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2012 Dodge Durango repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 33 repairs.
2012 Dodge Durango repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Mississippi, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201880000 miUS $600 | Shift solenoid | ||
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in California, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012350 mi | Transmission failed in first 350 miles. Replaced under warranty, took 30+ days. | ||
| Jul 201315325 mi | Replaced the Totally Integrated Power Module after it failed to start. Gas strut that holds up the lift gate failed and was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201457000 miUS $600 | Water Pump replaced due to bearing failure noise. Water Pump replaced due to bearing failure noise. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Mar 201594000 mi | Transfer case seal leaking | ||
| Dec 2015115000 miUS $500 | Rattling noise coming from drivers front CV joint/shaft. Replaced shaft. | ||
| Feb 2017138000 mi | Engine had catastrophic failure, traded car in on a 2017 Durango. | ||
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Texas, United States - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201327000 mi | Fuel line leaking at gasket | ||
| Dodge Durango in Virginia, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022147000 miUS $500 | Power steering hose repair | ||
| Dodge Durango in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 2017114000 miUS $60 | Check engine light indicated thermostat was stuck open. Replaced Thermostat. New check engine light and notice oily spot on driveway this AM. Needs diagnosis. | ||
| Jan 2018125000 miUS $347 | The diverter on the HVAC system was broken so no heat on passenger side of vehicle. | ||
| Apr 2018130000 miUS $270 | Engine light indicating misfire in cylinder 2. Replaced all plugs and coil pack on cylinder 2. | ||
| Jun 2018137000 miUS $387 | replaced the 5 remaining coil packs. Previous trip was told only coil pack 2 needed replacement but 1 week later check engine light was back on. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20124800 mi | Found coolant leak at bleeder screw. Tightened screw, replaced lost coolant, pressure tested system and cleaned engine bay. Loss did not harm engine as coolant bottle still had coolant in it. Work done under warranty. | ||
| Jun 2017100000 mi | Transmission cooler leak repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Mississippi, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201662000 mi | Fuel pump relay defective. Repair covered under existing recall. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201553742 mi | Heater not working, only blowing cold air. Cooling system found empty, both reservoir and radiator. Added water and pressure tested cooling system: no leaks. Performed block test: fails block test immediately excessive hydrocarbons in coolant. Removed cylinder head to inspect. Cylinder head warped. Performed test of engine block specs: out of specs due to engine overheating. Also found lower intake to be melted due to cylinder heads. Removed complete long block. Transferred all applicable parts from old engine to new. Installed new engine into vehicle. Parts replaced: Short block 3.6 liter engine Engine- long block Gasket - chain case cover Gasket - water pump Gasket - oil pick up tube Gasket - intake plenum Manifold intake Gasket - intake manifold Air filter | ||
| Apr 201553942 mi | Leaking oil. Upper and Lower oil pans resealed | ||
| Jan 2021107789 miUS $2788 | Rear liftgate not working - Power liftgate control unit replaced Fluid leak noticed on driver side underneath car - Radiator and condenser replaced, cooling system drained, flushed, backflushed, and refilled. Air conditioner was dye checked for leaks, drained and recharged with R-134A. | ||
| Aug 2021111000 miUS $769 | Valve cover gasket replaced because of leak | ||
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Durango in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201699000 miUS $84 | Check engine light came on. No problems found. Said it was probably the gas cap. Also updated the computer. | ||
| Dodge Durango in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018155000 miUS $1900 | front transfer case went bad. It had been leaking oil and it was not noticed until the unit failed. Had I caught the leak I could have had the seals replaced for a lot less | ||
| May 2018160000 miUS $540 | Transmission cooler leaking at the connections. Replaced entire trans cooler. Shop said it was a challenge but the $540 was not to bad considering it now has a new cooler installed. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 20147320 miC $230 | replaced relay. passenger side daytime running lamps not operating | ||
| Dec 20149300 miC $230 | TPMS on one tire failed. | ||
| Dodge Durango in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Mar 201675000 mi | ABS and traction control had suboptimal operation | ||
| Jan 201792800 miUS $890 | Power side view mirror stopped working - couldn't adjust. Replaced entire mirror assembly Transmission cooler leaked fluid Rear ac controller not functioning properly Front struts were leaking oil | ||
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