1999 Dodge Durango Cooling System Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- water pump · 5 records
- transfer case · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System
Driving down the highway and suddenly there was zero oil pressure. I pulled to the shoulder of a dangerous highway hoping the problem might remedy after some cooling down. I went to restart the engine and it made loud knocking sounds. I immediately shut it off and had it taken to the dealership where i had purchased it (now under new ownership). They had replaced my oil pump when the vehicle was still under their…
ODI 10222676
Cooling System · Engine · Lock · Rotor
1999 dodge durango, bought new, has 53,000 miles, i was driving on a highway on 4/22/05,"check gauges" lit up on dashboard, oil pressure gauge went to zero, car still drivable, pulled over after 3-4 miles into turnpike service area, checked oil stick and it read full, continued additional drive to destination of approx. 5 miles and dropped off at nearby dodge dealership, their diagnosis is sludge in engine and oil…
ODI 10118483
Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango with 42,000 miles - faulty both upper and lower ball joints - both inner tied rods - water pump - excessive tire wear even though the tires were rotated every 6,0000 miles. *jb
ODI 10065919
Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. Also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt.*ak
ODI 10051816
Brake Lights · Cooling System · Driveshaft · Lower Ball Joint · Module · Rotor · Shock Absorber · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
At 70mph, on i-75 in michigan '99 durango transfer case blew apart causing vehicle to jump with smoke pouring out the back of the vehicle. Was barely able to get vehicle under control and off to side of road. Mechanic stated front driveshaft cracked thus maybe causing transfer case cv joint to go blowing apart transfer case. Another vehicle experienced a flat tire at high speed due to running over pieces of transfer…
ODI 10033252
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Cooling System · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Consumer was about to switch lanes and steering got stuck. Consumer slammed brakes and vehicle landed up on right side of road and went into bush. Dealer claimed that water pump/ serpentine belt failed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 897133
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
Several time my overdrive light has come on and then has shut off in the last year. The dealer has told me that there is nothing they can do unless i bring the truck in while the light is on. One day in july on my lunch hour i was sitting in the drive thru getting lunch and my overdrive light came on and wouldnt shut off. The transmission light came on and the temp gauge shot up in the red zone. I immediatley parked…
ODI 728722
Cooling System · Electrical System · Engine · Fan · Heater Core · Latch · Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly
Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. Heater/air have had hardly no heat or a/c for the last 4 years.. Have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. Still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it. *jb
ODI 10104905
Cooling System
I noticed the problem while doing my first oil change on the vehicle. I always check all the fluid levels when i do an oil change and noticed that the antifreeze level did not register on the radiator dipstick. I didn't think much of it since i hadn't checked the levels of anything since i bought the used vehicle because the dealer assured me that it was given a certified 135-point inspection. Well after that i have…
ODI 715595
Cooling System
Upon idle, the temp guage exceeds 210 and causes ac to blow hot air. After accellerating ac cools again but vehicle continually overheats and causes ac to blow hot. Dealer said it is "flaw" in the durango and later version '99's have been upgraded already. Is there a recent tsb on this?
ODI 710046
Belts And Associated Pulleys · Control Unit/Module · Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about a host of problems which included anti-lock brake sensor replacement along with 2 water pumps, and a belt. Also,consumer complained about a serious suspension problem which involved front upper and lower ball joints.*ak
ODI 10050323
Cooling System
When the vehicle had a full tank of gas and driven on a slight incline, the engine would shut off and would not start. The cause was unknown. While driving, the consumer smelled something burning, he/she pulled over and popped the hood, and noticed the bushings on the water pump were loose, which caused the radiator fan to move back and forth. *ak the pump was replaced, however the problem remained. *scc *jb
ODI 10033908