2011 Dodge Durango engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 25, 202668,000 miPAEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the left side of the engine. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted after a previous engine repair and that the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11766947 · source
2. Filed May 25, 2026CAFireBody & StructureElectrical SystemEngine

   To whom it may concern, On [XXX] at around [XXX] PST, I was taking my car to get a car wash at Quick Quack Car Wash located in [XXX] . While waiting in line for the other cars to go in, all of sudden I see a huge fire flame shoot out from under the hood. My car was on full fire extremely rapidly, in front of the multiple cars and near the entrance of this car wash, while this car was in fire I ran inside and asked the personnel for a fire extinguisher, to consume the flames…

   NHTSA complaint #11739932 · source
3. Filed Sep 5, 2025260,000 miVAEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine overheated after idling for 10 minutes. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the upper and lower coolant hoses and the thermostat; however, the failure persisted, and the coolant reservoir was significantly hot. A second mechanic diagnosed that the head gasket had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11685364 · source
4. Filed Jan 26, 2025MICrashEngineSteeringSuspension

   I was in a blizzard a few days ago on the freeway & got caught in a ditch, but thankfully got out. I wasn’t going that fast & couldn’t due to not being able to see through the snow well so I can drive safely. In order not to crash because there were semi trucks around, I had to whip the steering wheel along with the weight of the car on the snow in order not to crash due to the car being big & it was sliding pretty heavy & somehow a couple things went out of wack after…

   NHTSA complaint #11638640 · source
5. Filed Jul 5, 2024CAEngine

   Chrysler has had a known issue with the ignition module nodes on its Dodge vehicles since 2013. However, they have failed to issue a recall on the 2011 and higher Dodge vehicles. My ignition module node is going out in my vehicle and the dealership will not recognize this as any kind of recall and is making me pay for the reprogramming and for the keys to be replaced in addition to a car rental. I am having to pay $800. This is a well-known and documented ongoing Nationwide…

   NHTSA complaint #11599278 · source
6. Filed Jun 2, 2024PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   Engine stopped while driving and steering was pulling to the right..was able to start back up and park it..has p0303 code..and p0300 code pending...checked number 3 spark plugs. And engine seems to be burning oil..cleaned up spark plugs and white smoke is coming out driver side exhaust pipe..will try changing pvc valve next..

   NHTSA complaint #11591992 · source
7. Filed Apr 26, 2024SCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   This SUV has had 2 recalls for the same fuel system relay problem, And now after approximately 2or3 yrs ago, and now it's doing the same exact thing again, you'll be driving down the road and it will just shut off and a red lighting built will show up, lucky we had a safe place to pull off the road and get stopped, but this is a very dangerous situation for my wife and kids to be in

   NHTSA complaint #11585408 · source
8. Filed Oct 17, 2023IDElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Car dies while driving at speed. Also will die at low speeds such as when turning or parking or waiting at a stop light. Sometimes have to wait before restart if dies at speed. If dies at low speed will start right back up. Dealer says no codes. Even when it died while on the techs computer he could not see a problem. These cars have been notorious for electrical problems due to Totally Integrated Power Module. Fuel relay recall did not solve the issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11550407 · source
9. Filed Oct 4, 2023CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving without notice transmission light flashes and the 2011 Dodge Durango will not shift out of gear. I have had this problem in the past and told dealer but they always say they have no codes and on test drive cant confirm the issue. The first time it happened was around the 50 000 mile mark I thought nothing of it back then as I restarted the car it went away. Over the years it go worst to the point that it would happen at least once or multiple times during my…

   NHTSA complaint #11548238 · source
10. Filed Sep 5, 2023106,000 miUTFireEngine

    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and became aware there was smoke coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The contact opened the hood and saw that there were flames coming out of the alternator. The contact stated that her husband blew on the alternator and was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle had not been…

    NHTSA complaint #11542752 · source
11. Filed May 3, 202312,000 miTXFireTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated after driving at approximately 40 mph approximately three miles the vehicle was parked. The contact stated there was a burning odor present. The contact was informed that the vehicle was smoking. The contact witnessed smoke emanating from the engine compartment and opened the hood. The contact observed fire emanating from the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher borrowed from a nearby…

    NHTSA complaint #11520199 · source
12. Filed Mar 8, 2023LAEngine

    Started idling rough and jerking when accelerating from a complete stop (traffic lights, intersections, etc) and when accelerating after braking in traffic.

    NHTSA complaint #11510887 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology