Electrical System Related Problems of the 2020 Dodge Durango

Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2020 Dodge Durango.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Dodge Durango

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
8

Electrical System problem #1

My 2020 Dodge Durango experienced a severe interior dashboard fire that appeared to originate in the center dash/radio area while the vehicle was parkedin driveway. The fire caused extensive melting and burn damage throughout the dashboard, center console, wiring, and surrounding interior components. The infotainment/radio area and electrical wiring sustained significant destruction, resulting in the vehicle becoming unsafe and unusable. After inspection, the dealership indicated that the radio or related electrical components may have overheated. The estimated repair cost was approximately $33,000 due to the extent of the electrical and interior damage.

Electrical System problem #2

While driving the engine began to vibrate violently and the check engine light turned on. Luckily I was close to the dealership because I live in a small town with one major road. I was able to quickly slow down without crashing or causing an accident and slowly drove to dealership. If I was at any significant speed I could have crashed injuring myself and my two small children.

Electrical System problem #3

The tipm (totally intergrated power module) is faulty. The dealer has confirmed this. I have a crank no start on my vehicle. When being inspected the dealer also showed me a melted fuse in the tipm which is very concerning. This issue occurs daily multiple times a day. There were no check engine lights to help diagnose this issue.

Electrical System problem #4

The racetrack lighting on the tailgate had water in it and Dodge refused to repair or replace. . . Now I have no racetrack lighting and no tag light and they still will not help.

Electrical System problem #5

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "service shifter" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact then stated that while driving at 65 mph, several messages appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective shifter control module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 29,980.

Electrical System problem #6

The start stop system is the Durango is terrible! that was my first problem. My second issue is, out of nowhere. We now have inner engine issues. The engine will not hold compression, but there are no leaks! I have only had a vehicle for six months! now I am paying on a vehicle. I cannot drive and cannot afford fix!.

Electrical System problem #7

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he auto started the vehicle while it was in the driveway. The contact stated as he came outside, the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The approximate failure mileage was 11,200.

Electrical System problem #8

1, the rear taillights fill up with water making it difficult to see the lights when breaking. 2, the engine had to be repaired due to power failure and was told that the cams and lifters were worn out on drivers' side at 85000 miles. The garage said this should not have happened. And that they have had to repair other vehicles too and Dodge would not cover it.


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