2012 Dodge Durango: loss of power steering

Filed May 8, 2023 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality when the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after placing the vehicle in park(P). The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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 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.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Engine · 114,500 miles · MN

2012 dodge durango crew with 5.7l hemi engine. 10/23/18 - vehicle through engine error code related to cylinder 8 misfire. Pulled the plugs and cylinder 8 plug was burnt. Since the last plug change mileage was unknown, I replaced all 16 spark plugs. Vehicle started and ran fine. Error code cleared and did not reapper. 11/7/18 - while driving at ~60mph throttle fluttered and vehicle then died. No check engine or warning lights illuminated. Coasted to the side of the road. Tried to re-start engine since no warnings were visible. Engine made grinding noise and seized. Determined by luther brookdale dodge in brooklyn park that there is a hole in the block, engine is seized and the engine needs replacement. Mileage was 114,xxx. Safety issue is that vehicle died at highway speed, leading to a loss of power steering, and assisted braking ability. No warning lights illuminated on the dash so there was no visible indicator of engine failure.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed May 24, 2018 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · TX

We have taken my SUV in for this starter issue for almost as long as we have had it. It acts as though it is starting but wont turn over. We have to pop out the push to start button and manually turn the car off for it to stop. It does this multiple times in a row before starting. Finally after 4 or 5 visits for the issue, dodge says its some fuel pump relay so they fixed that, but the problem returned. The car completely stalled one day while we were driving, and it stopped turning on. We lost all power, no power steering, and every light illuminated on the dash board. This happened as we were exiting the dallas north tollway... Luckily we were exiting! We were able to pull off the side of the road, we had the car towed to the dealership. This occurred in nov/dec 2017. Over a period of about 4-6 weeks, they replaced the PCM and cat converter (both) and alternator. Now 4.5 months later the problem has returned with starter constantly turning over, its happened 2 days in a row now. We have to travel daily 20 miles each way down the i30 corridor in the dfw area . We are afraid that the car will just stall going down the freeway. All signs point to a tipm problem, but the dealership is unwilling to replace.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Engine · 10 miles · NJ

Vehicle stalled twice in the past month while driving on the highway at 65 MPH. Lost power steering capability which created a dangerous situation in an attempt to pull the vehicle to the shoulder. Second incident happened yesterday. Vehicle did restart after a few attempts. Vehicle recall r09 was allegedly addressed by route 46 dodge in nj in 2015.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, several warning indicators flashed and a dinging noise was heard. When the traffic light turned green, the contact proceeded to drive very slowly. The vehicle lost acceleration and the warning indicators began flashing again. The vehicle lost steering ability, and the radio and air conditioning seized. The contact called a tow truck and the vehicle was towed to a goodyear store in highland city, texas where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The contact stated that the failure first occurred on july 27, 2017 and the vehicle was taken to the huffines dodge/chrysler dealer in plano, texas. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed. The vehicle was towed to the goodyear shop in highland texas for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · IL

The battery light indicator illuminated in the driver's information panel. Within another minute the drivers seat belt warning began chiming & flashing in the display also, even though the driver's seatbelt was buckled. At this time all of the indicators in the driver's information panel began sporadically flashing. Within the next few minutes, the power steering stopped working & the car shut completely down. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanics shop. There, they replaced the battery & alternator. Upon replacing the parts, the mechanic listed "more issues exist, vehicle still does not stay running. Possible issue with ECM and/or cac". The mechanic also pointed out to me safety recall p60/the federal safety agency which was for a 2012 dodge durango (same model year as mine). When I contacted the dodge dealer about this recall, he instructed me that it was only for the 160 amp alternator. Mine contained the 180 amp alternator & was built about a month before the recalled vehicles. However, both the 160 amp & the 180 amp alternator seem to suffer from the same problems. With only a short check of the internet, I was able to identify over 100 cases of 180 amp dodge durango suddenly losing power while being driven & causing catastrophic electrical failure; some traveling as fast as 40-50 MPH. Lucky for me, I was only going 10-15 MPH within the city limits of bloomington, illinois. Although it was around a curve the issue began while I was driving straight on a 6 lane bypass driving between 40-45 MPH. I can not begin to explain how unbelievably frustrating it is for the automaker to deny their culpability on an issue that is putting thousands of families in grave danger & equally as disappointing to force their own customers to foot the bill for their own careless mistake.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While driving 50 MPH, every indicator on the instrument panel illuminated, the windshield wipers activated independently, the power steering failed, and the vehicle stalled and lost all power. The vehicle was towed to crossroads chrysler jeep dodge ram (4510 whitehill blvd, prince george, va 23875) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact would need to pay out of pocket because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2016 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · FL

While driving battery red light on dashboard light up make it home just 1 mile away. Next day when start the car to see if anything change or find anything wrong that I can see. The car start no battery light, no longer on, after like a minute I start backing out of my driveway and I heard a noise (like a buzzing) noise I drive back in my driveway, while engine running I open the hood to look from where the noise was coming and I see lot of smoke was coming from alternator I went shot off engine and it got the throttle body red light on the dash board on and the smoke intensified I shot off the engine and disconnect the battery to prevent the car to got on fire .the smoke still coming out of the alternator for approximately 15 to 20 minutes after I shot off and disconnect the battery.now I don't even want to connect the battery back. This is avery unsafe situation if I would be driving on a highway and the alternator fail it would disable the engine making it hard to steer the car and apply the brakes the power steering pump in this car is electric no electric power no steering assist , no engine running no break assist and the chance the battery fail because of short or burn alternator can cause the battery to overheat the battery is inside the car under passenger seat. I was lucky that I notice the situation right away and take action to prevent an accident or a fire .

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Steering · 38,000 miles · AZ

My 2012 dodge durango has lost steering power 4 times since I purchased it new. The first 3 times the repair was performed under warranty by larry h miller dodge, 4220 e 22nd street, tucson, az. 85711, (520) 745-1000. In these cases, the dealer claimed a hose had come off and they connected it back on. Documentation on these repairs available is upon request. The issue was reported to chrysler-dodge consumer affairs dept. And was assigned case no. 24966049. My vehicle lost steering power for the fourth time on december 21, 2015. It left a huge puddle of fluid on the pavement and the power steering container is empty. Every time this has happened, we have been lucky to avoid an accident. However, we have become afraid of driving the vehicle. The car is now permanently parked with no power steering. I believe there is a design or manufacturing defect with the hose that keeps coming off. Putting it back on is not an acceptable form of repair. It does not solve the problem and it endangers our life.