2012 Dodge Durango acceleration problems

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · 190,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Approximately three weeks later, while stopped at a light, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The gear shifter was shifted to park(P) to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the timing chain was blown. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was subsequently taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were failures with Oxygen sensors, head gaskets, oil pan, oil pump, B2S1 heater, that the intake manifold was cracked, there was cylinder #2 misfire, and the circuit harness needed to be repaired, and DTC: P0300 was retrieved. The vehicle was repaired each time, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · CO

I purchased my 2012 Dodge Durango two years ago and it has been one of the most stressful issues I have ever hadz. Two days after purchasing it all the lights lit up my dash board the head lights wouldn’t go on the heater or air wouldn’t work and my windows in front would not roll down. This usually happens when I start it in the morning but it also will happen when I’m driving I almost got into a accident on the HWY at 530 in the morning coming to work when my head light just shut off. It has been back to the deal shop I bought it 3 dodge dealer ships and my personal mechanic and they can not find out what the issue is. Over the past two years it has been in the shop bout 10-15 times It has been parked more than I have been able to drive it. I am in a loan I can not get out of.

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

Vechile stalls and unable to shift to drive freely

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 110,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called three unknown dealers and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated from 30 MPH to 10 MPH. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved the fuel failure detection code. The dealer was contacted, and stated that currently there was no fix for vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. (recall related incident) ts

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 110,000 miles · TX

Well there's several issues main ones being the self accelerations, not to mention major factor scary one is my vehicle goes from p to d without my foot on the brake found this out while car was off my 3yr old moved the shaft from park to neutral while climbing across to me and car began to role.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,500 miles · UT

The check engine bulb is functional (lights up initially when turning on the vehicle), but does not illuminate when there is an engine code reported. I've encountered 2 different problems where the check engine light didn't illuminate. The electronic throttle control was malfunctioning, and the car occasionally went into limp mode, usually on highways while driving straight, sometimes at high speeds, risking a rear end collision. Fortunately the throttle control light illuminated, but there was no check engine light. The cruise control is malfunctioning, disengaging at random times at high speeds on a highway, again risking a rear end collision. No indicator lights illuminate, and there is no check engine light. An engine code read reports error p0572, which indicates a problem with the cruise control, but there is still no check engine light illuminated.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 109,850 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle decelerated and then stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called south county dodge chrysler jeep ram at (314) 487-1010 (7127 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63125) and was informed that they were not accepting recalls. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,850.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · NV

T38 recall: I've taken my vehicle into prestige chrysler dodge, las vegas on three separate occasions concerned about loss of power and stalling while turning and have been informed that no parts are available to fix the problem for the t38 recall. Yesterday I was almost rear-ended because my vehicle lost power during a turn off the interstate. They have however, charged me for other issues like an oil pressure sensor (see attached) that has not fixed my loss of power. I called fca recall and they have sent me to an alternative dealership for a replacement alternator. Prestige chrysler dodge of las vegas is refusing to fix known safety issues and advised me that they had tested my alternator and knew it was faulty, yet could not repair it without the recall parts. Their dealership is placing people's lives at risk because they do not want to do the temporary fix and then have to complete the recall again when the replacement alternators are issued. This is unethical, irresponsible, and negligent. The recall was issued in july--they have had my durango 3 times, known about the stall and refused to assist me. I also have an extended warranty and asked to have the alternator replaced with that--they refused again saying the warranty wouldn't touch a known defect. Please take action before this dealership places another family in danger for refusing to comply with the federal safety agency safety regulations.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,624 miles · TX

As I turned right, the vehicle once again stalled. The engine turned off, but all the electrical systems continued to work. I placed my foot on the gas to demonstrate that it would not move while the vehicle was still in drive. Then I did the same with the break to demonstrate that it wouldn't respond. I put the vehicle in park with my foot on the brake and the vehicle restarted. My children were in the vehicle and my oldest son recorded until we reached the intended stopping point. The mileage on the vehicle was 94,624. The vehicle had a trigger box / flight recorder, but it quit functioning the previous week when the car also stopped last week.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,017 miles · TX

Our dodge durango stalled as I was turning left. When I went to push the trigger box, it did not work and will not come back on. I restarted the car and waited, but the trigger box no longer works. This is of course strange because once again, nothing can be recorded. The key fob battery is brand new and the push button was in use. I have a video for documentation. The mileage is 94,017. We have recorded via trigger box daily jerks with the durango and now the major issue we needed documentation of can't be captured because the device no longer operates.