1999 Dodge Durango Gasoline Problems

October 7, 1999

Gasoline

In september, a noise that i had thought to be a wind noise was identified to me by a passenger as engine knocking. The truck, which had been in to the dealer numerous times already for other issues, was brought to the dealer for checking. We were advised, contrary to the manual's suggestions, to try a higher octane fuel. The noise did not go away and we brought the truck back in in early november. We were told that…

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ODI 718448

September 26, 1999

Gasoline

Neither dealer nor manufacturer is taking responsibility. Expect engine damage ( valves ) to result if defect is not corrected.

ODI 713302

September 1, 1999

Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Pump

Consumer stated that the vehicle had no power steering, dealer stated that the power steering shaft pump shaft had broken, dealer replaced power steering pump. *slc *yh

ODI 564897

August 1, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Power Assist

While turning into a parking lot and engine stalled/wheel locked up and power brakes quit.contacted dealer and manufacturer. Has been repaired 3 times. *ak

ODI 847824

July 29, 1999

Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System

Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly. Also, loss of power steering which may cause a crash. About 5 minutes later, vehicle will start up again. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 859005

July 12, 1999

Gasoline

This was the approximately 7th time this vechical stalled, this time resulting in an accident (power steering and brakes don't work without engine running). Daimlercrysler says there is nothing wrong with the vechicle this has forced us to contact a lawyer to presue the matter. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 718526

April 6, 1999

Gasoline

Engine blew up at less than 3000 miles and was replaced. Transmission problems are ongoing. Dealer has been alerted and insist the vehicle is operating as designed. Vehicle has been to dealer on 4 occasions for repair. Now the transmission needs to be replaced.

ODI 710045

March 15, 1999

Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle experiencing problem with cold start. Dealer unable to correct problem, and vehicle experiencing problem with sudden acceleration while driving at 55 mph. Cruise control was not engaged dealer notified, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate problem. Please feel free to provide further detailson this matter. *ak

ODI 874580

Gasoline

Consumer stated the accessive sludge build up in engine caused oil pump to shut down. Dealer contacted.*jb

ODI 8008907

Gasoline

Vehicle will stall intermittently without warning and at any speeds. Dealer had vehicle 4 times, but defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine cause. *ak

ODI 868745

Gasoline

When driving between 40-55 mph vehicle will cut off and stall intermittently, causing loss of power brakes and steering, consumer must coast to a stop. Dealer has replaced computer system, but defect still occurs. *ak

ODI 863471

Gasoline

Known problem and many other durango owners with same problem no response from daimler. No safety defect listed. *ak

ODI 760388

Gasoline

The problem im having is that the engine shuts off at any speed. It started back in oct 1999 and i've taken it in 4 times to two different dealerships and the problem still accurring. This last time the dealer had it they replaced the module , and that still has'nt resolved the problem. I feel very unsafe driving the vehicale due to this problem. *ak

ODI 719246

Foundation Components · Gasoline

Consumer states the rotors and brake shoes had to be replaced at 15,000 miles.*jb

ODI 563091