2011 Dodge Durango: engine overheating

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Engine · 260,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine overheated after idling for 10 minutes. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the upper and lower coolant hoses and the thermostat; however, the failure persisted, and the coolant reservoir was significantly hot. A second mechanic diagnosed that the head gasket had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic to be diagnosed. The used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

Vehicle became unresponsive on the highway due to 220 amp Alternator overheating and frying the PCM as a result. Same exact issue as recall item T36.

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Engine · 210,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the temperature gauge was rising and the vehicle was overheating. There was also an antifreeze odor coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled off the road safely and added antifreeze to the coolant reservoir, and then drove home. A local independent mechanic diagnosed that the radiator and thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · AL

Vehicle battery light came on while driving. Two miles later shut off with no control over steering or braking. Vehicle had a faulty alternator which was not covered by the t36 recall. Alternator overheated, ruined the battery and PCM. The alternator was sending reverse polarity when trying to jump start. This is a known issue with the model years. It should be covered in recall and isn't. This part has ruined my whole monthly budget and is chrysler's fault.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 141,379 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, a "tail light out' message displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred frequently, and the tail light bulbs would fail to illuminate due to the wiring overheating and condensation within the casings. The vehicle was taken to newnan peachtree chrysler dodge jeep ram (53 hollz pkwy, newnan, ga 30265, (678) 369-6037) where the contact was informed that the tail light bulbs and wiring needed replacement, but there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 141,379.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the alternator overheated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (larry h miller chrysler jeep dodge ram albuquerque, 8528 lomas blvd ne, alburqueque, nm 87110) where it was diagnosed that the high voltage caused the computer main board to fail. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 32398239. No further assistance was provided. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Electrical · 90,300 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to westbury jeep, chrysler, dodge, ram (100 jericho turnpike jericho, long island,11753 (888) 571-6211) where it was diagnosed that the alternator malfunctioned and overheated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and found an upcoming recall to be issued on august 24, 2017, but was not sure if the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was awaiting a callback to verify if the VIN was included in the upcoming recall. The failure mileage was approximately 90,300.

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 112,000 miles · SC

While driving, all warning lights suddenly came on dashboard. Vehicle then stopped in the middle of the highway. Something overheated, because I could smell something burning under the hood. I could not get the vehicle to start again or even put it in neutral. I had to call a tow truck. There is a p60 recall for this type vehicle that describes exactly what is going on with mine. The recall as of now is for alternator with 160 amps and I have 180 amps. This too needs to be added to the recall because of safety issues.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · VI

My vehicle push to start system sticks and the vehicle takes long attempting to start. My vehicle while driving has gone dead on me although the dash is still lite radio playing. The steering wheel stiffens and the brakes get hard. I have to struggle to pull over and stop in order to place the car back in neutral or park in order to start it again. It has stalled while in motion, while slowing down for a red light, while making a turn. I have had several near misses of other cars, curbs, and ditches. I use this car every day to transport myself and my children. I have had this car to the dealership numerous times, have had the tipm bypass and the car still hard starts and stalls despite the recalls. I am totally disappointed with this situation that is a definite hazard. Most recent complaint, my car has be idling high and now finally it overheat and the water pump has to be replaced. I am totally disappointed.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · TN

While driving the vehicle, I noticed a burning smell and grinding noise. I pulled over to investigate and when I raised the hood smoke was coming from the alternator. Alternator overheated causing vehicle to be undriveable. There has been several recalls on this vehicle and others but don't understand why the alternator recall isn't related to this particular vehicle. All the symptoms are the same that I ve read from vehicles that are listed in this recall.. Overheating....