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Dodge Durango Engine Problems

333
Owner complaint records in our dataset
9
Years with records
1999–2007
Stored years

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 333 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 7 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi80
30–60k mi77
1–30k mi65
100–150k mi45
150–400k mi6

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • October 1, 2011

    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

    2000 records in this system

  • August 21, 2011 · 129,000 miles

    Engine

    I went out on sunday morning 8/21/2011 after having had my 2004 dodge durango 5.7l hemi ,that i had parked since friday. My husband turned the key and there was a click. Tried again and more clicks. Third try was a loud series of clanking and clicking. Had the vehicle hauled to the dodge dealership in harrison ar. They informed me the motor had blown a rod. Repair would be $5000.00. I had been by the dealership a…

    ODI 10421518

    2004 records in this system

  • August 16, 2011 · 93,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was notified who advised that they would need to replace the engine. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

    ODI 10422934

    2004 records in this system

  • August 1, 2011 · 143,568 miles

    Engine · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

    I have to replace the engine on my 2004 dodge durango. The truck started overheating and i had the thermostat changed, now i can not accelerate, the truck is making a loud rumbling noise. For the first 3 yrs of owning my truck, it worked wonders, it never gave me any problems. And then just one day it overheated, it kept cutting off on my while in idle. I am a single mother of 4 children and now i have not vehicle…

    ODI 10418428

    2004 records in this system

  • July 5, 2011

    Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Engine

    Car shuts down randomly when driving, in various weather conditions (hot, cold, warm, wet, etc) problem is with over heating pcm - see other peoples issues here http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml *kb

    ODI 10413476

    1999 records in this system

  • July 5, 2011

    Engine

    I own a 1999 dodge durango it started stalling out and stopped running at random times. My wife almost got rearended aat a traffic light. It stalled out on me on railroad tracks. If i get out and wiggle the wires to the ecm/pcm it starts back up. When it stalls out or dies nothing reads on the odometer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb

    ODI 10410624

    1999 records in this system

  • June 23, 2011 · 55,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine suddenly, and without warning, stopped running. This happens at low speeds, especially when slowing down for a turn. It is extremely dangerous, as the power steering goes out when the engine stops. The date listed is the most recent incident, but this has happened before. *tr

    ODI 10411478

    2005 records in this system

  • June 19, 2011 · 69,000 miles

    Engine

    Car stalls during idle and cruising at normal speed. Stalling is intermittent. Able to restart immediately. No error codes. Unable to identify cause for stalling. Accident waiting to happen. *tr

    ODI 10414858

    2005 records in this system