2000 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine failure · 7 records
- same problem · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- under hood · 4 records
- sludge buildup · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
2000 dodge durango. Consumer states pressure loss and engine failure *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has poor ventilation through its air chamber causing engine oil sludge. The oil pressure circuit is on the same circuit as the ignition switch which makes it difficult to diagnose the real problem. *jb
ODI 10433189
Engine
My 2000 dodge durango keeps shutting down in the middle if traffic. Today my wife was almost ran over by a semi because of this. I have found numerous complaints from other dodge consumers with the same problem. I am asking that someone please look into this. As soon as possible. *tr
ODI 10400808
Engine
I have owned my 2000 durango since it was new, i have changed the oil regularly for the whole time, i have always done it myself. I recently brought the vehicle in for the "ticking" noise that i've been told since the vehicle was new, "there is no concern" when i changed the oil, it was always clean, no problems. Well, it seems the engine oil had not been traveling through the motor and apparently damaged internal…
ODI 10406007
Engine
Was traveling on the highway all of a sudden start losing power started making a scorching and grinding sound. Made it to the side of the road car would not turn over . None of the warning lights came on. The car will turn over but u can not drive very far there's a knocking rattling noise maybe from motor. Police officer helped us get to safe place but no report was made. *tr
ODI 10349405
Engine
Engine intermittently shuts off. Sometimes not everyday and sometimes 10 times. Shuts off at various speeds, idling and in drive at a stop light, or going 40 miles per hour. It sometimes restarts right away, and sometimes it cranks and cranks, and about the 15th try it may restart. It cut out 6 times in the parking lot of a mall. The only thing i can think of is that i was parked in the sun on a hot day at the mall,…
ODI 10345912
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango . He stated that while driving at 75 mph the vehicle stalled, the steering , lights and brakes were inoperable. He then pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. He waited and restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. After 2 hours the failure occurred again . The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer stated that the pcm overheated which…
ODI 10317857
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began driving roughly and smoke appeared under the hood. The brakes stiffened when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact eased off the brakes, but they failed completely. More smoke appeared under the hood. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over, but lost control. She heard two snapping noises under the hood. She applied the…
Fire reported
ODI 10268715
Engine
Driving along on the way to see my father in the hospital and the check gauge light came on and the oil pressure went to 0 and then back up and then back to 0, and then engine seized up. Now will have to replace the engine, chrysler should pony up for all these vehicles when they know there is a problem. I will definitely be keeping receipts for this just in case. *tr
ODI 10264414
Engine
Engine made rattling noise. Engine failed, engine needs to be replaced due to engine sludge after proper oil changes. *tr
ODI 10236708
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
V8-287 4.7l durango stalls without warning. Doesn't matter if i am on the freeway or in city traffic. Nothing specific that i can relate to the cause. Immediately lose power steering. Electrical seems to continue working. Car will start back up fine after 5 to 15 minutes of sitting. Happens in hot and cold weather, day or night. Can go for weeks without stalling and then stall several times in a few days. Yellow…
ODI 10235046
Engine
Without warning, well maintained 2000 dodge durango suffered sudden engine failure. 2 repair shops declare engine worthless and must be replaced. Learn hundreds of durango owners experiencing same problems. Contact daimler chrysler. Their response unsatisfactory. Currently contacting several consumer agencies, attorney general office & local senators. Problem currently pending resolution. *nm
ODI 10181778
Engine
Vehicle lost oil pressure due to sludge buildup. This could be a serious safety hazard. If the engine is not shut-off immediately it could irreparably damage the engine. It is a common problem with no help from the manufacturer. *nm
ODI 10175642
Engine
INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE AT 74000 MILES. *JB
ODI 10173166
Engine
I own a 2000 dodge durango. I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Today my mechanic and i found a heavy amount of sludge under oil cap and all around filler neck. This indicates that there is a huge build up of sludge in the engine. This will ultimately lead to engine failure very soon. Internet searches reveal this is a very common problem and chrysler has done nothing about it. My durango has 56,000 miles on it and i…
ODI 10156655
Engine
Loss of oil pressure due to sludge caused the engine to seize. Vehicle was well maintained, which luckily i have all the documentation. Trusted mechanic stated that this is not the first time he has heard of this problem and that this is a common problem with this type of engine, as there is a design flaw which does not allow oil to flow properly to all parts of engine. He stated that it would be better to put in a…
ODI 10159391
Engine
Engine lock up. In june of this year my vehicle was having a loss of oil pressure. The dealer replaced the sensor switch and then flushed the engine two times. Two days ago the oil pressure gauge dropped again and the vehicle stopped while i was driving @ about 55 miles per hour. *nm
ODI 10145259
Engine
I own a 2000 dodge durango 2wd with 63000 miles on it. The engine is having to be replaced. I was told it is because of not having oil changed, but i have receipts that show the oil was changed regularly. This is very costly and i have heard that other people have had the same problem. The service technician described the engine has being full of sludge. *nm
ODI 10130909
Engine
Began getting hot during summer with a/c on: complet radiator flush and fill at dodge dealer, water pump failure, replaced, same problems, now high pressure hose blown, not circulating coolant.
ODI 10127091
Engine
My 2000 durango slt was being driven by my son when the check gauges light came on. It was towed to a garage since they told us not to drive it. They proceeded to change the oil first, since the oil pressure gauge was jumping up and down. They then started the durango and revved the engine for a while. We then had it towed to our house since my husband is a mechanic. He was going to look at it and when he did he…
ODI 10093001
Engine
Driving my 2000 dodge durango 4x4 down the highway when oil pressure went to 0psi. By the time i managed to get over 4 lanes of traffic a knocking noise had begun. Had it towed to certified mechanic that i trust, have had several problems with dealing with the dealership, and he told me that i had a spun main bearing due to sludge buildup. The engine has 84000 miles and has been serviced by me every 3000 to 4000…
ODI 10078426
Engine · Pump
The two occurrences involved premature deterioration of various devices and components. At approximately 37,000 miles (after warranty expired), the device that controls the check engine operations had to be replaced. Most recently, at 40,000 miles, the power steering pump and lines had to be replaced. It was brought to my attention that the premature corrosion of the lines caused the pump damage. *nm
ODI 10080399
Engine
I have a 2000 dodge durango with engine failure and sludge buildup at 64k miles. For the past 8 months i have changed the oil 6 times as a result of the oil pressure dropping to zero, replaced the oil sensor and oil pump.last week i had the car towed because the oil pressure dropped 2 hours/98 miles after i had just had the oil changed and the engine made a loud clicking noise and was not drivable. I was informed…
ODI 10072533
Engine · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango vin#yf159461 is in for brake repairs. The dealer manhattan dodge [redacted] ny ny 10019 [redacted] claims i need a new master cylinder. They claim that my ball joints on both sides front need to be replaced. I have heard about the investigation. As i am choosing to replace them for my personal safety, i will collect the old ones if the nhtsa would like them, please let me know. *la
ODI 10065635
Engine · Wheel Bearing
I have a 2000 dodge durango, and i am concerned about the ball bearings, and the engine, and need to know what to do about it. My car is squeeking when i turn, and the engine is smelling like it's burning all the time.*ak
ODI 10064031
Engine
Cracked cylinder heads. I have been waiting for my vehicle to be fixed @ the dealership for 2 weeks now. They have informed me that they have no eta on the cylinder heads because they are on a nation wide back order. So that indicates there is a nation wide problem with dodge durangos and their cylinder heads. I feel there should be a recall on these parts. Please investigate this matter. Thank you sandra lopez. *jb
ODI 10064391