2012 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 353 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Dodge Durango, 55% of all complaints filed for the year, with 30 fires and 4 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 70,000 miles, and six related recalls cover fuel pump relay, alternator, and sun visor wiring issues.
- Electrical System complaints
- 353
- 55% of 640
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 30
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Sun visor wiring overheats and smokes near the windshield, sometimes producing visible flames while driving at low speed.
- Alternator failure causes a burning odor, battery warning light, and stalling, in several cases burning the serpentine belt or nearby wiring.
- Vehicle loses power or stalls suddenly at highway speed with no restart, later traced to burnt wiring near the starter or PCM box.
- TIPM (totally integrated power module) failure is linked to intermittent no-start conditions, stalling, and in one case a vehicle fire.
- Battery warning light and abnormal burning smell appear together, sometimes with smoke coming from air vents or the dashboard.
When 2012 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 14, 2013, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 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 15V115000Feb 27, 2015Electrical System339,525 vehicles
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 equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter 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. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
- 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 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 2012 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA has logged 353 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Durango, which is 55% of the 640 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Durango electrical system?
- Yes. Six related recalls exist, covering the fuel pump relay, alternator, and sun visor wiring, filed between 2014 and 2019.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 miles at the time of failure for electrical system complaints.
- Have electrical issues caused fires in the 2012 Durango?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 30 fires and 4 injuries tied to electrical system problems in the 2012 Durango, along with 4 crashes.
- How does the 2012 Durango compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2012 model's 55% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2011 (65%) but higher than 2013 (46%) and most later years.