2001 Dodge Durango Engine 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
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle made an unusual noise when making a turn and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 195,922.
ODI 11053923
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving various speeds and making a right turn, the vehicle pulled to the right and a cracking sound was heard from the front suspension. The contact indicated that the cracking noise was caused by faulty ball joints. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate and the light bulb and socket was replaced on several different occasions. Also, the plenum gasket…
ODI 10906880
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
One day i was out shopping parked my car got out tried to lock doors they would lock unless i manually did it. The next day i noticed my headlights, inside lights, windshield wipers, and volume control on staring wheel would not work. That same day when i started my car it started great as always but there was a clicking noise on the driver side by the front wheel. I took it to midas they diagnosed it and fixed it,…
ODI 10871558
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 55 mph, an unknown liquid splashed onto the windshield before the thermostat gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact pulled over and observed under the hood that the coolant was low. The coolant was refilled, but the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fan clutch, electric fan,…
ODI 10852579
Engine
Intake or exhaust valve fell out of # 2 cylinder .faulty valve seats according to the engine company, the original chrysler design presses the valve seats into the cylinder heads. The problem results when the powdered metal the valve seats are made of expands, causing it to drop into contact with the valve and pistons, which leads to catastrophic failure. In this process the seat breaks into many pieces causing…
ODI 10776473
Engine
The engine continue to leak oil near the head gasket and there is water coming out of the tail pipe and continue to leak coolant. Can not drive long distance without loosing the coolant. Had to be towed off the freeway due to this happening. I was told need possible new engine and this is problem with dodge engine. *tr
ODI 10679134
Engine · Power Train
Car idles fast when in park. Rpm needles also reacts. When driving car appears as if transmission isn't working. Upon acceleration the car appears as if it's about to stop. When it does accelerate it reacts very sluggish.. Thought tranny was bad, but was informed tranny. Took in for a tune-up, was told only spark plugs may need replaced. Did online research to discover several others having same trouble. On-line…
ODI 10704676
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Power Train
The other driver was at a stop and i was driving between 50 and 55 mph on the highway. The other driver pulled out infront of me from my left to right. As we impacted my air bag did not deploy but the passenger's air bag did deploy. I was the only person in my car. I struck him with such force that the vehicle i was driving was forced off the road and then was stopped by a tree. After 2 hits the driver's side air…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10654748
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 40mph, a loud knocking and metal sound emitted as the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine to failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current…
ODI 10598782
Engine · Suspension
I was driving down the road with 2 of my kids.. I started to smell antifreeze going into my car, all of a sudden there was smoke bursting out of my car. We replaced the thermostat 3 different times with in 3 months, the radiator house burst. And no lights came on.. The oil pressure also dropped. Took it to shop to have it fixed, cracked head gaskets and blown motor, now we are with out a car.... Sad because i will…
Fire reported
ODI 10499630
Electrical System · Engine
While driving my vehicle at 30 mph, it shut off without warning. The vehicle had half a tank of gas, new alternator, and new battery. I was crossing an intersection when the incident occurred. *tr
ODI 10473689
Engine
Whe i drive the durango it starts out fine. When i am driving at a highway speed the oil pressure is fine, but when i slow down or come to a complete stop the oil pressue is at the line right above the 0. I have read many complaints about the sludge that the engine makes. I have 4 kids and i don't need anything to happen to this vehicle to break down. I also hear a ticking sound when i first start the engine and…
ODI 10459077