Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06E024000K&N ENGINEERING, INC. E (Equipment)4438604/20/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/15/200603/17/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.
Consequence SummaryA jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
Corrective SummaryK&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
NotesThis recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07079811/27/1998602584Engine overheating in high ambient temperatures.*ak01/05/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
07059809/04/1998602431Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc11/04/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
09050002/25/2000610005Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt04/13/2000
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
992305/19/1999606035Conditions may exist where oil seepage past the engine oil filter adapter plate gasket. *tt08/05/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
180040201/28/2002180600C629151Subject regarding 1999 my engine spark knock. *tt03/27/2002
180600C12/01/2000180600B616723Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt03/08/2001
180600B09/15/2000180600A6092279Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt12/01/2000
08240009/08/2000614651On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. *tt11/29/2000
07039911/05/19990707986089802Some vehicles may experience a high engine temperature condition. *tt02/25/2000
18259911/15/19996089780Information on erroneous engine miss while performing diagnostics with the diagnostic scan tool (drb iii). *tt02/25/2000
09069909/10/1999607913Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt10/18/1999
18379812/18/1998603137Some consumers that inadvertently flood their engines during starting may try to perform a clear flood procedure to help start their vehicles. *ak02/03/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
250040105/11/2001620071Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak. *tt07/11/2001
25029810/23/1998602881Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc01/20/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
02/10/2011120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while the contact was driving at various speeds she noticed the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 120000. rvk
02/10/2011120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. whenever the contact drives the vehicle at any speed she noticed that the vehicle will suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and no repairs have been made. the current and failure mielages are 120000. bml
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.
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.
09/23/2009205000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but did not generate any failure codes. the dealer replaced the ecm, pcm, crank sensor and the fuel pump. the failure seemed to be corrected however, the vehicle began to stall two months after the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to file a complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 205,000.
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.
04/06/2010147000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated the vehicle stalled while they were driving. the contact stated there is no warning prior to the vehicle stalling. the contact had the vehicle inspected by their mechanic and they changed the distributor camp, wires and fuses and crank sensor. the vehicle still stalled after these repairs. the contacts mechanic now feels the computers have are failing. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure mileage was 147,000 and current mileage was 155,000.rl
03/01/2011
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for isnpection and possible repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 119,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
03/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was 119,000. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. bw
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!!!!
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 $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. causing early failure & possible accident; 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes.
07/07/2010
 My 1999 dodge durango shuts off unexpectedly.
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.
07/07/2010
 My 1999 dodge durango shuts off unexpectedly.
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.
07/07/2010
 My 1999 dodge durango shuts off unexpectedly.
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.
07/07/2010
 My 1999 dodge durango shuts off unexpectedly.
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.
04/29/2010156000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on june 8, 2010 while driving at 65mph the vehicle shut down without warning. he experienced the failure several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the diagnosed did not locate a failurecode therefore the dealer stated there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer stated they are not aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,121. li
04/24/2010173000
 My 1999 dodge durango began jolting while driving with sudden loss of power, including steering. this has happened multiple times while driving on the highway and is increasing in frequency as the weather is warmer. i was able to coast to the side of the highway, but being as there was no shoulder, i ended up in a ditch. if this were a freeway and i were in the left lane, i am not sure i would have made it to the right shoulder without an accident. the car was towed to a mechanic where it started immediately. they said it was most likely the battery. i replaced the battery and the car continued to die. i am in the medical profession and am on call for emergencies. if the car were to die while responding to an emergency call, imagine the impact on other lives. also, if the car were to die on a freeway, the result could be fatal. the car is at a mechanic currently and they have 'no idea' what is wrong with it. i have since been avoiding freeways and taking side roads with reduced speed limits out of fear that the car will quit on a freeway. the odometer reads 'no bus' during the incidents and will start up again after it 'cools' for a few minutes. this now happens 2-3 times per week and, quite frankly, the next time it does, i may just leave the car where it dies.
10/15/200985000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated she has been experiencing a recurring failure of the vehicle stalling without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle yet the failure would continue to recur. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
05/12/2009990001
 Durango just dies in middle of traffic and it will not start. odometer says no bus and dodge cant tell me what is wrong with it!!!!!!! *tr
06/19/20091020001
 My 1999 dodge durango just stops running but usually starts back up again. my wife usually drives this car with our 3 children and presents a very dangerous problem if it stops running at the wrong time. there are many complaints on the internet about the same problem with this model. i feel that dodge needs to investigate this problem and find a solution for its customers. *tr
07/28/20091185001
 1999 dodge durango has continuously stalled in heavy traffic. engine, electrical shut down with no notice. no codes appear. we have replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors, replaced and rewired starter but problem continues. this is a very dangerous occurrence and we have missed near (possibly fatal) accidents. someone needs to step in and assist owners before a fatality occurs. thank goodness the semi truck driver who was traveling at 45+ mph saw our stalled vehicle and was able to move. imagine the scene if it had stalled on a railroad crossing! *tr
07/26/20091000001
 1999 dodge durango constantly stalling out. my wife was stuck sideways in the middle of a busy intersection today after pulling out and the vehicle died during acceleration. has happened a number of times and apparently is happening to a lot of the same year durangos. simply go to carcomplaints.com and review the number of similar incidents. there is little to no warning. we have seen a difference in the frequency of the occurrence when it is raining or has rained. it does it more frequently when it has. it is very sporadic, so we never know when it is safe to drive or not. if there are any warning signs, we would know to use extra caution prior to driving it that day or take other forms of transportation. i certainly hope no one gets killed while this is happening and i hope it is not one of my family. please investigate this situation! *tr
05/05/20091064401
 1999 dodge durango 4 wheel drive engine will stall and will not start for 10 to 20 minutes. gauges are inoperative. no bus message displayed on odometer. stalls in traffic. freeways almost got rear ended a bunch of times ...please help before we get killed. *tr
04/09/2009900001
 1999 durango stalls randomly without warning. recently while traveling on the highway with my wife and two kids it stalled at 60 mph on route 15 in connecticut. it was everything i could do to keep the truck on the road and get it restarted. the results could have been catastrophic. i will no longer let my family ride with me in the vehicle. i have done some searches on-line and am shocked to see hundreds of post about the same problem and no resolution or acknowledgment from dodge. i feel there needs to be a recall and corrective action. of course if dodge doesn't know how to fix the problem it's very difficult to do a recall. they should therefore buy the vehicles back from the current owners. *tr
03/01/20081600001
 Here is a copy of my complaint that i emailed directly to dodge: i have done alot of research and have found that the dealers do not know how to fix this problem and there are numerous web sites with fellow 1999 dodge durango owners who are experiencing the same problem and we are looking for your recall to permanently correct the matter. your dealers have not been able to correct the problem at any price. when the outside temperature of where ever you live gets warm, the vehicle will stop with no warning and you lose control of your vehicle. the dash says no bus where the mileage usually is. it is unpredictable and dangerous to drive this vehicle although i love everything else about it. i am sad to see that there are several years of consumers asking dodge for help with this problem and yet there is no answer from you. please explain to me what you can do about this. i do not want to be a statistic about driving a 1999 dodge durango and dying from it. please do something. i can't drive the vehicle in the spring or summer but don't feel right about trying to sell it and pass it on to someone else who doesn't know any better. i am sure that you are very aware of this problem and can find several web sites with consumers asking for help and reporting similar problems just by googling 1999 dodge durango but here are a few links for you to visit too. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml please do the right thing and offer your consumers the help that they need. this is not an isolate problem and you are surely aware of it. i will await your answer about a recall that will correct this. *tr thank you, leah
03/14/2004790001
 1999 dodge durango. bought used in 2003 w/70k miles. before it hit 80k the motor had blown and lost all power while driving down i-95. no warnings. towed to garage and needed top end rebuilt due to lack of lubricant in the top end. private warranty company covered half the cost claiming my lack of maintanace. just before 100k it would lose oil pressure when warmed up and the vehicle came to a stop. took it to garage and they replaced the oil pressure sending unit claiming it was blocked with sludge. within 500 miles the motor blew again. had entire motor rebuilt with new top end and bottom end, new bearings etc. flushed and changed oil every 3k miles from then till it reached 125k miles. once again while stop at toll booth vehicle lost oil pressure but would come back up when i applied a little throttle. tried to pull off the road but within 100 feet the motor started banging and then lost power and shut down. towed it back home and checked oil. dipstick showed nothing. 2 days later when i checked the oil the level was good. oil must have gotten trapped in the top end and caused the bottom end to be unlubricated and fail. what a poorly designed engine. vehicle sits in my backyard with another blown motor. thanks chrysler. *tr
10/24/20081400001
 This truck should be recalled!! deaths will occur with this and probably already have. will start researching that with insurance companies! the durango shuts down without warning. you have no control of the vehicle when this happens. the oil pressure drops to 0 and the truck then attempts to stall or does stall. if the truck cools or you bet cool air on the pcm, then the oil gauge jumps back up to 40 and the truck runs fine. have had the oil checked and there oil is running though the engine as it should be although the gauge says 0 and the check gauges light and check engine light comes on. this truck a safety hazard and a liability to whomever is driving. we still owe $3500 on it and it now makes a nice yard ornament. - this is a serious safety issue for all of us drivers. we shouldn't have to bite the bullet on this one. driving is dangerous enough without driving a durango that shuts down continually and without notice. you lose your power steering, power brakes and it's hard to navigate or even get a truck this large to stop. we have the 4x4 with the 5.9l engine. it's a tank that i used to love until it became too dangerous to drive. dodge does not want to take any responsibility for this and every dodge dealership you call acts like it's the 1st time they have heard of it. with the thousands of posts that are on the internet, i find that hard to believe. dodge needs to take responsibility for this. buy back our trucks or at least give us a large enough rebate on a new vehicle. but they do need to take responsibility. please contact me. these trucks are too dangerous to be on the road. www.carcomplaints.com lists 62 complaints and there are many many more. *tr
08/22/20081750001
 My wife has a 99 durango 5.9l 4x4 with 175,000 miles. about three weeks ago immediately after a standard tune-up the vehicle began reading multiple misfires and a p1391 error code. i recheck everything and use the scanner to reset all of the trouble codes on the truck. next thing you know - everything is running fine and there weren't any error codes registering. next day my wife drives the truck and calls me later in the day and says just suddenly stopped working while she was driving the truck down the road
08/12/20081450001
 The car cuts off while it is driving at various speeds, including highway speeds and with no warning at all. after a few minutes it will usually start back up. there were no injuries but if it was to cut off while driving and going around a corner it could easily run off the road or into oncoming traffic. i have read about lots of other drivers or this same type of vehicle having the same exact problem. *tr
06/14/2008100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on eight or nine occasions, while either idling or driving between 25-35 mph, the vehicle has stalled in the middle of traffic. sometimes, the vehicle will immediately restart and other times, it takes a half an hour before restarting. the vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions for this failure, but they have been unable to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.
05/18/2008149000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 15-70 mph, the engine shuts off. a code that reads no bus appears on the instrument panel. the vehicle is currently not able to restart. the failure occurred two weeks ago and the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 149,000.
02/01/20071
 I purchased a 1999 dodge durango from a private dealer last year. not long after the purchase, while driving the vehicle down the road at about 50 mph, the engine shut off...barely any brakes, unable to steer. this happened several times after that, eventually leading to me not driving it anymore. while researching what was wrong with the vehicle, i came across many other people with the same problem, same make, year and model vehicle. many were reporting their close calls with mva's due to the engine just shutting off and them losing control of the vehicle. this is obviously a wide spread and dangerous problem, that thus far, dodge has failed to recall. i, as well as many others, do not have the money to put in to the vehicle for computer changes and uncertain mechanical work to get our vehicles in safe operating condition. i believe it's time that dodge do a recall and fix this dangerous problem. *tr
05/03/2007980001
 I am the owner of a 99 dodge durango slt since 12/31/98. about 14 months ago it started dying on me without any apparent reason. i have had it serviced 7 times at 2 different dealerships. all with the same result, temporarily fixed. the last 2 times being the worst. each from a different dealership. i have been driving on the freeway at 70 mph and had it die. this shuts all power steering and braking down. luckily, i've been able to avoid being rearended or hit as i coasted to the side of the road. i stopped driving with my wife and kids in the truck, in case of being hit. the service depts have: checked connections, replaced speed sensor unit, central timer module, crankshaft module and are now telling me i need to replace the pcm. have seen on the web that this is not an isolated incident. i love the truck, but it's inoperable by most standards. *tr
06/27/20086000
 Intake plenum gasket failed. over a 1 month time and only 60k in mileage. oil is sucked out of the engine like a straw. i see dodge has a service bulletin about the issue but this really is a defect since it has happened to a whole hell of alot of people. next is these crappy balljoints. i had one fail 2 jears ago with only 49k in mileage. i went to the dealership to find that they only have a recall on 2001-2003 which is assanine since the same control arms and ball joints are used in the 1998 and 1999 models too. the property damage involved is the damage to my vehicle from a defective gasket or engine design.
03/01/20081600001
 1999 dodge durango stalls out on the road/highway with a no bus warning in the odometer window no power steering no abs brakes just a dead stick to control at highway or city speeds. *tr
05/10/2008600001
 During all driving conditions during the last 6 years and while being driven on the road my 1999 dodge durango periodically shuts down. the engine, power steering, and power breaks fail and the vehicle exhibits a no bus in its odometer. after stalling this way it will restart after 10 minutes to an hour. the shutting down at freeway speeds is dangerous; however, after repeatedly taking the vehicle to different dodge dealers they can not properly diagnose or solve this life threatening problem. *tr
04/01/2008620001
 1999 dodge durango shuts down while driving ,you can't steer and the brakes dont work . someone is going to die if this problem is not corrected. *tr
01/15/2008145000110/20/1999
 I was driving on the expressway and my dodge durango began to stall. i put on my hazard lights immediately. cars began to swerve to avoid me. i tried to pull off to the shoulder of the road but the engine cut off and then the brakes would not work until i tried to restart the car in neutral. i could not restart the car for 20 minutes. when the car did start i proceeded home. the car stalled three more times on the way home. *tr
10/01/200772000309/22/2007
 1999 dodge durango 4x4 bought in sept. 07, within two weeks lost of oil pressure during highway driving just over 150 miles, oil pressure goes to zero and engine light comes on. had to put 4.5 qts of oil. later on during the trip the speedometer quit working unless going above 50 mph. also at the same time the abs light and brake light illuminated and stays on. going to start with replacing the speed sensor on the transmission. hopefully this solves the abs and brake light problem. *tr
11/20/2007506/09/2007
 The fact that when i am driving with my 5 children and my dodge durango shuts off and you loose all power! *tr
09/03/2007122103806/01/2003
 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 5.2 l. vehicle suddenly stalls. this has happened several times and at no time of the stalls was my family safe. no indication or warning signs. chrysler corporation cannot or will not properly troubleshoot the problem, each part they replace i am paying for and its not the issue but they do not refund my money, it time for the feds to govern auto repair dealerships. my vehicle will no longer start and is useless. i am informing as many people as i can about this safety issue that chrysler is having and refuses to acknowledge responsibility. i have talked 8 people into purchasing other makes of vehicles and researching all possible safety issues before purchase. *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
09/27/2005570001604/01/2000
 I have had repeated problems with my '99 dodge durango that started with the engine light going on in september 27, 2005 and is now the need for a new cpm. the car intermittent stalls while riding down the road at 55mph or after idling at stop light & turning left (power steering goes out and car blocks intersection/traffic) - no bus appears on mileage, everything shuts off. seems to happens on days when the environmental temperature exceeds 75 degrees and disappears once car has sat (wherever it stalled) for 20-30minutes. no diagnostic code appears when put the car is put on the computer and i was advised by more then one dealership that the problem had to get worse and produce a code before dealership or anyone else could diagnose the problem. now that the 8 yr federal powertrain warranty has expired for me, it seems the problem is &always was that the powertrain control module (pcm) is malfunctioning &needs to be replaced. this major component is covered thru 8yrs/80,000 mi by federal law but even though problem began prior to 8th year, because this problem was not diagnosed until after my 8 yrs had been exceeded, it is now my $800-$1200 bill to pay (since sept '05, have replaced most components of coolant system, intake manifold pan gasket, head gasket &still have problem with alignment/ball joints& repeated window modulator problems). *tr
08/15/2007880005009/17/2006
 I am a 99 durango 5.9 owner, experiencing the same problems with the stalling/no bus signal. so far we have replaced the crank sensor, the engine auto-shutdown relay and the front oxygen sensor with out any success. spoken to two dealers, they play stupid, bring it in next week and we may have time to look at it. (nice customer service). after about 20 miles or the temp gauge reaches 210 degrees it dies. if i sit for 10 minutes with the hood open it will start right back up. so sad when the manufactures play so stupid, we don't know what the problem is. maybe they should read this web page. i was thinking about trading it in on a new dodge, let them deal with the problem but after reading these comments i am thinking twice about that. *jb
06/03/20072004/14/2005
 Car stalls. my car stalls while i am driving or at a stop light, just idling. it has stalled on the freeway, which is very dangerous. before the car stalls the battery voltage sensor and the fuel level indicator goes all the way down. then the odometer starts blinking and saying no bus. the autoshops i have been to do not know what no bus means. i have to turn the ignition off and on several times before the battery voltage and fuel indicator go back up. it takes anywhere from a couple seconds to 20+ minutes for the car to finally start. sometimes it won't start. the check engine light comes on, when the car stalls. but once the car starts, the light goes away. i have took the car to several mechanics. they ran diagnostic testing on it. the obd found no problems. my injectors and everything are working fine. pls help. these is one of several problems w/ these car. coolant leaks, ball joints always going out. i fixed these problems several times. i am tired of this car. *tr
09/01/20061000002507/01/2003
 Engine dies suddenly at random times including in traffic. odometer shows no bus. any speed, weather, road conditions. dealer no help - no codes - could not replicate. eventually became frequent enough that i traced problem to pcm with use of heat gun. see internet blogs. seems to be frequent problem for this year. *tr
05/14/2007167833107/13/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck a light pole while attempting to avoid crashing into two other vehicles. the drivers side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained a large bump on his head and a cut on his upper lip. the contact has a police report and the report of the damage to his vehicle. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 167,883 and failure mileage was 1676,833. the consumer stated have been through alot with this vehicle prior to the incident he has had the engine replaced twice in the car and rebuilt the transmission prior to the car having 38000 miles on it and now he has a defective air bag. the consumer stated would like chrysler to pay the remaining balance on the car. the consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. updated 07/10/07 *tr
12/10/200660000610/11/1999
 Over the last three years of operating the vehicle (2005-2007): 1. fire in the front wheel assembly after 1.5 hours of 4-wheel drive - 1100$ replace 2. speed sensor failure ($500 work) 3. engine failure on the highway @80 mph - $7000 replace and other costs, lucky survived 4. joint balls replace (about 400$) 5. ac failure ($960 repair) 6. now parked - transmission/engine joint oil leak, estimated $1200 repair. *jb
12/21/2005124000201/14/2000
 I purchased a 1999 durango in jan of 2000. i have had numerous problems including rebuilding the transmission. my biggest complaint is the engine sludge and spark knock. i have had the oil pump and screen replaced twice as well as the upper intake gaskets. it is my understanding that the upper intake gaskets leak internally causing oil consumption, spark knock, and eventually oil sludge and engine failure. chrysler should do something about the thousands of vehicles that are experiencing these issues. *jb
08/31/2006112000112/30/1998
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in 80 degree weather, the vehicle completely shut off, accompanied by a warning light on the instrument panel which read no bus. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, where it sat to cool down. the vehicle had previously been taken to a service dealer for the same issue. the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
08/23/2006100001507/01/1999
 Car stalls, idles erratically and stalls when falls below 500 rpms. a/c blows hot air when idles falls below 1000 rpms. this has been happening for months, no rhyme or reason, no codes. sometimes so bad that car stalls as soon as you let off of the accelerator to go around a curve. when will a recall be issued? there is obviously a problem. dodge needs to step up to the plate. does someone have to die before its fixed? do a search on the internet. complaint are everywhere.
10/01/2005100000103/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls consistently, sometimes taking up to 4 hours to restart. according to a independent repair shop, the power control module has become defective and needs to be replaced. the stalling occurs 3 to 4 times a week in the summer. in the winter, it stalled twice a month.
02/21/2006130000701/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated that the engine malfunctioned in the vehicle as early as june first of 2005. the vehicle was taken to the dealers and left with them for one week to under-go diagnostic testing. the dealer determined through the testing that the problem was pertaining to the fuel pump and replaced the part. the vehicle began to experience more problems concerning stalling and all the warning lights illuminating. the vehicle was taken back to the dealers who replaced the water pump. one week later, the vehicle experienced similar problems including water dripping from the bottom of the motor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced gasket of the water pump. the vehicle stalled while driving on the highway during morning rush hour traveling at 30 mph. it was towed to the dealer who determined that the #3 cylinder had no compression, the coolant was coming out of the freeze plug, transmission fluid was dripping and the motor was shot. there were no further services done to the vehicle due to the extensive costs.
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
12/26/200560400110/05/2000
 Engine failed at 60,400 miles. vehicle was properly mainatined all work done at the dealership. *jb
11/07/2005732863007/10/2002
 I have a 1999 dodge durango with 73,000 miles. we had the transmission replaced and other major repairs done to it last year. since then it has given us nothing but trouble. this car is our family car so we travel everywhere with the kids in the back. it has stalled and died on us often. at times on the freeway in the middle of traffic and other times in the middle of intersections. the power steering goes and so do the brakes. i have been lucky so far in avoiding accidents. the mechanics can not find out what is wrong with it so nothing is done about it. the fuel lines have been checked and replaced and so has the fuel pump and the same problem continues. *jb
08/01/2001900001003/01/1999
 Dt: the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango that experienced an excessive oil consumption problem. the oil was disappearing nearly every 500 miles. there was no smoking or any type of leaks. the contact felt this was a mechanical problem. the vehicle was using four or five quarts of oil rapidly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the intake manifold. the upper plenum and throttle body was removed to determine the leak site. the gasket that was supposed to seal the intake of the engine block had apparently not adhered to the bottom on the intake and along the engine. the mechanic noted that chrysler made some design corrections, but the cylinder heads will collect and blow over into the engine, and eventually will be expelled from the vehicle on the ground or burned out. it could collect eight to ten quarts before expelling. the repair was made , and a gasket was replaced. this was the second time it was replaced. the gasket did not necessarily fix the problem because the gasket did not permanently adhered to that area. they retracted it due to hot and cold temperatures, and could not adhere as needed. the contact has another 1999 dodge durango that experienced this problem. also, there was a pinhole on the air conditioner evaporator that allowed the freon to escape and enter in to other durangos. *ak
08/20/200478000205/12/2002
 Ball joints. engine under warranty 3 times. *jb
07/31/2005107249306/07/1999
 Dt: on july 31, 2005 the check engine light came on. she took vehicle to dealer and had it fixed. the next day the light was still on. vehicle was taken back to the dealer. currently, the check engine light, abs light and a brake light were on. vehicle had been to the dealer 4 times and still couldn't find the cause of the problem. manufacturer had not been contacted . she has paid for all the trips to the dealer and they haven't fixed it yet. she could not afford to continue paying for all repairs. *ak
07/13/2005703/01/1999
 Dt: consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving about 30 mph. the service dealer could not duplicate the problem. it has happened 3 times today and has happened for the past 3 weeks, it appears to be getting worse. after putting the vehicle into park, the vehicle will sometimes start immediately, but sometimes the consumer would have to wait for about 10 minutes to restart it. *jb
04/18/2005120000608/13/2002
 Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak
01/01/200545699708/21/1999
 Vehicle was purchased on august 21, 1999. the ball joints were same type as those on recall for year beginning 2000. *bf two years and four months later the ball joints failed. the front passenger side power window had broken along with the two back power windows. there was also a cracked serpentine belt, the tensioner had frozen, the throttle body was dirty and the gasket was leaking. *sc *jb
01/01/20058
 While driving, the vehicle shut off leaving the consumer with no power, no power steering and no power brakes. *nm the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *sc *jb
01/01/20051
 Onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints on both sides of vehicle. *bf the vehicle failed inspection due to worn front upper and lower ball joints. the consumer stated that he is having the same problem with his vehicle as the later year model listed in the recall. the vehicle as a result of the failed ball joints has uneven tire wear , brake problems , oil pressure problems, sludge build up, and speed sensor issues. *tc
12/01/2004503/01/2004
 I have a 1999 dodge durango, brakes repaired. the vehicle overheated, radiator, air compressor and more problems. *bf the consumer was told that the ball joints were gone and the transmission was sticking. *sc *jb
06/15/200455489603/31/1999
 The consumer had to replace several tires due to worn upper and lower ball joints. *ak the consumer experienced the same recall problem as the 1998-1999 models. the right front and left windows were inoperative, there was noises coming from the serpentine belt, the vehicle had taken too long to crank after sitting for a while and the intake manifold leaked oil. *sc *jb
12/21/20042
 Consumer was driving on the highway and suddenly engine's oil pressure meter dropped to zero. then, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. she took vehicle to dealer to get serviced, but the engine light still came on. also, mechanic determined that the vehicle had worn out upper and lower ball joints. vehicle could not pass inspection due to the engine light.*ak
12/10/20042004/01/2004
 When trying to start vehicle it fails or it starts and dies. it has also stalled when driving several times, locking up the power steering, almost causing accidents.*ak
11/10/20041
 The consumer checked the oil and noticed that the oil reading stick was showing i quart short. the consumer was traveling on the highway, and when the consumer reached the next city he checked the oil again and the same reading appeared, add 1 quart. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the intake gasket needed to be replaced. *ak *sc
06/10/200451000203/01/1999
 During a routine inspection the consumer was informed that the front ball joints were loose. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle would also die while in motion. *sc
06/29/2004800002001/10/1999
 Truck stalls often, while driving or waiting at a stop light. brakes go out, power steering goes out, all gauges go out. very dangerous on freeway. wait 5 to 45 min and cars starts and runs fine. *jb
06/02/20041
 While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled. consumer towed the vehicle to the dealer, but technician could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak
04/23/20041
 Intermittently check engine indicator light illuminated on dashboard. while driving at highway speeds and without any warning engine slowed down. vehicle was taken to the dealer were they replaced engine sensor.*ak
11/15/200344550
 Bought this vehicle with 44,490 mi, check engine light came on within one mile of the dealers lot. it was fixed at no cost to me, but it came on three more times on different days. now there is some kind of noise in the rear end or brakes, not all the time though. the front tires were bad, but had good tread, those are my expense according to the dealer. i have to live with it, but i made a bad mistake buying this vehicle. the dealer did not tell me that these vehicles were under investgation by nhtsa
09/15/200387256
 Without any warning, and on 3 separate occasions my 1999 dodge 4x4, durango completely shutdown while driving. after the first incident, w/the abs and engine light on the vehicle was taken to a dodge dealer for service. it was found that a speed sensor needed replacing, this was done. approximately 4 days later while driving on new york ave. in washington dc, the durango again completely shut down, on this occasion and subsequent ones, no warning lights were shown, no evidence was given that vehicle was about to shut down. on the last occasion sept 17, 2003 it again shutdown while driving approximately 45 mph on leesburg pike in falls church va. unlike the other 2 occasions this time it would not restart, although the engine attempted to turnover. it had to be towed, where it is currently undergoing another diagnosic, currently i am awaiting a call from the service technician. additionally the car has 87,256 miles and 3 years old, the back windows are not working due to a failed power housing unit for the windows. the approximate cost is $500 for repairs.
05/15/200248000
 The right rear window motor had to be replaced since it abruptly stopped working. but the real problems are with the car all of a sudden dying while driving normally on the road, causing the power steering and brakes to fail making it almost impossible to steer out of harms way if you find yourself admist a lot of traffic. once the car dies it usually starts right back up again after a few minutes, but it has become so unpredictable that i'm afraid to take the vehicle back out on the street! the milage now is at 48000 and the problem started occuring at around 40000 first rarely but now more frequently.
07/15/200373000
 I have had the vehicle in the garage since july 28, 2003. it will work for a couple days then something else goes wrong. i am putting it back in the garage on friday due to more transmission problems. i have put way too much money into this vehicle. something needs to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10/15/200356000
 Ball joints are all defective and the freeze-out plug rusted causing fluid leakage.
03/11/200456000110/10/1999
 While driving at 60 mph engine revved up but vehicle wouldn't accelerate. consumer pulled off the road, and let vehicle sit for a few seconds while idling. then, pulled back onto the road. consumer drove home at 15 mph. the cause of vehicle's failure to accelerate properly has not been determined. *ak
02/17/2003560005
 Our engine ceased after having repeated problems with the oil pump, we were called liars by the dealership and diamler chrysler. they don't seem to want to take responsibility for anything. when i took our durango in because the front end kept pulling to the right after we paid $5200. for our motor to be replaced, i was told we needed new tires and a front end alignment. so i took it to another place to have the work done, since my confidence in the dealership was gone. only to be told they could not allow me to take the car back out on the road with my children in the car, do to the ball joint. he said it would take one pothole and i'd probably roll my car, another $1200. later and i could have my car back. what is up with this? they allowed us to risk our lives driving this vehicle, and diamler chrysler seems to care less about all the problems with this suv, how many people out there are spending money to keep fixing this vehicle and trying to make the payments. we got rid of a car so we wouldn't have to make repair payments and right into a nightmare. when is someone going to do something about the problems with this vehicle, and i think we should be reimbursed for all the repairs that they knew about and did nothing to fix. it's not fair to the public to have to dig in their pockets to fix a mistake that diamler has known about and refuses to do anything to make it right for the consumers! we are the people that purchase your product, you should be more supportive rather than calling people liars!! you well knew that the problems with this vehicle and yet you continue to sell them, with no regard to the consumers that drive their families in these cars, we could have been killed, what would have happened then, or would that have been our fault as well.
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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
08/03/200357889108/08/2002
 Oil pressure guage would read normal then drop to 0 and bounced back and forth,sometimes not coming back up for awhile, had checked out and found no problems,about 4 months and only 4000 miles later i have a 57,000 mile blown engine...*ak
08/02/200336000311/09/1999
 Our vehicle has approximately 45000 miles on it at around 36000 miles the vehicle experienced a oil pressure and engine failure. we were told by dealer that it was due to lack of maintenance, untrue. we had changed oil properly. we replaced the oil pump not a couple of months later the same problem we had to have a overhaul of the engine but were told the problem would probably still exist and to get rid of the vehicle around 4000.00 later we are looking at a whole new engine and possible transmission at around 4000. plus labor. there are too many complaints about this vehilce and it's engine to ignore. what wrong with dodge? someone must need to die in a accident for this to be recalled. *ak
06/01/200374000108/15/2002
 Vehicle has had several problems involving both the engine cooling and oil pressure. upon braking, the vehicle's check engine light would come on. i have taken the vehicle to two different dealers for service. on one occasion it was found that the vehicle had very little oil. this was only one week after an oil change was performed. no oil leak was found. in subsequent weeks the gauges starting dropping to zero and the check engine light would come on. took to another dealer and several parts were replaced including the water pump, thermostat, etc. i am still not convinced that the problem has been solved, especially after reading the complaints on this website. i would like this to be resolved prior to my engine blowing like many of the others that i've seen on this complaint database. *nlm
01/31/2003
 While driving, the vehicle would shut off. dealer has been notified. ph
01/29/2003
 Oil pressure gauge indicated drop of oil pressure and loss power in the engine. dealer has to replace the engine. please provide further information. ph
11/27/20026110906/01/1999
 Check guages light comes on, oil pressure gauge goes to zero then back. had fuel gauge do the same. took into dealer and dealer attributed to wires and did a wiggletest. vehicle had no more problem with fuel gauge. several weeks later the check gauges and the oil gauges did same thing. took to dealer and they stated it may be oil pump. after removing oil pan, dealer stated to much sludge in pan and had extended warranty send an adjuster to check out. dealer then took engine apart to find that sludge was through out the engine but no damage to bearings or vital parts. warranty company western diversified declined repair stating that to infrequent oil changes. warranty stated that even with proof of oil changes that this is an oil breakdown problem and not their problem. dealer stated now that it was our responsibility and wanted us to pay for a new engine. consumer refused and fortunately got to trade in vehicle towards purchase of a new one. only after reviewing nhtsa website did we realize that we were in a no win situation and luckily got out from under the vehicle. this is a problem that dodge obviously knows about, i am waiting for this company to do the right thing. we have shown our commitment to the company by buying several vehicles the least they could do is pay us the same respect!!!!!!!!
08/03/200016854810/16/1999
 The oil pressure dropped and all the lights on the panel had come on. while driving the vehicle had become sluggish and then had gone back to normal. the dealer was unable to remedy. the oil was burning every 200 miles. the ovt valley pan gasket was changed, and the intake gasket was replaced. there was a loud knocking and or clicking in the motor. the dealer found sludge in the motor, and found that it was blown. the seat wouldn't slide/hard to lift, and the a/c compressor was found loose. ts scc
01/27/2000111/13/1998
 The following have been replaced: thermostat gasket and housing, oil pressure switch, oil seal, crankshaft, timing chain, oil filter, clutch fan twice, and drive belt. *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/26/2008136000208/06/2005
 Driving down the highway and suddenly there was zero oil pressure. i pulled to the shoulder of a dangerous highway hoping the problem might remedy after some cooling down. i went to restart the engine and it made loud knocking sounds. i immediately shut it off and had it taken to the dealership where i had purchased it (now under new ownership). they had replaced my oil pump when the vehicle was still under their warranty but hadn't told me that these engines have oil sludge buildup problems that cause the oil pumps to fail. now my warranty just expired last year and the dealer told me i have a seized engine. *tr
04/22/200553000610/22/1999
 1999 dodge durango, bought new, has 53,000 miles, i was driving on a highway on 4/22/05,check gauges lit up on dashboard, oil pressure gauge went to zero, car still drivable, pulled over after 3-4 miles into turnpike service area, checked oil stick and it read full, continued additional drive to destination of approx. 5 miles and dropped off at nearby dodge dealership, their diagnosis is sludge in engine and oil pump has to be replaced and the entire engine will have to be replaced, they suspect lousy maintenenace by car owner regarding oil changes, i have documentation that car was well maintained, on a internet search, i found that hundreds of durango owners have experienced the exact problems with this type of vehicle. in addition, i have experienced other problems with my vehicle: replaced window moter, replaced leak in cooling system thermostat, replaced switch assembly for a/c heating unit, replaced brakes and rotors on front.*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
04/10/200435000107/10/1999
 1999 dodge durango with 42,000 miles - faulty both upper and lower ball joints - both inner tied rods - water pump - excessive tire wear even though the tires were rotated every 6,0000 miles. *jb
12/19/200381000
 Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt.*ak
360004
 Consumer complained about a host of problems which included anti-lock brake sensor replacement along with 2 water pumps, and a belt. also,consumer complained about a serious suspension problem which involved front upper and lower ball joints.*ak
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
54000203/27/2003
 When the vehicle had a full tank of gas and driven on a slight incline, the engine would shut off and would not start. the cause was unknown. while driving, the consumer smelled something burning, he/she pulled over and popped the hood, and noticed the bushings on the water pump were loose, which caused the radiator fan to move back and forth. *ak the pump was replaced, however the problem remained. *scc *jb
09/27/2001
 Consumer was about to switch lanes and steering got stuck. consumer slammed brakes and vehicle landed up on right side of road and went into bush. dealer claimed that water pump/ serpentine belt failed. *ak
07/01/2000205/01/1999
 Several time my overdrive light has come on and then has shut off in the last year. the dealer has told me that there is nothing they can do unless i bring the truck in while the light is on. one day in july on my lunch hour i was sitting in the drive thru getting lunch and my overdrive light came on and wouldnt shut off. the transmission light came on and the temp gauge shot up in the red zone. i immediatley parked the vehicle and called roadside assitance. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer called me and told me theire was nothing wrong. they siad you must have pushed the overdive light by accident. i dont think so i told them. they said they put the truck on their machine and it told them the lights and guages never showed they lit up or overheated. impossible. im afraid im going to get stranded again with my child. my airconditioner doesnt cool well and they say it cools fine. my truck is currently in the shop due to the paint is lossing its clearcoat. love the durango but very disgusted.
11/08/199908/01/1999
 I noticed the problem while doing my first oil change on the vehicle. i always check all the fluid levels when i do an oil change and noticed that the antifreeze level did not register on the radiator dipstick. i didn't think much of it since i hadn't checked the levels of anything since i bought the used vehicle because the dealer assured me that it was given a certified 135-point inspection. well after that i have checked the radiator fluid level on a regular basis (approximately every two weeks) and have found it to be low every time. i don't know where it's going. there are no traces of antifreeze on the garage floor and i don't see any visable leaks anywhere. i also can't detect the smell of burning antifreeze in the exhaust fumes. i took the vehicle to my local dodge dealer on 12/2/99 and they could not detect any problems and had no answer. they put a dye in the antifreeze to be able to detect a leak using a blacklight at a later date. i have gotten on internet newsgroup web sites and have found other people that have experienced similar problems, some worse than others. they are also saying that dodge knows it has this problem with it's larger engines. well, that's all i can tell you for now. thanks.
06/14/1999604/01/1999
 Upon idle, the temp guage exceeds 210 and causes ac to blow hot air. after accellerating ac cools again but vehicle continually overheats and causes ac to blow hot. dealer said it is flaw in the durango and later version '99's have been upgraded already. is there a recent tsb on this?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
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
06/20/200362700806/23/2003
 We purchased this vehicle from v & h ford inc, marshfield, wi. in june 2003. the next day after i got it i started it & it started to squeal. my husband noticed transmission fluid leaking as well. we took it back to the dealer, we were told that the fan clutch & serpentine belt were shot, as well as a little leak in the transmission. they put some kind of sealer on it & continued to leak. (also during all of this time, our rpm's kept jumping.) after the 3rd time, they said they did a factory authorized repair & put what was referred to as a cock ring in it to seal it. this seams to have taken care of this. then when the truck was put in reverse it kept clunking, the u-joints went out next, then the latch broke on our glove box. meanwhile the rpm's keep jumping, it has been back in the shop a total of probably 7 to 8 times so far. our service engine light came on & flashed the code of fuel injector #8, when it was put through the diagnostic test, however we are learning this is still not the problem. last weekend i was going to put the truck in the garage. i put in drive, and it took off on me without me even touching the gas. it has done this several times now while on the road. now for the past week, when you leave a stop sign, it will shift once and stay at about 3000 - 3500 rpm and will not shift until you are ready to stop. when you try to stop the trottle sticks and the truck wants to go. we are at loss what to do. we have obviously purchased a lemon that it a hazard to be on the road. to trade it in or try to sell it outright seems to be a crime, because we know the horrible things wrong with it. i am certain that it is only a matter of time before my husband & i and our 2 children are seriously hurt or killed by the spuratic behavior of this dangerous vehicle. please advise us what to do. is there a lemon law or any thing that can help us. meanwhile, we are stuck making payments on this . *ak
07/05/2000208/01/1999
 Anti-lock brakes failed, causing vehicle to skid, and resulting in near miss on two occasions, clutch fan wasnt working since date of purchase engine sounded like jet engine getting ready for take off asked dealer if normal, said yes. transfer case started growling after put in to four wheel drive for first time. output bearings in transmission had to be replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
12/08/200250000102/03/1999
 Durango`s transmission went bad, dealer of no help ,50,000 mi. on vechicle also not the same problem that was complaned about. ts
09/01/2000104/01/1999
 Thermostat needle would move all way up in red, and vehicle overheated. vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/11/2011151000
 1999 dodge durango---while out driving during the hotter months, the truck would just shut down while i was driving. the brakes stopped working, the steering wheel stopped working and the odemeter read no bus. when i finally stopped the car by running into a curb, it would not start for another 30 minutes. finally got it started and two miles down the road, it happened again. after talking to other durango owners, i was directed to change the pcm. well that is a $1000.00 job. it was explained to me that the pcm box over heats because of where it is placed under the hood. that section where the pcm box is is not receving any air flow to keep it cool. the cooling fins are nested too close to the body of the truck. this is a manufacturing problem and should be recalled . this is a safety issue, because you cannot control the car when it shuts down. you also have no warning that the car is getting ready to shut down. the first time it shut down my kids where in the car with me and we were on a very busy expressway. we were almost rear-ended. and we almost rear ended the car in front of us. please, please i beg dodge to check into this. i know that there have been several complaints on this truck because of this issue. i hope it does not take someone's death before the company steps up and takes reponsibility for the manufacturing of this vehicle.
06/01/2010140000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the power steering and brakes would fail sporadically. the contact also observed that the digital odometer would read no bus. the dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the ecm was defective. the ecm was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 155,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. kmj
06/01/2010140000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle would suddenly lose power steering and power brakes. the contact also observed that the digital odometer would read no bus. the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the ecm would need to be replaced and performed the repairs. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 155,000. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. bw
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!!!!
09/27/2010156000
 All of a sudden one day when we had a heat wave, our 1999 dodge durango decided to just stall out when he was in the fast lane on the freeway and almost caused him to get rear ended and another time for an accident to almost occur. this happened with no notice at all. then, three other times it stalled in the middle of the road after picking our kids up just trying to get home. this is so dangerous and dodge says its a problem with the pcm. the more i read, the more it is obvious that it is a safety concern and needs to be fixed by dodge, not all of the owners that are lucky to be alive!
05/19/2010140000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at 35mph the vehicle stalled. there was a warning light stating no bus but he does not know what it meant. to restart the vehicle it sometimes will take an hour and a half before it will restart. the vehicle was taken to several mechanic shop after completing many diagnostic tests and no codes showing or other reasons for the failure they cannot give him an answer for the stall engine. the dealer or manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 140,000....mw
05/28/2009131000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at the speed of 30 mph when the vehicle shut off, he was not able to turn it on right away, he had to wait 30 minutes to turn it on . once the vehicle is in motion it shuts off without a warning. the dealer was contacted and they stated to bring in the vehicle so that they can diagnose it.there have been no repairs at this moment. this problem has occurred 9 additional times. the failure mileage unknown and the current mileage was 131000.cv
08/10/2009120000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. she stated while driving at any speed from 5 mph or more, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who replaced the fuel pump, crankshaft sensor and the power train control module (pcm); to no avail. there were no further repairs to the vehicle and there were no recalls. the contact was concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle stalled continuously. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current was 128,227. the vin was not available.
09/10/20081050001
 99 dodge durango slt 5.2 318 motor blew. only had 105,000 miles on it changed oil and did upkeep right on schedule. this pile crap has been nothing but a lemon since we bought it. first it started shutting off while driving, had to fight tooth and nail to get dodge to replace pcm, i did the investigation to figure out the problem because they did not want to pay for it and tried really hard to stretch this out to where i would not have warranty anymore. they wanted to send us off with a black box after they supposedly fixed problem but didn't. now my motor blew! we have taken motor out and it looks all burned up...what a complete piece of crap..so angry that dodge refuses to step up on these obvious defects that are their fault not the poor consumer who paid way to much for this lemon of a vehicle. also have to replace all ball joints, because the 99 should of been included in the recall!!!! thanks for nothing dodge!!! i will never buy american again, this was my first time of straying from nissans and toyotas,,,never again. *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
02/29/20081
 I have an engine problem that i thought was an oil pump that was bad but when i took it to the mechanic he told me that i needed to replace the entire motor. i came back home and did some research on the 1999-2001 series of the dodge durango and came across a staggering number of complaints to the same effect of what was happening on my car. the website that i found these on is http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_dur_oil.html please go on this website and read these complaints! something has to be done about this! obviously there is a defect in these motors and this is a hazard to people driving on the road! one complaint on there was from a man who was driving his wife to the hospital because she was in labor when his engine quit on the freeway! that is dangerous! i would truly appreciate any form of investigation into this continuing problem! thank you deeply for your time! sincerely, a concerned driver. *tr
12/01/1999114211/01/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a clunking and creaking noise coming from the front end. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. in 2002, the contact took the vehicle to a specialty alignment shop and they refused to align the vehicle because the upper and lower front control arms were worn out. the contact returned to the dealer and they replaced the upper control arm on the passenger side. however, he continues to hear the clunking and creaking sound. the current mileage was 51,800 and failure mileage was 114. the upper ball joint was bad and the 4-wheel drive stayed engaged. the engine pinged a lot. updated 11/06/07.
09/22/2007120000104/25/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. she attempted to immediately pull off the road, but the vehicle lost power. the contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that the engine burned out and a new one was needed. the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
08/08/200759000204/01/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving between 10-20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes failed. the vehicle was able to be restarted after two attempts. the road conditions were wet. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,700.
08/01/2007147000305/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 55-60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalls in hot conditions. the word nobus appears on the odometer. through internet research, she discovered several others who are experiencing the same failure. the contact took the vehicle to different shops and they stated that the cause of failure was the pcm. she recently took the vehicle to the dealer and is awaiting the diagnosis. the current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 147,000.
06/22/20072000001003/10/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while idling at a red light, the engine stalled and the vehicle shut off. a warning indicator light illuminated and read, no bus. the failure recurred while driving 55 mph. the vehicle would restart after 30 minutes. the mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel filter. the filter was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt, however, the failure still occurred. the current and failure mileages were 200,000.
10/25/2006123170107/25/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the electrical system continued to function, however the vehicle was unable to be restarted immediately. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.
10/22/2006142000106/02/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. this happened intermittently. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and let cool. it was driven to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.
01/29/20052
 In the last 4 yrs i have to replace the engine 2xs @$2500 per episode. despite regular oil changes, the oil pump is the first to go. i have repair men look at me like i do not change the oil because the oil is burnt to the pump. they have to clean the oil trap and replace parts. then less then 3 months later, that engine goes. i end up having to replace the whole engine. the first time it happened was at 51,000 mile. i contacted that company and they send sorry, you're past the warranty next, it happened at 75,000 miles. and, on the second experience, i had to replace the oil pump a 2nd time w/in 3 months because when the technicians started my vehicle and the burnt-type oil in the oil trap went back into the engine clogging the pump. thus, they made me pay for that too. please note i may be off on the date below. *nm
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
08/23/20069212104/02/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
05/28/20061040001501/20/2002
 I have e a 1999 5.9 liter 4x4 dodge durango. this spring it began to just stall out intermittently. it will turn over but not crank for sometime 30 minutes but then suddenly start and run fine until it stalls again. it will stall while driving with no warning. it is july 25th and it has been in the shop all summer with no codes being found. i have had it in 4 shops now the third being the dealership and they said something no one else said and wanted a ton of money to fix and i took it for second opinion and they said the dealer was wrong. as it is i have about $1000.00 in parts that have been changed trying to fix this and now they are saying it is the pcm. i am at my witts end because i do not have my car and it is very unsafe when i do have it because there is no warning when it stalls it just suddenly dies and you loose steering and brake power. it is very dangerous. i have searched the internet and found tons of the same troubles with other people. i think a recall is needed because dodge must know of this issue. the dealers all want different prices to change the pcm and when you call looking for them around the country suppliers say they can not keep them in stock for the dodges. please help!! *nm
07/03/200684000412/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at various speeds. the vehicle has stalled a total of 4 times. it will not restart for at least 30 minutes after the failure. as a result of the vehicle failure, there has almost been an accident. the dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.
12/15/200587000106/15/2003
 Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors. *nm
12/09/2005119000307/11/1999
 Warm or cold engine engine stalling been in the shop for weeks and they cant find the problem. *nm
11/23/2005311/22/2005
 Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a knock in the engine. a local mechanic found the engine threw a rod. as a result, it needed a new engine, tie rod, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they state it needed a new rod and crankshaft. the manufacturer instructed the dealership to take the engine apart to locate the internal problems. this has not been done at this time, and no repairs have been made. *ak
06/05/2005870001
 Dt: the consumer kept up the maintenance on the vehicle. while driving on the highway a through rod entered the oil pan and it destroyed the engine. there was slug built up in the bottom of the oil pan that caused the pump to fail. there was no for warning, but one could hear metal against metal grinding. oil light did not come on. spoke with the dealer and chrysler, and they said there was nothing they could do because warranty expired. this happened on june 5, 2005. had the engine replaced and the consumer paid the cost out of pocket. *ak
04/22/200553000610/22/1999
 1999 dodge durango, bought new, has 53,000 miles, i was driving on a highway on 4/22/05,check gauges lit up on dashboard, oil pressure gauge went to zero, car still drivable, pulled over after 3-4 miles into turnpike service area, checked oil stick and it read full, continued additional drive to destination of approx. 5 miles and dropped off at nearby dodge dealership, their diagnosis is sludge in engine and oil pump has to be replaced and the entire engine will have to be replaced, they suspect lousy maintenenace by car owner regarding oil changes, i have documentation that car was well maintained, on a internet search, i found that hundreds of durango owners have experienced the exact problems with this type of vehicle. in addition, i have experienced other problems with my vehicle: replaced window moter, replaced leak in cooling system thermostat, replaced switch assembly for a/c heating unit, replaced brakes and rotors on front.*ak
04/08/200579000109/14/2002
 Going on a trip oil pressure gauge went to 0 then back up to normal then back down to 0, check gauge light came on. pulled off interstate, listened to motor sounded normal, checked oil which was fine, decided it must have been the oil sending unit gone bad gauge had went back to normal, so started back on the road. then gauge started dropping again, stopped and put 1/2 quart of oil in, engine still sounded fine, started back on the road. went about 30 miles, motor started knocking. pulled off the interstate, engine knocking really bad. turned motor off then back on, engine sounded so bad cut it off and called a wrecker $50.00. towed it to a dodge dealership who said the motor was blown would cost approximately $5000.00 to fix. had to rent a car $35.00 a day. motor never let on there was anything wrong, never used oil, never smoked.*ak
01/01/19016
 Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. it has same problem as 2000 and up models. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the a/c had gone out. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still pinging. *tc
02/07/20052
 The driver noticed that the vehicle started jerking uncontrollably and hesitating without warning. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. then, the vehicle stalled. driver turned off the vehicle for ten minutes, and then restarted. few miles down the road the vehicle stalled again. driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. due to sludge build up. *ak
12/30/200485000204/01/2000
 I own a 1999 dodge durango. i am about to have to replace the driver's side upper ball joint. i started hearing a noise about 2 weeks ago. i called the dealership and they told me that i am not included in the recall. i have researched several websites and there are 100 of 1999 durangos that are having the exact same problem. i also had to replace my engine. *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
05/29/20041
 At 41000 miles my 1999 durango 5.9l experienced spark knock and heavy oil consumption. oil changed at every 3000 miles. called chrysler for help. they said too old and did not offer any help. i replaced all the valve seals. did not fix. replaced the plenum gasket as stated by the technical bulletin. did not fix. finally, tore down engine and found a broken oil ring on #8 cylinder. replaced all rings and bearings. finally fixed all at my cost. chrysler did not offer help. only one thing to say to chrysler, you have one less customer. *ak
10/14/200434000204/05/1999
 1999 dodge durango engine ceases along with ball joint problems. i had to have my engine replaced in the 5 yrs that i have owned it twice! that is not normal on a vehicle that is suppose to be tough and get more than 36,000 miles to the engine! i have called damlier chrysler about the situation and they cannot compensate me in any way and he wasn't allowed to say if that was normal for a brand new truck to have the engine replaced twice within five years! and by the way i have reciepts for my work done and the proper maintence of the vehicle within that time span!v i paid $30,000.00 for the brand new truck plus one engine costing me $4100.00 and the second engine costing $4300.00 besides the ball joints. the first time theree was a crack in the engine block this time the engine ceased and started rattiling like a bunch of tin cans because suppose broke loose inside the engine and my drive cam also had to be replaced due to a crack in it!*ak
09/16/200487224101/01/2003
 While driving check engine and abs lights came on. all the gauges did not work. vehicle shut down. after pulling to the side of the road vehicle would not start for approximately 30 minutes. after restarting there was a loud noise. vehicle had to be towed. it was discovered that the engine was defective.oil sludge caused premature engine failure.*ak
05/16/2004800001
 I was driving my 1999 5.2 dodge durango the warning light came on i lost oil pressure and my motor stopped. i had to have it towed and the garage told me the engine was seized. i don't think that this should have happend and have been told this is a common problem with these motors. *ak
04/13/200453000208/15/1999
 Ball joint failure on 1999 dodge durango @ 53,000 miles head gasket failure on 1999 dodge durango @ 53,000 miles
04/12/20041
 While driving 70 mph a loud knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the hood. driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. then, vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to sludge built up. *ak
10/01/200344500102/16/1999
 Oil consumption was in excess after oil change. changed oil and checked it after approximately 400 miles and found it was a quart low. watched it close and it was consuming oil fast. took it to dealer and was told the intake manifold seal/gasket would need to be replaced. called a mechanic and he told me that this was a common occurrence with the durango, he did one every couple of months! even the dealer mechanics says they saw this quiet often. one mechanic told me that the seals were made out of a paper like material but now used metal type so the problem will not recur! this is a know defect in this engine. there are several complaints of this nature when i searched on line. the cost is $675.00 + tax. i feel i should be helped with this know engineering defect. this is a very costly repair! *jb
03/30/2004118163303/15/2000
 While driving about 70 mph i heard a loud noise coming from under my 1999 durango, i took the vehicle to a local firestone, they discovered that the drive shaft had fell from it's housing, so i then took the vehicle to a transmission shop, cottman. the shop informed me of the following, the yoke and the bolt that retained the drive shaft in the transfer case had broken off some how, due to this occurrence, the transfer case was damaged, because all of the oil leaked out. also in 2003, had to have the ball joints replace and, also the engine head because the vehicle was burning to much oil and damage the heads.*jb
04/06/200350000111/15/1999
 Plenum gasket failure which led to oil flow restriction that caused serious engine damage. *ak
03/15/2004690001
 While driving 35 mph engine failed without warning. dealer stated sludge built up in the engine compartment.*ak
08/15/200372600207/15/1999
 My engine blew last summer due to low oil pressure. the service mechanic knew it was bad and did not tell me about it until it blew. it cost me $6000.00 for a new engine. now my sterring is rocky and virbrating and clicky when i turn. *ak
03/01/200456000102/08/2004
 Dodge durango 5.2l v-8 engine motor blew up after 54k miles. complete motor failure required motor replacement. *jb
02/28/2004300001
 Purchsed a 1999 dodge durango in fall of 1998. when truck was two years old, oil pressure guage went to zero repeatedly. i immediately took it to dealership. was told the oil pump needed to be replaced. i had the work done. over the course of two years the guage would intermittenly go to zero. had oil pump checked. it was deemed to be okay. shop could not duplicate problem. during the last 6 mo.s problem continued more often. took to shop. i was told it was an electrical problem with the oil pressure guage. on one occasion, truck abruptly quit while i was going down a hill. kind of a scary experience! the shop replaced a fuel pump. on feb. 28.2004, truck's oil pressure guage went to zero, a loud noise was heard, and truck,s engine quit.(while i was traveling at 60 mph.) engine is history. my truck now has no trade-in value. after reading about identicle complaints on this web site, and consumer affairs' web site, it is obvious to me that dodge has a problem. i believe that this problem could even result in injury or death. i know that i will never purchase another dodge and will tell everyone i know about my experience i have had for three years with this truck. thank you.*ak
02/23/200472000111/11/2000
 Ball joints and steering knuckle replaced at a cost of $1200 + with only 58000 miles on it at that time. now the oil pressure is fluctuating wildly which could be an indication of premature engine failure. vehicle now has approx 72000 miles on it now. *jb
01/17/200472000203/11/2001
 I purchased my 1999 durango in march 2001. in dec 2003 i had to get the driveshaft rebuilt. the velocity joint had worn out. then in jan '04 i was traveling about 65mph on an interstate just outside of town. my check engine light came on. i started to here a knocking sound along with feeling like there was a cylinder down. i got my truck towed back home and replaced the disributor cap since the points were worn. didn't take care of the problem. towed my truck to my mechanic. after checking several items he determined that cylinder 1 and 8 were not firing. he also checked the oil. it had gunk in it and told me that the manifold gasket and/or plenum gasket had failed and the oil looked like it was mixed with antifreeze. i then had checked to see if anyone else had experienced problems of this kind. i was suppressed to find out that there was 30 to 40 similar complaints like mine on your website alone where the engine had failed with the oil gunking up. i have not had the oil pump checked but since reading the complaints, assume that this had some cause to the problem. my truck only has 72000 miles on it. i agree that the 5.2 engine that dodge had put in the durango is junk as well as everyone else. it is a shame that dodge does not stand up behind the engines it builds. if you have this many people with problems, then it is time to do something about it. i am going to trade this off as soon as my mechanic can get it running. i will back up the next person that happens to buy my now piece of junk when they have to take it back to dodge. i will not buy another dodge product!!! *la
09/13/200353628107/14/1999
 Purchased my 1999 dodge durango in july 1999. this vehicle has always been serviced at the local dodge dealership in little rock at the service intervals that chrysler recommends in their service manual. i started having problems with my durango at 51,492 miles with the check engine light coming on. i immediately took it in for service. the service dept. told me that the vehicle's computer said i had a blown head gasket along with #7 injector being bad. so a new platinum gasket, #7 injector and injector service was done at a cost to me of $814.72. at 52,085 miles the check engine light came on again. again into the dodge service dept. only to find out that now the engine computer is bad (pcm213) and will be replaced under dodge's 80,000 mile warranty. my thinking at this point was that if the computer was giving out false information at 51,492 miles then perhaps my $814.72 bill for a new platinum gasket wasn't justified. of course, the service dept. assured me that these repairs were indeed necessary at the time. at 53,628 miles i grew concerned about upper/lower ball joints being bad on my durango after watching a cbs news report. as i was planning a cross country trip for the holidays, i had the service dept. evaluate the balls joints before i left, and sure enough, my durango needed upper and lower ball joints and a right tie rod. because this problem can be so dangerous i was instructed not to drive the vehicle and had to take alternate transportation on my trip. new parts were ordered and the dodge service dept. replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides and a right tie rod arm at a cost to me of $952.10 plus a $57.82 diagnostic test to tell us these parts were bad in the first place. i feel that my vehicle is unreliable and not one that i can depend on in the future. these are safety defects that chrysler should have fixed at no cost to me. i cannot afford to repair this vehicle anymore. *la
01/23/2004660000104/04/2000
 We have several complaints about our 1999 dodge durango. we have had the pcm go in 2003, luckily my wife did research and found out there was a recall and it was covered. the front suspension ball joints are blown and now our dealership has informed us that we need to spend $5100.00 to repair the engine due to the oil pump is blown. the engine will seize if my wife attempts to drive the durango. there just seems to be a common thread here since most of the complaints i have read about are the same complaints we have. *la
01/18/200458300305/07/2002
 Purchased durango in may 02,and performed regular maintenance on it.on 11/20/02 my family and i were on our way to michigan and the check gauges light came on and the oil pressure dropped to 0,the motor started to knock.we were on the ohio turnpike,(with 5 children),and had to find a place to pull over before the engine would blow.this was odd with only 46300 miles on the motor.luckily we were next to an exit,we pulled over and called the chrysler garage,they said do not drive the vehicle any further your oil pump is more than likely bad.the garage told us that there had been sludge build up in the motor which clogged the pickup tube which made pump fail,all do to lack of maintenance.the oil pump was replaced and got the vehicle back on 1/9/03 at the price of $350.90.the vehicle stil had a tapping sound coming from engine and the mechanic told me it was the lifters and it would go away.in october 2003,my sister and i were packing the car to go to my aunts funeral 250 miles from home,i started the car to go, we heard a knocking noise from the engine and the check gauges light came on and the oil pressure gauge dropped to 0,so we called the garage again.they said to bring it in they will replace the oil pump again. the vehicle had 55626 miles on it at the time, and they told us that there was still a problem with sludge in the motor from lack of maintenance.they told us they flush the motor with clean oil over and over for two days to remove any sludge,fixed my car free of charge and this time i had it back in a week.january 18,03 at 11:00 pm i was picking up my husband from work and the check gauges light came on again and oil pressure gauge was at zero.the garage said to bring it in and they would once again change the oil pump, free of charge, but still continue to tell me that there is still probably sludge in the motor,due to lack of amintenance and that they may not have gotten all it.the mileage now stands at 58300. 300 miles away from the next oil change.*ak
01/06/200470000105/20/1999
 Oil pressure drop on dodge durango leading to engine failure. many people having the same problem due to engine sludge. even with regular oil changes the engine eventually fails. dodge has sold bad engines and is now trying to cover it up. *la
01/10/200468000101/03/2000
 At 50,625 miles oil pressure on my 1999 dodge durango droped to zero. had oil pump replaced and dealer found sludge in oil pan. now 1 1/2 years later 68,000 miles pressure dropping again after only 17,000 miles! going to call dealer tomorrow and ask for advice, however, from what i've read i'm sure i'll be told it is my fault. i change oil every 3 to 4 thousand miles and have recipts to prove it. also, engine cuts out unexpectedly?*ak
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.
12/07/200374000109/08/2001
 While driving 60 mph on the florida turnpike in miami, the check engine light came on, the oil presure gauge dropped to zero and all power to car was lost. no steering, braking or control of any nature over the vehicle was possilbe. this i may add occurred while heading for a toll booth.while still coasting i tried to restart the engine in an attempt to regain power to the steering and brakes, the engine would not restart. i tried to apply brakes but could not depress the brake pedal it was as if i were pushing on a concrete wall. after going through the toll booth i tried to steer the car to the right shoulder, i could only move the steering wheel about 1/2 inch, luckily this was enough to allow the car to gradually make it to the shoulder. i coasted to a stop about 1/4 mile or more past the toll booth. fortunately traffic was light as it was a sunday afternoon and i made it to the shoulder without incident. i tried to restart the car again and it would not crank. i did have electrical power to the lights and emergency flashers. i raised the hood and checked the oil level, it was fine, the motor was not excesively hot, in fact the temperature gauge never went above normal operating range. the car is at my mechanics now being checked for possible problems. i did not take to the dealer as i do not trust their honesty nor work, after all they built this inferior death trap called a durango. i truly beleive this car is unsafe, no car should loose complete steerage and stopping ability under any conditions. i was traveling at 60mph in a heavily congested city without the ability to steer or brake a 2 ton hunk of steel. how lucky was i and other motorists on the road to be alive and uninjured? *ak
12/02/2003749013
 The vehicle's oil does not distribute properly. as a result sludge builds up in the engine and causes the engine to fail. please provide additional information. *ph
12/02/200374901301/15/1999
 Engine lost oil pressure first at 39933 miles while the car was still under warranty. the dealership changed the oil pump and advised us of sludge build up in the engine. the same problem at 63025 miles along with a transmission overhaul. the dealership at which we purchased the truck replaced the oil pump again, advised of sludge build up and overhauled the transmission under warranty. they also checked on the cost of a new engine but chrysler would not cover it, so they simply replaced the oil pump. same problem for the 3rd time at 73825 miles, less than 12 months and 12000 miles later. the service department at the dealership admits that replacing the oil pump will not help. they need to clean the sludge out for it to run better but even this will not solve the problem. unless the entire engine is taken apart and soaked clean or chrysler supplies a new engine, we will always have this problem. regular oil changes were completed on this vehicle. after the first oil pump the dealer advised that i using synthetic oil, which was done. after the 2nd oil pump was replaced the dealer said that the synthetic oil would not make any difference. *nlm
11/05/2003500001
 My 99 durango has a defective engine! my oil pressure gauge dropped to zero while driving on the expressway so i pulled off and let the motor cool down and checked the oil. after letting the engine cool off for a while i preceded home. after about 10 miles back on the road the check gauges light came on, the oil pressure had dropped to zero again, and i could feel the truck slowing down without letting off the gas. i pulled off the next exit and the motor knocking like someone was slamming a hammer on the heads. the dealer said to have it towed in so they could look at it. after 2 days the dealer called me back and said i needed a new long block. i and asked how a motor with only 50,000 miles on it could need a new block. the dealer's response was the engine had some sludge in the oil and in his opinion thought it was due to lack of maintenance. it took everything i had to keep from going off on this guy for accusing me of not maintaining my $30,000 truck! i do the oil changes, air filter, and fluid level maintenance myself because i don't trust some of these guys that work at these dealers. it's my $30,000 that's why i do my own maintenance! i called chrysler's 800 help line and explained what happened to the guy who took my call. he listened, but sounded very un-interested as he asked a few questions, put me on hold as he called the dealer where my vehicle was. after 15-20 minutes he came back on the line and said he was sorry, but there was nothing he, nor chrysler could do to help me because the dealer told him that he thought it was due to lack of maintenance. my wife called chrysler later and she explained the story to the lady that took her call. her response to my wife was this: if you can produce receipts for all the maintenance maybe we will change our minds. my wife told the lady i do all the maintenance, no other service shop, and she told my wife that owners that do their own oil changes are not dodge certified mechanics. *la
12/24/200234000406/06/1999
 I own a 1999 dodge durango. last year we began having oil pressure related problems. we were driving and the pressure would drop to 0 and we would have to stop the car and have it towed in. first they changed out oil sending unit, next they couldn't duplicate the problem. the next time they claimed it was due to lack of maintenance (changing our oil every 3,000 miles). yes we did change our oil. we had our engine flushed several times. it still produces sludge even right after the oil is changed. it is now sitting in our driveway because we do not have the money for a new engine which it requires. the thing is that we began looking on the internet to try to diagnose the problem ourselves and there are literally thousands of others that own dodge durangos with the same problem. is there not something that we can do? we were even given a free extended warranty for all of our problems of course until our original warranty ran out and now they say that our warranty will not be honored due to this. this is the same story as many many others. thanks for your time. *la
10/27/200398500210/22/2002
 My husband and i purchased our 99 dodge durango in september 2002, used from a honda dealership. a few days after we drove it off the lot, the oil pressure gauge began to drop to 0 rapidly, then back up to 40, then it started stalling and hesitating after restart. we called the dealer, they said to bring it in, so we winged it 20 miles to the shop, where they had it in service for a few days. they said it was the oil sending unit and oil pump, so they replaced it at no charge to us because it was within the 30 days. so a few weeks later the truck did the same thing, so we took it back, the dealer called the manufacturer and had the truck towed to the nearest chrysler dealer. this is where they replaced the engine at 65,500 miles, which the honda dealer paid for. i had the vehicle less than 1 month, and had to have a new motor, well that was 10/28/02 that they installed the motor, and now my truck is back in the shop 10/25/03 for another motor. this is because the dodge dealer says sludge caused malfunction in the engines ability to suck oil into the screen. of course they blamed me, saying that i did not change the oil enough, i provided them with some of my receipts, and my log of oil changes i did myself every 3 to 5,000 miles. they are refusing to cover the cost and said i have to get an attorney. i told them i was aware that durangos with 5.2 and 5.9 liter engines have oil pump and screen problems, again they refused to acknowledge and turned me away. now they are threatening to charge other charges like storage of the vehicle until my attorney decides what to do. *la
10/17/20031
 While driving about 5 mph and pulling out of a parking lot rear rim fell off and vehicle stalled. driver had vehicle towed to the dealership for analysis. *ak
10/03/2003680002
 While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced engine failure. two pistons malfunctioned and there was a hole in the block. *ak without warning the check engine light had come on for a few seconds before a loud bang was heard and complete engine failure occurred. *scc *jb
09/22/200378000105/05/2000
 Vehicle began to spontaneously lose oil at around 78,000 miles, causing oil pressure to drop and spark knock on acceleration. chrysler admits to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak in their technical service bulletin 09-05-00 but will not assist this consumer with the steep price of repair. out of warranty - too bad - a defect of this magnitude should be considered as a recall item! honda, here i come. *jb
08/23/20031
 We have a 1999 dodge durango. this vehicle has always been properly maintained, however, it recently died! we were 150 miles from our home with 3 young children when the oil pressure dropped, the motor started knocking and the truck just died. now we have to get a new engine. there are many cases just like mine and dodge refuses to do anything. *ak
05/14/200363790408/25/1999
 The consumer stated the steering was very unstable. took vehicle in for a front end alignment and the dealer noticed that the front ball joints and tie rod needed replacement. *ak the dealer also removed and replaced both control arms. *ph *nlm the engine light was on. when the vehicle was started the rpm's are high. engine control modulator and injector wire harness was replaced. *tc
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 Consumer was driving up a steep incline when the check engine light illuminated. consumer had to drive an additional 3 miles before it was safe to stop vehicle. consequently, all the engine oil had leaked out, causing engine to blow up.*ak
07/22/2003102/24/2003
 Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer for a front end problem. the dealer stated the lower ball and the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the abs light illuminated and also the engine seemed to bog down, the dealer found excessive oil in the intake manifold. *jb *nlm
07/08/200328600105/12/1999
 Oil gauge pressure would suddenly drop to zero and the check gauges light would come and and a warning signal is heard. investigated internet and find there are 100's of cases of the same problem.*ak
03/11/20034000005/05/1999
 My 1999 durango started experiencing a spark knock and engine oil consumption due to bad intake gasket design. i have talked to a couple of other durango owners who have experienced the same problem at the same mileage. the gasket can't be properly tightened and oil leaks into the intake causing a knocking under load. the fix costs around $1,000. *nlm
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 Vehicle was reading low on oil and driving very rough. oil level was at specifications. dealer diagnosed that the oil pressure sensor had failed.*ak
05/16/200340000306/21/2001
 I own a 1999 dodge durango. i have had alot of trouble with it. at first when i would call or take it by the dealership, they would tell me that nothing was wrong. the first problem was with the steering wheel making a rattling noise between 20-30 mph. they first told me nothing was wrong it was tire noise. then i brought it back a week later and they replaced the catalytic converter. when it was still doing it a week later, i took it to another dealer and the steering column was found to be bent and replaced. not long after that i had trouble with the engine, when i would stop, the engine would idle down and almost stall. i stopped at a gas station and found i had no oil. i put in two quarts and called the dealer. they found the plenum gasket had a leak. i had that replaced for over $450. shortly after that i was traveling home on the highway and it hesitated and the check engine light came on. i took it into the dealer and they ran a diagnostics test and couldn't find anything wrong. i notice that the rpm's had started revving up and down while you were driving right after this happen. i called and questioned about it and they said to change the oil. it still did it after an oil change. while on our way home to ny, we had stopped and it stalled in the middle of the road and the check engine light came on again. when we got home i took it in and had another test done on it. they replaced the output speed sensor and said that was going to fix it. it still did the rpm thing after that, and they told me that i would have to pay for another diagnostics test. i have since, gotten a tune up and oil change, and it still does it. the check engine light keeps coming on and going off. i am sorry that this is so long, but i feel like i have tried everything and no one will help. my questions are, have you heard of anything like these problems before, are there any related recalls, and is there anything you can do to help get this resolved? i would appreciate any help! *nlm
 After the vehicle was purchased on 14 april 2003 the oil gauge light would continuously come on several times a day . the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on 15 april 2003 each time for repair. the consumer was informed by the mechanic that it was an electrical problem and the vehicle was still drivable. the vehicle was driven out of town and the consumer became stranded. the mechanic at a dealership had to rebuild the engine due to oil pressure problems and a built up of sludge. purchase vehicle from cueter chrysler/jeep in ypsilanti mi 48197/7344342424. *nlm
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 While driving the oil pressure gauge would drop very low. the dealer inspected and advised that it was just an electrical problem with the gauge. while driving, the consumer heard a ticking noise coming from engine area. the vehicle was taken back to a different dealer who diagnosed that the oil pressure pump had failed and as a result the technician would need to rebuild the engine. *nlm
04/20/200363000201/09/1999
 Check gauge light came on and went off. checked oil and it was low. the same problem happened one year and 3 months ago. the oil pressure gauge went to 0 just like last time. *jb
01/02/200243430101/09/1999
 Check gauge lights goes on and off when making turns or braking. oil pressure gauge drops down to 0 i had replaced one quart of oil every two weeks. replaced intake manifold gasket and intake cover pan gasket. happened while vehicle was still under warranty. *jb
03/14/200361000307/01/2000
 Oil pressure dropped. took in and everything was fine. did oil change. oil pressure continued to fail did another oil change. seemed like something was clogging oil fine. did complete oil cleaning and flush. then with no notice, blew engine..piston through block and oil pan. needed to replace engine. mechanic said he has seen 12 to 14 of this year durango do this. feels oil pump is too little for v8 engine. replaced engine and instead of placing factory oil pump, he replaced oil pump with a larger one. he said if he had an durango he would recommend and oil change every 1500 miles not the recommended 3000 miles. said this pump will ruin an engine everytime. *nlm
03/22/20036100004/01/2000
 Durango has had several problems. at 19000 miles i needed a new transmision, at 60,000 miles the engine needs to be replaced. doge will not assist in the repairs or replacement. this is the most frustrating situation i have been in in quite some time. i will nbever buy a dodge product again. cost of repair is $ 5,000.00
03/15/200365330203/14/2003
 1999 dodge durango, just purchased for 13,500.00. the next day the check gauge light comes on and the oil pressure drops to zero. was fine for about 30 miles and the check gauge light comes on again and oil pressure drops to zero. this time when it happened the engine was rapping/ticking loudly. researched on what the problem could be and found many people with this same problem and dodge will not do a thing about it. most have lost there engines. my vehicle has only 65,000 miles. we should not be experiencing this sort of issue.
03/01/2003
 The vehicles intake pan gasket is defective and caused oil to leak from the engine during vehicle operation. the consumer is concerned that leaking oil will result in engine seizure. *nlm
07/01/200180000207/01/2000
 When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. *ts. at 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked. *jb
06/14/2002
 While driving engine check light came on, heard a knocking noise, and engine had blown. contacted dealer.*ak
10/01/2000
 During the summer of 2001 i started experiencing severe smoking coming from the tailpipe at startup. i would also encounter the check gage light every time i would stop the vehicle and the oil pressure gage would drop to 0 and return to midrange. i took the vehicle to jim may auto sales on 2 different occasions to have it checked and they said that it was normal and not to worry. it is continuing and i am now hearing a severe knocking from my lifters and am putting oil in the car every 1000 miles or so. this is a fleet vehicle and all oil changes are well documented. i took the car while the warranty was still good, but now it has expired. what do i do now???*ak
11/01/2001206/01/2099
 The oil pump was replaced in november, 2001. now may, 2002, engine is losing pressure. told by mechanic that an oil pump should never go in a new car with regular oil changes with under 100,000 miles. mechanic stated that entire engine will eventually be replaced.
 While driving and without warning vehicle will surge/ stall. mechanic has been notified. also, has repaired head gasket/ cleaned throttle/ power train, and timer module. however, vehicle is still having same problem. *ak
11/01/2001204/01/1999
 Consumer stated the engine indication light flashes while driving, the oil pump needed to be replaced.*ak. consumer was also informed by dealer that the engine needed to be relaced.*slc
05/20/200105/01/2001
 One day after purchase, rear axle went bad. 3 days after purchase, oil gauge started acting up, we had it checked with 2 different garages, both said this vehicle shows signs of abuse and neglect in the engine, crankshaft is scored and engine contaminated. it needs to be replaced. one estimate is of 5,500 and the other is $3,500. dealer says tough luck how is this fair? *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
02/01/20013
 Flywheel has broke on 3 different occasions since feb. 2001. dealer has replaced flywheel in every repair, but has not given explanation for defect.*ak
05/10/2001102/01/1999
 The engine failure is caused by a fault in the engine. it will turn oil into sludge in the pan until the engine seizes, no matter how often you change the oil and filter. this is a widespread problem that chrysler claims to be an operator failure to maintain issue. i have been in contact with numerous others through the internet having the same problem. this is also not limited to the durango, it is widespread throughout the v8 models that chrysler sells.
06/10/2000203/01/2000
 Unpon acceleration valves rattles. *ak
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07/03/200661000106/06/1999
 Computer chip failure causes vehicle to shut down. dealer contacted but wants to charge $1000 for an emissions covered failure. claims anti-freeze caused failure. separate auto mechanic says computer is in gel pack and wasn't effected by anti-freeze and connectors are not corroded. *jb
07/17/2005103000307/01/1999
 Dt: the vehicle is 1999 dodge durango. the consumer needed the tires replaced and he had an independent mechanic check the ball joints at the same time. the mechanic told him that the front top and bottom ball joints were going bad, this was in 12-2004. the consumer knew there was a recall on similar vehicles. he contacted the manufacturer and they told him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer had to get the engine replaced because of a sludge problem. the engine blew up because of the oil pressure had failed on the vehicle, on 7-17-05. about 3-4 months prior the consumer had the oil and oil filter changed; and the bearings replaced. on 7-19-05 the engine was replaced. he had them check the ball joints again on 7-20-05. they told him that they would be afraid for him to drive it off the lot. consumer feels that the manufacture should replace this at their expense. *nm
12/27/200499500107/15/1999
 No oil pressure, engine sludge, cleaned. *ak
03/13/200458000102/16/1999
 Burnt valves at 57,000. *ak
11/26/200332000108/23/2003
 I have a 1999 dodge durango with 39000 and the ball joints are bad. also the braking system seems to be failing, it grabs unatrally hard. i have also experienced an engine oil pressure problem.*ak
11/08/2003750002
 While driving at 55 mph oil pressure dropped. engine started knocking and shut down. vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who replaced the oil pump and the piston rod bearings. also, there was a considerable slack in the steering column which would suggest that upper ball joint wore out. *ak
05/03/200358500204/06/2003
 The vehicle dies when coming to a stop, this has happened twice approximately 2 weeks apart. both times when it happened the gas gauge went to the empty position then after trying to restart after a few minutes the gauge started reading again and the vehicle started and ran fine. we took it to the dealer and all they did was let it sit there and idle to try to verify the complaint. they told us that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. *nlm
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
11/05/199907/01/2099
 Had continous problem with the oil pressure guage flucuating, vehicle had been maintained, oil was always checked and changed when needed, told by mechanic faulty filter, said was no leaks but had to add oil at times. when it probably shouldn't have needed to, there seems to be a definite problem with this year and type of truck due to all the information found on the internet, dodge/chrysler should own up to their reputation and come clean, i will never buy anything that has to do with this company ever again. i was driving home with my daughter on the turnpike, the oil gauge kept dropping back and forth then all this tapping and loud noises from the engine, i pulled over and had to be towed home and was told i needed a new engine, you could see a hole, i got no satisfaction from the dealer or from the zone representative, she parroted the dealer and due to my financial status at this time i cannot afford nor do i believe i should have to put out a cent. this vehicle definitely needs to be investigated i believe it to be a lemon of a vehicle. dt
10/30/200212/01/2098
 Fortunately there was no accident. i attribute that to using synthetic oil instead of regular oil. the oil pressure guage dropped to 0 then would go back to normal. this happened several times. i hope i got it into the dealer in time. the dealer thinks i did. the dealer claims the problem is sludge caused by too infrequent oil changes. i changed the oil within the guidelines listed in the owners manual. plus, synthetic oils are not subject to the same sludge problems as regular oils are. dealer dropped the pan, replace the screen and oil pump and cleaned as best they could. cost $809. this is the first vehicle i've owned (33 years) that has ever had a sludge problem. there has to be something in the design of the engine that contributes to this problem. dt
10/22/2002403/01/2000
 Engine oil excessive sludge buildup, even after oil changes every 3000-4500miles. new engine recommended by dealer mechanics. replaced oil pump, inlet screen and did engine flush as a temporary remedy. many of these complaints can be viewed on the internet. manufacturer will not admit to the problem with these engines. dt
09/04/20021202/01/2099
 Gas fast as 70 miles or as slow as 10 miles per hr. contacted chrysler corp. 2x no one at c. corp could give me answer. i was told to take vehicle to dealership and start with tsb#08-24-00 to see if this could be the problem. three attemps have been made to solve the problem. problem still exist at a high rate of speed 70 mph on i-95 10/12/02 with heavy traffic my vehicle shut down without warning if not for my daughter following behind me, and notice my vehicle was having problems i truly believe a major accident would have occurred instead of a traffic back-up the police arrive and stayed with us until vehicle started again. this problem have me very worried since the vehicle continues to do this and the auto-tects nor chrysler have any ideal why. vehicle shuts down with no warning while driving i could be going. dt
10/08/2002107/01/2002
 While driving on interstate engine lost oil pressure. seconds later smoke and noise from engine area. engine quit running oil and coolant on ground. connecting rod broken. vehicle was purchase in july with approx. 35,000 miles. now has 39,500 miles. certified used car with extended warranty. oil changed at 35,000 miles. extended warranty company sent inspector to check engine after it was torn down. inspector reports engine damage caused by lack of lubrication from a restricted oil pump screen. extended warranty excludes damages from restricted lubrication. research indicated many similar problems with low mileage dodge 5.2l engines and restricted oil pump screens. minimum of $ 4,000 to repair/replace engine. dt
04/04/2002
 Consumer states while driving the vehicle at 55 mph, the vehicle shut off. dealer was contacted. ts
08/07/2002
 While driving engine light stayed illuminated. while driving 45mph all gauges dropped, and then engine shut off.*ak
08/22/200206/01/2099
 Engine blew from supposed sludge build up that had supposedly been removed 1 year ago by jerry's dodge. now there saying at safford dodge where the vehicle is currently located and has been denied the extended warrenty claim that there is really no way to remove sludge.*ak
08/22/2002
 Engine seized up while driving. vehicle checked by dealer who advised consumer he could not determine cause. . dealer replaced oil pressure switch the day prior.*ak
02/18/2000308/01/1999
 Vehicle was running rough and the engine light illuminated, dealer replaced the oil pump and screen and stated that the oil pump was not producing enough pressure, the engine and oil light illuminated again and while consumer was pulling over the vehicle stalled, dealer stated there was sludge and chunks of oil in the pan and that this was possibly left on the engine from the previous oil pump replacement, consumer feels the engine failure is due to negligent service, consumer has not had the vehicle for six months.*slc *yh
06/04/200206/01/2099
 Started in december 2001 with engine oil pressure was told this is due to improper oil changes.when i provided documentation they still wouldn't honor the extended warrenty anyways .had to replace the engine myself this is the same problem i'm hearing all over your web site .*ak
06/02/2001
 Due to a buildup of slush engine went out at 30000 miles. contacted dealer. *ak
04/20/2002209/01/2000
 New engine failed at 16,000. chrysler will not honor 3/36 due to sludge in engine. said was maintenance issue, not warranty. will not discuss with me any further.*ak
11/01/2001
 Oil pressure goes to zero, than back to normal. consumer checked oil and oil was fine. another incident was when oil light came on and engine seized. dealer has not been contacted. please provide any further information.*ak
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 The check engine light came on, consumer was informed that there was a sludge in the engine due to improper maintenance and that the engine could blow at anytime, the engine finally blew while driving at highway speed which also caused the transmission to be destroyed.*jb
 Consumer stated the accessive sludge build up in engine caused oil pump to shut down. dealer contacted.*jb
04/23/2002605/01/2099
 Car shuts off at varrious speeds without any prior warning. two dealers say nothing is wrong, there are no fault codes recorded in the computer. very dangerious!! car loses power steering, brakes, etc. i have already come close to being hit twice. vehicles are you have no idea that the durango has totally lost power . fives times after this occurance the durango restarted after sitting for a few minuites, once it did not re-start and had to be towed. as soon as it came off the roll-back it started like nothing was wrong. dealers say they drive it and they haven't been able to duplicate the failure. they have cleaned & replaced several parts, but the problem persists. there are at least 12 other complaints on this data base with the same problem. help
04/06/2002101/01/2000
 Intially i took my truck in for servicing on 04/02/02, because the vehicle would not start. i was told that i needed a new battery and my serpentine belt needed to be replaced. the work was completed and two days later, my truck completely shut down. after taking the engine apart team dodge has told me that i need a new engine from oil sludge. nlm
04/06/2002101/01/2000
 Intially i took my truck in for servicing on 04/02/02, because the vehicle would not start. i was told that i needed a new battery and my serpentine belt needed to be replaced. the work was completed and two days later, my truck completely shut down. after taking the engine apart team dodge has told me that i need a new engine from oil sludge.
504/01/1999
 Known problem and many other durango owners with same problem no response from daimler. no safety defect listed. *ak
03/26/200208/01/2000
 My engine has lock down and there were slug in the engine and i have been having my oil changes regularly and i had and oil change the day before my engine lock down on me. the dealership will not replace my engine so i had to pay the hold bill myself and also when they were replacing my engine they told me i my that i had a leak in my transmission so i had to replace that also and my fog lights went out on me within less than 6 months after i purchase my durango i only put 24,000 miles on the durango. i only had my dodge durango one year seven months. there are to many other dodge durangos with the same defects and the manufacturer.*ak
02/01/2002210/01/1998
 In february 2002, oil pressure drops to zero and engine blows. in october of 2000, oil pressure drops to zero. dealer replaced oil pump ($462). vehicle has always been maintenanced with regular oil changes.*ak
01/21/2002107/01/1999
 Drove vehicle from phila, pa area to scranton area for ski weekend. experienced no problems during this trip or previous to this trip. return ride back to phila area, oil pressure gauge began to fluctuate to zero then normal. it did this several times before hearing a ticking under he hood at highway speeds, pulled to the side of the road and engine shut down. vehicle had 28,800 miles at the time and six months left on 3/36 warranty. district manger for chrysler placed a restriction on the warranty due to excessive slude found in the valley of the engine. vehicle owners manual has two maintenance schedules for oil change, every 3k or every 7.5k; i produced maintenance records for oil changes every 7.5k. i have since found several tsb's on this vehilce regarding oil consumption, etc. i finally had the vehicle towed to the phila area where murray dodge in conshohocken, pa replaced the engine for $5.7k. the oil pump and oil pick up tube were covered under warrantee, but not the long block. it is distressing that the manufacturer will not warrant the repair even with maintenance records. i have found an article in a syndicated newspaper column which indicates that chrysler is at fault for having a mainteance schedule of 7.5k miles in the owners manual, the article also mentions a possible ventilation design flaw which causes condensation and sludge to build up. tsb # 9923 is in regards to oil seepage past the engine oil filter adapter plate gasket. my mechanic indicated to me that this may cause a ventilation problem with this engine. tsb#090699 is in regards to engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. tsb# 090500 is regarding oil consumption due to leak also. i am uncertain if this is an engine problem or an oil pump problem. when i asked customer relations at chrysler, they indicated there were no reported problems with this engine. scranton dodge and murray dodge service managers also denied any problems with this engine.*a
12/31/2001112/01/1999
 As in many other cases listed on your site with this vehicle, my engine was found to have sludge, which blocked the oil pump (presumably) and the engine failed. i have proper maintenance records, yet the warranty company (american financial) maintains that i did not change the oil. one month prior to the failure, i took my vehicle to duluth dodge (the original dealer) complaining of fluctuating oil pressure. they replaced the oil pressure sending unit, and my engine failed 3,000 miles later (the oil was changed the day before i brought it to the dealer, and the recommendation is to change it every 7,500 miles). the warranty company promised to have the oil tested to resolve our dispute, but after numerous contacts with them (both verbal and written) they never did. therefore, i paid over $5,000 to have the engine replaced. i believe other models of vehicles with this engine (the 5.2 liter, or 318 cid) have similar problems. due to the large number of failures listed on your site alone, i believe this to be a major defect with the engine.*ak
04/15/2001112/01/1998
 For overseas cars wthout a warranty transfer certificate from the time of export, chrysler europe will not honour the 3yr/36mo warrany or factory callbacks. no safety defec tmentioned. *ak
12/12/200112/01/1998
 This vehicle loses oil pressure, has large sludge build up no matter how many oil changes it gets. the problem started out with a lack of oil knock. not the so called spark knock, but lifter knock. oil gets changer in spring and fall. you can change oil every week and the manufacturer will still say it's a lack of maintenance.*ak
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 The check engine light came on, consumer was informed that there was a sludge in the engine due to improper maintenance and that the engine could blow at anytime, the engine finally blew while driving at highway speed which also caused the transmission to be destroyed.*jb
10/06/20010
 Motor was knocking under acceleration. technical service bulletin issued for engine knocking. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that motor was gone. please provide any further information. *ak
09/08/2001103/01/1999
 Followed manufacturers maint. schedule. oil pressure problem developed at approx 31k miles. dealer replaced oil sending unit. oil pressure problem returned at approx 34.5k miles. dealer changed oil and filter, replaced oil sending unit again, and completed tsb 180600. at approx. 35.5k mileage, while at cruise speed (65-70 mph), rapid tapping followed by immediate loss of oil pressure and total engine power loss. towed to dealer, but dealer closed and will have to wait until 9/10/2001 for explanation/repair.*ak
08/15/2001211/01/1998
 While approaching tucson on i-10, on inside lane, at legal speed of 75 mph, total loss of engine power,power steering and dash lights.narrowly missed getting hit by passing cars and trucks.lucky to get to side of road for towing without accident.failure of power control module(computer malfunction)& required replacement.same problem when suv 6 months old,requiring replacement.loss of all power occurs without warning.two failures of critical part in two years too much, very dangerous.
08/05/2001111/01/1999
 Vehicle burned excessive oil prior to engine seize and we were told this was normal because of the volume of miles traveled on the vehicle. this was after a routine oil change at kenwood dodge. as usual we inquired as to any factory recalls. on our way to new hampshire to attend the funeral for a relative, my husband checked the oil as usual and it appeared to be fine. no oil was added at this time. after entering new hampshire in the town of pembrooke, the check gauges lite illuminated and then the oil pressure gauge dropped to 0. we immediately pulled into a local autozone car care store and my husband then checked the oil. the dipstick showed approximately 1.5 quarts low and so after setting for a short while of about 35 minutes and replenishing the oil, we proceeded on the rest of the journey. after traveling approximately 20 or so miles on the winding back roads my husband noticed an erratic, loud knocking sound coming from the engine. he then pulled the durango to the side of the road whereby the knocking was so loud your could not hear eachother talk. he then noticed the oil pressure dropped again to 0 and immediately shut down the engine. it banged loudly at this point as smoke spewed from the right front side of the truck. we had the durango towed to bonneville and sons dodge in manchester nh and the concurred the engine had seized. they had stated that the oil as well as the radiator fluid had leaked out and this was untrue as we had several people inspect the truck prior to their diagnosis and saw no external views of any fluid leakage. the radiator was full and the dipstick was seized in the engine block. the dealer as well as dodge said this was due to lack of oil changes. the oil was changed every 5-7 thousand miles regularly and was only three thousand miles past due from it's last change. i can't in my wildest dreams immagine this is the result of oil that was in the block at the time. we did find out however that this is common.*ak
05/20/200105/01/2001
 One day after purchase, rear axle went bad. 3 days after purchase, oil gauge started acting up, we had it checked with 2 different garages, both said this vehicle shows signs of abuse and neglect in the engine, crankshaft is scored and engine contaminated. it needs to be replaced. one estimate is of 5,500 and the other is $3,500. dealer says tough luck how is this fair? *ak
08/05/2001111/01/1999
 Vehicle burned excessive oil prior to engine seize and we were told this was normal because of the volume of miles traveled on the vehicle. this was after a routine oil change at kenwood dodge. as usual we inquired as to any factory recalls. on our way to new hampshire to attend the funeral for a relative, my husband checked the oil as usual and it appeared to be fine. no oil was added at this time. after entering new hampshire in the town of pembrooke, the check gauges lite illuminated and then the oil pressure gauge dropped to 0. we immediately pulled into a local autozone car care store and my husband then checked the oil. the dipstick showed approximately 1.5 quarts low and so after setting for a short while of about 35 minutes and replenishing the oil, we proceeded on the rest of the journey. after traveling approximately 20 or so miles on the winding back roads my husband noticed an erratic, loud knocking sound coming from the engine. he then pulled the durango to the side of the road whereby the knocking was so loud your could not hear eachother talk. he then noticed the oil pressure dropped again to 0 and immediately shut down the engine. it banged loudly at this point as smoke spewed from the right front side of the truck. we had the durango towed to bonneville and sons dodge in manchester nh and the concurred the engine had seized. they had stated that the oil as well as the radiator fluid had leaked out and this was untrue as we had several people inspect the truck prior to their diagnosis and saw no external views of any fluid leakage. the radiator was full and the dipstick was seized in the engine block. the dealer as well as dodge said this was due to lack of oil changes. the oil was changed every 5-7 thousand miles regularly and was only three thousand miles past due from it's last change. i can't in my wildest dreams immagine this is the result of oil that was in the block at the time. we did find out however that this is common.*ak
06/30/2001104/01/1999
 We were driving on the highway whe n the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine starting knocking and seized. we have kept the oil changed along the recommended lines of the manufacturing. *ak
08/10/200003/01/1998
 Engine sludged. motor destroyed-oil was changed regularly-coolant leaking into oil system. leak at intake manifold area.
01/08/2001106/01/1999
 17 year old daughter driving vehicle on a major freeway at 1:00 am. all lights come on, oil gauage drops to zero and after loud bang engine fails. towed to dealer and dealer claims lack of maintenance caused oil pump failure and death of engine. refuse to honor extended warranty unless we prove oil changes every 3000 miles even though manual suggests every 7500 miles. local garage did not keep receipts and we did not keep receipts never anticipating this problem. now know from inquiries over the internet that this is a nationwide peoblem with 318 engines. although we know chrysler has negotiated with others who had no receipts, we did have some, they are refusing to negotiate with us in texas. please help. there are enough complaints to warrant an investigation on these engine failures. consumers are being ripped off daily. especially after chrysler was caught red-handed in lemon law failures in north carolina. please , please help.
03/25/2001203/01/1999
 Engine- loud noise, oil gauge goes to zero then engine stalls occurs 30-55mph. a/c does not cool unless on high
03/10/2001
 Consumer was traveling 50mph and oil pressure gauge went out. vehicle stopped accelerating, pulled to side of road. had vehicle towed to dealer. oil pump had to be replaced, costing $1400.00. dealer was never available to talk to consumer to explain why this happened so soon. mechanic is suggesting that engine be replaced, so problem won't happened again. *ak
10/01/2000611/01/1998
 Engine keeps shutting off while driving.....happened at least 6 times recently and dealer cannot find cause. have notified dodge and they haven't done anything yet......very dangerous condition because no steering when this occurs....someone please help.....very frustrated at this point....truck has been to dealer numerous times for same problem and computer shows nothing???????*ak
10/01/2000
 While driving on highway vehicle loses acceleration, no power loss, just that vehcile does not accelerate. contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak
01/02/2001110/01/1999
 The dodge durango was purchased in oct'1999. heading east on i-20 when we heard a clicking sound from the front end of suv. the clicking got louder. as we tried to accelerate to exit the s.c. highway, the clicking turned into a rattle and the suv began to stall and eventually quit. we had three children on board (19 months, 30 months, & 7 yrs). after waiting approx 3 hrs for family to arrive from ga, we had the suv towed to augusta dodge. their initial findings were that jiffy lube didn't replace the oil after the oil change we'd received just before getting on the hwy. dodge then said we had a hole in our engine. neither proved to be true. nationwide insurance concluded that the problem was mechanical. dodge admitted that they have 40 1999 v-8 engines backlogged in atlanta alone. we've discovered via mechanics that dodge's v-6 & v-8 engines are gumming up, resulting in a need for valve jobs, etc. this confirmed jiffy lube's observation that the oil seemed to be gumming up. suggesting a problem w/ oil pump. *ak
03/15/1999
 Vehicle experiencing problem with cold start. dealer unable to correct problem, and vehicle experiencing problem with sudden acceleration while driving at 55 mph. cruise control was not engaged dealer notified, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate problem. please feel free to provide further detailson this matter. *ak
09/01/2000108/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
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
 Vehicle will stall intermittently without warning and at any speeds. dealer had vehicle 4 times, but defect still occurs. dealer cannot determine cause. *ak
05/01/2000107/01/1999
 When coming down an off-ramp to a stop, the oil pressure drops to 0. *ak
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.
 When driving between 40-55 mph vehicle will cut off and stall intermittently, causing loss of power brakes and steering, consumer must coast to a stop. dealer has replaced computer system, but defect still occurs. *ak
07/29/1999
 Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly. also, loss of power steering which may cause a crash. about 5 minutes later, vehicle will start up again. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak
02/14/2000105/01/1999
 Engine locked up-manufacturer says due to improper maintenance ie.no oil & filter changes regularly..has been driven apprx 60 miles per day to college...miles put on it are highway miles..have reciepts of all oil & filter changes..apprx every 5000 miles..federal maint sch and chryslers shows for that type of driving every 7500...chrysler will not fix denied warranty for improper maint even though they were shown reciepts...they more or less called us liers...dealership was sure chrysler would okay warranty repair...sludge buildup was in filter oil was black...a2 mechanics have told me if something caused motor to get hot it would burn the oil make it black and when it cooled down look like sludge....we cannot afford to repair this ourselves..we paid enough for vehicle and were assured of a good warranty...daughter drives this auto to school so i am sure to make sure everything is okay and keep the oil changed in it..we have a dodge avenger and had 2 dakotas with no problems..so we do kanow how to tke care of our autos...we have a 93 blazer with 114,000 miles on it we must be doing something right....please help us....*ak
11/01/1998
 The problem im having is that the engine shuts off at any speed. it started back in oct 1999 and i've taken it in 4 times to two different dealerships and the problem still accurring. this last time the dealer had it they replaced the module , and that still has'nt resolved the problem. i feel very unsafe driving the vehicale due to this problem. *ak
07/12/1999709/01/1998
 This was the approximately 7th time this vechical stalled, this time resulting in an accident (power steering and brakes don't work without engine running). daimlercrysler says there is nothing wrong with the vechicle this has forced us to contact a lawyer to presue the matter. *ak
10/07/199906/01/1999
 In september, a noise that i had thought to be a wind noise was identified to me by a passenger as engine knocking. the truck, which had been in to the dealer numerous times already for other issues, was brought to the dealer for checking. we were advised, contrary to the manual's suggestions, to try a higher octane fuel. the noise did not go away and we brought the truck back in in early november. we were told that there was a ftsb coming from the manufacturer. after a number of days they called and told me nothing was coming up and to take the truck back home. i did not hear from them for some time and the knocking was getting worse so i returned the truck for repairs. repairs were attempted twice after this with nothing correcting the problem. i just called the service department today to let them know that i was hearing the pinging again and i was told that the tsb they had expected 2 months ago was still supposed to come out and they want me to wait. this was their response when i told them i was tired of bringing the truck in for this repair and i felt that the truck was becoming more and more damaged as a result of the pinging. *ak
01/29/2000104/01/1999
 While driving approx 35-40 mph the vehicle just flat shut off, electrical,brakes and steering. we are lucky due to lite traffic conditions. i was able to come to a safe stop and put vehicle into park to re-start. this vehicle will be going to the dealership 1st thing monday morning for a check. i am advising you because if traffic conditions were different or i was on a freeway driving this could have caused a serious accident. i don't have alot of confidence in dealerships.
10/21/1999612/01/1998
 Our durango has stalled and the engine completely stopped on 6 different occassions, each time in traffic, each time we have nearly had an accident. dealer and manufacturer cannot find problem, dispite 4 different inspections, though the problem did repeat for them. they still can't find the reason. beginning lemon law proceeding.
09/26/19991003/01/1999
 Neither dealer nor manufacturer is taking responsibility. expect engine damage ( valves ) to result if defect is not corrected.
08/01/1999
 While turning into a parking lot and engine stalled/wheel locked up and power brakes quit.contacted dealer and manufacturer. has been repaired 3 times. *ak
04/06/1999101/01/1999
 Engine blew up at less than 3000 miles and was replaced. transmission problems are ongoing. dealer has been alerted and insist the vehicle is operating as designed. vehicle has been to dealer on 4 occasions for repair. now the transmission needs to be replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
11/23/2005311/22/2005
 Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a knock in the engine. a local mechanic found the engine threw a rod. as a result, it needed a new engine, tie rod, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they state it needed a new rod and crankshaft. the manufacturer instructed the dealership to take the engine apart to locate the internal problems. this has not been done at this time, and no repairs have been made. *ak
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
10/20/2004120000209/14/1999
 Transfer case failed, timing belt broke
09/04/200448691607/11/1999
 1999 dodge durango. multiple problems with vehicle. 6,000 miles freeze plug; 48,691 tie rod end outer, serpentine belt; 63,851 transmission speed sensor; 66,002 miles ball joints front upper; 68,175 miles ball joints lower.*ak consumer paid out-of-pocket for each incident. i had extended insurance that was paid for when truck was bought, but was not given any information about it. never recieved any info from fedelity insurance about extended insurance. during investigation, by myself, to report incidents to daimler chrysler discovered on bill of sale that extended insurance had been paid for. contacted daimler chrysler and fidelity insurance. daimler chrysler reimbursed for parts of tie rods & upper ball joints; they refused to pay for anything else and claimed it was due to consumer's failure to maintain vehicle. fidelity insurance would only refund up to a year from initial report of 08/04/04. refused to reimburse for anything before. submitted all documentation to fidelity, but have yet to recieve any reimbursement. final incident on 09/04/04 has not yet been addressed by daimler chrysler nor fidelity insurance. truck has had multiple incidents of needing service -- all of which should not have to be replaced under 68,000 miles. dodge refuses to take responsabilty of defective parts and vehicle. i have read multiple incident on-line of other durango owners and mine is minor compaired to some. everyone has had to replace ball joint, but multiple people have had to replace transmittions a number of time. i am stuck with a defective vehicle that if not gotten rid of will cost me thousands of dollars. my truck is paid off as of 10/2004, extended insurance is up at 72,000 miles. i am unable to afford buying another car that is appropriate to my family situation.
360004
 Consumer complained about a host of problems which included anti-lock brake sensor replacement along with 2 water pumps, and a belt. also,consumer complained about a serious suspension problem which involved front upper and lower ball joints.*ak
09/27/2001
 Consumer was about to switch lanes and steering got stuck. consumer slammed brakes and vehicle landed up on right side of road and went into bush. dealer claimed that water pump/ serpentine belt failed. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06/18/20081
 My engine shut down when its really hot weather, the motor shut down when i turn a corner and would start back had to have it towed both times. the air condition keep going out. it occur 3 times and the last time it wouldn't start back. *tr
06/19/199904/01/2000
 While driving driveshaft broke, causing a loss of vehicle control and a crash. dealer had to replace the driveshaft and exhaust system. please provide further information. *ak
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 In daily operational use in some areas debris builds up underneath the vehicle below the exhaust crossover pipe.because of that the drivers smelling smoke and finding fire starting to build up in the support brace directly below the crossover pipe. yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
01/26/200477500110/02/1998
 While driving at 60 mph, vehicle began to lose power and lurch. shortly after, smoke began to appear from center console and hvac ducts as engine stopped running. vehicle was safely maneuvered onto shoulder and stopped; by then heavy smoke was pouring from center console area and hvac vents. driver bailed out and watched from the side of the road as interior completely filled with smoke. vehicle was towed to mechanic, subsequent examination determined underbody sound dampening mat had been ignited by overheated catalytic converter. burning underbody mat subsequently caused extensive thermal damage to center console, carpet, and hvac ducts inside console. root cause of catalytic converter overheating was attributed by dealer mechanic to possible intermittent connection of coil wire, allowing excessively rich fuel/air mixture to be passed to catalytic converter. *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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
12/26/2003420001510/13/2001
 Purchased used oct 13, 01 41,626 miles oil change dec 12, 01 46,722 mies. oil change feb 23, 02 50,310 miles. may 15, 02- replaced oil send unit, cleaned / adjusted the rear brakes, system check /reprogramed enignine controller. ext day oil guage light / fluctuating 0-110. 3 days later oil change , pcv valve replaced, 55,669 miles. *ak july 12, 02 engine blew #2 rod busted . warrenty company denied repairs due to sludge in engine. proved 3 oil changes in 6 months i owned vehicle engine & battery cables replaced . august 14, 02 after engine repair drove car to gas station ,turned e off, filled with gas, wouldn't turn over. car engaged, ticking noise, service dept said normal. purchased battery. sept 13, 02 check gauge light on, temperature gauge fluctuate 0-260, oil temp gauge to 110. told no coolant, told looking for leaks. told coolant topped off sept 16, 02 oil temp light fluctuated toward 110 mark. checked oil - quart low. added quart. sept17 , 02 green fluid leaking, vehicle towed to dealership. water pump/ by pass hose replaced. drove off the lot found air cond not working, compressor not connected sept 22, 2002 engine rev / tachometer stick at 4-5 check transmission / oil levels. oil 2 quarts low. oct 10,02 tachometer reved car would not engage . sensor in transmission out. replaced sensor. left shop , at 60 mph could feel vibration by gas pedal, engine would rev, tachometer would jump. unable to dup the prolbem. vehicle hooked to computer no abnormal readings 10/22/02 replaced upper ball joints, tie rods, and shaft, front end alignment. 12/02 purchased 2 tires. 6/03 replaced alternator purchased 2 tires front end alignment . 11/03 replaced starter /battery cables 12/26 dealer service department , engine reving, tachometer jumping, crunch in the front end, car not going into reverse. replace lower ball joints /4 tires due to uneven wear
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
04/12/200557800302/02/2004
 Coolant leak due to gasket failure on intake manifold. this is the 3rd time this has happened, twice in just over one year.*ak
01/01/19016
 Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. it has same problem as 2000 and up models. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the a/c had gone out. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still pinging. *tc
09/12/200455000507/21/2004
 I don't who else to go to, dodge durangos need a recall on several issues. ball joints for one, plenum gasket, and the computer brain system is junk and dodge will not take any responsibility for these issues. these trucks cost too much money to have the issues they have. these are lemons and once you buy it your stuck with it. i have owned mine a little over 2 months and i think i have been able to drive it a total of 3 weeks, not all in a row. it is junk and how can i resell junk? i don't want to have someone come back to me because i sold them junk, but i can not afford to own this vehicle. something should be done.*ak
03/04/2004405/30/2002
 We have been told by our local dealership that the ball joints are worn, and are excessively wearing our brand new set of tires. we are very upset that dodge is not doing anything about this obvious problem. we have never had a vehicle with so many issues before, the intake gasket, the abs sensor, the seal on rear axle, a seat belt that wouldn't work, and now this. very unhappy with the vehicle as a whole.*ak
01/17/200472000203/11/2001
 I purchased my 1999 durango in march 2001. in dec 2003 i had to get the driveshaft rebuilt. the velocity joint had worn out. then in jan '04 i was traveling about 65mph on an interstate just outside of town. my check engine light came on. i started to here a knocking sound along with feeling like there was a cylinder down. i got my truck towed back home and replaced the disributor cap since the points were worn. didn't take care of the problem. towed my truck to my mechanic. after checking several items he determined that cylinder 1 and 8 were not firing. he also checked the oil. it had gunk in it and told me that the manifold gasket and/or plenum gasket had failed and the oil looked like it was mixed with antifreeze. i then had checked to see if anyone else had experienced problems of this kind. i was suppressed to find out that there was 30 to 40 similar complaints like mine on your website alone where the engine had failed with the oil gunking up. i have not had the oil pump checked but since reading the complaints, assume that this had some cause to the problem. my truck only has 72000 miles on it. i agree that the 5.2 engine that dodge had put in the durango is junk as well as everyone else. it is a shame that dodge does not stand up behind the engines it builds. if you have this many people with problems, then it is time to do something about it. i am going to trade this off as soon as my mechanic can get it running. i will back up the next person that happens to buy my now piece of junk when they have to take it back to dodge. i will not buy another dodge product!!! *la
10/10/2001105/01/1999
 Oil pressure dropped to zero and engine stalled. luckily i was on a side road going very slowly. the vehicle was towed to a dodge dealership where the manifold was removed revealing sludge covering everything inside. chrysler claim problem caused by lack of maintenance. the vehicle has had regular oil changes according to the owner's manual which is at 7500 miles as i do all highway driving. chrysler will not replace under warranty and say we need to replace the engine. after having the car towed home and looking at the block it is obvious that there is not enough drainage in the block. there are pockets all along the inside where oil could not possibly escape unless the car was literally turned upside down. these engine are defective. all durango owners need help to ensure that chrysler replaces all of these lemons. please help us.*ak

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