Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge Durango

While driving, the ignition switch may fail and think that the key has been removed. This results in a total loss of power and the engine cutting off. The result is very limited steering and braking capability. This happened more than 6 times and included 4 visits to the dealer before they could identify why it was shutting off randomly. This is a safety issue and should be recalled.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. In addition, the contact had to play with the switch for the ignition to turn. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,605.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 62 mph, the engine stalled with every warning light illuminated. In addition, the key failed to remove from the ignition switch. The contact attempted to jumpstart the battery from another vehicle, but the jumper cable cord burned. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

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The problem originally started about 2 weeks ago. When I switched on the rear fan (heat or ac did not matter), the entire center console (radio, blower switches, and electronic 4wd switch) would go completely dead, and the "service 4wd" light would come on. Then this started happening when I turned on the front blower or the rear blower. Then it started happening with both blowers off and the headlights on high. Now it does it spontaneously for no apparent reason with all extra electrical components (the headlights, radio, and blowers) all off. I'm thinking there is a short somewhere, but cannot identify it. So far, I have replaced the blower motor resistor, the tccm, and the ignition switch with no apparent improvement. I've also had the dash apart and checked every electrical wire I could get to for obvious shorts. No luck. The problem is getting progressively worse. I talked to the mechanic at the local Dodge dealer, and he said he thinks it's the tipm (main fuse box) in the engine compartment. He said he sees them short out "all the time, some of them so bad they actually catch fire!" (direct quote from him. ) I am now terrified to drive my Durango, but I cannot afford the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars it's going to cost to fix the tipm, if that's what it really is. But I do not want drive it with the possibility of a vehicle fire. I've done all kinds of internet research on this, and it seems like a really common problem in the Durangos. Also, my friend who works at a salvage yard says these fuse boxes are one of their most sought after parts. Surely an electrical problem that is this common and of such a catastrophic magnitude should be a recall!.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning and the contact constantly had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch and the failure continued. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to hesitate and stall randomly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the provided no remedy. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on numerous occasions. The contact indicated that whenever the vehicle went over a bump on the road, the engine would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,835.

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Ignition switch locks up frequently. Vehicle stalls out during stops, turns and backing up.

The car locks it's wheels and doesn't run. When coming to a stop light the brakes do not respond and it jerks trying to stop and accelerate at the same time. The ignition switch also catches and does not start. I've taken the Durango to the dealership and I'm always told that nothing is wrong with it.

While trying to start the vehicle from the parking lot the ignition switch would not turn. I had to insert the key in the switch 10 to 12 times before it would turn. I tried to unlock the steering wheel by turn it the best could to get the ignition to turn but it still would not turn. This happened on more than one occasion to myself and my wife. In 2012 we had to after the situation continued we had the ignition replace, a cost of almost $1200. 00. I want to know if this was caused by what happened in the latest recall of over 1. 4 million vehicles?.

We have a 2006 Dodge Durango. When you turn the key to the on position the vehicle would start by itself without going to the start position. This happens every time you do this. The dealership replace the ignition switch which cost us $300.

While driving at 45 miles per hour in a rain storm the electrical system suffered a catastrophic failure. Engine would stop and then restart, all powered equipment would turn off and then back on. Every light in instrument panel would go off and then back on again. Vehicle was unresponsive to cycling of the ignition switch. The vehicle would turn off while the ignition switch was in the full run position. The vehicle would continue to run when ignition switch was moved to the off position. After being powered off for a long time and with the key completely removed from the ignition, the instrument panel and any accessories (radio, ac, etc) which had been powered on before shutdown, would re-activate.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The vehicle is shutting off while driving 60 mph. As a result, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable and difficult to steer off road. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer stated that there was a short in the ignition switch and it needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.

The contact leases a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). The dealer performed the recall repair; however, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated one week later. After the failure, the vehicle would accelerate or decelerate automatically and the ignition switch would not engage. One on occasion, the engine continued to run when the key was removed from the ignition. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 25,000. Updated 01-14-08. *k the consumer stated that the vehicle starts on occasion and after started will not go into gear. Updated 01/14/08.

: the contact stated on two separate occasions, when the key was inserted into the ignition and the key was turned, smoke came from the instrument panel. On both occasions the engine was not started. On the second instance, the ignition switch was turned off and the key removed. When the contact returned to the vehicle, the front was full of black smoke, and fire was seen behind the steering wheel. The fire department was contacted. The service dealer and the manufacturer were notified.

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SUV stalls with I make a turn or just slow down. I almost hit someone making a turn because the car stalled. My car has been in the shop about 3 times for this problem. They looked at it and the Dodge people and could not fix it. Then they gave me a computer that would collect data about the car when the problem happened. I drove with the computer in the car for about 2 weeks. They did not find any information that would help them fix the car. Then they replaced the ignition switch. The problem did not happen for a long time. But it has happened about 3 times after they did that.

After taking the key out of the ignition switch, the vehicle was still running. Smoke started to come out from under the hood. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

Ignition switch failed on 2002 Durango after only 55,000 miles. Stuck in lock position. Not covered under warranty, dealer charged $400. 00 to replace.

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Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while driving in heavy rain. Vehicle at dealership at this time. *akwith the windsheild wipers inoperable, making it impossible to exit off the road. The dealer informed consumer the problem is with the ignition switch. It was replaced.

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Intermittently, radio will go out, electric door locks and power windows will not work. Dealer cannot find cause. Dealer found the ignition switch was bad and had it replaced.

The ignition switch overheated and melted, causing the ignition to malfunction.