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2011 Dodge Durango problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 1,185 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.6 times the median Durango year — the 2011 model ranks #6 of 29 Durango years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 14 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 46% of all reports (539 of 1,185), far ahead of engine at 184.

1,185

NHTSA complaints

8

Recalls

5

Investigations

29

Crash-involved

85

Fires reported

14

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Durango years?

See all Durango years to avoid →

What are the most common 2011 Dodge Durango problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System53945%
Engine18416%
Fuel System13511%
Brakes857%
Other514%
Transmission514%
Lighting313%
Steering272%
Airbags212%
Speed Control192%
Visibility & Wipers91%
Body & Structure91%
Tires & Wheels81%
Suspension71%
Driver Assistance61%
Latches & Locks10%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%
Seat Belts10%

Does the 2011 Dodge Durango have recalls?

8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V813000Electrical SystemNovember 14, 2019 · 528,594 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

17V572000BrakesSeptember 18, 2017 · 646,394 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

17V435000Electrical SystemJuly 10, 2017 · 442,214 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

15V879000LightingDecember 28, 2015 · 389,252 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

14V634000Electrical SystemOctober 8, 2014 · 435,081 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

14V530000Electrical SystemSeptember 4, 2014 · 189,206 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

14V391000Electrical SystemJuly 2, 2014 · 653,562 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

14V154000BrakesApril 1, 2014 · 646,498 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL FOR THE 2011 DODGE DURANGO WITH THE 160 AMP ALTERNATOR. WE HAVE A 180 AMP ALTERNATOR AND EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS THE RECALLED 160 AMP. OUR VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER A SHORT DRIVE. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO INCLUDE THE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR INTO THE EXISTING RECALL. A…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 13, 2016 · fire

2011 DODGE DURANGO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD; THE MOTOR SHUT DOWN, AND SMOKE ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE AT WHICH POINT THE SMOKE BECAME…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 25, 2019 · fire

I HAVE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS, THE AIRBAG WARNING SOMETIME COMES ON, THE CAR DOESN'T START SOMETIMES AND STALL TOO. THE BACK DOOR OPEN WHEN NOBODY IS IN THE CAR. BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T TURN ON SOMETIMES. THE LEATHER CRACKED IN ALL SEATS. LAST SUNDAY JULY, 23 2017 @ 2:00PM GOT ON FIRE. TOTAL LOSS OF MY…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 23, 2017 · fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE TO PARK IN A PARKING AREA, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND, WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED, THE ABNORMAL NOISE CONTINUED. UPON INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE AND FLAMES. A FIRE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 2, 2017 · fire

My stock alternator caught fire, and made my car completely lock up and shut down while I was driving. Upon further diagnosis my PCM was affected. There was a recall for that exact issue and in the year my vehicle was manufactured, yet my car VIN is not included! It’s the same issue from the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 3, 2021 · fire

2011 Dodge Durango — common questions

Is the 2011 Dodge Durango reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 1,185 complaints put the 2011 model at #6 of 29 Durango years. It is one of the Durango years to avoid.

What are the most common 2011 Durango problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (539 complaints), engine (184 complaints), fuel system (135 complaints).

Does the 2011 Dodge Durango have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2011 Dodge Durango under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Durango years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Durango years to avoid are 1999, 2005, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2011, 2006, 2014, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2002, 2018, 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among Durango years belongs to 1997.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.