1999 Dodge Durango Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 101
- 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 101 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 15 records
- ball joints · 15 records
- power steering · 13 records
- engine light · 12 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- check engine · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
The consumer checked the oil and noticed that the oil reading stick was showing i quart short. The consumer was traveling on the highway, and when the consumer reached the next city he checked the oil again and the same reading appeared, add 1 quart. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the intake gasket needed to be replaced. *ak *sc
ODI 10101225
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
BALL JOINTS. ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY 3 TIMES. *JB
ODI 10138217
Engine And Engine Cooling
Truck stalls often, while driving or waiting at a stop light. Brakes go out, power steering goes out, all gauges go out. Very dangerous on freeway. Wait 5 to 45 min and cars starts and runs fine. *jb
ODI 10082243
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Power Window Devices And Controls · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer had to replace several tires due to worn upper and lower ball joints. *ak the consumer experienced the same recall problem as the 1998-1999 models. The right front and left windows were inoperative, there was noises coming from the serpentine belt, the vehicle had taken too long to crank after sitting for a while and the intake manifold leaked oil. *sc *jb
ODI 10107129
Engine And Engine Cooling · Upper Ball Joint
During a routine inspection the consumer was informed that the front ball joints were loose. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle would also die while in motion. *sc
ODI 10089197
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled. Consumer towed the vehicle to the dealer, but technician could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak
ODI 10075552
Engine And Engine Cooling
Intermittently check engine indicator light illuminated on dashboard. While driving at highway speeds and without any warning engine slowed down. Vehicle was taken to the dealer were they replaced engine sensor.*ak
ODI 10071480
Engine And Engine Cooling
1999 dodge durango. Bought used in 2003 w/70k miles. Before it hit 80k the motor had blown and lost all power while driving down i-95. No warnings. Towed to garage and needed top end rebuilt due to lack of lubricant in the top end. Private warranty company covered half the cost claiming my lack of maintanace. Just before 100k it would lose oil pressure when warmed up and the vehicle came to a stop. Took it to garage…
ODI 10256596
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 60 mph engine revved up but vehicle wouldn't accelerate. Consumer pulled off the road, and let vehicle sit for a few seconds while idling. Then, pulled back onto the road. Consumer drove home at 15 mph. The cause of vehicle's failure to accelerate properly has not been determined. *ak
ODI 10062968
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Bought this vehicle with 44,490 mi, check engine light came on within one mile of the dealers lot. It was fixed at no cost to me, but it came on three more times on different days. Now there is some kind of noise in the rear end or brakes, not all the time though. The front tires were bad, but had good tread, those are my expense according to the dealer. I have to live with it, but i made a bad mistake buying this…
ODI 10071168
Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheels
Ball joints are all defective and the freeze-out plug rusted causing fluid leakage.
ODI 10068921
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Without any warning, and on 3 separate occasions my 1999 dodge 4x4, durango completely shutdown while driving. After the first incident, w/the abs and engine light on the vehicle was taken to a dodge dealer for service. It was found that a speed sensor needed replacing, this was done. Approximately 4 days later while driving on new york ave. In washington dc, the durango again completely shut down, on this occasion…
ODI 10070854
Engine And Engine Cooling
Oil pressure guage would read normal then drop to 0 and bounced back and forth,sometimes not coming back up for awhile, had checked out and found no problems,about 4 months and only 4000 miles later i have a 57,000 mile blown engine...*ak
ODI 10036717
Engine And Engine Cooling
Our vehicle has approximately 45000 miles on it at around 36000 miles the vehicle experienced a oil pressure and engine failure. We were told by dealer that it was due to lack of maintenance, untrue. We had changed oil properly. We replaced the oil pump not a couple of months later the same problem we had to have a overhaul of the engine but were told the problem would probably still exist and to get rid of the…
ODI 10032930
Back Up Lights · Control Unit/Module · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. Approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the transmission output sensor failed. They made the replacement. Approximately one year later, the reverse light and rear power…
ODI 10202157
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheels
I have had the vehicle in the garage since july 28, 2003. It will work for a couple days then something else goes wrong. I am putting it back in the garage on friday due to more transmission problems. I have put way too much money into this vehicle. Something needs to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 10069562
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle has had several problems involving both the engine cooling and oil pressure. Upon braking, the vehicle's check engine light would come on. I have taken the vehicle to two different dealers for service. On one occasion it was found that the vehicle had very little oil. This was only one week after an oil change was performed. No oil leak was found. In subsequent weeks the gauges starting dropping to zero and…
ODI 10023575
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Our engine ceased after having repeated problems with the oil pump, we were called liars by the dealership and diamler chrysler. They don't seem to want to take responsibility for anything. When i took our durango in because the front end kept pulling to the right after we paid $5200. For our motor to be replaced, i was told we needed new tires and a front end alignment. So i took it to another place to have the…
ODI 10060823
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving, the vehicle would shut off. Dealer has been notified. Ph
ODI 10006234
Engine And Engine Cooling
Oil pressure gauge indicated drop of oil pressure and loss power in the engine. Dealer has to replace the engine. Please provide further information. Ph *tr
ODI 10005897
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check guages light comes on, oil pressure gauge goes to zero then back. Had fuel gauge do the same. Took into dealer and dealer attributed to wires and did a "wiggle"test. Vehicle had no more problem with fuel gauge. Several weeks later the check gauges and the oil gauges did same thing. Took to dealer and they stated it may be oil pump. After removing oil pan, dealer stated to much sludge in pan and had extended…
ODI 10000676
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls
The right rear window motor had to be replaced since it abruptly stopped working. But the real problems are with the car all of a sudden dying while driving normally on the road, causing the power steering and brakes to fail making it almost impossible to steer out of harms way if you find yourself admist a lot of traffic. Once the car dies it usually starts right back up again after a few minutes, but it has become…
ODI 10070191
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango that experienced an excessive oil consumption problem. The oil was disappearing nearly every 500 miles. There was no smoking or any type of leaks. The contact felt this was a mechanical problem. The vehicle was using four or five quarts of oil rapidly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The upper…
ODI 10140206
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Other · Seats · Structure
The oil pressure dropped and all the lights on the panel had come on. While driving the vehicle had become sluggish and then had gone back to normal. The dealer was unable to remedy. The oil was burning every 200 miles. The ovt valley pan gasket was changed, and the intake gasket was replaced. There was a loud knocking and or clicking in the motor. The dealer found sludge in the motor, and found that it was blown.…
ODI 8023922
12v/24v/48v Battery · Anchorage · Door · Drum · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Pedals And Linkages · Suspension · Switch · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Steering wheel made excessive whining, dealer replaced gear, pump, and fluid, dealer replaced steering gear twice more. *slc
ODI 561696