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2011 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2011 Dodge Durango, 3% of its 799 total complaints that year. Owners report front-end shaking, occasional loss of power steering, and steering wheel pulling, with a median failure mileage of 57,522. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints
27
3% of 799
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,523 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel shakes violently and pulls the vehicle to one side at low speed, sometimes almost causing a crash.
  • Front end shakes or vibrates starting around 45 mph and gets worse as speed increases, with dealers and mechanics unable to fully resolve it.
  • Power steering cuts out unexpectedly, sometimes tied to instrument panel or electrical failures, causing the steering to seize during turns.
  • Right front strut leaks oil near the brake area, raising concern about fire risk, reported by a service advisor as a recurring part failure.
  • Loss of steering control reported during severe winter driving conditions, contributing to a crash.

When 2011 Dodge Durango steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2011, latest Jan 26, 2025.

2011 Dodge Durango steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2011Jun 2013Mar 2016Apr 2017Mar 2018Oct 2019Jan 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Jan 2025; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201127 (3%)
  2. 201242 (7%)
  3. 201324 (4%)
  4. 201412 (2%)
  5. 20153 (1%)
  6. 20163 (2%)
  7. 201711 (5%)
  8. 20183 (1%)
  9. 20196 (4%)
  10. 20203 (5%)
  11. 20214 (2%)
  12. 20221 (2%)
  13. 20230 (0%)
  14. 20241 (7%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2011 Dodge Durango, which is 3% of the 799 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Dodge Durango?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2011 Dodge Durango.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 Durango?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Durango is 57,522 miles.
What steering symptoms do owners report most on the 2011 Durango?
Owners describe front-end shaking that worsens with speed, a steering wheel that pulls to one side, and occasional loss of power steering assist.
Which Durango year has the most steering complaints?
Among the years listed, 2012 has the most steering complaints at 42, compared to 27 for the 2011 model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.