2012 Dodge Durango Specifications

Specifications

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Longitudinal
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2004 - 2013
Price :	MSRP: $28,995-42,995 Invoice: $27,656-40,465
Weight :	4756 lbs \| 2157.285 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	23

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.35

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	3600 cc \| 219.7 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless
Redline :	6400 RPM

V 8 90-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	5700 cc \| 347.8 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 5150 RPM
Torque :	390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless
Redline :	5800 RPM

Transmission:
5 Automatic Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.59
2nd Gear :	2.19
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1
5th Gear :	0.83

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V487000
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 ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	THIS IS CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 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

Component	INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20091203
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V879000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Consequence	The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20100105
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V572000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Consequence	If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100105
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V391000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Consequence	If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100105
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V154000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Consequence	The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100422
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V634000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Consequence	If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20100823
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V813000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Consequence	A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20100823
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V435000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20110118
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V115000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Consequence	A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20111011
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V104000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
Consequence	If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Dodge Durango? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango has a wheelbase size of 119.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Dodge Durango? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango has a length of 199.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Dodge Durango? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango has a width of 85.50 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?A: The 2012 Dodge Durango has 39.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?A: The 2012 Dodge Durango has legroom of 40.30 inches.

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Q: How much did the 2012 Dodge Durango cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango had an MSRP of $28,995 - $$42,995 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Dodge Durango have? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango had the following engine options: V 6Vee-Type (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM

V 8Vee-Type (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 5150 RPM and 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Dodge Durango have? A: The 2012 Dodge Durango had a 5 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox.