TIPM and fuel pump relay failures
The 2012 Durango has about 1,500 complaints per 100,000 sold, the highest of any year. Electrical failures from the TIPM and fuel pump relay are the main problem.
Updated November 2026 · based on 640 owner complaints and 10 recalls
1,503 2.7x the Durango average
10 free to fix at a dealer
Every Durango year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2012 Durango
Top problems and what they cost
TIPM electrical failure
No-starts, stalling and random electrical faults.
Fix: TIPM $800 to $1,200
Electrical
Fuel pump relay
The engine won't start or stalls.
Fix: Relay fix $100 to $300
Fuel system
Recalls
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasi...
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2012 Dodge Durango
- Start the car several times and check for hesitation.A delay or loss of power when you press the gas can mean fuel, sensor or throttle faults. It matters most when merging or pulling into traffic.141 of the 640 owner complaints about the 2012 Durango involve the engine (22%).
- Check by VIN for open electrical recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2012 Durango has 10 recalls on record, listed below.
- Ask whether the TIPM or fuel pump relay was replaced.The TIPM is the main fuse and relay box. When it fails the car may not start, or lights, horn and fuel pump act randomly.Owners filed 113 complaints about TIPM and fuel pump relay failure on the 2012 Durango, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2012 Dodge Durango reliable?
TIPM and fuel pump relay failures. The 2012 Durango has about 1,500 complaints per 100,000 sold, the highest of any year. Electrical failures from the TIPM and fuel pump relay are the main problem.
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?
10 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2012 Dodge Durango problems?
TIPM electrical failure; Fuel pump relay.
Crash rating shown for the 2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.