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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.
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2012 Dodge Durango repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (50%)

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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 2018

80000 mi

US $600
Shift solenoid 

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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 2012

350 mi
Transmission failed in first 350 miles. Replaced under warranty, took 30+ days. 
Jul 2013

15325 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 2014

57000 mi

US $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 2015

94000 mi
Transfer case seal leaking 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $500
Rattling noise coming from drivers front CV joint/shaft. Replaced shaft. 
Feb 2017

138000 mi
Engine had catastrophic failure, traded car in on a 2017 Durango. 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Durango in Texas, United States
- Apr 2013
Apr 2013

27000 mi
Fuel line leaking at gasket 
Dodge Durango in Virginia, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2022

147000 mi

US $500
Power steering hose repair 
Dodge Durango in Georgia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

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. 
Jan 2018

125000 mi

US $347
The diverter on the HVAC system was broken so no heat on passenger side of vehicle. 
Apr 2018

130000 mi

US $270
Engine light indicating misfire in cylinder 2. Replaced all plugs and coil pack on cylinder 2. 
Jun 2018

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. 
Dodge Durango in Michigan, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012

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. 
Jun 2017

100000 mi
Transmission cooler leak repaired under warranty. 
Dodge Durango in Mississippi, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2018
Dec 2016

62000 mi
Fuel pump relay defective. Repair covered under existing recall. 
Dodge Durango in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Feb 2022
Mar 2015

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 
Apr 2015

53942 mi
Leaking oil. Upper and Lower oil pans resealed 
Jan 2021

107789 mi

US $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 2021

111000 mi

US $769
Valve cover gasket replaced because of leak 

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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 2016

99000 mi

US $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 2018

155000 mi

US $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 2018

160000 mi

US $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 2014

7320 mi

C $230
replaced relay. passenger side daytime running lamps not operating 
Dec 2014

9300 mi

C $230
TPMS on one tire failed. 
Dodge Durango in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2021
Mar 2016

75000 mi
ABS and traction control had suboptimal operation 
Jan 2017

92800 mi

US $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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