2012 Dodge Durango Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 99 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Durango, 15% of its 640 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,491 miles. No related recall is listed in this data for the fuel system on this model year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 99
- 15% of 640
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,491 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles fail to start or crank repeatedly without turning over, sometimes requiring several attempts before the engine catches.
- Engine stalls suddenly while driving, including at stop lights or shortly after starting, then can sometimes be restarted after a delay.
- Owners report the fuel pump relay or wiring failing, with dealers installing an external fuel pump relay or diagnosing an open circuit in the TIPM (totally integrated power module).
- Fuel pump continues running even after the vehicle is turned off, and the vehicle hesitates when trying to start.
- Some owners note the problem overlaps with a recall issued for 2011 model year Durangos but say it was not extended to their 2012 vehicle.
When 2012 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 19, 2012, latest Jan 11, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Durango
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel 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 many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?
- NHTSA lists 99 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Durango, which is 15% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Durango fuel system?
- This data shows no related recall listed for the 2012 Durango fuel system, though some owners mention a recall that applied to the 2011 model year.
- At what mileage do 2012 Durango fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 59,491 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Durango.
- Did fuel system complaints improve in later Durango model years?
- Complaints dropped from 135 in 2011 and 99 in 2012 to much lower counts by 2014 (33) and beyond, suggesting the issue was more common in the earlier model years.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data for this component and model year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.