2011 Dodge Durango: Alternator stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Durango report: alternator stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 19 owner complaints, average mileage 63,500 miles.
NHTSA has 514 owner complaints for the 2011 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759386 (filed 08/25/2026): “The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. the contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump relay was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (e…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745183 (filed 06/19/2026): “Car shut off whike driving and couldn't control the vehicle…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace alternator (15 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $980 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: alternator replacement
Average shop cost
$240
Range $100–$415 (labor)
1.0–3.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$360
Range $150–$625 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2014 Dodge Charger: Alternator failure
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