2012 Dodge Durango
Utility 4D R/T 2WD
Safety Ratings
Frontal Moderate Overlap Test Results
GOOD
Rear Crash Protection Results
GOOD
Rollover Rating Test Results
GOOD
Side Impact Test Results
GOOD
Recalls
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 11V487000 |
---|---|
Mfg's Report Date: | SEP 26, 2011 |
Component: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 667 |
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence:
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS L33. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
Disclaimer
The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Search Local Cars for Sale
Vehicle History Report
Get answers to buy with confidence
- Check for accidents
- Confirm the reported mileage
- Purchase multiple reports and save
Car Buying and Selling Resources
Car Selling Services
List your car now on AutoTrader.com
Dodge for Sale
Find 2012 Dodge Durango listings near you
Dealer Quotes
Get free quotes from dealers near you
Get Dealer QuoteNew & Used Auto Loans
Compare real, custom auto loan offers from up to 5 lenders in minutes!
Insurance Quote
You could save 15% or more