The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Durango — 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Crew Sport Utility 4-Door · R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · Crew Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Citadel Sport Utility 4-Door · Special Service Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 917 complaints · 90 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Durango manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,421
- General Information 1,641
- Accessories & Equipment 9,813
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,302
- Body & Frame 3,954
- Maintenance 151
- Brakes 1,143
- Restraints 2,069
- Drivelines & Axles 163
- Steering 689
- Electrical 4,037
- Suspension 556
- Engine Mechanical 998
- Transmission 978
- Engine Performance 3,790
- Front 229
- Rear 229
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Durango
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V487000Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — wiring · 15V879000The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Electrical System · 19V813000A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 17V435000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
Owners have filed 917 complaints and Dodge has issued 90 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Durango. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Durango manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Durango?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 across the Crew Sport Utility 4-Door, R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, Crew Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Citadel Sport Utility 4-Door, Special Service Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, SXT Sport Utility 4-Door, Crew Luxe Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Durango problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Durango, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Durango wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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