2011 Dodge DURANGO
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Dodge DURANGO has 1184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.7x the segment average of 250. The most common issue is electrical problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. while traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed that the instrument panel and radio failed. moments later, the power steering also failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 9,000.. There are 8 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 79 fire reports filed.
1184
Total Complaints
8
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
4.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
517 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO FAILED. MOMENTS LATER, THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.
- • 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. IMMEDIATELY AFTER DOOR OPENED, RADIO AND DOME LIGHT SHUT OFF FOR 2 SECONDS AND CAME BACK ON TO 530AM. A FEW
- • MY VEHICLE HAS PUSH BUTTON START. THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DIE AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO START. TOOK THE REMOTES TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BATTERIES CHANGED. THEY MANAGED TO DAMAGE THE PROGRAMMING TO THE VEHICLE. TWO DAYS AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY, THE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO FAILED. MOMENTS LATER, THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2011 Dodge DURANGO
Based on 899 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 66K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION
BRAKES
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (8)
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. 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.
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.
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.
Charging Cost Calculator for 2011 Dodge DURANGO
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Dodge DURANGO
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2011 DURANGO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
EV Incentives for 2011 Dodge DURANGO
Updated 2026-07Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30
Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.
State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 1184 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO FAILED. MOMENTS LATER, THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, FCW LIGHT COMES ON, RPM'S RUN HIGH AND CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. MUST RIDE THE BRAKE AND BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN THAT HAPPENS AS CAR TRIES TO JUMP/ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WORRY THAT THIS WILL CAUSE ACCIDENT. CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND P
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: MY VEHICLE HAS PUSH BUTTON START. THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DIE AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO START. TOOK THE REMOTES TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BATTERIES CHANGED. THEY MANAGED TO DAMAGE THE PROGRAMMING TO THE VEHICLE. TWO DAYS AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY, THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: DODGE DURANGO 2011 CREW-TRACTION DEFECT. GOT THE CAR 12/23/11. ON 1/12/12, DURING SNOW STORM. I LEFT WORK, CAR WOULD NOT STAY ON THE ROAD, SLID SIDEWAYS AS I TURNED. I WAS ON THE PHONE W/CO-WORKER WHO WAS BEHIND ME. I ASKED IF HE SAW MY CAR SLIDE, HE SAID YES, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP ON THE ROAD SO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 8 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Dodge DURANGO — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 1184
- Recalls
- 8
- Fire reports
- 79
- Crash reports
- 18
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 250
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