Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080070203/25/2002634087Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc09/27/2002
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
08070003/03/2000610621Some vehicles may exhibit an erroneous malfunction indicator lamp due to diagnostic trouble code p0443 (purge ckt) and / or a possible key-off battery draw. *tt05/08/2000
08100003/24/2000610615Experiencing a dead battery and / or ignition operated electrical accessories function with the ignition switch off. *tt05/08/2000
18099905/21/1999606055Information pertaining to common diagnostic trouble codes caused by an open fuse. *tt08/06/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
18489812/30/1998603144Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak02/04/1999
18359812/18/1998603111Exhibiting mil illumination with dtc $ 12 (p0443) - evaporative purge solenoid circuit failure, can be caused by electrical noise generated through the ignition switch. *ak02/02/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/29/2012225000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle thirty minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact replaced the ignition coil. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000.
08/29/2012225000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle thirty minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact replaced the ignition coil. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000. kmj
08/29/2012225000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle thirty minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact replaced the ignition coil. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000. da
10/18/20081
 I was driving on the road on a busy road and it shut off on me ..i could not turn the wheel to get off the road...someone almost rear ended me because of it!..its has done this to me several times...it scared me so bad that i quit driving it! *tr
10/18/2008
 I was driving on the road on a busy road and it shut off on me ..i could not turn the wheel to get off the road...someone almost rear ended me because of it!..its has done this to me several times...it scared me so bad that i quit driving it!
03/06/2012
 Vehicle shuts down without warning also losing power steering,brakes etc. may or may not start after 15 minutes or so. have had grandkids with me on 2 separate occasions,one being sitting in 90 degree heat for over an hour and vehicle wouldnt start, waiting on tow. another time vehicle shut down and had to jump lanes and coast to get to side road to stop. very, very dangerous situations many times! havent drove it since. sitting in driveway around 3 months. abs has also gone out. *tr
03/06/2012
 Vehicle shuts down without warning also losing power steering,brakes etc. may or may not start after 15 minutes or so. have had grandkids with me on 2 separate occasions,one being sitting in 90 degree heat for over an hour and vehicle wouldnt start, waiting on tow. another time vehicle shut down and had to jump lanes and coast to get to side road to stop. very, very dangerous situations many times! havent drove it since. sitting in driveway around 3 months. abs has also gone out.
06/07/2012110000
 I was driving down the highway when the vehicle powered down without notice. i lost my power steering and the powered brakes. it would this randomly without any warning. turns out it was the computer, and the mechanic said that dodge is notorious for the computer failing. the computer is very close to the engine, and this causes the board to warp and connections to break. these cars need to be recalled, and this issue needs to be addressed, or it will get someone killed.
06/02/2012115000
 While driving on a highway at speeds of 60-65 mph, with my child, my vehicle's engine died without warning, without indications of imminent failure, no symptons or signs of stress. the dash lights and alarms did not send notification until i was already coasting down the side of the emergency lane. while trying to steer the suddenly nonpowered steering wheel thru traffic i began to worry if we were going to make it to the side without hurting anyone or damaging any vehicles. at the time i was just thankful to have made it home with my child in one piece but soon i realized this story could have had a much worse outcome. the vehicle's ecm was faulty and resulted in an electrical issue that caused the entire system to temporarily shutdown without notice.
06/03/2012138001
 I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. lost power steering, power brakes, everything. had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (i am 5'9 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. i have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the pcm is placed in the engine.
06/02/2012115000
 While driving on a highway at speeds of 60-65 mph, with my child, my vehicle's engine died without warning, without indications of imminent failure, no symptons or signs of stress. the dash lights and alarms did not send notification until i was already coasting down the side of the emergency lane. while trying to steer the suddenly nonpowered steering wheel thru traffic i began to worry if we were going to make it to the side without hurting anyone or damaging any vehicles. at the time i was just thankful to have made it home with my child in one piece but soon i realized this story could have had a much worse outcome. the vehicle's ecm was faulty and resulted in an electrical issue that caused the entire system to temporarily shutdown without notice.
06/03/2012138001
 I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. lost power steering, power brakes, everything. had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (i am 5'9 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. i have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the pcm is placed in the engine.
06/02/2012115000
 While driving on a highway at speeds of 60-65 mph, with my child, my vehicle's engine died without warning, without indications of imminent failure, no symptons or signs of stress. the dash lights and alarms did not send notification until i was already coasting down the side of the emergency lane. while trying to steer the suddenly nonpowered steering wheel thru traffic i began to worry if we were going to make it to the side without hurting anyone or damaging any vehicles. at the time i was just thankful to have made it home with my child in one piece but soon i realized this story could have had a much worse outcome. the vehicle's ecm was faulty and resulted in an electrical issue that caused the entire system to temporarily shutdown without notice.
06/03/2012138001
 I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. lost power steering, power brakes, everything. had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (i am 5'9 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. i have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the pcm is placed in the engine.
09/29/2011154000
 Vehical dies at stop light. i push it to the side of the road to invaestigate. vehical engine cranks but doesnt fire. on odometer display it says no bus. fuel pump not coming on when ignition is turned on . i walk to parts store and buy fuel pump relay ,or circiut breaker. put it in , fuel pump comes on engine starts . wife is driving it two days later . vehical dies in busy intersection . nice people push her off the road way. she calls me , i tell her to take circiut breaker to parts store and get new one. she replaces breaker ,shes on the road again. so now i do some reading find out circiut breakers just get hot stop working , cool down and work again. so some thing is drawing too much current. replace the fuel pump and filter , big pain in the you know what. vehical dies two days later. nice man pulls me off the road. i leave vehicle sit for an hour . vehicle starts back up. so i just go on vehicle dies on me all the time. fast food lines ,busy intersections, it dies every where , every temp. i dont let mommy drive it anymore. i dont trust it to carry my baby anymore. i cant sell it . i have read about people having same exact problems . they say replace fuel pump ,did it. replace computer , did that. sevaral years ago dealer ship put new computer in cost me $1200. all for a problem simalar to this one. vehicle died at stop lights , but started up right away. i have replaced so many parts , every thing is new. i cant trust it . its very unsafe . i cant knowingly sell it to some body. thanks dodge.
03/31/2012146672
 I was pulling a boat to the lake when the vehicle just cut off , i lost all power such as power steering ,power brakes .this could have cause a major accident ! once i got on the side of the road and opened the hood i moved around the wires on the computer , i heard the fuel pump engauge and then i started it . it ran a few minuites and did it again ! both times their was a bus error on the odometer . as i have studied this problem ,computers (pcm) are overheating and causing connection problems . this is going to cause people to have accidents and get people killed ! dodge needs to fix this problem ! there are many !
09/29/2011156000
 When driving at highway speeds the engine will suddenly shut off losing power steering and brakes. after sitting for 10 to 30 minutes it will restart and run for an additional distance until shutting off and repeating the same symptoms again. it will sometimes perform normally for days until once again quitting for no reason. multiple components have been replaced without correcting the problem. dodge denies there being any problems with the vehicle but there are many instances of the same condition being reported on internet sites from around the country.
11/23/2011193000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while parked, the contact activated the headlights however, the flashers began to illuminate. the low and high beam headlights failed to function at any given time. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the headlights. the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000. the vin was not available. kmj
11/23/2011193000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while parked, the contact activated the headlights; however the flashers began to illuminate. the low and high beam headlights failed to function at any given time. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the headlights. the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000. js
08/09/2011150000
 My durango randomly dies during operation and on several occasions has endangered lifes of civilians.
05/18/2011173000
 This has happened on numerous occasions. while driving, especially in extremely hot or extremely cool situations, the vehicle engine shuts down unexpectedly. first symptom - check engine light. second symptom (3 seconds later) - fuel gauge from half full to empty. third symptom (immediate) - low fuel warning light. fourth symptom (2 seconds later) - low fuel warning light. fifth symptom - engine shut down at highway speed. completely lost vehicle control. no power steering, no power brakes. muscled car to the side of the road and barely avoided an accident. could have been easily killed. problem appears pcm-related, but from what i've read, numerous people have paid $1,000 for a new pcm only to have the same results. this is a serious problem and has been reported thousands of times on the internet. i hope somebody does something with dodge on this before a child is killed when the truck dies at highway speed.
07/02/2011170000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the two rear driver and passenger windows would just fall down on their own. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and who advised her that the actuators failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. rvk
07/02/2011170000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the 2 rear driver and passenger windows would just fall down on their own. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that the actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. tb
07/14/2011108000
 Warm weather the engine quits. 3 time within two weeks driving 65-70 mph on highway while pulling a boat all 3 times. the problem is the pcm on the passengers side of the engine compartment. gets to hot and shuts the engine down. no brakes, no steering! this problem is documented in dodge forums thousands of times with everyone quoting the exact same issues with nothing being done nor any fixes that will work.
07/05/2011
 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
05/15/2011130000
 When driving my 99 dodge durango it dies when it's hot outside without warning and won't start for 30 minutes or so. this is a major safety isssue!!! no one seems to know what the problem is and this is very frustrating to me. is there a recall in regards to this issue?? if not there should be!!
07/05/2011
 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
05/15/2011130000
 When driving my 99 dodge durango it dies when it's hot outside without warning and won't start for 30 minutes or so. this is a major safety isssue!!! no one seems to know what the problem is and this is very frustrating to me. is there a recall in regards to this issue?? if not there should be!!
07/05/2011
 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
05/15/2011130000
 When driving my 99 dodge durango it dies when it's hot outside without warning and won't start for 30 minutes or so. this is a major safety isssue!!! no one seems to know what the problem is and this is very frustrating to me. is there a recall in regards to this issue?? if not there should be!!
06/25/2011154270
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning.
07/15/2009112000
 1999 dodge durango shuts down, electronically, while driving in warm/hot weather. this is directly related to the pcm and/or it's location. very dangerous, even life threatening if on the freeway. dodge does not recognize the problem, or safety issue, so forums and consumers are left to resolve this very huge problem. only seems to exist on dodge durango's with the years 1999 and 2000. problem can be resolved, for freeway use, with modifications to the vehicle; a 3-4 inch tube from the grill to the pcm. no fix, so far, for local use on hot days.
06/25/2011154270
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning.
07/15/2009112000
 1999 dodge durango shuts down, electronically, while driving in warm/hot weather. this is directly related to the pcm and/or it's location. very dangerous, even life threatening if on the freeway. dodge does not recognize the problem, or safety issue, so forums and consumers are left to resolve this very huge problem. only seems to exist on dodge durango's with the years 1999 and 2000. problem can be resolved, for freeway use, with modifications to the vehicle; a 3-4 inch tube from the grill to the pcm. no fix, so far, for local use on hot days.
04/06/2010147000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic who changed the distributor camp, wires, fuses and the crank sensor yet the failure recurred shortly after repairs. the contact stated that the mechanic advised that the computers were failing. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 147,000 and current mileage was 155,000.
07/15/2009197000
 I own a dodge durango that is the worst vehicle i have ever purchased. it suffers from shut off when it wants to syndrome and the company won't even acknowledge that the problem exists even though it is the number one complaint about this particular model on the internet durango sites. to make matters worse they don't even know what causes it to do that therefore making repairing the vehicle impossible. it is basically a death trap as when the engine shuts off so does the power steering and the brakes!!! the odometer reads
02/15/2011180541
 My 1999 dodge durango dies while driving without warning. this happens everytime i drive and multiple times while driving. i have replaced the pcm (per dodge) and it hasn't changed how the suv runs!!
08/16/2010168000
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. i have replaced the pcm. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning
11/16/2010120000
 Same as all the others, my dodge durango gets hot then shuts down. as it stalls, if you look at the digital odometer it will read no bus and the digital thermostat reads 141 degrees. after sitting anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes it restarts and runs fine for a while before doing it again. after much research i found it was the computer needed to be replaced. there's a company out in florida that will send you a remanufactured one for about $500 and it's 4 bolts to change out. come on dodge, why can't you fix this mess?????
08/16/2010168000
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. i have replaced the pcm. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning
11/16/2010120000
 Same as all the others, my dodge durango gets hot then shuts down. as it stalls, if you look at the digital odometer it will read no bus and the digital thermostat reads 141 degrees. after sitting anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes it restarts and runs fine for a while before doing it again. after much research i found it was the computer needed to be replaced. there's a company out in florida that will send you a remanufactured one for about $500 and it's 4 bolts to change out. come on dodge, why can't you fix this mess?????
08/16/2010168000
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. i have replaced the pcm. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning
11/16/2010120000
 Same as all the others, my dodge durango gets hot then shuts down. as it stalls, if you look at the digital odometer it will read no bus and the digital thermostat reads 141 degrees. after sitting anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes it restarts and runs fine for a while before doing it again. after much research i found it was the computer needed to be replaced. there's a company out in florida that will send you a remanufactured one for about $500 and it's 4 bolts to change out. come on dodge, why can't you fix this mess?????
08/16/2010168000
 Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. i have replaced the pcm. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning
11/16/2010120000
 Same as all the others, my dodge durango gets hot then shuts down. as it stalls, if you look at the digital odometer it will read no bus and the digital thermostat reads 141 degrees. after sitting anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes it restarts and runs fine for a while before doing it again. after much research i found it was the computer needed to be replaced. there's a company out in florida that will send you a remanufactured one for about $500 and it's 4 bolts to change out. come on dodge, why can't you fix this mess?????
10/03/2010120422
 1999 dodge durango. stall out while driving for no reason! look at some of these websites.... http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml 120 complaints of the same nature! do something about this!!!!
08/12/2010143048
 I own a 99 dodge durango, 5.9 liter, the events to the failure were stalling while driving on freeway, at stop, in intersections, without warning. when attempting to restart, dash cluster would not function, read no bus on odometer, and show i had no fuel on gas guage. also when it would stall i would lose brakes and power steering, making it hard to get out of the way of traffic or move to the side of the road. the first time it happened i had my wife and 2 infants with me on the freeway doing 65 in the middle lane. not only unexpected, extremely dangerous. since then i will not allow my family in this car. things that were done to correct the issue were fuel pump, cap and rotor, plugs, wires, crank sensor, and pcm. i have reciepts for all work and parts. old pcm not available due to core.
04/01/200952000
 1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft;
08/19/2010142514
 There was no warning signs leading up to the problem. my 99 dodge durango has shut down on me twice in the past week or so. i have been to many websites and heard from many that this is a common problem with this car. no one really knows what is wrong. i have heard that the ecu is too close to the engine's heat and cause's it or the wires to short out especially in the summer heat. one it shuts off it will start again but it seems it needs a bit to cool down. i have not done anything to fix it yet cause i hear there is no solution. i have purchased some heat shielding tape and sheets to put around it but have not received them in the mail so have not tried it yet.
07/24/2010111988
 1999 dodge durango - ingine stalls during driving, relates to computer overheating. i had the computer replaced but the problem returns. vehicle very difficult to stop or turn d/t power loss. last occured in oncoming traffic lane while turning. computer returns no codes but odometer displays no bus. engine compartment is way too hot for this component so i do not expect anything to work except re-routing the wiring and mounting the computer outside the engine compartment. i have tried improved air flow and insulation but it simply gets too hot. i cannot stress the level of risk this problem presents. had this occured while i was pulling a trailer over one of my usual camping routes i would not be reporting this nor would anyone else in the vehicle because losing the engine on a canyon edge would make the vehicle impossible to stop. i refuse to drive the vehicle as this has now happened even on quick trips on slow flat roads. this failure has occured 5 times now and is predictable. hot weather, 5-15 minutes of driving, all components hot in engine compartment, let it all cool down and vehicle can re-start. odometer blinks 4 times and returns no bus fault. computer will not return a code and so is not covered under its warranty for replacement. this is not a question of if but when a class 1 mishap will occur.
06/29/2010166000
 Dodge durango 1999 engine just dies while driving gauges drop engine stalls, then hold on and pray that nobody hits you, i have had the pcm replaced at the dealer $850.00 only for it to start the same problem 5 weeks later, i have taken it back to the dealer they say it shows no error and without it being down they are unable to test any further. this is very dangerous. i have spent over $1300.00 and many hours on the side of the road. this needs to be addressed by dodge! i have been lucky to avoid numerous accidents.
05/15/2010
 The dodge durango 1999, stalls completely with no warning or reason. after a brief period of time (5 minutes) it runs again. there is no apparent problem when scanned or is serviced. the inminent danger is that when it stalls everything locks and if you are driving on a highway it is potential risk to the driver and the passengers.
05/20/2010173000
 My 1999 dodge durango turns off anytime the tempature gets above 85f. this happens in stop and go traffic and even driving at 70 mph. when this happens you loose all control of the car. i have replaced the pcm but it still keeps happening. one day someone will rear end me and my children.
05/29/2010154242
 Owner of dodge durango 2 weeks ago my car stopped all of a sudden on the highway, i waited at least 15 minutes thereafter car started again. truck allowed me to make close to my home,before stopping again. although this time i waited 30 minutes before vehicle would started again. i finally arrived home parked the vehicle in the driveway. next morning truck started but could not make it out of my driveway, it continue to shut down. i decided to have it towed. repair station installed fuel pump, partial injection cleaning and idle, i drove the truck for 1 hour parked in the driveway, woke up next morning truck would not start, few minutes later started up again, i took truck to repair shop but they were unable to id any problems.thereafter, truck stopped again, i decided to tow to dealership whom replaced crankshaft sensor, tune up and full injection cleaning for 950.00 but truck still continues to stop, now dealer tech has stated pcm needs to be replaced which will cost 800.00 this is totally insane, based on all the $ spend, it could have been a down payment on another truck. dodge daimer chrysler should be held responsible for all repairs and through investigation, especially since no one can identify root cause, also not to mention occurences are jeopardizing people lives due to the vehicles continues to cease working at any given time.
06/05/201074100
 Back in the summer of 2008 i was having issues with my 1999 dodge durango shuting off for no reason. i did some online searching and found the pcm,ecm unit was over heating, after cooling it with an ice pack for 5 minutes the car would start again. after 3 months i finally bought i rebuilt pcm on ebay, they programmed the unit for my car and it ran better then ever. well today 6/4/2010 don't you know it did it again but this time the unit is completely dead, i still have the old unit and popped that in and wow it started. we need to fight dodge on this to relocate the pcm on the firewall near the battery where it stays cool. all the heat from the engine is blown to that side of the car causing this issue. how to do we get dodge to fix this like others have said someone will get hurt and i hate to trash a car with only 74,000 miles on it.
12/14/2009100000
 I purchased a 1999 dodge durango and the vechile shuts off when driving without notice. it is unsafe and dangerous. this happens everytime the vechile is driven. i have invested thousands of dollars to fix and not even the dealer can fix. i have replaced the pcm, sensors, fuel pump to no avail. the vechile is just sitting in my driveway, i cant do anything with it.
05/05/2010167000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the vehicle began to idle roughly. the warning gauges began to fluctuate sporadically and the vehicle then stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure but advised the malfunction may have potentially been caused by a computer malfunction. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 167,000.
04/15/2005110000
 Pcm is located on the right fender well. thie radiator fan also blows onto the right fender. the extreme heat causes the printed circut board inside the pcm to warp when it gets hot and causes the engine too stall. once the printed circut board cools and flatten outs it runs fine until it gets so hot that it warps again. i was able to duplicate this problem by using a blow dryer on the pcm. when it got hot the engine stalled. as soon as it cooled it restarted. i resolved the issue by covering the pcm with a heat deflecting insulation wrap and by also running an air duct from the grill directly to the pcm. the problem could be solved by creating some electrical pigtails that would allow you to relocate the pcm to the left fender away from the direction of the radiator fan heat.
03/20/201084964
 1999 dodge durango completely shuts down without warning. this seems to happen when the vehicle has warmed up. we replaced the crank position sensor, still the same problem. reasearch and diagnostics point to the pcm module. there are 94 other complains at the following site: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml this is a huge safety issue, the truck completely shuts down, if this is not addressed someone is going to get serisouly injured or killed, i am afraid to put my children in this vehicle now. its impossible to predict when it will happen, at 55 on the highway it could be a life and death situation. please do the research ont his problem, this should be a recall, someone is going to get hurt, just from the brief amount of time i have researched i have found an abundance of complaints for the same problem.
05/28/20091230001
 1999 dodge durango slt 8cyl 5.9l automatic- vehicle died without warning -replaced battery - died again -replaced battery - checked alternator - checked pcm - check gauges light coming on as battery voltage too low - air bag light intermittently turns on while driving, cycling the beeping on and off, randomly. frustrated as have been to several mechanics and no one seems to know how to fix these issues. want to be sure airbag isn't going to randomly activate. concerned with vehicle suddenly turning off while on highway. *tr
11/21/20091192781
 Same problem as hundreds of others, 1999 durango shuts off, has been doing it for about 1 month now. no particular rhyme or reason as to when it is going to happen, as it will do it while sitting still or going 55 mph. getting the no bus reading in odometer, usually restarts within several minutes. i can not let my wife or teenage son drive this vehicle. have replaced battery cables,disconnected electrical connections going into ecm and cleaned, and made sure same connections are tight. will probably end up replacing ecm, but not too confident about the outcome. now that winter is coming, this may get scary !!! *tr
05/15/20091200001
 Durango shut off without warning, while driving, multiple times. once shut off on freeway in heavy traffic. power steering did not work. could not turn away from other vehicles. only thing that worked was the brakes. shut off at least 4 or 5 other times in parking lots, usually after initial start. sometimes started right back up, sometimes took up to 30 minutes to start again. battery had good charge. no delay to start, just shuts off without warning. we do not drive it on the freeway anymore for fear it will shut off and cause an accident. timing for the failure is unpredictable. husband tried to replay the circumstances and make it shut off, didn't shut off. blinkers work intermittently. have not tried repairing it yet. did some research online, seems many people have this same problem with the same vehicle and none of the usual remedies work. i am planning to take it to the dealership, but am hesitant to waste money on something they don't know how to fix. diagnostic tests for others have been negative. this problem has occurred several times and began about 6 months ago. freeway incident was around may this year. *tr
05/03/2008960001
 99 dodge durango slt 5.9l engine. after purchasing this car in feb. 2008, while i was driving it just shut down. no warning was given. this started happening several times a day while i drove it. i had to have it towed in by the man who i was buying it from to go to the mechanics. they tried numerous times to find the issue. finally after dealing with not having the car on & off for three months, i found out that others got the same error code i did in the odometer window which said, no bus. it was then towed again, and i wrote the mechanic a note telling them that i found out that others had the same issue. thousands & thousands. their car shut down at any moment. the last time my car shut down on me was while i was on the interstate going 65 mph. it just shut down completely, no warning. we were almost in a near fatal accident. thankfully the car swerved and some people stopped and helped me push it off to the median. once at the mechanics, i received a call stating it was in fact the pcm, it was replaced and then the car did not do this any longer. that is a expensive part to replace. now again one year later this same car is at the mechanics again for the pcm being replaced. i just handed them $450 ( total $800) to get it. he had my car for 6 weeks before determining that the pcm had failed once again on this car. dodge needs to take responsibility for this. i do not understand why they would dismiss such a road hazard. while a great car in looks, it is not safe on the road. we need something done about this. i have children who ride in this car and can't afford to buy a new car at any moment. they need to recall the 1999 dodge durangos and reimburse those of us who have had to replace this pcm causing the car to shut down. there are too many people out there with the exact same problem for this to be continued to be ignored by dodge. sabrina fowler *tr
08/25/20091250001
 I have a 1999 dodge durango which has stalled while driving numerous times. the first time i was in stop and go traffic and it died. 3 minutes later it started back up and ran fine. then, a month later while traveling 65mph on the freeway it died again. luckily i was in the right lane and was able to coast to the shoulder lane. after 10 minutes it started up again and ran fine. a week later i was driving it and it suddenly died again. this time it took over 2 hours to get it started again. it died again 10 minutes later. another 15 minutes to get it started again and it died pulling in to my driveway. i am afraid to drive this vehicle, and don't know what to do to fix it. i was told by a mechanic it might be the fuel filter, and when i looked for the part online, i came across a website with hundreds of consumer complaints for the same problem. people are afraid to drive this vehicle since it is a safety issue that it will just die unexpectedly irregardless of where you are driving it or how fast or slow it's going. diagnostic tests reveal no error codes, people are being told to try changing out several different parts on the vehicle, at great cost, with no consistent success at solving this problem. i cannot afford to spend money guessing what the problem may be, and it seems dodge is well aware of this problem with 1998-99 dodge durangos across the country. all seem to think it is a manufacturer defect in design of this vehicle, as the pcm is located in a very high heat location under the hood which seems to fry the pcm as well as numerous other parts it is running in conjunction with. link to site with complaints listed: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml. *tr
07/12/20081500001
 Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t91464.html i have a '99 durango with ~45000 miles. recently it has been breaking down on me. i feel it lose power until it dies all together. after about 20 minutes it will start again. this has happened 5 times. when it happened today, i was going about 30 mph, when i felt it lose power. the speedometer went to '0 - the 'check engine light came on', the 'fuel pump' light came on (like it does when you run out of gas), then i had this odd message on the odometer that said no bus. this time i had it towed to pep boys w/o trying to crank it with the hopes they can get a code. i told them about the no bus message but they did not seem to know anything about it. i have found this mentioned on a few bulletins boards but not with much info. i think perhaps a service bulletin from dodge said something about this. does anyone have any ideas as to what no bus' means and perhaps if this is the cause of me breaking down. what can i do to get it fixed ? please help. .thanks! *tr
09/02/20091300001
 Component: electrical system details: i own a 1999 dodge durango it has 130000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesn't matter where you are just have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after searching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this happens daily several mechanics have looked for the problem but it has not been found dodge needs to step up to the plate and repair there defective vehicles. last year i had to replaced the master brain was told this was the problem. now one year later after the warranty is out it is doing it again, no one can find out why it is cutting out again, been in shop several time with told nothing is wrong. i have had this 1999 dodge durango since 1999 and always taken care of it as far as maintenance goes. someone please tell me what is causing the problem. i do not want another suv to roll over because of cutting out and not being able to control the suv. i bought a dodge because this happen once to my ford and i almost lost my family (3 children and husband) that time. i did lose the full use of my left hand. this problem need to be taken care of please help i see i am not the only one. *tr
08/27/20091454301
 I purchased the 1999 dodge durango 2/8/09. the truck ran good for one week. then it would just stall with no warning and a no bus error would flash on the odometer. after about 20 minutes the truck would start back up. but that is unacceptable. it has been stalling every week since may 12, 2009. it quit 8/11/09 and it was stuck in traffic with no where to go. it took one hour and 15 minutes for the truck to start back up. dodge needs to be held accountable for this issue. if you just take 3 minutes and google no bus signal on odometer of 1999 dodge durango you'll spend the next 3 days reading all the complaints with no solution to fixing the problem. i am a single parent and i depend on this vehicle to get back and forth to work and the doctors. i have had the diagnostics run on the truck and it doesn't even read. they don't know about it unless they're in the truck with you when it happens or there within 15 mins of the truck stopping. all this money for cash for clunkers and couldn't even drive it to a car lot if i wanted to. it wouldn't start. i am very upset and angry and feel that dodge has dodged another bullet. never will i buy a car from dodge/chrysler/jeep again, because they are not being responsible. believe me, they are aware of the issue. just don't give a *^$! *tr
08/25/20091150001
 1999 dodge durango faulty electrical/computer operations. vehicle intermittently stalls while driving. vehicle has stalled when starting from a stop (0-5mph), at cruising speeds (55mph) or randomly while driving in the city (25-3mph). replaced pcm and issue subsided for 2 years only to begin again. dealership stated the recurrence was due to faulty abs control unit, replaced in aug '09, only to have same issue occur again 2 days after retrieving the vehicle. previously car would restart after engine had time to cool down. since pcm was replaced, issue has become twofold - intermittent stalling and intermittent not starting. drove the car to school, returned home, car sat for 1 hr, go to leave, car wont start. engine cranks, plenty of battery (all electrical works) but engine wont turn over. since april, this exact same scenario has occurred half dozen times - after driving the car for some period of time and then letting it sit, only to leave and it will not start - wait for 30min-90min, and car starts. the last two times this occurred, waited for more than 2 hours and car wouldn't start so had the vehicle towed to dealership. this appears to be a common complaint with this make/model and yet manufacturer continues to turn a blind eye to consumers as well as turning their backs on the dealerships. i have been the sole owner of this vehicle and purchased it new to my specifications (internet order) and have followed the scheduled service/maintenance to the letter. 11 year old vehicle in nov, with 151,000 miles - they don't make them like the used to. *tr
06/01/2009170000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle had stopping issues. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. there was a loss of all electrical components, power steering, and abs. she had to pour cold water on the computer in order for the vehicle to restart and was almost struck by a semi-truck in the process. the contact was concerned for her safety and her life. the manufacturer would not assume any liability for the failures. a dodge specialist stated that this was a frequent issue. the current and failure mileages were less than 170,000.
07/01/20091345101
 Electrical problem causing stalling in traffic. engines shuts off because of short somewhere or computer failure. replaced ignition coil and have checked wiring and battery connections but something in the pcm or sensors keeps failing on and off. *tr
05/10/20091450001
 I own a 1999 doge durango it has 145000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesent matter where you are jsut have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after serching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this happens daily several mechanics have looked for the proble but it has not been found dodge needs to step up to the plate and repair there defective vehicles. *tr
06/18/2009734531
 Vehicle dies sporadically, has the no bus indication on the odometer. it is a common anomaly causing $800 to $1500 in repairs on my 1999 dodge durango. *tr
05/12/20091245001
 I bought my durango last year and it has left me and my kids stranded on road many times in very dangerous situations because of no shoulder to pull out of way of other drivers, it shuts down without warning, loses all power, restarts in 1-30 minutes but will shut down again within a few miles especially on hot days. first replaced fuel pump then relay switches and problem still continues, nothing ever shows on the diagnostics. three mechanics have been unable to figure it out but i still had to pay for their time so here i am with only one vehicle that i still owe money for and can't depend on it to get me anywhere. i drive everyday in fear that my car is going to stall and get me or my kids killed. *tr
03/09/2008100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact has experienced multiple failures with the vehicle shutting off without warning. while driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off and the power steering and brakes fail. upon further investigation, the contact determined that the wiring harness connection to the computer was failing. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer stated that they were aware of the issue, but there was no recall. the contact would not be provided any compensation. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 120,000.
04/16/20091354601
 I was on the highway and my vehicle shut down. when this happened i was doing 65 m.p.h. and lost control of the steering and braking which almost resulted in a crash with my toddler in the vehicle. i finally got some help from a passer by to get it off of the road and let the pcm cool down and it started again. this happens whenever it is above 70 degrees out side. i have contacted dodge and they will not warranty this problem nor recall it. we need help. i have found over one hundred cases of this happening and dodge will do nothing about it. please help before some one gets killed if they haven't already this is serious. a new p.c.m. cost between 800.00 and 1200.00 dollars and the same thing keeps happening. the other thing on the 1998 and 1999 durango is the oil pump screens are to small and keeps ca]using engine failure in the same manner as the problem above. please investigate you are the only ones that can save a life. thank you. *tr
02/10/20091117991
 1999 dodge durango stalls and reads no bus on dash. i have replace the pcm and it worked for a while now problem back. stalled in busy intersection. *tr
02/08/20091
 1999 dodge durango-so many problems with this vehicle. had to replace the computer due to overheating-common problem i hear. now the upper and lower ball joints are bad and need replaced or my tires could fall off? lots of information that this is an extremely common problem and very very dangerous. other years of derange have been recalled because of ball joints being bad. i have not had an accident yet and am hoping not to. can't afford all these repairs for things that seem to be a common issue with this vehicle. *tr
09/10/20081
 1999 dodge durango 5.9 v8 stalls for no reason with no bus displayed where the mileage would normally be. i have had different sensors replaced. and unit still shuts down and is very hard to steer or stop the vehicle after the loss of power. no one hurt or killed, but vehicle is unsafe to drive. as far as incident date. it happens just about every time i drive the durango and sometimes a 30 minute ride the vehicle can stall as many as 2-3 times. *tr
08/24/200775000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle has failed without warning on several occasions. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed and shut off without any given notice. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and several unknown repairs were made at the cost of $1,000. the vehicle failed again after the repairs were made. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the battery cables failed. the vehicle was repaired again at the cost of $150. the vehicle has continued to fail after the repairs were made to the battery and battery cables. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the pcm failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be made because the dealer stated that the vehicle has not had any failures besides the battery cables, battery, and pcm being replaced. the contact was advised to call the manufacturer back for further assistance if the failure recurs. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
12/26/20081300001
 My 99 dodge durango 5.9 will just shut off on me while driving. very dangerous seeing i lose control of the vehicle. i have been stuck in the heat many times with young kids. *tr
10/21/20082000001
 Vehicle shuts down without warning. in march 2007 the durango started to loose all power and just shut down. we had it towed to a shop, and had new pcm installed. a few months ago, problem started to re-occur again. had it towed a few more times, back in the shop to have new starter. dies 2 days later, put in new battery and cables. durango shut down in middle of busy intersection, and has now been towed to an auto shop. mechanic suggests a new alternator, but websites show other have had the same problems: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml *tr
08/20/2008720001
 Well i like the vehicle but it is just not safe for anyone to drive.. i would not even want to be on the road with someone driving a durango let alone drive my own. i can not even tell you all the prob i have had with mine. *tr
08/18/2008720001
 My 1999 dodge durango would shut down and all the gauges would go to 0. lost power steering and power brakes. my wife almost had a t-bone crash with a semi truck in orem, ut. after doing my research, it is obvious that dodge failed in their responsibility to the consumer. the pcm (powertrain control module) goes bad in specifically the 1999 durango's and below are a bunch of testimonies that it is a common problem. this is dangerous and someone could end up dead. - http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic91464.htm - http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_41149_4.html - http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml the below website will show that this is the biggest problem with the 1999 dodge durango. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/index.shtml i just spent over $1,000 replacing my pcm to fix the problem. mor importantly, my wife and kids almost got in an accident. i would like to see this recalled, as it could potentially cause death or injury. this problem should be fixed by dodge as a recall, not by the consumer. *tr
06/09/20081255161
 My vehicle for many weeks would shut down while driving especially on hot days with no warning. gauges would freeze. i would stop my vehicle and either have to wait 20 mins. the vehicle would go till died again, often the next stop, or braking during a turn. almost impossible to brake or steer even driving 55mph. almost causing accidents. my mechanic said it was the computer, the computer had no history, take it to a dealer. during that weekend while driving about 10 miles died 5 times in 100+ temp police stopped to help. sent me to hospital with heat exhaustion and temp of 102.9. next morning drove vehicle to dealer. dealer diagnosed as fuel pump. i paid for repair and drove off with vehicle. i drove less than 3 miles and 2 more times the vehicle died. dealer sent tow truck. next mourning dealer claim car is fine running 5 hours in shop. i insisted take on road in heat. when shut hood died. dealer npw calling pcm bad not computer. i was told had to pay for pcm as well that fuel pump was bad anyway. i asked for old parts was told do not return core parts? i had asked for replaced part return. i paid and left. after contacting owner of dealership next day. one week later refunded for fuel pump not pcm. *tr
07/01/2008995001
 Faulty pcm part (computer), when the vehicle is driving in hot weather, over 80 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle completely dies. the engine dies & the electrical components are shut off. this has happened several times, and caused some near-crash situations while my children were in the car! after scouring the internet & talking with mechanics, i have discovered this is not an isolated event. i replaced the faulty pcm & the problem has not returned. *tr
07/17/20081001001
 While returning home from a family vacation, my 1999 dodge durango lost completely lost power and shut down. luckily i was able to pull off the road. after several minutes of trying to start the car it started up. a few minutes later it shut down again. again, after a few minutes it started and i was able to drive the last 20 miles to get home. after unloading the car, i tried to start the car with no luck. i noticed the odometer display read no bus . i told this to the mechanic and he thought the crank sensor was the problem. it still shuts down after the repair. the car has shut down a total of 4 times and i still haven't found the repair solution. i think it is the computer. it gets too hot and shuts the car down. this is extremely dangerous and i can't believe dodge hasn't done a recall on this before now. *tr
07/08/2008800001
 1999 dodge durango - approx 80,000 miles - 1 owner. on hot days, when outside temp is in mid-80s or above, vehicle stalls and nobus light comes on. vehicle is currently as chyrsler dealer for repairs, although they don't know what to fix. after researching the internet, i've found atleast 80 pages of the same complaint with the same year/make/model. people are begging for a recall. it is a safety issue. i've contacted chryler twice and have been given the run-a-round. how many people have to report the same dangerous problem before something is done about it. according to others, it has something to do with a defective pcm. please, i'm begging you to take this seriously and look at the amount of people posting this problem. chrysler needs to do a recall. *tr
07/11/2006550001
 My dodge durango (1999) started stalling at random times two summers ago. it took me many trips to the dealer and alot of research on the internet and a yell fest with the dodge field rep. but i got it fixed. they had no idea what was wrong with it, it is the pcm(power control module).....finally convinced them they didn't want a lawsuit on their hands if my family was killed due to this major defect in durangos, mainly 1999 from what i have read. pcm replaced, no problems with stalling since. *tr
10/21/200780000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on approximately 24 occasions, while driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle would shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer once and they cleaned and tightened the connections. the vehicle had not stalled for approximately 60 days, but now the failure has recurred. there are no recalls for this failure. the current mileage was 91,088 and failure mileage was 80,000.
05/12/20081249121
 While driving the vehicle will die and after u play with wires and relays or the pickup coil it will start the problem is it will die at random the other day mine died on me twice while i was on the interstate it is going to kill someone one of these days when it dies u loose all power i am afraid to drive it know because i am afraid of endangering my kids. *tr
09/20/2007100000101/18/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 35 mph all electrical equipment including the power windows and the turn signals completely failed. the local mechanic stated that the main circuits in the vehicle caused the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired and there was no complaint filed with the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.
09/14/20071780004
 '99 dodge durango shuts down while traveling without warning. several times in last 2 weeks traveling approx 60 kmh we lost all power. difficult to maneuver off the highway during rush hour. unable to start again up to an hour later. if we were on the freeway or towing our horse trailer it could have been a disaster. *jb
11/14/200673000101/03/2006
 We have a 1999 dodge durango with problems for the past 8 months of all gauges going dead. we have had it to the dealership several times with mis-diagnosis at our expense totaling $730.00 with no results. the dealership asked us to bring it back for them to do more repairs. obviously they cannot diagnose the problem correctly.*jb updated 01/11/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
07/25/200330840502/05/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 50 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated. the dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the transmission output sensor failed. they made the replacement. approximately one year later, the reverse light and rear power windows were inoperative. the dealer installed a neutral safety switch. the failure mileage was 30,840 and current mileage was 72,000. the consumer stated when spoke with mechanic at superstition they informed her that the problem was the emission coil which controls the spark plugs. updated 10/24/07 *tr updated 12/12/07 *tr
05/10/20071200002007/25/2005
 Vehicle automatically shuts off. started back in may 2007. took to mechanic with no results. took to dealership spent $900 on attempts to fix. no results. car has shut off all summer long. approximately 20 times. always in the heat of the day, a/c on or idling for long periods of time like a drive thru or city traffic. temporary fix is to purchase extra relays and exchange cool relays with hot ones. *jb
05/26/20071049002504/15/2006
 Vehicle shuts down at any given moment without warning. it has happened at intersections and going 75 mph on the freeway. mechanic suggests a replaced power control module, which gets very hot. however, when reading online forums , such as dodgeforum.com and automtivehelper.com this has not remedied. the problem for long for others who have had this appraised. it started occurring again a few months later. we had several close calls on the freeway and once stalling on railroad tracks since the power steering and brakes do not function when the car stalled. *ak.
07/09/20069200040
 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l v8 dies frequently with no warning, loses all electric including steering. will restart after about 1/2 hour, receiving message no bus on the odometer, was told by dealer that the computer would need to be replaced but it is not covered under any warranty. *jb
01/14/20071200003010/20/1998
 I own a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9 liter loaded, it now stalls without warning interstate dirt road driveway bad curve, any speed its dangerous. i would be glad to pay for it to be repaired. but the dodge people have been negligent to provide a code on their computer to diagnose the problem. i feel they they are responsible for any injury or other wise that may occur to me or my loved ones as a result of a poor manufactured product that has thousands of complaints. i have to get to work so i have to drive this vehicle, cant afford anything else, and with this products reputation it has no resale. *nm
01/01/2006150000704/01/2004
 Engine control module (ecm) failure causing vehicle to lose all power and die at any time during operation (i.e. 70 mph highway speed) resulting in a no bus message in the odometer readout. *jb
08/07/20061130001008/05/2006
 Engine fails after about 15 miles. stalls and dies. will restart after a rest. very dangerous and intermittent. *jb
07/25/2006108750507/16/2005
 Vehicle shuts down without warning. while driving down the road, on the interstate or city street the vehicle looses power to the fuel pump & fuel gage and shuts down. this happened to me numerous times before the mechanics could fix the problem. luckily i live in a town with very little traffic and this did not result in any traffic accident, the dealership replaced the timer module & computer at a cost of $1,200.00. i have had the car back for four days and the problem has not recurred. *nm
07/10/200688850906/17/1999
 Car will stall while driving down the road. vehicle will not re-start immediately. after sitting, vehicle will start and run for maybe 20-30 minutes and stall again. odometer says no buss. *jb
08/18/20061130004003/21/2004
 My 99 dodge durango stalls without any warning....i have been to the dealership on numerous occasions but everytime they try to repeat the problem nothing happens sometimes i can drive for 2 -3 days and it don't stall and some days it will stall on me multiple times a day. sometimes the check engine light comes on ..the odometer will flash then reads no bus after i wait about 5-10 minutes it will restart. whenever tested no codes will show...i have stalled on the freeway and in intersections it's getting more and more dangerous...i'm not financially able to buy another vehicle. *nm
07/18/2006110000905/09/2004
 99 dodge durango stalls without warning while driving when ambient temp is above 89,near catastrophic results. *nm
05/28/200663250612/28/1998
 1999 durango stalls without warning at highway speeds creating dangerous situation. dodge dealer unable to diagnose problem and returned car without repair. problem continues. dealership unresponsive to repeated telephone calls asking for assistance. *jb
07/10/200691056304/15/2006
 Truck stalled as i was doing 60 mph, the brakes went as well. i put it in neutral and coasted into a gas station. tried turning it on and it started right up. this was the third time in two weeks. *jb
07/01/2006193956406/08/2006
 We recently purchased a 1999 dodge durango slt from a private party. this is a well maintained vehicle and has no history of problems. within a few days of having this vehicle it began to stall for no apparent reason. this would be at 65 mph or stopped. if you wait 5-20 min it will restart. we have had this car looked at and have replaced the crank sensor to no avail. while doing an internet search it appears this is not a new problem and many other owners are experiencing it as well. the mechanics get no code from the stall and no one can pinpoint the problem. we are frustrated and pretty unhappy to find out this is a recurring problem with this vehicle. this is very dangerous as everything locks up when it stalls. *jb
05/25/20061060005
 My 1999 dodge durango stalled on the highway for the fifth time today. after the first two stalls i took it to a garage. they told me they could not get a code off of the computer and it could be one of three things, the security cutoff, the ecm or the fuel pump. they replaced the security cutoff and gave me troubleshooting steps for the next time. unfortunately, those steps include listening for the fuel pump, which you can't hear when you are stalled on the side of the highway. so, since the computer won't pop a code, i'm left with choosing either of 2 $800 repair jobs and hoping it works. i've been looking on dodge bulletin boards and this seems to be a common problem that they won't admit to. one of the boards said i should report it here so you could keep track of it. *jb
08/01/20054000060009/01/2000
 Rear passenger door locks and power windows malfunctioning. back seat buttons are inoperable. from driver's seat, buttons will only work on front locks and windows. there is also a loud buzzing when power lock button is engaged via key remote or front seats of vehicle. the driver's side rear door lock is also sometimes impossible to unlock, even manually. i worry about being trapped inside the car or having the locks malfunction in an emergency, trapping someone inside the vehicle. *jb
09/06/2005500004
 In january of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad f/e suspension. now today the speed sensor (and i am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. i have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. there have been many complaints in regards to these failures and the dodge durango and although they have recalled other dodge trucks for these issues - they have yet to have recalled the 1999. i have contacted dodge since january of this year regarding this issue and they responded telling me that they hadn't had enough complaints to issue a recall. i find this hard to believe seeing all the complaints made to nhtsa and to consumer affairs in regards to this year and model. i also believe that the dodge dealer i bought this truck from (used) sold it to me knowing of these problems - although this i doubt i could ever prove. i am thankful that the front wheels stayed on as long as they did as i have read of the ball joint issue causing wheel separation. this could have been a deadly situation for my family (4 small children - we rely on this as our only transportation) and i hope that the problem is fixed but have serious doubts. *nm
08/01/20053007/01/2005
 Dt: the vehicle intermittently stalled. this started on august 1, 2005. took the vehicle to the dealer they recommend to replace the computer module. contacted manufacturer, they say there was no recalls for model year. *ak
05/01/200030000404/09/2000
 Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. heater/air have had hardly no heat or a/c for the last 4 years.. have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it. *jb
05/31/2004125000306/15/2001
 Drove vehicle at 30 mph, driver's side tire started shuttering, after approximately 1/2 mile the ball joins went bad, causing the knuckle to rub on the tire, blowing out the tire and destroying all of the components. the lower ball joints were replaced in 2002. 2nd complaint: vehicle turns off when driving at approximately 30 mph. then forced to stop the vehicle and restart without any other problem. fuel filter and other controls have been checked and cleared. technitians believed it was the computer. 3rd complaint: rear brake problem. rear brakes have unexpectedly stopped and froze. technitian was unable to locate direct problem with braking system.*ak
06/04/200245000310/15/2001
 Three of the four power windows failed at the same time. will cost almost $1k to fix all 3.
06/22/200337000107/07/2000
 Several months ago, i took my 1999 dodge durango in for a check engine light malfunction. the dealer informed me that the speed sensor was bad, and would need to be replaced. additionally, they also informed me that the inner tie rod ends were worn and would also need replacement. i was extremely shocked to hear this. at less than 38000 miles, this suv should not be experiencing problems with such a major suspension component. i asked the technician to show me what he was talking about and he proceeded to show me the amount of play in my front suspension due to this faulty component. when i inquired as to why there was no grease fitting on much of the front end, he replied thats the way dodge designs em and left it at that. i opted to perform the work myself so as to save the outrageous labor charges here in california, and also to ensure that a higher quality part was installed that included grease fittings. shortly after i completed the repairs, i began searching the internet for similar experiences from other durango owners. also to my surprise, i found a sustantial number of complaints about the front suspension on this suv, and also for models of other years. any auto manufacturer who installs non greasable suspension components on an suv designed to go offroad is simply engaging in cost cutting measures at the expense of their customers lives. i believe that my wife,family and i were lucky that this issue was identified early and there were no accidents or fatalities. it could have been much more serious. additionally, i am curious as to why a technician would even inspect the front end on a vehicle that was brought in for a simple electrical problem. unless the technician expected the damage and noting the milage on the truck, simply inspected the components on his own, i find it hard to believe that this would occur otherwise.*ak
04/28/2003713141503/30/2002
 Dies when driving. looses all power. odometer says no bus, and loss of power steering. tested multiple times, still not able to determine the actual cause. could result in a serious accident if the problem is not fixed... *nlm
01/01/200360000101/09/1999
 Driver side rear window does not work at all. requires a new motor. dealer states has to sale entire assembly. part does not come with just the motor. $180. *jb
09/18/2001391031
 Driver side rear window does not work. dealer found no problems. *jb
11/23/199913568101/09/1999
 All windows would not work except driver window. checked windows found it was lack of usage. first time i had ever heard of such thing. *jb
01/23/2003530003201/13/2003
 Vehicle stalls out while in motion at any given time. came very close to being rear ended by a tractor trailer. it is always a guarantee that after putting gas in the vehicle it will stall out apporx. 2-3 miles afterwards, sometimes for over 45 mins. at a time. vehicle had (2) diagnostic reports done in which the first stated the intake manifold gaskets needed replacing and the throttle body needed cleaning. this was not true, since both were completed, vehicle continues to stall out while driving in general traffic or stopped at a traffic signal. the second diagnostic done stated nothing was wrong, however, after describing to the dealer the multiple problems, they suggested that the pcm needs to be replaced. after reviewing the complaints on this sight that are similar to the one that i have , it appears that this could be either the (pcm) or (central computer module/pick up plate) that is the problem. *nlm dealer currently working on replacing the pcm, but i will also question the (central computer module/pick up plate) to see if the two are in relation to one another. i pray that this will resolve this problem as i fear that i am driving around in a death trap because of the multiple close calls that i have had in this vehicle while stalling out in the most dangerous places. *nlm
 The radio and the dimmer lights comes on and off on their own. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ph
08/23/20003
 The vehicle has experienced several instances of electrical system failures, the battery has been replaced on two occasions, the instrument panel and gauges spike and are erratic, consumer was told by the dealership on one repair that there was an open circuit causing the problem, however after repair the electrical system continued to experience problems. *mjs
08/29/2000210/01/1998
 Twice within the past month, truck has been serviced for electrical problems. the abs and brake warning light come on and stay on for extended periods of time. on occasion, the gauges in the dash will spike, meaning they go to the maximum then drop back to normal range or stay at maximum, not dropping back to normal. *cj
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 Suspension ball joints and bushings were replaced on both sides. problems also with the transmission sensor. *mr the ball joints, and bushings were replaced on both sides. the problem was with the transmission sensors which worked intermittently. the a/c, alternator and the water pump failed prematurely. *scc *jb
05/28/2001109/01/1999
 Brake pedal assembly came apart while driving at 60 mph. a clip that holds the brake pedal to the brake system broke or came loose. this could have caused major injuries and possible deaths. i contacted crystler but they said since no one died all they can do is to file a complaint. this could happen to any durango or jeep out there.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
03/05/200420000510/13/2001
 I own a 1999 dodge durango with approximately 64,000 miles. immediately upon purchasing the vehichle i have experienced a large poping and dragging sound when turning or performing a u-turn. recently i attempted to make a u-turn and my car nearly lost control and felt as if it would tip over. i took the vehicle in to cerritos dodge and i was advised that the vehichles upper and lower, right and left ball joints were completely shot. all were replaced. i continue to experience the popping and dragging sounds. upon purchasing the vehichle, i have had to change the (all four) tires 3 times, obtain 3 wheel alignments, change the battery (went completely dead at approximately 25,000 miles) repair the brake light switch (brake lights wouldn't turn off), and repair door/hatch locks (unable to lock and make loud buzzing and clicking sound). *ak
08/23/200353800103/29/1999
 The battery exploded when i attempted to start the car. the top and most of the sides were gone.*ak
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 Consumer got into vehicle an attempted to start but battery exploded without warning when the key was turned.*ak
08/11/2002108/01/2000
 Battery exploded when starting car spilling acid
09/23/2001
 Battery exploded upon starting vehicle, dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
10/19/1999211/13/1998
 Battery failed and was replaced twice. *slc
210/01/1998
 In the past two years, the battery has been replaced twice. *cj
07/28/200011/01/1998
 My car started making these loud noises like a truck, i took it to the dealer and they told me that it was the barons, and that it was caused by not putting oil in the car or racing it. they told me that it was not under warranty and that it will cost $4000 to have it fixed. i have my oil change every 3 months, and i go to baltimore, md and washington dc about twice a week. they will not fix it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
10/03/200336475209/01/1999
 Several issues. 1) electrical failure in switch box causing all vehicle lights to turn off when switching to brights during night-time driving. ) cracked heads (both) somewhere between 30,000 & 70,000 miles.*ak 3) ball joints need replacing - no parts available to complete the job in a reasonable time.
05/01/1999
 Fuse blew out 4 times, causing the tail lights and instrument panel cluster to be inoperative which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/13/2008900002501/15/2004
 When ambient temperature gets above 65 degrees, the vehicle will completely shut off without regard to moving fast or being stopped. a signal shows in the dash that reads no bus. car will not start again until it has sat for several minutes and cools down a little. there are many strings online about this same problem with dodge durangos. mine is a 1999 model with 5.9l engine. this has occurred many times, and mostly when my wife is driving with children in the car. it has proven to be very dangerous on the busy roads of las vegas. many online forums indicate that it is a problem with the connector at the ecm. if that is truly the problem, it is a mfr defect that is endangering lives of thousands of u.s. citizens and should be fixed without guesswork and without delay by the mfr. *tr
11/08/2001810/01/1998
 Vehicle stalls periodically. it will not re-start right away. sometimes it starts up after a minute or two, sometimes five minutes, sometimes after an hour or so. we had the vehicle diagnosed by edelen tire & service and twice by conway heaton dodge in bardstown, ky. conway heaton verified the problem on february 1, 2002. neither service center could determine the root cause and fix the problem. i also contacted chryslers customer service and got them involved (care # 9699040). they contacted conway heaton to help, but could not. i have a 3 year old vehicle which is unsafe because it stalls without notice. chrysler and conway heaton tell me there is nothing they can do. please help!*ak
11/01/1999
 Vehicle accelerates/ motor makes a knocking sound. dealer replaced sparks, it caused vehicle to loose horse power and fuel economy. a new intake gasket was put in, and the computer was scanned to add a new code for more fuel. problem was not solved. *ak
06/20/2001206/01/1999
 Spark plug/coil wire standoffs design is inadequate allowing wires to come in contact with valve covers causing chaffing and eventually failure of wires.
10/20/19991005/01/1999
 Engine knocks under load continuously and uses excessive oil. dealer has told me it is due to faulty computer but it has been 2 years and no fix as of yet. wisconsin lemon laws say i needed to bring the vehicle back 3 times in one year to declare it a lemon unfortunately i believed diamler chrysler was going to fix it. diamler chrysler contacted and offered no resolution.*ak
01/06/2001
 Vehicle stalled at 30 mph. *ak
11/24/2000112/01/1998
 Oil and engine light came on. pulled over to check oil, and oil was very low. had just changed oil two weeks ago. consumer noticed a loud noise coming from under engine when accelerating, but not at all times. another time while driving on parkway vehicle died, consumer came close to having an accident. dealer said ignition coil went bad. *ak the engine light came on because oil and filter were not changed regularly. the catalytic convertor was damaged but the dealer could not fix it due to national back order. *yh
04/20/19991001/01/1999
 Repeatly since we have had the car we have had engine noises and failure to advance gear when driving. one of the more frightening incidents was when driving on the highway the engine lost power at 65+ . i last evening after just getting it back from the dealer my husband had it out with my son and it stalled again on him. i refuse to drive it to get my kids in college for fear of an accident somehow that does not seem right. i have a claim #7286397. please help. pat ryan. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
05/28/20042
 While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle , and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the security module needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
09/13/2007125111406/06/1999
 1999 5.2l 2wheel drive dodge durango. my wife was driving down the road when the car suddenly died. a nobus indicator came on the odometer and the power brakes and steering of course failed to work since the engine had quit. this very nearly caused an accident and forced her to sit dead in traffic for 10 minutes before the engine would restart. it happened three more times before she could get home, but fortunatley at stop lights and stop signs.
05/24/20071120001012/31/1998
 1999 dodge durango (5.2l v8) car has stalled numerous times in heavy traffic and light traffic at speeds up to 75 mph as well as at a stop light. stalls are unpredictable and very dangerous. my wife cannot operate the vehicle when it stalls due to the loss of power steering and boosted brakes. it is extremely difficult to steer and stop when this occurs. the fault is due to a defective pcm (engine computer) which overheats in high ambient temperatures (>75 degrees). repair shop could not initially determine nature of failures and quoted a very high priced repair that would 'probably' fix the problem. i have determined that pouring ice water on the computer cools it sufficiently and allows the vehicle to start up after about 5 minutes. replacing pcm costs $300 for diy or >$600 from a repair shop. manufacturer has made no attempt to replace or recall this item.
05/01/200030000404/09/2000
 Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. heater/air have had hardly no heat or a/c for the last 4 years.. have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it. *jb
06/15/200377100106/10/2000
 At 70mph, on i-75 in michigan '99 durango transfer case blew apart causing vehicle to jump with smoke pouring out the back of the vehicle. was barely able to get vehicle under control and off to side of road. mechanic stated front driveshaft cracked thus maybe causing transfer case cv joint to go blowing apart transfer case. another vehicle experienced a flat tire at high speed due to running over pieces of transfer case. have spent over $4000 dollars in repairs to durango in 3 years including (front driveshaft, transfer case, water pump, pcm, upper & lower ball joints, upper control arms, sway bar bushings, front rotors, brakes, etc. only 78,000 on the vehcile when transfer case blew up. can i file a claim for lemon law regarding ball joints. uppers need replaced again.*ak
04/15/20023
 While driving the vehicle stalled in heavy traffic without warning, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem was diagnosed as an intake and electrical component failure, both diagnosis were wrong and as a result the vehicle stalled again, finally it was determined that the central computer module and pick up plate was the problem and they were replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for unecessary repairs and rental car fees.*nlm
08/01/20001
 Consumer has a problem with vehicle stalling without prior warning. vehicle started jerking and it stopped in the middle of the road. consumer notified dealership, and mechanic told him that they couldn't duplicate the problem. *ak the dealer replaced power train control module, time and alarm module. *yh
07/01/1998102/01/1998
 Engine operating computer failed. yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
11/25/2009100000110/01/1998
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at night between 45-50 mph the headlights failed without warning. he activated the high beam headlights and continued operation. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. updated 01/15/10.*lj the consumer stated the headlights would not work unless he moved the tilt steering when first starting the vehicle. the dealer found a wire burnt at the multi-function switch connector. updated 01/19/10
09/07/2004712/23/2002
 While driving there was a popping noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in which they found that the upper and lower ball joints were completely worn out. *ak the cover under the hood was ripened, the black guard under the front of the vehicle was hanging, the coolant resevoir was leaking, the power steering fluid leaked, the a/c was not cooling due to an open wire from the low push switch, and the fuel gauge did not read properly. *sc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
09/16/200457000102/17/2003
 Oil pressure indicator would go off and the pressure gauge would drop to nothing. driving car stopped running in intersection. car was towed to dodge who repaired car. light is still on and pressure continues to drop to nothing intermittently. dodge has list of repairs needed. initial dodge assessment at purchase stated new ball joints needed in feb 2003 at 57,000 miles. *ak
01/23/2000109/11/1998
 Consumer was driving at approximately 40-50 mph when it slid on ice, there was no impact. however, it did turn over onto passenger's side. a fire immediately started underneath the hood , close to the generator cable. vehicle was totaled. cause is still unknown. *ak *ml
 Consumer was driving inside of a parking garage upon applying brakes the brakes didn't work had to put on emergency brakes to pull into a parking space. then truck started smoking underneath his vehicle. consume r tried to open hood and it wouldn't come up. vehicle started to spit out sparks and fire occurred. flames started dripping from underneath the hood. then the truck exploded and the two front tires blew out. fire department was notified. *ak
 Consumer was driving for 4 miles when smoke was coming from underneath the hood, and within 20-30 seconds the entire front end was engulfed in flames, resulting in total loss of vehicle. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12/19/200380000210/06/1998
 Speedometer quit working and (subsequently) now the crusie control will not work either. speedometer began failing approx. 1 year ago and would not indicate vehicle speed until moving in excess of 30 mph. now the speedometer is completely inoperative requiring replacement of the complete instrument cluster assembly.*ak
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 Consumer had noticed while driving that an error message was displayed on the dashboard regarding the odometer, indicating no bus reading. also when driving without prior warning vehicle will stall. *ak
12/02/2002410/01/2099
 My engine died with 44,000 miles due to sludge build-up dealership says i did'nt change my oil but i did and i have reciepts. i have all my paper work where i took it in for repairs for the guages going off and oil pressure dropping, having to put 2 qts of oil every 200 miles, knocking in motor, and now my warranty is out i have a blown engine. dealership refuses to accept any responsibility. my power windows and quit working in the summer could not roll down windows and the air condition was not blowing out cold air . gas tank strap broke with a full tank of gas & was being held on with only 1 strap, gas tank was hanging down. i have several more minor gripes but the main thing now is the engine. i have read over some consumer complaints web sites and it seems i'm not the only person having the same problem. dt
08/07/2002
 While driving engine light stayed illuminated. while driving 45mph all gauges dropped, and then engine shut off.*ak
05/01/1999
 Fuse blew out 4 times, causing the tail lights and instrument panel cluster to be inoperative which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak
01/05/1999401/02/1999
 Computer modules failed causing the vehicle to shut down.

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