Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Dodge durango has 10 recalls, 637 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
637
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V435000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand...
15V879000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to Septe...
17V572000
SERVICE BRAKES
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields ...
14V154000
SERVICE BRAKES
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 20...
14V391000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, t...
15V115000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and ...
14V104000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, ...
11V487000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO...
14V634000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand...
19V813000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the che... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Alternator went out and fried the pcm. I know certain vehicles were on the recall for this and mine ... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the co... |
| May 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I took my Durango to Albany ga to dodge dealership for recall on brake booster water shield repair p... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Has major issues … |
| Jan 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There have been several times where I am stopped at a light or stop sign and the car stalls. It happ... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has had recalls performed multiple times since 1st purchased in 2012. The issue was vehic... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Electric problem |
| Aug 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving our 2012 Dodge Durango in town, we noticed the battery warning light come on and a hot... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | AIR BAGS | SRS System light came on. Air bags will not work when this light is on. Safety hazard. |
| Feb 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | My fairly new teen driver drove the car to the gym and the headrest basically “exploded” onto the ba... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Headrest exploded while I was driving. Hit me in the head. Gave me a concussion. Dealership says the... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While picking my son up from religion my vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. Thankfully I was ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The 2014 through 2018 3.6L Pentastar motors are covered under a tech service bulletin for their Driv... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I bought this vehicle second hand and was not warned of any recalls. I started having problems in Ap... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When i am driving around out of nowhere it will try to go into Low range when it is in auto Awd and... |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Sudden loud knocking then pop, started smoking pulled over immediately. Due to rod bearing failure ... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I Came into dealership for scheduled service appointment on Apr 5, 2023 10:30:00 AM at EDWARDS CDJR ... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has been recalled 2 separate times for fuel pump wiring harness which causes no start and po... |
| Mar 21, 2023 | SEATS | The truck was in park and idling. We were not moving. There were no abnormal lights on the gage clus... |