2012 Dodge Durango electrical system problems
347 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Durango — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The component or system failed or malfunctioned, is the accelerator, brakes, stirring and electrical. The car is available for inspection upon your request. The car is having problems coming to a stop and it is very difficult to control the vehicle because the steering becomes so hard when the…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“Vehicle was unable to start upon attempts in the morning. Was able to get it jumped and started. Less than 5 minutes later the dash lights along with radio lights began to flicker, the front windshield wipers activated, and the battery light came on. Immediately after the vehicle completely…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“We were driving on the interstate in northern Kentucky when the battery alert LED appeared on the dash. We exited the highway while looking up info on possible car repair shops to go to when the vehicle stalled on the exit ramp. We immediately engaged the emergency flashers but they failed eventually due to a…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the…Campaign 19V813000 · Nov 14, 2019
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module…Campaign 15V115000 · Feb 27, 2015
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short…Campaign 14V391000 · Jul 2, 2014
Related service bulletins
SPEAKER - NONE
110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 7 | 23% |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 20% |
| 2021 Durango | 40 | 20% |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 Durango | 38 | 27% |
| 2018 Durango | 87 | 38% |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 Durango | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% |
| 2011 Durango | 514 | 64% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.