general problems of the 2012 Dodge Durango - part 1

64 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2012 Durango.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2025

I took my Durango to albany GA to Dodge dealership for recall on brake booster water shield repair plus the other recall they fixed one recall and say they can't fix brake booster recall cause they say they will not have part available til a year later which I have concerns about my safety of recall not being repaired for a whole year.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2022

I just got a 2012 Dodge Durango 08/13/2022 I looked up the recalls on it and just trying to get it ixed if possible.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2021

There is something definitely wrong with my car. I have just now seen a recall but it occurred before the car was sold to me and it had electric issues with break fail, electrical accessories were still on as the dash notified while the car was off. It has had the seats move the steering would lock, it doesn’t provide many of the features for safety. The gps is always wrong. I took it to the dealer several times and was told that the factory resets were fine. I don’t think that is the case. Under the hood there seemed to be additional after factory tampering with additional wires that had been added into the car.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2021

I recently purchased a vehicle March 2, 2021. I noticed that the vehicle has 3 recalls. The dealer that I purchased the vehicle from didn't have any immediate availability to fix the vehicle. So I made an appointment with Dodge dealership. My car was at facility 2 days. Once I picked up vehicle they informed me they couldn't fix two of the recalls. Jason ( service guy) informed me that he would update me. Well a month latter he tells me that the parts aren't there yet . Chrysler hasn't released the parts yet.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Beginning in Dec 2017, we've had sporadic issues while driving on highways and local roads with some portion of the electrical system. When this happens, the center lcd dash screen powers off, and we lose power steering and brakes. Dash lights, exterior lights, radio, a/c all stay on. Typically we have to pull over and turn the car off & back on for it to return. From Dec-oct, its happened approx 5-6 times. The dealer wasn't able to replicate the issue for the days they had it, and no error codes were written. A friend also with a Durango described to me similar issues with his, and said his tipm was faulty. We have lifetime warranty, and the tipm is covered, but they refuse to replace it until the dealer can replicate the issue and get an error code pointing to the tipm. I believe because we lose power steering, that this is a serious safety hazard and should be replaced regardless.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2018

Repaird brake booster shield in 2016 under recall p14 NHTSA 14v-154 at the dealership, no I have the same problem because the booster shield was installed incorectly and there is another recall t59 but dealer is trying to tell me last time t was n alternator and having me wait over a week for apt to fix it, totally irresponsible and ridiculous. I was going about 20mph and could not stop the car.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

Well there's several issues main ones being the self accelerations, not to mention major factor scary one is my vehicle goes from p to d without my foot on the brake found this out while car was off my 3yr old moved the shaft from park to neutral while climbing across to me and car began to role.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 30 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle slid on ice, into an embankment, went airborne, and crashed into a tree. The brakes were applied with force, but failed to stop the vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained a fractured back in two places and a ruptured left breast implant, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a facility and a yard, but was not investigated by the insurance company or a dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system), 17v435000 (electrical system), and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The repairs had not been completed. The manufacturer was contacted after the crash to inquire about the air bags not deploying. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not yet issued any tsbs or recalls for the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2018

Driving at 35 mph came to a slow down to turn vehicle shut off and caused me to go into a ditch as no breaks, no steering, and all power lost. Once put into park started back up immediately. This is the second time that has happened first time was at a stop light and I was about to take off. No warning or anything. The first time I didn't have my kids in the car and the second time I did and we could have been extremely hurt. I is not showing any codes to let us know what I could possibly be.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

When driving the vehicle, at different speeds each time the problem occurred, and applying the brakes, the vehicle will shut off and the steering wheel will lock. Requiring the vehicle to be restarted either rolling in neutral or fully stopped in park.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2017

Recall has been issued but no parts are available - this has been in limbo for some time now. The vehicle has been having a lot of trouble the past two months - stalling, jumping, trouble shifting gears on its own, shutting off at stops, hard to make a smooth transition into different speed limits. I am concerned for my safety and have not heard of when the parts will be available.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2017

The battery gets drain out without warning it happens once or twice a month lately it's happening more often, my truck won't start even if the day before was running battery was check and it's fine. Check engine light it's on now once the truck didn't want to turn on. Took it to a mechanic and he said it was a relay issue. Brakes are in the recall VIN check list along one other recall. The lights inside turn on and off as well as if there is a short going on while in driving mode it feels like the truck is loosing power even though it has gas. I'm afraid to drive it.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2017

Brake booster has a leak in it somewhere. When the vehicle first starts up, there is no braking assist, once the car runs for a few minutes the problem goes away. If the car sits for a while, it happens again on startup. I know there was a recall in a number of 2012 Durangos for a faulty brake booster and think maybe it should be extended to cover this one as well.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Break booster failure with same problem as the recall but my vehicle wasnt covered under the recall.

15 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

My 2012 Dodge Durango had a break booster falilure due to corrosion causing breaks not to work properly there is a recall for 2011 thru 2014 but the dealer says my VIN isnt in the recall even though its the same problem as the recall.

16 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2016

Driving on a major highway in NJ on 7/21/16 , all the car warning lights went on randomly and unexpectedly, windshield wipers went on on their own, radio shut off, all power was lost and car shut down almost immediately with limited or no braking or steering power and the car would not turn on any longer. I tried to make it safely to the side of the road (left shoulder was the closest) with big trucks and fast moving cars going by. Had it towed to an auto body shop which took 2 days to diagnose the problem which they deemed a failure of the main board which caused the alternator to fail which caused the battery to seize and fail as well. The costs of repair I had to pay to fix the issue on my 4 year old car with 92k miles on it was approx $1,500. The symptoms and diagnosis were almost identical to the p60 recall issued by chrylser but when I inquired with Chrysler about getting my vehicle covered under the recall and reimbursed for the costs of repair, they claimed that the recall did not apply to my car bc it is 180 amp vs 160 amp (?) but it is very obvious and clear to me that what happened to my car was exactly the same as the p60 recall. Not to mention it was a very dangerous situation that I encountered with my car stopping in the middle of a busy highway. It could have been tragic had I not been able to navigate it well. Chrysler is basically refusing to extend the recall to my VIN # and not reimbursing my repair costs.

17 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the vehicle was hesitating upon starting. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system), (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic) and the dealer stated that there were six people ahead of the contact on the waiting list and that she had been waiting for longer than a month for an appointment as the failures progressed. . The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

18 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notice of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 14v154000 (service brakes); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

19 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2015

I was driving this morning,approximately 7:40 am. I was coming up to a red light and my brakes would not work. I pushed on the brakes and nothing. It slid into another car. The front of my car is damaged. There was a recall on my brake booster; I had my car serviced months ago. I called the technician today and he stated that he just put foam on it.

20 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

My wife and mother-in-law where leaving the house when my wife went to use the brakes she had to press with two feet to get the brakes to stop the car. She reported hearing air when she drepressed the brakes. I sent the car to darcars in silver spring MD for the recall and I told them what had happened. They told me the problem did not occur when they tried it and did the brake booster recall on February 3rd. On February 13 leaving the house for work the brakes were very hard to work to get the car to stop. The brake booster had gone out again. Both times were when the tempature outside was well below freezing. I am dropping it off today again, my problem is if the brakes don't fail they will try to give the car back to me and from being told it had already had happened I would think they would know the brake booster has been damaged and would have changed it out instead of putting myself and family back into a car that is not safe to be on the road.

21 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into trees and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v1540000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 25,000. Pam.

22 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v391000 (electrical system) and 14v154000 (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

23 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2014

No incident occurred. I have been waiting for eddy's Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram in wichita, KS to replace a brake booster since July. I was placed on a list. I called them again in October and they said they were still waiting on parts. I am concerned about my family's safety. The weather is now cold and that is when this defect has caused accidents. What should I do?.

24 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

25 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2014

This vehicle has 2 recalls on it. The first is the brake booster. We were told we would be notified when the part was available after calling the dealer in February of 2014. It was fixed Dec 29, 2014. In Dec of 2014, we received another recall notice for the alternator, and were told parts were not available. On December 20th, 2014, we were leaving on a family vacation, loaded and ready to go when the vehicle failed. The car was completely dead and would not start. The dealer picked up the vehicle while I loaded my family in 2 different trucks to make a 90 mile drive to the cruise terminal where we paid $55 to park each truck. I came back Sunday the 28th of February and they had not repaired the car, stating they wanted $90 labor to replace the battery and $275 for a new battery, which was damaged by the alternator. After hours of calling, Chrysler finally approved a new battery, but the old one was put back in and charged. Due to being out of the country, I had to use e-mail to my mechanic to get things authorized. We did not get a rental for the entire week and my mother-in-law was left home without a vehicle for the week(christmas week). The alternator that was put on the car is still under recall and could fail again and we were told we would need to bring it back in for a new alternator at a later date. The new alternator is starting to make a humming noise like the last one and neither Chrysler or the dealer will do anything about it because it is still working. My wife will not drive the vehicle until it is fixed due to the warning of the car dying or catching fire and having our 3 year old with her if it happens. The trade in value is down due to so many being traded in and I will be left $10000 upside down on the vehicle. I asked for a rental until it is fixed correctly and was told that could not happen.

26 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v15400 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced failure.

27 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14v104000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving approximately 25 mph in inclement weather, the contact went to depress brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering. The engine seized repeatedly throughout the day. The contact also stated that a foul odor was coming from the heat/air vents. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

28 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

2012 Dodge Durango. Consumer writes in regards to brake booster recall. * ld the consumer received a recall letter in the mail. However, he was informed the parts were not available. Recall # 14v154000.

30 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v391000 (electrical system) and 14v154000 (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic). However, the vehicle was unable to be serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

31 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

I received a recall on my 2012 Dodge Durango for the brake booster (p14/NHTSA 14v-154). I called our local dealer irwin auto company (877) 205-1428, and tried to schedule an appt. Once he found out that I did not purchase this vehicle from them. They then told me that they did not have time to work on my vehicle that they need to take care of there customer that purchased vehilces from them. The following day, I called and talked to the general manager, tim james, and told him the story that happned yesterday and he told me he bascily agreed with the service manager. I told him this was a recall and that the recall letter had instructions on the bottom to report this if the dealer did not repair the car in a timley fashion to file a complaint. He said "go ahead and call them, that there number is pretty easy to find on the internet to report them". I called the Chrysler corporation and told them about the issue and was basically told this was an independent business and they can;t tell them how to run there dealership.

32 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

At about 54k/56k miles the airbag and check engine light began to go on and off. When I got it checked they did not report anything outside of air is system but that was covered in the diagnostic. Then the car would make sudden jumps for no reason, airbag and engine and brakelights repeadedly came on and off. While attending my nephew funeral I got it checked since I would be on the road for no less than 4 hrs. I later found out there was a break recall once I got that fixed (16 Dec) the dash was flashing everything airbags, brakes, engine. Once I parked the car the nest day it would not come on. A jump did not work. Had it towed and told it was the fuel pump system for a car just a little over two years old and that Chrysler was only paying for 2011 Durangos for this issue. So I am paying in less than a week over $800 for an item clearly thats an issue and was told I should have gotten an extended warranty to avoid not paying factory defected equipment. Dissappointed as I always buy american but chyrsler just lost a customer and gained negative advertisement.

33 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic ), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 15v115000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

34 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2014

I took my vehicle to don davis auto group in arlington, TX on Sep 11, 2014 to have my oil change and have the part replaced for the brake booster recall and was told that the brake booster part wasn't in. It mentioned that I would receive a call in a couple weeks once the part comes in but never got a call and was told that they haven;t received the part yet when I called back. I also had another recall but and it was never looked at by the dealer after taking my car there.

35 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2014

2012 Dodge Durango crew with a v6. Engine died while driving down the highway. I lost power steering and power brakes, but managed to get out of traffic and let it coast to the shoulder. The engine would crank, but immediately die. After a few attempts, the engine began running smoothly. Since then, it will occasionally not start (the starter turns over, but the engine will not run). No codes are displaying when hooked to a computer. A mechanic told me it was the tipm and I would have to take it to a dealer. After looking online, I found many other complaints for the same problem. Engine seems to have a better start record if I turn the key on and wait 2 seconds before starting vs immediately trying to crank the car as soon as I insert the key. Remote start rarely works now. My main concern is the engine dying while my wife is driving in heavy traffic (she is the primary driver). To me, this is a much more pressing issue than the current recalls.


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