1999 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 138
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 138 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 37 records
- power steering · 22 records
- shuts down · 20 records
- shut down · 17 records
- very dangerous · 13 records
- fuel pump · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 54 |
| 150–400k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Electrical problem causing stalling in traffic. Engines shuts off because of short somewhere or computer failure. Replaced ignition coil and have checked wiring and battery connections but something in the pcm or sensors keeps failing on and off. *tr
ODI 10275766
Electrical System
Vehicle dies sporadically, has the "no bus" indication on the odometer. It is a common anomaly causing $800 to $1500 in repairs on my 1999 dodge durango. *tr
ODI 10275176
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopping issues. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. There was a loss of all electrical components, power steering, and abs. She had to pour cold water on the computer in order for the vehicle to restart and was almost struck by a semi-truck in the process. The contact was concerned for her safety and her life.…
ODI 10277500
Electrical System
1999 dodge durango slt 8cyl 5.9l automatic- vehicle died without warning -replaced battery - died again -replaced battery - checked alternator - checked pcm - check gauges light coming on as battery voltage too low - air bag light intermittently turns on while driving, cycling the beeping on and off, randomly. Frustrated as have been to several mechanics and no one seems to know how to fix these issues. Want to be…
ODI 10293643
Electrical System
Durango shut off without warning, while driving, multiple times. Once shut off on freeway in heavy traffic. Power steering did not work. Could not turn away from other vehicles. Only thing that worked was the brakes. Shut off at least 4 or 5 other times in parking lots, usually after initial start. Sometimes started right back up, sometimes took up to 30 minutes to start again. Battery had good charge. No delay to…
ODI 10286155
Electrical System
I bought my durango last year and it has left me and my kids stranded on road many times in very dangerous situations because of no shoulder to pull out of way of other drivers, it shuts down without warning, loses all power, restarts in 1-30 minutes but will shut down again within a few miles especially on hot days. First replaced fuel pump then relay switches and problem still continues, nothing ever shows on the…
ODI 10268607
Electrical System
I own a 1999 doge durango it has 145000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesent matter where you are jsut have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after serching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this happens daily several mechanics have looked…
ODI 10275727
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When i turn on my headlights the instrument cluster, panel, lights go out the turn signal arrows light up. At night this is very dangerous as you can not see how fast you are going and also if any of the warning lights were to come on you would not know because you can't see them as they do not light up. This is also a problem during the day because of the instrument lights are out. When i crank car the chimes do…
ODI 10524488
Electrical System
I was on the highway and my vehicle shut down. When this happened i was doing 65 m.p.h. And lost control of the steering and braking which almost resulted in a crash with my toddler in the vehicle. I finally got some help from a passer by to get it off of the road and let the pcm cool down and it started again. This happens whenever it is above 70 degrees out side. I have contacted dodge and they will not warranty…
ODI 10265954
Electrical System
1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on…
ODI 10353238
Electrical System
1999 dodge durango stalls and reads no bus on dash. I have replace the pcm and it worked for a while now problem back. Stalled in busy intersection. *tr
ODI 10258274
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension
1999 dodge durango-so many problems with this vehicle. Had to replace the computer due to overheating-common problem i hear. Now the upper and lower ball joints are bad and need replaced or my tires could fall off? Lots of information that this is an extremely common problem and very very dangerous. Other years of derange have been recalled because of ball joints being bad. I have not had an accident yet and am…
ODI 10258236
Electrical System
My 99 dodge durango 5.9 will just shut off on me while driving. Very dangerous seeing i lose control of the vehicle. I have been stuck in the heat many times with young kids. *tr
ODI 10252835
Electrical System
Vehicle shuts down without warning. In march 2007 the durango started to loose all power and just shut down. We had it towed to a shop, and had new pcm installed. A few months ago, problem started to re-occur again. Had it towed a few more times, back in the shop to have new starter. Dies 2 days later, put in new battery and cables. Durango shut down in middle of busy intersection, and has now been towed to an auto…
ODI 10247599
Electrical System
I was driving on the road on a busy road and it shut off on me ..i could not turn the wheel to get off the road...someone almost rear ended me because of it!..its has done this to me several times...it scared me so bad that i quit driving it! *tr
ODI 10473879
Electrical System
1999 dodge durango 5.9 v8 stalls for no reason with no bus displayed where the mileage would normally be. I have had different sensors replaced. And unit still shuts down and is very hard to steer or stop the vehicle after the loss of power. No one hurt or killed, but vehicle is unsafe to drive. As far as incident date. It happens just about every time i drive the durango and sometimes a 30 minute ride the vehicle…
ODI 10257788
Electrical System · Suspension
Well i like the vehicle but it is just not safe for anyone to drive.. I would not even want to be on the road with someone driving a durango let alone drive my own. I can not even tell you all the prob i have had with mine. *tr
ODI 10239463
Electrical System · Power Train
My 1999 dodge durango would shut down and all the gauges would go to "0." lost power steering and power brakes. My wife almost had a t-bone crash with a semi truck in orem, ut. After doing my research, it is obvious that dodge failed in their responsibility to the consumer. The pcm (powertrain control module) goes bad in specifically the 1999 durango's and below are a bunch of testimonies that it is a common…
ODI 10239417
Electrical System
While returning home from a family vacation, my 1999 dodge durango lost completely lost power and shut down. Luckily i was able to pull off the road. After several minutes of trying to start the car it started up. A few minutes later it shut down again. Again, after a few minutes it started and i was able to drive the last 20 miles to get home. After unloading the car, i tried to start the car with no luck. I…
ODI 10235933
Electrical System
Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t91464.html i have a '99 durango with ~45000 miles. Recently it has been breaking down on me. I feel it lose power until it dies all together. After about 20 minutes it will start again. This has happened 5 times. When it happened today, i was going about 30 mph, when i felt it lose power. The speedometer went to '0" - the 'check engine light came on', the 'fuel pump' light came on…
ODI 10284956
Electrical System
1999 dodge durango - approx 80,000 miles - 1 owner. On hot days, when outside temp is in mid-80s or above, vehicle stalls and nobus light comes on. Vehicle is currently as chyrsler dealer for repairs, although they don't know what to fix. After researching the internet, i've found atleast 80 pages of the same complaint with the same year/make/model. People are begging for a recall. It is a safety issue. I've…
ODI 10233752
Electrical System
Faulty pcm part (computer), when the vehicle is driving in hot weather, over 80 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle completely dies. The engine dies & the electrical components are shut off. This has happened several times, and caused some near-crash situations while my children were in the car! After scouring the internet & talking with mechanics, i have discovered this is not an isolated event. I replaced the faulty…
ODI 10238489
Electrical System
My vehicle for many weeks would shut down while driving especially on hot days with no warning. Gauges would freeze. I would stop my vehicle and either have to wait 20 mins. The vehicle would go till died again, often the next stop, or braking during a turn. Almost impossible to brake or steer even driving 55mph. Almost causing accidents. My mechanic said it was the computer, the computer had no history, take it to…
1 injury
ODI 10238620
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle will die and after u play with wires and relays or the pickup coil it will start the problem is it will die at random the other day mine died on me twice while i was on the interstate it is going to kill someone one of these days when it dies u loose all power i am afraid to drive it know because i am afraid of endangering my kids. *tr
ODI 10228862
Electrical · Electrical System
99 dodge durango slt 5.9l engine. After purchasing this car in feb. 2008, while i was driving it just shut down. No warning was given. This started happening several times a day while i drove it. I had to have it towed in by the man who i was buying it from to go to the mechanics. They tried numerous times to find the issue. Finally after dealing with not having the car on & off for three months, i found out that…
ODI 10286153