2011 Dodge Durango Cruise Control Problems
6 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
vehicle keeps staling on road while operating, AND has THE BRAKES SYTEM failure. No brakes, brake booster had failed and also has recall part for brake booster.. the safety of my entire family was put at risk, I almost crashed into traffic. vehicle was taken to local dealership, was told FUEL PUMP relay has recall. no parts available, ONE YEAR LATER, STILL WAITING AND STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE. VEHICLE HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. ITS APPEAR AFTER BRAKES SYSTEM GAVE OUT.
The engine valve stem failed prematurely due to poor quality manufacturing. Due to this low quality product it has created low compression in the engine. This has triggered multiple codes such as misfire, ETC, and has affected the acceleration of the vehicle as well as performance and at times from even starting. My family's safety has been put at risk due to stalling of the vehicle in traffic.This was inspected by a proper mechanic who looked into my engine with a camera and used diagnostic tools. There was no lights active during fault..
SINCE MY CAR HAS HAD 74,000 MILES I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR "ABRUPT SHUTDOWNS". MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 1/2 A DOZEN TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE MY CAR SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE. CAR IS ALWAYS IN MOTION AND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHETHER IT BE ON THE STREET, HIGHWAY (LITERALLY HAD TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE DURING TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY) OR TURNING A CORNER, IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN AND "FSW" FLASHES. ALL POWER IS TURNED OFF AND LITERALLY HAVE TO DRIVE OFF TO THE SIDE (IF I AM ABLE TO), OF I JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF MY ROUTE, PUT IN PARK AND CONTINUE ON MY DRIVE. I HAVE MULTIPLE PHOTOS THAT I HAVE TAKEN OF MY DASHBOARD, SHOWING THIS "FSW" (SHOWING MILEAGE). LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS DECEMBER 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS SWERVING FROM LANE TO LANE TO IGNORE FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE HOWEVER, CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 233,000. *DT *DT *TR *DT *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, A STRANGE RESISTANCE WAS FELT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,303.
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 PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO FIX. HAVE CONSULTED CORPORATE AND PUT THE WORD OUT TO OTHER DEALERS BUT TO NO AVAIL. JUST GOT CAR BACK AGAIN AFTER DEALER HAVING FOR THE ENTIRE DAY AND PROBLEM STARTED UP AGAIN. PLAN ON WRITING TO MANUFACTURER AND REPORTING CAR UNDER LEMON LAW. *TR