| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 13 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 AWD w/low range
| 138000 mi | Engine had catastrophic failure, traded car in on a 2017 Durango. |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
Water Pump replaced due to bearing failure noise. Water Pump replaced due to bearing failure noise. |
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | Fuel line leaking at gasket |
| 114000 mi US $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. |
| 130000 mi US $270 |
Engine light indicating misfire in cylinder 2. Replaced all plugs and coil pack on cylinder 2. |
| 137000 mi US $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. |
| 4800 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. |
| 53742 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 |
| 53942 mi | Leaking oil. Upper and Lower oil pans resealed |
| 107789 mi US $2788 |
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. |
| 111000 mi US $769 |
Valve cover gasket replaced because of leak |
| 62000 mi | Fuel pump relay defective. Repair covered under existing recall. |
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $84 |
Check engine light came on. No problems found. Said it was probably the gas cap. Also updated the computer. |
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