2011 Dodge Durango
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 797
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
65% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 797 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 782 |
| 2015 | 503 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
65% · 518 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and rear compartment/trunk.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's wife detected an abnormally strong smoke odor inside the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-11
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21
Also filed under Service brakes
When ignition on, sitting in vehicle listening to fm radio station, overhead rear electric hatch button was pressed and hatch opened. Just after opening rear hatch, passenger door was opened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-02
Also filed under Steering
Engine
22% · 179 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05
Fuel/propulsion system
15% · 119 reportsService brakes
11% · 85 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
2 separate recalls on my vehicle after my vehicle has already had 2 other recalls repaired. The first one is T59 regarding a brake booster water shield.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Power train
6% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2011Complaint volume 797 complaints filed for this model year.
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2013-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-01-14 Headliner Fires
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2014-01-10Engineering analysisClosed 2014-08-12 Headliner Fires
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2014-05-30Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic14V154000 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.
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.
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2014-08-25Electrical system14V391000 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.
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.
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2014-12-19Electrical system14V530000 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.
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.
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2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 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...
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.
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2015-05-01Recall queryClosed 2016-07-06 Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
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2016-07-28Electrical system, interior lighting15V879000 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.
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.
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2017-11-10Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic17V572000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
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.
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2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 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.
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.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2020-12-10Electrical system19V813000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 518 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 179 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 119 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V154000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V391000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V530000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V879000 · Electrical system, interior lighting
- Recall 17V572000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V813000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2011 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Dodge Durango is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Durango have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.