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.
Engine · Power Train
Engine lost oil pressure first at 39933 miles while the car was still under warranty. The dealership changed the oil pump and advised us of sludge build up in the engine. The same problem at 63025 miles along with a transmission overhaul. The dealership at which we purchased the truck replaced the oil pump again, advised of sludge build up and overhauled the transmission under warranty. They also checked on the cost…
ODI 10049142
Engine
My 99 durango has a defective engine! My oil pressure gauge dropped to zero while driving on the expressway so i pulled off and let the motor cool down and checked the oil. After letting the engine cool off for a while i preceded home. After about 10 miles back on the road the check gauges light came on, the oil pressure had dropped to zero again, and i could feel the truck slowing down without letting off the gas.…
ODI 10047093
Engine
My husband and i purchased our 99 dodge durango in september 2002, used from a honda dealership. A few days after we drove it off the lot, the oil pressure gauge began to drop to "0" rapidly, then back up to "40", then it started stalling and hesitating after restart. We called the dealer, they said to bring it in, so we winged it 20 miles to the shop, where they had it in service for a few days. They said it was…
ODI 10045364
Engine · Rim
While driving about 5 mph and pulling out of a parking lot rear rim fell off and vehicle stalled. Driver had vehicle towed to the dealership for analysis. *ak
ODI 10044239
Engine · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Several issues. 1) electrical failure in switch box causing all vehicle lights to turn off when switching to brights during night-time driving. ) cracked heads (both) somewhere between 30,000 & 70,000 miles.*ak 3) ball joints need replacing - no parts available to complete the job in a reasonable time.
ODI 10051057
Engine
While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced engine failure. Two pistons malfunctioned and there was a hole in the block. *ak without warning the check engine light had come on for a few seconds before a loud bang was heard and complete engine failure occurred. *scc *jb
ODI 10042710
Engine
Oil consumption was in excess after oil change. Changed oil and checked it after approximately 400 miles and found it was a quart low. Watched it close and it was consuming oil fast. Took it to dealer and was told the intake manifold seal/gasket would need to be replaced. Called a mechanic and he told me that this was a common occurrence with the durango, he did one every couple of months! Even the dealer mechanics…
ODI 10064585
Engine
Vehicle began to spontaneously lose oil at around 78,000 miles, causing oil pressure to drop and spark knock on acceleration. Chrysler admits to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak in their technical service bulletin 09-05-00 but will not assist this consumer with the steep price of repair. Out of warranty - too bad - a defect of this magnitude should be considered as a recall item! Honda, here i come. *jb
ODI 10041398
Engine · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Purchased my 1999 dodge durango in july 1999. This vehicle has always been serviced at the local dodge dealership in little rock at the service intervals that chrysler recommends in their service manual. I started having problems with my durango at 51,492 miles with the check engine light coming on. I immediately took it in for service. The service dept. Told me that the vehicle's computer said i had a blown head…
ODI 10054845
Engine
We have a 1999 dodge durango. This vehicle has always been properly maintained, however, it recently died! We were 150 miles from our home with 3 young children when the oil pressure dropped, the motor started knocking and the truck just died. Now we have to get a new engine. There are many cases just like mine and dodge refuses to do anything. *ak
ODI 10033431
Engine · Steering
My engine blew last summer due to low oil pressure. The service mechanic knew it was bad and did not tell me about it until it blew. It cost me $6000.00 for a new engine. Now my sterring is rocky and virbrating and clicky when i turn. *ak
ODI 10061893
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer for a front end problem. The dealer stated the lower ball and the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the abs light illuminated and also the engine seemed to bog down, the dealer found excessive oil in the intake manifold. *jb *nlm
ODI 10029812
Engine
Oil gauge pressure would suddenly drop to zero and the "check gauges" light would come and and a warning signal is heard. Investigated internet and find there are 100's of cases of the same problem.*ak
ODI 10025677
Column · Engine
I own a 1999 dodge durango. I have had alot of trouble with it. At first when i would call or take it by the dealership, they would tell me that nothing was wrong. The first problem was with the steering wheel making a rattling noise between 20-30 mph. They first told me nothing was wrong it was tire noise. Then i brought it back a week later and they replaced the catalytic converter. When it was still doing it a…
ODI 10018815
Engine · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer stated the steering was very unstable. Took vehicle in for a front end alignment and the dealer noticed that the front ball joints and tie rod needed replacement. *ak the dealer also removed and replaced both control arms. *ph *nlm the engine light was on. When the vehicle was started the rpm's are high. Engine control modulator and injector wire harness was replaced. *tc
ODI 10031294
Engine
Check gauge light came on and went off. Checked oil and it was low. The same problem happened one year and 3 months ago. The oil pressure gauge went to "0" just like last time. *jb
ODI 10016383
Engine
Plenum gasket failure which led to oil flow restriction that caused serious engine damage. *ak
ODI 10064331
Engine
Durango has had several problems. At 19000 miles i needed a new transmision, at 60,000 miles the engine needs to be replaced. Doge will not assist in the repairs or replacement. This is the most frustrating situation i have been in in quite some time. I will nbever buy a dodge product again. Cost of repair is $ 5,000.00
ODI 10011022
Engine
1999 dodge durango, just purchased for 13,500.00. The next day the check gauge light comes on and the oil pressure drops to zero. Was fine for about 30 miles and the check gauge light comes on again and oil pressure drops to zero. This time when it happened the engine was rapping/ticking loudly. Researched on what the problem could be and found many people with this same problem and dodge will not do a thing about…
ODI 10010913
Engine
Oil pressure dropped. Took in and everything was fine. Did oil change. Oil pressure continued to fail did another oil change. Seemed like something was clogging oil fine. Did complete oil cleaning and flush. Then with no notice, blew engine..piston through block and oil pan. Needed to replace engine. Mechanic said he has seen 12 to 14 of this year durango do this. Feels oil pump is too little for v8 engine. Replaced…
ODI 10013708
Engine
My 1999 durango started experiencing a spark knock and engine oil consumption due to bad intake gasket design. I have talked to a couple of other durango owners who have experienced the same problem at the same mileage. The gasket can't be properly tightened and oil leaks into the intake causing a knocking under load. The fix costs around $1,000. *nlm
ODI 10023370
Engine
The vehicles intake pan gasket is defective and caused oil to leak from the engine during vehicle operation. The consumer is concerned that leaking oil will result in engine seizure. *nlm
ODI 10012012
Engine
I own a 1999 dodge durango. Last year we began having oil pressure related problems. We were driving and the pressure would drop to 0 and we would have to stop the car and have it towed in. First they changed out oil sending unit, next they couldn't duplicate the problem. The next time they claimed it was due to lack of maintenance (changing our oil every 3,000 miles). Yes we did change our oil. We had our engine…
ODI 10046829
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving engine check light came on, heard a knocking noise, and engine had blown. Contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8012423
Engine
Check gauge lights goes on and off when making turns or braking. Oil pressure gauge drops down to "0" i had replaced one quart of oil every two weeks. Replaced intake manifold gasket and intake cover pan gasket. Happened while vehicle was still under warranty. *jb
ODI 10016381