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2012 Dodge DURANGO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1289972
Internal NHTSA #	10873965
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	2012
File date	23/07/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Immediately following a scheduled oil change at the dealership, the check engine light came on and i noticed a burning smell as i was going down the slight decline from the dealer lot onto the street. I returned to the service department where they inspected the car and diagnosed the issue as a failed alternator. Because of the costly repair, i opted to get a second opinion. This mechanic also diagnosed the issue as a faulty alternator. He checked the vin for a recall, and did not see my vin listed, though there was a recall for the alternator on dodge durangos made in 2011-2014, matching the specs of my auto. Because the car was a 2012, i asked if this is common for such a "young" car. He did not think it was a typical issue. What he also thought was odd was that tracking down a replacement alternator to fit the vehicle was difficult; there was only one compatible part available within a six state radius, and was informed that they were not presently being manufactured to accommodate the need. We were lucky to secure the item and have it overnighted. The lack of parts and alleged hold on manufacturing drew the assumption that 1) there were several of the same model experiencing the same issues and/or 2) additional recall was imminent. He strongly encouraged me to contact chrysler to request reimbursement and offered to act as an expert witness and testimony to what he encountered. Fca (chrysler) was not responsive.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRAND LEDGE, MI
VIN pattern	1C4RDJDG3CCXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	14/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Dodge DURANGO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge DURANGO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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