# 2012 DODGE DURANGO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1739184` · 2021-04-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 107,000
## Narrative
A FIRE STARTED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARGE AND TURNED OFF. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*