2012 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

141Engine complaints

22.1%Of all 637 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM337 · 52.9%

ENGINE141 · 22.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM89 · 14%

SERVICE BRAKES70 · 11%

STEERING40 · 6.3%

Share of the 637 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE USING THE PUSHBUTTON, THE VEHICLE WILL START TRYING TO TURN OVER BUT NEVER START. ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10664045 — filed 12/13/2014

“THE CAR HESITATES TO TURN ON AND THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHANGED, THE FUEL PUMP REMAINS RUNNING WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF.”NHTSA complaint 10659986 — filed 11/21/2014

“IN MY 2012 DODGE DURANGO IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE WHICH IS AFFECTING THE WAY THE…”NHTSA complaint 10652340 — filed 11/04/2014

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Durango have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Dodge Durango: 141 of 637 complaints on file (22.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Dodge Durango have in total?

637 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.