2011 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
The 2011 Dodge Durango has 518 electrical system complaints, 65% of its 799 total complaints for the year, with 51 fires and 2 injuries reported. NHTSA lists six related recalls covering the alternator, fuel pump relay, and sun visor wiring. Median mileage at failure is 68,585.
- Electrical System complaints
- 518
- 65% of 799
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 51
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 68,585 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Alternators reportedly fail and catch fire, sometimes preceded by the battery warning light illuminating and a burning smell.
- Owners describe the vehicle losing power or stalling at speed, with the engine sputtering and refusing to restart.
- Some report smoke or flames emerging from the sun visor or overhead wiring near the headliner.
- The TIPM (totally integrated power module) reportedly shorts out, causing smoke and a no-start condition.
- A few owners report the vehicle stalling out while pulling into traffic, creating a collision risk.
- Electrical smoke and glowing wires have been reported near the rear hatch and dome light circuits.
When 2011 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 15, 2012, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 19V813000Nov 14, 2019Electrical System528,594 vehicles
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 previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
- NHTSA 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Electrical System442,214 vehicles
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 Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
- NHTSA 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Electrical System389,252 vehicles
Interior lighting
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
- NHTSA 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Electrical System435,081 vehicles
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 Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
- NHTSA 14V530000Sep 4, 2014Electrical System189,206 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
- NHTSA 14V391000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System653,562 vehicles
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, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Electrical System complaints by Durango model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA lists 518 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Durango, which is 65% of all 799 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Durango's electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists six electrical system recalls covering the 2011 Durango, including alternator replacement (14V634000), fuel pump relay replacement (14V530000 and 19V813000), and sun visor wiring repairs (15V879000 and 14V391000).
- Have there been fires linked to these electrical problems?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2011 Durango's electrical system includes 51 fire reports and 2 injuries out of 518 complaints in this area.
- At what mileage do these electrical failures typically happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2011 Durango's electrical system is 68,585 miles.
- Does the electrical recall fix cover the alternator?
- Yes, recall campaign 14V634000 covers alternator replacement for the 2011-2014 Durango, separate from the fuel pump relay and sun visor wiring recalls.