NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 800 owner complaints for the 2011 Dodge Durango.
Recalled components: electrical system and brakes. Most-described problem: stalling or shutting off (238 complaints, 30%). Most-reported area: electrical system (514 complaints, 64%; median mileage when it happened: 68,100).
More complaints than a typical Durango year
The 2011 drew 75 owner complaints in its first three years, against 57 for a typical Durango year.
Years to avoid: 2012 and 2013; best years: 2022 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated Oct 2, 2026
Year to avoidBest year
Crash ratings for the Durango Pursuit police vehicle are left out. NHTSA files its recalls and complaints under the regular Durango name, so they appear here.
8 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge Durango
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Fix: 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.
528,594 vehicles.
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.
Risk: 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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: 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.
442,214 vehicles.
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.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: 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.
389,252 vehicles.
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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Fix: 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.
435,081 vehicles.
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.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: 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.
189,206 vehicles.
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.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Fix: 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.
653,562 vehicles.
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.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: 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.
646,394 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Risk: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Fix: 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.
646,498 vehicles.
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.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 4 investigations that name the 2011 Dodge Durango; all 4 are closed. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Preliminary evaluation PE19014Closed Feb 25, 2026 (opened Sep 9, 2019)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA listing: DURANGO. Component: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).
Post 14V-391 headliner fires
Recall query RQ15003Closed Jul 6, 2016 (opened May 1, 2015)
In response to this investigation, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is conducting a recall to address headliner fires that occur post 14V-391.
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 15V-879, listed above.
Engineering analysis EA14001Closed Aug 12, 2014 (opened Jan 10, 2014)
On July 1st, 2014 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct a safety recall to remedy a wiring-related fire hazard on the headliner of approximately 661,888… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA ties this investigation to recall 14V-391, listed above.
Preliminary evaluation PE13027Closed Jan 14, 2014 (opened Aug 19, 2013)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 5 reports of vehicle headliners catching fire at the front of the vehicle near the sun visors on Jeep Grand Cherokees.
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. A recall query is a review of whether a recall covered the right vehicles or whether its fix works. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Durango. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Stalling or shutting off238 · 30%
Median 65,000 miles at failure, from 205 reports with mileage
Won't start121 · 15%
Median 55,000 miles at failure, from 111 reports with mileage
Smoke or a burning smell114 · 14%
Median 81,500 miles at failure, from 102 reports with mileage
Loss of power or limp mode66 · 8%
Median 79,400 miles at failure, from 60 reports with mileage
Power steering problems or locked steering35 · 4%
Median 87,500 miles at failure, from 32 reports with mileage
Check engine light34 · 4%
Median 71,900 miles at failure, from 30 reports with mileage
Dead battery or battery drain26 · 3%
Median 76,900 miles at failure, from 23 reports with mileage
Wiring, fuse or short-circuit problems25 · 3%
Median 80,400 miles at failure, from 22 reports with mileage
Most named: alternator/generator/regulator (18) · Median 68,100 miles at failure, from 417 reports with mileage
Engine180 · 22%
Median 68,000 miles at failure, from 143 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system119 · 15%
Median 57,000 miles at failure, from 89 reports with mileage
Brakes83 · 10%
Median 68,800 miles at failure, from 34 reports with mileage
Powertrain51 · 6%
Median 51,600 miles at failure, from 43 reports with mileage
Steering27 · 3%
Median 57,500 miles at failure, from 22 reports with mileage
Air bags21 · 3%
Median 53,600 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Unknown or other50 · 6%
Median 82,000 miles at failure, from 31 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Dodge Durango recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2011 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2013 Durango drew the most (167) and the 2011 drew 75.
Owner complaints
2011: 800 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Complaints
2011
800
2012
640
2013
640
2014
782
2015
503
2016
161
2017
213
2018
232
2019
143
2020
55
2021
202
2022
58
2023
37
2024
14
2025
8
2026
13
Safety recalls
2011: 8 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Dodge Durango
Model year
Recalls
2011
8
2012
10
2013
11
2014
11
2015
4
2016
3
2017
2
2018
5
2019
4
2020
2
2021
8
2022
7
2023
3
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 800 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge Durango, the problems described most are stalling or shutting off (238), the engine not starting (121), and smoke or a burning smell (114). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2011 Dodge Durango?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no open investigations for the 2011 Dodge Durango. It lists 4 closed ones; the most recent closed on Feb 25, 2026.
How do I check if my Durango has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: DURANGO.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.