How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA lists 42 steering-related complaints for the 2012 Durango, making up 7% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the years in this dataset.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2012 Dodge Durango?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 87,000 miles.

Did the 2012 Durango's steering problems cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to steering complaints for the 2012 Durango, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2012 Durango compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2012 model year's 7% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than 2011 (3%), 2013 (4%), and most later years, which mostly range from 0% to 5%.

2012 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2012 Dodge Durango, 7% of its 640 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure was 87,000, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints: 42; 7% of 640
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden power steering fluid loss or hose disconnection, causing the wheel to become very hard to turn while driving or turning into a parking lot.
Several complaints describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up at low speeds, sometimes tied to an engine stall that also cuts power brakes.
Some owners noticed a grinding noise from the steering wheel linked to low power steering fluid levels found during routine checks.
Multiple reports connect steering column control module failures with dashboard warning lights and windshield wipers activating on their own.
A few owners say the steering difficulty recurred intermittently over repeated repair visits, with one describing four separate loss-of-steering incidents.

When 2012 Dodge Durango steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2014, latest Sep 7, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2016 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2012 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.

200570 (4%)
200623 (3%)
200710 (5%)
20088 (8%)
20091 (8%)
201127 (3%)
201242 (7%)
201324 (4%)
201412 (2%)
20153 (1%)
20163 (2%)
201711 (5%)
20183 (1%)
20196 (4%)
20203 (5%)
20214 (2%)
20221 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (7%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Dodge Durango?: NHTSA lists 42 steering-related complaints for the 2012 Durango, making up 7% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the years in this dataset.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2012 Dodge Durango?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 87,000 miles.
Did the 2012 Durango's steering problems cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to steering complaints for the 2012 Durango, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2012 Durango compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2012 model year's 7% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than 2011 (3%), 2013 (4%), and most later years, which mostly range from 0% to 5%.