2012 Dodge Durango steering problems

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · IN · crash

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · OH

I’ll be driving down the road and my car just shuts off. Steering becomes tight, no engine lights come on radio is still playing no warning except driving down the road and all of a sudden you can’t steer. It’s very dangerous especially when it happens while you are driving around the curve with children in the car. My mechanic can’t tell me why this happens. No explanation. This has happen several times

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Engine, Steering · 79,124 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The A/C unit and the radio remained operational. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed and determined that the computer module, crank sensor, and wiring bypass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 79,124.

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Electrical, Seat belts · CO

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Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 133,000 miles · MN

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. Mckay's dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (2020 frontage rd s, waite park, mn 56387, (320) 247-6624) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and regained steering functionality. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 148,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While making a turn driving at low speed the steering wheel failed to turn and vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an another independent mechanic who stated the serpentine belt, PCM, battery, and alternator needed to be replaced. The contact called ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (844) 715-5921 but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 111,992 miles · OH

I started my truck up the engine light brake light and power steering light all came on at the same time, then my power steering went out and my dash started to blink in and out

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Steering · 98,500 miles · TX

While driving lost all steering - steering wheel spinned with no control to the wheels. Vehicle was in motion on road lost all control of steering. Was able to stop vehicle before vehicle veered into other lane or ditch. Had to call tow truck to move vehicle out of roadway and towed to dealership. Dealership replaced steering column control module. Concern is safety hazard and can happen again?

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 92,293 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving, lost power, and shut down. The contact quickly pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 chrysler dodge jeep (1655 us-46, little falls, nj 07424, (973) 339-7752) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired again and other unknown parts were replaced. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 92,293.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 74,256 miles · TX · crash

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.