrees fahrenheit, and has been seen in the 130s, 4 months a year. I have used a thermocouple to measure interior temperature of the Durango and I have seen it up to 160 degrees fahrenheit. Having 2 young children the air conditioning not operating when the remote start is utilized is not acceptable, whether it is leaving a store or at the house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681372, filed 2015-02, 2,000 miles“Engine stalled and car shut off. Once from a stop while trying to accelerate and another time while trying to stop. In both instances an accident was nearly avoided. My wife on 9/13 was turning across traffic and the car died and she was almost t-boned. On 9/14 I almost rear ended a car as I was slowing to a stop and lost all power. Wipers will come on randomly on dry, sunny days (while parked or in motion). Car jerks forward intermittently when starting (using remote start or while in the car). Occasionally the car continues to turn over but never actually starts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907088, filed 2016-09, 93,000 miles“I was driving my Durango and my driver side seat belt kept beeping then the air bag light came on then my check engine light came on and now I'm hearing a thump under the car all of this happened while my family was in the car on the highway I also tried driving up to 70 MPH and the steering wheel had this heavy shake I was terrified can you help me fix my 2012 Dodge Durango .”
NHTSA complaint #11271417, filed 2019-10“My power locks and windshield wiper fluid pump stopped working. I took the vehicle to the nearest dealership over an hour away. After many days and an expensive car rental, the TIPM needed replacing. After researching this issue, it is DIRECTLY correlated to a dangerous issue that resulted in a lawsuit in 2015. Additionally, the recall associated with the TIPM is not fixable at this point because Dodge doesn't have parts. So, the TIPM I was given in this repair is dangerous. This was a $1067 repair for a vehicle that has 80k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11427349, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
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- 10169246Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 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…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10130088Aug 24, 2016Seat Shields For vehicles built prior to 5/2/2011:~ Replace old shield (1UN79TRMAA) with new shield (1XN97TRMAA) and bracket (68100737AA).~ Replace old shield (1UP58TRMAA) with…
- 10229981Oct 21, 2014Rear HVAC Blower Controller Can Not Change Blower Speed
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 26 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 58 | 3% |
| 1998 | 50 | 5% |
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 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.
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