2012 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

40Steering complaints

6.3%Of all 637 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM337 · 52.9%

ENGINE141 · 22.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM89 · 14%

SERVICE BRAKES70 · 11%

STEERING40 · 6.3%

Share of the 637 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10661765 — filed 12/02/2014

“HEARD FROM A FRIEND WITH A 2011 DURANGO THAT THEY HAD LOW POWER STEERING FLUID WHEN THEY HAD THEIR MAINTENANCE CHECK UP. I HAD BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 10574194 — filed 03/22/2014

“LEASED 2012 DURANGO ON 12/28/11. AT 9353 MILES ON 12/7/12 THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM RUPTURED WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. POWER STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10559463 — filed 01/11/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Durango have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Dodge Durango: 40 of 637 complaints on file (6.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Dodge Durango have in total?

637 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.