1999 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 92
- 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 92 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 10 records
- same problem · 10 records
- pressure gauge · 8 records
- light came · 8 records
- engine failure · 7 records
- shuts down · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Engine
Car shuts down randomly when driving, in various weather conditions (hot, cold, warm, wet, etc) problem is with over heating pcm - see other peoples issues here http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml *kb
ODI 10413476
Engine
I own a 1999 dodge durango it started stalling out and stopped running at random times. My wife almost got rearended aat a traffic light. It stalled out on me on railroad tracks. If i get out and wiggle the wires to the ecm/pcm it starts back up. When it stalls out or dies nothing reads on the odometer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb
ODI 10410624
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine
1999 dodge durango---while out driving during the hotter months, the truck would just shut down while i was driving. The brakes stopped working, the steering wheel stopped working and the odometer read "no bus". When i finally stopped the car by running into a curb, it would not start for another 30 minutes. Finally got it started and two miles down the road, it happened again. After talking to other durango owners,…
Crash reported
ODI 10416489
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
1999 dodge durango. Stall out while driving for no reason! Look at some of these websites.... Http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml 120 complaints of the same nature! Do something about this!!!! *tr
ODI 10360931
Engine
All of a sudden one day when we had a heat wave, our 1999 dodge durango decided to just stall out when he was in the fast lane on the freeway and almost caused him to get rear ended and another time for an accident to almost occur. This happened with no notice at all. Then, three other times it stalled in the middle of the road after picking our kids up just trying to get home. This is so dangerous and dodge says…
ODI 10357969
Driveline · Engine
Engine failure , dodge durango, complete loss of power and very dangerous, computer is mounted under hood next to motor and over heats and shuts down the vehicle. It needs to be remounted inside the cab of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10346678
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes would fail sporadically. The contact also observed that the digital odometer would read "no bus". The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the ecm was defective. The ecm was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 155,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10411888
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to immediately restart the vehicle and started that sporadically; it would take several attempts after on hour before the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was taken to several repair facilities yet the vehicle would not produce any failure codes. The vehicle was…
ODI 10350589
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. She stated while driving at any speed from 5 mph or more, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who replaced the fuel pump, crankshaft sensor and the power train control module (pcm); to no avail. There were no further repairs to the vehicle and there were no recalls. The contact was concerned about the safety risk since…
ODI 10307896
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes and once restarted and in motion, the vehicle would stall again. The dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle to determine how to repair the failures. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure…
ODI 10334086
Engine
99 dodge durango slt 5.2 318 motor blew. Only had 105,000 miles on it changed oil and did upkeep right on schedule. This pile crap has been nothing but a lemon since we bought it. First it started shutting off while driving, had to fight tooth and nail to get dodge to replace pcm, i did the investigation to figure out the problem because they did not want to pay for it and tried really hard to stretch this out to…
4 injuries
ODI 10243181
Engine
I have an engine problem that i thought was an oil pump that was bad but when i took it to the mechanic he told me that i needed to replace the entire motor. I came back home and did some research on the 1999-2001 series of the dodge durango and came across a staggering number of complaints to the same effect of what was happening on my car. The website that i found these on is…
ODI 10219971
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. She attempted to immediately pull off the road, but the vehicle lost power. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that the engine burned out and a new one was needed. The vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
ODI 10204017
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving between 10-20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted after two attempts. The road conditions were wet. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,700.
ODI 10200695
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 55-60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalls in hot conditions. The word "nobus" appears on the odometer. Through internet research, she discovered several others who are experiencing the same failure. The contact took the vehicle to different shops and they stated that the cause of failure was the pcm. She recently took the vehicle to the dealer and…
ODI 10199377
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While idling at a red light, the engine stalled and the vehicle shut off. A warning indicator light illuminated and read, " no bus". The failure recurred while driving 55 mph. The vehicle would restart after 30 minutes. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel filter. The filter was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt, however, the failure still…
ODI 10195646
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The electrical system continued to function, however the vehicle was unable to be restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.
ODI 10171817
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. This happened intermittently. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and let cool. It was driven to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.
ODI 10171632
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
ODI 10166378
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle shuts down without warning. While driving down the road, on the interstate or city street the vehicle looses power to the fuel pump & fuel gage and shuts down. This happened to me numerous times before the mechanics could fix the problem. Luckily i live in a town with very little traffic and this did not result in any traffic accident, the dealership replaced the timer module & computer at a cost of…
ODI 10167458
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My dodge durango (1999) started stalling at random times two summers ago. It took me many trips to the dealer and alot of research on the internet and a yell fest with the dodge field rep. But i got it fixed. They had no idea what was wrong with it, it is the pcm(power control module).....finally convinced them they didn't want a lawsuit on their hands if my family was killed due to this major defect in durangos,…
ODI 10231309
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle has stalled a total of 4 times. It will not restart for at least 30 minutes after the failure. As a result of the vehicle failure, there has almost been an accident. The dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.
ODI 10161505
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine
I have e a 1999 5.9 liter 4x4 dodge durango. This spring it began to just stall out intermittently. It will turn over but not crank for sometime 30 minutes but then suddenly start and run fine until it stalls again. It will stall while driving with no warning. It is july 25th and it has been in the shop all summer with no codes being found. I have had it in 4 shops now the third being the dealership and they said…
ODI 10163379
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Tie Rod Assembly
Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors. *nm
ODI 10155694
Engine
Warm or cold engine engine stalling been in the shop for weeks and they cant find the problem. *nm
ODI 10145835