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2012 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Dodge Durango has 75 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Dodge Durango

Electrical
309
Engine
75
Other
64
Brakes
53
Steering
41
Powertrain
33
Airbags
22
Fuel System
10
Suspension
6
Lights
6
Tires
5
Seats
4
Speed Control
3

75

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Engine Recalls

11V487000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the che...
Dec 16, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy vehicle has had recalls performed multiple times since 1st purchased in 2012. The issue was vehic...
Aug 17, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe 2014 through 2018 3.6L Pentastar motors are covered under a tech service bulletin for their Driv...
May 1, 2023ENGINESudden loud knocking then pop, started smoking pulled over immediately. Due to rod bearing failure ...
Dec 17, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the...
Nov 11, 2022ENGINEWhile driving at various speeds, upon slowing down the vehicle stalled. This occurred 50+ times. T...
Nov 1, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ...
Oct 20, 2022ENGINEThe Engine seized due to rod bearing Chrysler has recall number 11V487000 it has never been done on ...
Jun 6, 2022ENGINEEngine stops after 2-3 seconds of running. Need to turn off and try again. Happens randomly at sta...
Feb 27, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the ve...
Dec 13, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the ve...
Dec 6, 2021ENGINEMy check engine light came on for my engine oil filter housing ! I had it repaired a total of 4 time...
Sep 24, 2020ENGINERADIATOR CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED AT 119200 MILES WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED TH...
Sep 2, 2020ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CODE FOR CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. I'VE CHANGED THE COIL PACKS AND SPARK PLUGS...
Sep 1, 2020ENGINEMISFIRE CYLINDER 2 CODE WON'T GO AWAY EVEN AFTER CHANGING SPARK PLUGS AND COIL PACK
May 1, 2020ENGINEWHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. RECEIVED CODE FOR MISFIRE ON CYLINDER #8. TOOK TO...
Feb 11, 2020ENGINETHE SUV WILL NOT SHUT OFF TILL YOU OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRIVER DOOR
Jan 8, 2020ENGINEINTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK AT 65,470 MILES. LEAK AT MANIFOLD NEAR BACK OF ENGINE AT THROTTLE BODY. CAUSED ...
Jan 2, 2020ENGINESTILL DOESN'T HAVE PART FOR THE FUEL PUMP RELAY PROBLEM THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL ON THIS
Dec 27, 2019ENGINEENGINE HAS CUTOUT (TURNS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON 4 OCCASIONS. ON ALL FOUR OCCASIONS IT HAS OCCURRED WH...

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