Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Dodge Durango has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 640 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V813000 Fuel Pump Relay May Fail Resulting In a Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V879000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V115000 Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V104000 Hard Brake Pedal may Lengthen Stopping Distance NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V487000 ROD BEARING FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 347 complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 89 complaints
- Service Brakes 71 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
Of the 640 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 32 a fire; across all 640 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Dodge Durango experiences significant reliability issues, notably with the electrical system, which leads to frequent failures and recalls. Brake and engine problems are also areas of concern, impacting overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| Fuel pump relay | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Alternator | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Brake booster | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical shorts or flickering
- Engine stalling issues
- Hard brake pedal feel
- Unusual engine noises
- Alternator warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.