2011 Dodge Durango: TIPM going bad vehicle won't start or hard to start

Common wear/failure (not a recall)

Symptoms

Owners of the 2011 Durango report: TIPM going bad vehicle won't start or hard to start. CarComplaints.com lists 123 owner complaints, average mileage 56,550 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 the TIPM (58 reports) replace TIPM (13 reports) external bypass chrysler star case #s1308000399 (5 reports) recalled (2 reports) replace TIPM, headlight power module, and fuel pump module (1 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 $1,250 (owner-reported average, not a quote).

Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)

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Sources

• CarComplaints.com: TIPM going bad vehicle won't start or hard to start (2011 Durango)
• NHTSA complaints API, 2011 Durango

Page last updated 2026-11-02.