Model year record

2011 Dodge Durango

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,202 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V813000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
528,594
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-14
Owners notified
2020-12-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V572000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
646,394
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-18
Owners notified
2017-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 17V435000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
442,214
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-10
Owners notified
2018-02-12

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V879000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
389,252
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-28
Owners notified
2016-07-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Safety risk

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V634000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
435,081
Reported to NHTSA
2014-10-08
Owners notified
2015-02-27

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V530000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
189,206
Reported to NHTSA
2014-09-04
Owners notified
2014-12-19

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V391000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
653,562
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-02
Owners notified
2014-08-25

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

Safety risk

If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V154000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
646,498
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-01
Owners notified
2014-05-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system50268,000 mi
Engine18267,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12057,000 mi
Service brakes7965,000 mi
Power train5050,403 mi
Unknown or other5082,000 mi
Steering2857,045 mi
Air bags2153,550 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2180,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1875,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1881,000 mi
Exterior lighting1680,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1244,430 mi
Interior lighting12101,000 mi
Suspension833,000 mi
Visibility/wiper854,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic720,800 mi
Structure: body768,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling589,600 mi
Wheels520,800 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump370,000 mi
Tires320,800 mi
Forward collision avoidance255,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate241,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1130,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator: integrated starter(other than propulsion)1130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition183,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch136,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1141,379 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1210,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility142,108 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1141,379 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal141,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold1164,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1143,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1173,529 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1224,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1174,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal141,000 mi
Visibility1
Wheels: rim17,481 mi

The 2012 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.