The component or system failed or malfunctioned, is the accelerator, brakes, stirring and electrical. The car is available for inspection upon your request. The car is having problems coming to a stop and it is very difficult to control the vehicle because the steering becomes so hard when the power shuts down on the vehicle as I'm driving it. I think and believe that that poses a high risk of someone getting hurt or injured and then some cases perhaps death. the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Yes the problem hasi been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. No, the vehicle has not been taken to an inspector, manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Here is what my vehicle is doing. symptoms. While driving the vehicle the car experiences a sudden total power loss, the engine cutting off and restarting on its own, the AC cycling on and off strangely, and the weak acceleration combined with the vehicle jerking.
2012 Dodge Durango brakes problems
75 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Pedals and linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Durango brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Dodge Durango brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
- Risk
- If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Recall number 17V572000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
- Risk
- The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Recall number 14V154000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
- Risk
- If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Recall number 14V104000 · Recall details
What 2012 Dodge Durango owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I took my Durango to Albany ga to dodge dealership for recall on brake booster water shield repair plus the other recall they fixed one recall and say they can't fix brake booster recall cause they say they will not have part available til a year later which I have concerns about my safety of recall not being repaired for a whole year
I just got a 2012 dodge durango 08/13/2022 I looked up the recalls on it and just trying to get it ixed if possible
There is something definitely wrong with my car. I have just now seen a recall but it occurred before the car was sold to me and it had electric issues with break fail, electrical accessories were still on as the dash notified while the car was off. It has had the seats move the steering would lock, it doesn’t provide many of the features for safety. The GPS is always wrong. I took it to the dealer several times and was told that the factory resets were fine. I don’t think that is the case. Under the hood there seemed to be additional after factory tampering with additional wires that had been added into the car.
I recently purchased a vehicle march 2, 2021. I noticed that the vehicle has 3 recalls. The dealer that I purchased the vehicle from didn't have any immediate availability to fix the vehicle. So I made an appointment with dodge dealership. My car was at facility 2 days. Once I picked up vehicle they informed me they couldn't fix two of the recalls. Jason ( service guy) informed me that he would update me. Well a month latter he tells me that the parts aren't there yet . Chrysler hasn't released the parts yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 40 MPH or higher, the vehicle turned off when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, all the electrical systems disengaged. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The failures occurred intermittently. The contact called premier chrysler (located at 7301 artesia blvd, puena park, ca 90621, 714‑528‑5337), but they were unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and opened a case, which had not been resolved. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
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.
Driving at 35 MPH came to a slow down to turn vehicle shut off and caused me to go into a ditch as no breaks, no steering, and all power lost. Once put into park started back up immediately. This is the second time that has happened first time was at a stop light and I was about to take off. No warning or anything. The first time I didn't have my kids in the car and the second time I did and we could have been extremely hurt. I is not showing any codes to let us know what I could possibly be.
Beginning in dec 2017, we've had sporadic issues while driving on highways and local roads with some portion of the electrical system. When this happens, the center lcd dash screen powers off, and we lose power steering and brakes. Dash lights, exterior lights, radio, A/C all stay on. Typically we have to pull over and turn the car off & back on for it to return. From dec-oct, its happened approx 5-6 times. The dealer wasn't able to replicate the issue for the days they had it, and no error codes were written. A friend also with a durango described to me similar issues with his, and said his tipm was faulty. We have lifetime warranty, and the tipm is covered, but they refuse to replace it until the dealer can replicate the issue and get an error code pointing to the tipm. I believe because we lose power steering, that this is a serious safety hazard and should be replaced regardless.
The battery gets drain out without warning it happens once or twice a month lately it's happening more often, my truck won't start even if the day before was running battery was check and it's fine. Check engine light it's on now once the truck didn't want to turn on. Took it to a mechanic and he said it was a relay issue. Brakes are in the recall VIN check list along one other recall. The lights inside turn on and off as well as if there is a short going on while in driving mode it feels like the truck is loosing power even though it has gas. I'm afraid to drive it.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Durango brakes
Does the 2012 Dodge Durango have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Durango brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Durango brakes?
Yes, 3 recalls: 17V572000, 14V154000, 14V104000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Durango have bad brakes?
The Dodge Durango model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (173 complaints), 1998 (94 complaints) and 2000 (83 complaints).
Other 2012 Dodge Durango problems
Electrical 347Engine 149Fuel system 99Steering 42Transmission 37Airbags 28Acceleration 24Lights 24Driver assistance 13Visibility 9Seats 8Suspension 6Seat belts 5Tires 5Body 2Wheels 2
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