2011 Dodge Durango: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

My 2011 dodge durango engine shut off while driving. The first two times it happened exiting the same exit on a right sharp turn at the same part of the turn. The steering wheel locked and I had to force all my weight to turn it and pull off to the shoulder avoiding getting hit from behind and the side. Dodge dealer claimed nothing was wrong but wanted to keep car to investigate. I filed a complaint and opened a case number with chrysler corporation. There was a recall with first owner for this happening and it was supposively fixed, I believe the problem was not entirely fixed. I avoided that exit thinking I temporarily took care of the problem. Third time my engine shut off while driving was on a left hand turn. No one was behind us so we avoided being rear ended. Car was placed in neutral and manually restarted. I called chrysler again using same case number from before but I was told theres nothing that can be done because the warranty expired. 4th and 5th time my engine shut off while driving happened today , first was at a stop in traffic, no turn. I press gas and realized my engine was off while electrical stays on, so my air conditioner and radio weren't effected. And last I turned right into a drive way at work, engine turned off, steering wheel locked. I had to place in park and restart my car. There is a defect with this vehicle that chrysler needs to fix. The first two times happened on a freeway exit. I may not be so lucky next time. This is our family car that my children ride in and chrysler doesnt want to help with problem. I don't mind pitching in to help problem. I tried trading in to dodge but didnt have down payment for new one.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Electrical · 101,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH, several warning indicators illuminated, the steering seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to champlaign dodge (located at 1906 moreland boulevard, champaign, il 61822, (217)352-4273) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 101,500.

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

My battery light came on while driving. I was driving 65 MPH down rt 18 north in the colts neck area of nj. Within 10 minutes after the battery light came on, my car acted possessed. The steering locked, brakes locked, wipers came on moving slowly, the heat came on, ABS brakes light came on, and the park assist came on. Luckily there were no cars directly around me and I was able to drift to the shoulder of the road where my car completely shut down and stopped on its own. The 180 amp alternator went and also fried my PCM. I am currently paying over $200 to rent a car. I am being told my bill will be about $2000 to replace the alternator and PCM. This is a very unsafe and a dangerous issue that should be recalled as the 160 amp alternator is already recalled for the same issues. Driving at a highway speed and your car suddenly completely shuts down can cause a serious crash. This is the 3rd major issue I've ran into as I also had my battery dying multiple times due to the fuel pump relay recall. Also, I lost my brakes suddenly and had to avoid an accident due to the brake booster failure recall. I do not think I will ever buy a dodge again as they do not take responsibility for issues. I feel as though this vehicle isn't safe to drive.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 57,045 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 40 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated on and off. The vehicle hesitated to accelerate and, when making left and right turns, the steering seized. The contact coasted over to a main road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,045.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. As a result, the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v530000 (fuel/propulsion system). However, the parts needed to do the repair were not available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 17,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.