Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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My 2012 dodge durango purchased brand new has been having major electrical issues since the motor was power washed at covert dodge dealership in north austin. They had an inexperienced car washer clean up the oil that was on the motor from a hose change. He used a very high pressure, pressure washer and it shorted the electronics causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly with no warning. This has happened multiple times within the last 6 months. I have had the car at 3 different dodge dealers trying to resolve the issue. On 9/22/2016 the battery light came on while going 75 on the highway. I smelled a strong odor of electrical burning and all the lights on the dash board came on, the blind spot alert system was stating it was inoperable, the AC stopped working, the seat belt light and buzzer stated to go off even though my belt was fastened and then the durango just shut off, right in the middle of the toll road highway stranding me in the middle lane. The hazard lights did not even work. I put the car in park to try to restart it but it was totally dead, nothing worked and the car was stuck in park! I could not put the vehicle in neutral to move it out of the highway, several cars did not realize I was stopped and locked up their brakes nearly missing me. I was so afraid someone was going to run right into the back of me and the car. Major safety issue. I called the mopar warranty road side assistance and 1 hours later I was able to get the car off the 102 degree highway. As a result of all of these issues, which seem to have started when covert dodge power washed the engine bay, I am no longer confident the vehicle can be trusted and be reliable not to mention the safety factor. As you can tell from the vehicle history, I feel I have been patient and cooperative in allowing chrysler and the dealerships to find a resolution. Updated 08/07/2017
Dealer states tools & parts not available for sun visor resistance short
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Dash lights started flashing car shut off, charged battery, alternator started smoking, replaced alternator, replaced battery, battery is still draining.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000(electrical system, interior lighting); however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 55 MPH, the headlights stopped illuminating. The contact switched the lights on manually in order for them to work. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact notified the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be duplicated. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, there was a burning odor and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. When the ignition was turned to the on position, there was an abnormal smell of burning plastic and thick smoke appeared from the vanity lamp and entered the vehicle. The contact turned off and exited the vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not towed due to the danger of the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The manufacturer also stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v530000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Iwhen driving vehicle in wet or long periods of damp weather dash lights will go out and when moving turn signal on dash lights come on and head lights go out .I will not drive this vehicle at night. Dealer can't duplicate this this problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving approximately 29 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate past 29 MPH. In addition, the passenger side turn signal and the driver side tail light intermittently operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to cold weather and no repairs were needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Right turning signal turns on by itself and is hard to turn off, could cause an accident by having a car pulling out in front of us believing we are turning. Cruise control does not maintain speed.
Automatic headlights will shut off unpredictably at night, requiring the driver to reach down and turn the headlights on manually. Potentially very dangerous as it is a distraction to the driver even if he knows where the light switch is. Very dangerous if you are driving in the dark and do not know where your headlight switch is. This problem has happened at least 20 times.
I was setting at a traffic light when my headlights came on and all dash lights went out,another occasion parked and map light came on and would not shut off also dash lights went out this is happening to often I have had it in the dealer with no luck I will not drive this vehicle at night because to me it is unsafe.this has happened five times.
I normally drive w/the headlights in the auto on position and all of the sudden the headlights and my dash light turned off, when I switched to manually turn them on they came on. This has been happening intermittently but I have not yet contacted the dealer.
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