2011 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 146
- 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 146 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 16 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- notified failure · 12 records
- lost power · 11 records
- engine light · 11 records
- light came · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 45 |
| 60–100k mi | 42 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When driving the vehicle it will randomly begin to stall when driving and power off. Once you let you sit it will start right back up kind rough and then drive fine. Then couple days later it will do it again. My wife was making a turn when it stalled and almost got t boned. We took it in for the fuel pump recall but no parts have been pushed out for this recall nor have been made. They told.us to just keep driving…
ODI 11289905
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph or more, the vehicle stalled intermittently. Also, when attempting to start the vehicle, it took approximately thirty minutes for the vehicle to finally start. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 11291248
Engine
Noticed a "tapping" noise coming from engine on right driver side. Acceleration of the vehicle was intermittently affected. Tapping noise would get louder at idle and vehicle seemed to be increasingly misfiring at times. This issue affected drivability of the vehicle especially in heavy highway traffic. The diagnosed problem: cylinder 3 missfire/seized lifter roller, ultimately leading to camshaft damage. After…
ODI 11279882
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Transmission cooler is leaking transmission fluid everywhere and the truck lost power on the highway in rush hour traffic the engine started to rev and the truck just slowed to a stop with semi trucks flying past in the middle of the highway
ODI 11288664
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
My 2011 dodge durango engine shut off while driving. The first two times it happened exiting the same exit on a right sharp turn at the same part of the turn. The steering wheel locked and i had to force all my weight to turn it and pull off to the shoulder avoiding getting hit from behind and the side. Dodge dealer claimed nothing was wrong but wanted to keep car to investigate. I filed a complaint and opened a…
ODI 11240563
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that he was swerving from lane to lane to ignore from hitting another vehicle however,…
Crash reported
ODI 11244887
Engine
My durango hit 130k miles and the rpm where getting to almost 5k before shifting and this would happen on freeway and in town . Then a check engine light came on a p306 code is what it was giving me . That's a cylinder number 6 misfire so i had all plugs an new coil on cylinder 6 and put brand new injectors in and it ran good for about 5k miles and it happens again same p306 . I've replaced plugs again and same…
ODI 11282730
Engine
Oil filter adaptor housing recall - when i took this to my local mechanic he states this has been on back order for 6 months. Per the internet this affect models from 2011 to 2019. This is causing an oil leak. This can cause the whole engine to seize and is causing oil to leak into the exhaust.
ODI 11228700
Engine
Had the fuel pressure relay recall replaced. Is not having starting issues again. All indications are the ticm and in my research this is a nationwide issue. Car will spin and not start or start, run poorly and die.
ODI 11233477
Engine · Steering
This problem has happened multiple times already not everyday but i would say at least 4-5 times a year. We are driving just normal down the highway and vehicle shuts off we have no steering lose all power have to come to a stop and restart vehicle. The most recent time this has happened luckily we were at a stop light and engine just shut off. We have taken it to a mechanic put his scan tool on it nothing came up.…
ODI 11218254
Engine
Vehicle developed a random misfire under load. Misfire is intermittent, causing drivability issues. Poses as a potential driving hazard when maneuvering around town or on the highway. Found out it was common for the cam and lifters to fail and the v8 hemis from 2011-2012 on all platforms.
ODI 11218492
Engine
'engine turned off while driving, no crank, no start, fuse m28 keeps burning over and over,'
ODI 11192665
Engine
Hemi v8 cam & lifters failure doe to design flaw had to also change oil pump doe to metal shavings getting in there costly repair mine happened at 144,000
ODI 11231842
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My vehicle has 69,000 miles on it. It is very well maintained. Recently i have experienced when coming to a complete stop the vehicle for whatever reason shuts off. I have to push the ignition button to restart the vehicle and it runs fine. It's scary to think that your vehicle can just shut it's off without any warning. The dealership doesn't have an explanation and there is no recall. However; there are multiple…
ODI 11189799
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred the following day. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
ODI 11181109
Engine
Vehicle developed a misfire and was found to have flattened the cam and lifter in number 2 cyclinder causeing motor damage. Vehicle has 107,000 miles on it with oil changes done between 5,000 and 6,000 miles with mobil 1 5w-20 and molar oil filter. Vehicle was estimated around $4,000 to repair.
ODI 11182524
Engine
I bought a car from jim peach ford in brewton alabama from a guy named reggie i i want to get my oil change and me and the mechanic noticed that the knocking noise got louder and as i drove it for a few weeks it started to shake very bad took it back to the dealership they said they didn't know what was wrong with it and i would have to buy a furnace engine for $8000
ODI 11194389
Engine
5.7l hemi engine defect: at 105,665 miles the engine has developed a flattened cam along with damaged lifters at number eight cylinder. I suspect that the adjacent lifters and more than one lobe of the cam is damaged. Dodge dealership service group is requiring $1000 deposit teradown fee to confirm supect ailment, to be applies to reair, if authorized. Range quoted between $2000 and $4000. I have researched and…
ODI 11166046
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
When driving at highway speeds and slowing down to stop or exit the road via off ramp or turn, the vehicle will randomly stall causing brakes and steering to become non-responsive. There is no warning prior to vehicle shutting down. It happens suddenly and randomly. It always appears to be when slowing down to exit a road or take a turn. I have to coast the vehicle until it stops and put it into park or neutral to…
ODI 11154393
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I am filing a complaint or the people handling the recall reimbursement. I sent it in on sept 7th and now 90 days later, 12 calls, put on hold for 30 mins each, and no one knowing anything. Still no answer on my refund. Was told on day 88 that they needed something else and now no one can ever answer what it is they need. Supposedly the ck is cut but not mailed and it has been like that since nov. I also sent in…
ODI 11157292
Electrical System · Engine
Car began misfiring while driving, and then would not move once stopped and then put back into gear. Engine light and fcw indicators came on. Initial diagnosis was to replace two sensors. Problem returned after replacement. Next diagnosis was to replace all 16 spark plugs with boots. Still did not solve problem. Electrical system was checked to find any leaks, none were found, but a new code originated to re-flash…
ODI 11131662
Electrical System · Engine
The alternator causes my truck to stall at times, and not start at other times, i have gone through two batteries as a result of this. It happened last night while driving, i could tell that it was sluggish, and this morning wouldn't start, then, next thing you know, it starts.
ODI 11113275
Engine · Unknown Or Other
For the past 4 years the car will automatically stop while driving on the freeway and in the street. I have taken the care to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with the car, but the care still stall when driving.
ODI 11124620
Engine
Car has been stalling but then starting right back up for no reason for a couple of years now. Not all the time but when i step on the brakes or make a slight turn.
ODI 11121885
Engine
Engine stalling while driving, specially while taking a turn. This cause loss of electrical power in the car including the brakes. This has been hapenning in the last two years causing a big risk of losing my life in a crash. The car dealer autocentro told me that there is no recall for my car in this matter. This makes my car very dangerous and impossible to sell, i need help.
ODI 11094029