2012 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 640 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (347), Engine (141), Fuel/Propulsion System (89).
Key takeaways
- 640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 32 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 347 | 54% |
| Engine | 141 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 89 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 77 | 12% |
| Steering | 42 | 7% |
| Power Train | 37 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-07
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 power shuts down on the v...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19
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 stopped, steering wheel got ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-16
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 completel...
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More for the 2012 Dodge Durango
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.