Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2012 Dodge Durango - part 1

My wife was driving her 2012 Durango and the battery light came on and blind spot warning was going off. The engine started making a loud noise. She was 2 miles from home, so I told her to drive home and take my truck. When I got home I investigated the issue. Within 1 minute of me idling the engine to listen for where noise the alternator started smoking and internal were glowing red.

While my wife was driving the Durango the battery light came on. Soon after the battery light came on everything shut off. Weren't able to start it or do anything. Checked to see if my vehicle was one with an alternator recall and it isn�t. Replaced the alternator twice a new battery and still can't drive the vehicle because the put the voltage regulator in the pcm and I guess when it all shut down on my wife it messed that up. She was in motion while the light came on and was driving on a city street but luckily she wasn't far from home.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle start to lose power causing several electrical issues. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the check engine light and battery light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram srt (2300 northern blvd, greenvale, NY 11548) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator and battery were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that recalls were VIN specific. The failure mileage was approximately 165,400.

My vehicle had a alternator recall recall date was issued on July 10, 2017 I had my local Dodge dealer change the defective alternator between April and August of 2018. My vehicle was in storage for about 7 months. My battery light kept coming on on 10/25/ 2020 I had the battery and alternator tested and alternator showed was charging at 11. 13v which is under the acceptable limit. I believe this should be a recall the alternator is only 2 years old nothing aftermarket is installed in vehicle to effect charging system.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the check engine and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle began to lose power. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and while inspecting under the hood noticed that the alternator had caught on fire. The contact called the fire and police department but the fire extinguished on its own before fire marshals arrived on scene. A police/fire department report was filed. The contact was informed that if she would have continued driving, the entire vehicle would have caught on flames. The vehicle was towed to local dealer ralph sellers Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (14215 airline hwy, gonzales, la 70737 (225) 529-9160) where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator replaced due to an internal shortage. The vehicle was repaired however, upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,923.

I had just made it through an intersection and was a few miles from home. Something smelled a little "hot" even though I didn't have the radio, heat or any extra controls. Suddenly, all of the lights on the dash began flashing at me and I began losing power of the vehicle. I couldn't even put my windows up. I pulled to the side as fast as I could before losing all power, including my blinkers to warn other cars. I had to call aaa for a tow and they had to use a bypass to get the car in neutral to even tow it. They attempted to charge the car and the charging pack got extremely hot as if it was going to catch fire to the point he had to disconnect it. Meanwhile, a local fire department crew was returning to their station with an ambulance and stopped to help slow down traffic on the busy road. One of the fireman noticed sparks coming from the alternator area. That's when everything was disconnected and towed for repairs. Fast forward, the alternator and battery were replaced and the vehicle is still not functioning. The mechanic has not been able to get the car running again.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle the warning message displayed indicating a failure with the battery and smoke was present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact indicated the hood of the vehicle became extremely hot to the touch during the incident and all electronics to the vehicle seized to operate. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery and alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery and alternator were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 14v634000(electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,000. Jft.

I was traveling at a speed of 55 braking to make a right turn and I experienced sudden alternator failure, the battery light came up on dash followed by radio shutting off then all the light came on as a loss of power and vechile stalling, wasn't able to start the car or jump it off drained my battery, with smoke and a smell as if wire was burning had to have it towed cause wasn't drivable and wouldn't go in gear, contacted fca was told to take it to nearest dealership for repairs under t36 recall once repairs were donewas told that my VIN isnt in the recall but experienced the same as t36 recall alternator shorting out and failure now stuck with repair bills as well as 2 towe bills.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while pulling up into ann independent mechanic, the vehicle stalled while the alternator warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the windshield wipers was operating independently and all warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The contact mentioned the vehicle was shifted in neutral and that the mechanic had to push the vehicle in the lot. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the alternator was smoking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to hawk Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 7911 w roosevelt rd, forest park, IL 60130 where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 ( electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Ak.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, all of the interior warning lights began to flash as the alternator began to fail. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the shoulder of the road but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to kincheloe motors, 1611 14th st, parkersburg, wv 26101 where they repaired the alternator under warranty,however, the contact had to pay $400 out of pocket to repair the battery. Upon investigation the contact associated NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) with her failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 165,000. Lj.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While backing out of a parking spot, the vehicle seized and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced, but the battery continued to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

"takata recall". Vehicle shut down while in motion locking the steering wheel. Dash and wipers started going crazy then a sudden smell of burnt wires/electric burn. This resulted on completely dead battery due to alternator fail.

Driving, suddenly charging station light flashed on screen and vehicle was making reving engine sound. Pulled over and smoke was exiting front grill. All electrical died and couldn't get key out of ignition. Called towing to auto shop that was available immediately. Diagnosis was alternator had ignited computer system therefore all electrical power outage.

Ok, so while I'm driving to work on a busy highway go to get off my exit like always my truck automatically shuts off this has been a recurring problem. I take my truck to the dealership and they can't find anything wrong with it, then I read about a recall on the alternator and the problem it is causing which sounds like what I am experiencing at the moment. I am afraid that this is going to happen while I have my family in the truck with me and get rear ended. So I pray that you guys can come up with the right solution for my truck. Hopefully we can take care of this problem before it kills me and my family, thank you for taking the time to read my situation.

There is a recall on 2012 Dodge Durango alternator but I have not received any information on this recall. As I'm driving my truck shuts off while driving, I'm afraid that if my wife drives my truck and this happens to her or myself with our kids in the vehicle and someone slams in the back of us I don't know what I'll do. So I took it to lia Dodge where I purchased it but they say it's nothing coming up when they scan it. But once again like I stated it keeps shutting off at least 2_3times pure month. So I would like to know if this problem can be taken care of fast. Thank you in advanced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 20 mph there was an odor that came from the vehicle and the battery warning light illuminated and then the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that her vehicle has the same symptoms at campaign number: 17v435000 ( electrical system ). The contact stated that when her husband lifted the hud the alternator as on fire. The vehicle was towed by reliable towing to the contacts home. No police report was filed. The contacts husband extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000 . Jc.

We purchased a car in March 2018, came to find out it had an open recall on the alternator. The dealership said they fixed it but they installed an alternator that also has an open recall so we assume they took the part from another vehicle instead of replacing it with a new one.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle decelerated and then stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called south county Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram at (314) 487-1010 (7127 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63125) and was informed that they were not accepting recalls. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,850.

T38 recall: I've taken my vehicle into prestige Chrysler Dodge, las vegas on three separate occasions concerned about loss of power and stalling while turning and have been informed that no parts are available to fix the problem for the t38 recall. Yesterday I was almost rear-ended because my vehicle lost power during a turn off the interstate. They have however, charged me for other issues like an oil pressure sensor (see attached) that has not fixed my loss of power. I called fca recall and they have sent me to an alternative dealership for a replacement alternator. Prestige Chrysler Dodge of las vegas is refusing to fix known safety issues and advised me that they had tested my alternator and knew it was faulty, yet could not repair it without the recall parts. Their dealership is placing people's lives at risk because they do not want to do the temporary fix and then have to complete the recall again when the replacement alternators are issued. This is unethical, irresponsible, and negligent. The recall was issued in July--they have had my Durango 3 times, known about the stall and refused to assist me. I also have an extended warranty and asked to have the alternator replaced with that--they refused again saying the warranty wouldn't touch a known defect. Please take action before this dealership places another family in danger for refusing to comply with NHTSA safety regulations.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was parked, the alternator caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to tempe Dodge (8005 s autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284, phone number: (480) 598-2329) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) and 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts would not be available until January of 2018 and did not recommend an interim remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

I was driving my Durango in the city going 30 miles per hour on 10/05/17 and my battery light came on, I pulled over to check the battery and the alternator was smoking. I thankfully pulled over at a auto parts store and they were able to help me get my battery disconnected so that they fire in the alternator would stop. I contacted Dodge and they originally told me that my alternator was not recalled. I found this website and entered my VIN number and it came up with the t36 recall which is the alternator. I contacted Dodge and they are refusing to communicate with me. I filed a complaint on 10/6/17 with Dodge and no one has called me. I have called numerous times and no one will communicate with me on how they are going to fix my car or let me know what is going on. I have been with out my vehicle for a week now and Dodge doesn't seem to care and they told me that the age of the vehicle it is typical to have car problems. I understand car problems, but just to drive down the road and have the alternator catch fire it not typical car problems.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving 20 mph, an abnormal odor was present in the vehicle and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to riverdale Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (5869 broadway, bronx, NY 10463) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but the vehicle failed to operate properly. The contact stated that the electrical system began to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact filed a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Dodge Chrysler Jeep city located 4395 route 130 s. , burlington, NJ 08016, (855) 242-0015, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

I was driving the Durango and the air went off, battery light came on, other warnings sensors and bells went off. I was able to get it back home and replace battery. Installed the new battery and drove around block. The alternator started smoking bad and you could smell the burning wires. Towed it to the shop, they replaced the battery again and alternator and still have issues. They have electrical being checked out. Say it may have issues with the computer. We are over $1200 so far and climbing.

Without warning my alternator has failed on my Durango, I went to start it up for work and I got absolutely nothing. I looked up recalls, because it fried my battery as well, and I see a recall on some models with the 160 amp alternator, but not mine because it is 180 amp. This matter needs to be further investigated, because I have had an alternator go out before on other vehicles, but there are warning signs, and there were none which would lead me to believe there is a faulty device or hook up. Th8s is costing me almost $1000, which as a military spouse with 2 children and a deployed husband we do not have for some erroneous part.

Like so many others, was driving when battery light came on with an electrical smell. Continued driving to a midas when all lights and bells were going off. Eventually tried to make a right turn and steering was gone and I was luckily able to coast into midas. They diagnosed as a failed alternator. My mechanic towed the car to his shop and replaced alternator and battery but that was not the solution. It ended up being the pcm. Expensive fix that may push me towards purchasing a different vehicle instead.

The failed tipm is dangerous and could leave you stranded from astalled engine. The failed alternator may have been a by product of the faulty tipm. This part should be part of a recall.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, several warning indicators flashed and a dinging noise was heard. When the traffic light turned green, the contact proceeded to drive very slowly. The vehicle lost acceleration and the warning indicators began flashing again. The vehicle lost steering ability, and the radio and air conditioning seized. The contact called a tow truck and the vehicle was towed to a goodyear store in highland city, texas where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The contact stated that the failure first occurred on July 27, 2017 and the vehicle was taken to the huffines Dodge/Chrysler dealer in plano, texas. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed. The vehicle was towed to the goodyear shop in highland texas for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle indicated that the seat belts were not being used even though all the occupants were wearing their seat belts. In addition, the air conditioner suddenly failed and began to blow hot air. The contact attempted to roll the windows down, but they failed to move. There were also yellow warning indicators illuminating, but the contact was unsure of what they were indicating. The contact pulled the vehicle over and it suddenly powered off completely. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed home where a certified mechanic looked at the vehicle and diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Suddenly the red battery light lit up. As I was driving home it stating going dead, windshiel wipers came on, would not acellrate, died on side of road. Jumped off, went a few feet and died again, replaced battery started drove great after a min it statred acting up, took to local dealer, alternator fried, from the repports I am hearing this should be a recall. Tom.

Failed alternator alternator failed and the car stalled and went dead on a road. Could not restart the car and was blocking traffic. This is very unsafe condition.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 60 mph, the seat belt and the battery warning light illuminated, then later on the check engine, traction control and the abs warning light also illuminated. The air condition and the radio failed to function, the windshield wipers independently was function slowly. In addition, the contact stated that while exiting the highway, the power steering seized becoming difficult to maneuver and had to apply excessive force to turn the power steering, the vehicle then start to shake violently and all the warning light illuminated. The contact placed the gear shifter into parked, the gear shifter failed to go into neutral. The contact called the police and two officer assisted pushing the vehicle off the ramp into a parking lot. The contact waited for hours then had the vehicle jump started but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was then towed to sam's club 1025 e black horse pike, pleasantville, NJ 08232, parking lot. The contact called motor world dealer two days after, located in wilkes barre, PA 18702, where it was informed that fiat Chrysler was initiating a recall on faulty alternator but will not know if the VIN will be included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and had informed the contact that the vehicle did not had a recall and if the vehicle should be repaired they will not be responsible for the repair even if the VIN was affected. The approximate failure 54,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery light suddenly illuminated and an electrical burning odor was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator had overheated and causing damage to the pcm and battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Husband thought the lights seemed dim when we were coming home tonight then the battery light went on. Advance auto was able to run the diagnostic and said my battery should have 700 cold cranking amps but was registering 373 (or somewhere close to that) but it wasn't showing anything for the alternator after two tests. Husband and I had noticed a funny smell in the engine after we had gotten home. Well, when I left advance auto, there was a funny buzzing sound, my indicator was saying my seatbelt was unbuckled when it wasn't, my traction control, abs break light, airbag light and I don't know what else started coming on. The buzzing sound got worse so I pulled over to a daycare parking lot from a well traveled road and just as I did, the car shut off and seemed to lock up. Everything that should have lit up was dark. No lights whatsoever inside or out, automatic door locks won't work, etc. I can't get the key out, I couldn't put it in neutral, brake petal wouldn't go down. . . Nothing. Tow truck was called to take my car home until I could contact repair shop.

Sudden electrical failure while driving on a city street. Alternator failed at 62,000 miles.