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9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$886.00
Average Mileage:
128,647 miles
Total Complaints:
126 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (66 reports)
- new computer (14 reports)
- cool down engine (9 reports)
- no solution factory need to call back (9 reports)
- replaced pcm (8 reports)
- wiggle the wires to the pcm (4 reports)
electrical problem
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A free service from MechanicAdvisor.comHelpful websites
- Auto Computer Exchange - This is the BEST CHEAPEST place for a REBUILT, but better then new ECM for your dodge I changed mine and the 1999 Durango it went in went back to as if it was new.... Comes ready to plug in and go no need to have it programed by local dealer for $100+ when you can get one of these for under $300
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Contact the NHTSA and file a vehicle safety complaint. This is how recalls are issued. I just filed a complaint because my 2005 Durango has shut down without warning while driving. It is a VERY scary experience. Please, everyone who has made this same complaint and who has this same issue, please file a complaint ASAP.
2012Apr 14
Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 151,000 miles
This is unacceptable. Everybody I talk to has the same problem with there Durango. When the vehicle heats up it just shuts down. This is extremely dangerous and I have my 2 year old son in the car. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
2011Sep 15
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
Dodge Durango is just a f**kin piece of crap!!!
Start dying without warning in the middle of heavy traffic!!!
And nothing in the hell starts the stupid thing again....
Be careful, DON'T BUY A DODGE, they're just a scrap metal....
Most problematic car ever have.
Change brakes many times, countless main belts, about 4 pcm's and the
stupid garbage keeps doing the same...
Best Solution?
When this sh*t was bought, we have a 1985 honda accord, and we toght
that car's final destination will be the recycler,...
FORTUNATELY we did not, and now, after 200+ kmiles still running like a champ,
including a/c and everything, not spent any penny on repairs,
just oil & spark plug/wires change....
And you know what?
DODGE DURANGO IS THE ONE THAT WILL BE TOWED AWAY TO THE JUNK!
Besides, dodge guys know nothing about the problem....
And obviously do less about it....
DODGE SUCKS, this is a real life or death situation, specially during summer days or any temperature over 90F...
NEVER BUY A DODGE IN MY LIFE, NEVER...
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2009Jan 01
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
Well some days it happens more than others. Some days it won't happen at all. I have taken it to three different mechanics, none can say what the problem is unless they drive it and it stops for them. Really need to fix this bad, ruining my life at this point. Please any help I would really appreciate it.
The only things that works for me to fix it is wiggle the wires around, and wait about five minutes. And then it usually starts back up.
""IT SAYS(((( NO BoS))) ON THE DASH BOARD TOO IF ANYONE GETS THIS"
Thanks a lot to anyone that can help.
2011Mar 01
Durango V8
- Automatic transmission
- 209,000 miles
This truck was MY DREAM vehicle!!! Until i actually got one!!! Dont get me wrong its soooo BEAUTIFUL but the month after i got it it started to shut randomly off!!! SCARED THE HELL out of me the first time!!! ive had several things done to it so far (sensor replaced, other junk...) but IT STILL does this!!!! the steering will just lock completely up and become so stiff that 2 VERY strong people cannot turn it! As well as it will My next step is to do a tune up and replace more coolant if that dosent work i do not know what to do!!!! Oh and i CANNOT drive it in temperatures over 95 degrees or im SCREWED!
I will def keep everyone informed!!! And PLEASE if ANYONE know what causes this PLEASE PLEASE let me know. I have two small children and i get stuck in temperatures that kids do not need to be in! I personally think that a class action lawsuit needs to be against dodge for these vehicles and them REFUSING to ANYTHING!!!! (ASSHOLES!) Yes DODGE im talking to you BASTARDS!!!!!
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2011Jun 15
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 151,025 miles
1999 Dodge Durango--- Same Story ---@nd breakdown in less than a week. 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. 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.
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2011Jun 11
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 151,000 miles
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.
2011Nov 01
Durango 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 104,000 miles
I have had the same problem as everyone else. It appears to be a short in the CPS crankshaft position sensor 49.00 dollars at local auto parts store. You need to take the passengers side wheel and cover off to get to the part. it is connected with two 1/2 in bolts the wiring runs to the drivers side just above the rear of the valve cover. I changed mine in about an hour and have had no more problems with it. No need to change the PCM I hope this helps out.
2011May 15
Durango
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I have the same issue as everyone else on here, That my piece of sh!t Durango keeps shuting down all the time. So I am here to say that I am just as pissed as the rest of you and willing to do something about it. I am going to start a class action lawsuit. I have spoken with an attorney about this issue and so far it looks like a go. I need to raise names if you would like me to include you in please email me at audia88@msn.com please place in subject ---class action lawsuit... I will forward all names to my attorny, pleae discribe your issues you are having with your durango.. mention any accidents you had as well. Plus your contact information...Let's get their ASS....
2011Jul 04
Durango SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 245,000 miles
truck died on me on the highway, wouldn't start up again. Had to have it towed to my house, where it was impounded by the city. Had to pay to get it out plus storage. Took two weeks to get it diagnosed, and is still at the f-ing shop!
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2011Jun 13
Durango
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
WTF!!!!!!!!!!! Driving down the freeway at 11 at night with my 5 kids and hubby, all of a sudden the stupid thing starts feeling like its running out of gas but I know it's not because we just put a thousand dollars in at the gas pump! Any how, the sucker shuts down, I try pulling off the road with desiels up my peekachoo, could only make it to the little entrance island in the middle. I was so afraid! Long story short, it wouldn't start. Had to pay for a tow. Had to wait on DANGEROUS freeway for an hour with the little ones.Funny thing is, just had a complete check on it ($250!!!) trusty mechanic said it was above well maintained so this just happened out of no where!
2011Feb 01
Durango ES V8
- Automatic transmission
- 172,000 miles
I am the second owner of this piece of sh*t durango and now I see why so many people have nothing but negative things to say about dodge. I bought this car March of 2010 and it's a 1999. I have not gone more than two months without having some issue. The a sorry excuse for a vehicle issues had started February 2011. This thing has been shutting off at random times. I had the computer fixed which cost me close to 900.00.This obviously did not solve my problem because well today while I have my kiddos in the car and on the freeway it shuts off. I happen to be in the middle lane of traffic on a very busy highway and that scared myself and my kiddos. This is BS having to pay good money for a vehicle than find out that this company "Dodge" makes a cheap version of a vehicle. On top of paying out the ass for gas during this economy, we now have to starve in order to keep the sorry excuse for a vehicle running and still not safe.
This company is gonna hold out on fixing and or improving these vehicles until someone dies from their car shutting off in the middle of high speed traffic. Mark my words. My mechanic tells me that I'm one of many people that have this exact same problem. I wonder how these car makers/ big wigs sleep at night knowing this is going on with their product.
2011Jan 10
Durango SLT
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
PIECE OF SH*T my son first job worked his ass off to buy a car, 18 years old, went to buy. he paid it off in 1 year then it just started dying while driving. poor kid spent all his money on tow bills or had to walk 5 miles to get home cause he had no phone. took it to one mechanic put coil in
then crankshaft then it still did it. would start but just stop. it has been sitting in driveway now 6 months. scared to drive, too broke to fix. he is now using my car so i have to get rides to work. I WILL TELL EVERYONE NEVER BUY A DODGE. i have cancer and have a 400 dollar Mitsubishi that I've had 3 years not a dime in repairs. SCREW DODGE
2009Jul 15
Durango UT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
I bought my 1999 Dodge Durango in January of 2009. Loved it, actually still do, however, discovered the dangerous issue my first summer with it. As everyone who is reading this knows, it shuts down in warm temperatures. We have all read that this is common, dangerous, and related to the PCM; but what the heck should we do? Keep replacing the PCM? I say no! I have discovered several things we can do. First, if you are already experiencing this issue, replace the PCM with a rebuilt one. Provided on where you get this from, it will also include latest software upgrades from Dodge. The second thing I have discovered is the PCM placement. If you are not financially able to have the PCM relocated to the other side of the engine compartment, behind the battery, then I have some suggestions based on my research; which, yes by the way, I will be implementing in the next week. First of all, the cooling fins on the PCM are nested to close to the body of the truck, there exists no real air flow for the fins, defeating their purpose. I read on a different site, adding spacers, not metal ones, addresses this. Additionally, I read, my first summer owning my truck, that running a 3 - 4 inch hose from the grill to the PCM, keeps the PCM cool. I have done this, and it is true, with one exception; only on the freeways where there is constant airflow. Around town, however, it still shuts down. When my new PCM arrives, I am going to do one of two things; install a fan that constantly keeps the engine heat off the PCM, or split my cab air hose to run both in my cab and at my PCM.
I do not think we will ever get something off of Dodge, or much help from the NHTSA, so many have tried. I believe it is up to us to find solutions. I will tell everyone, I have never had it fail on the freeway once I installed the tube.
A quick fix, for those who are not ready to address the issue, but are dead on the road; keep a hammer in your car. When the car shuts off, no need to add cold water (though this also works), rather, have someone turn the ignition while another person lightly(ok, your pissed, so maybe not so lightly) tap the PCM, while they are turning the engine over. Guaranteed that it works everytime, even my kids help, honestly, so have the local Police Department when I have been the cause of the traffic jam.
Good luck to everyone! I may not love Dodge as a company, or a business, nor do I think they are ethical; I do, however, love my Durango and want to find a fix for this issue.
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2011May 02
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
This car was my Moms before she passed away.... after i got it i was traveling down the highway at about 65 MPH when it shuts off.... scared the heck out of me for sure..sence then it has happened numerus times at different temps and times and speeds...Can someone tell me wht it is i have heard computer and all the usal but Didge has o know what it is and how to fix it.
2010May 18
Durango
- Automatic transmission
- 97,000 miles
I got this 99 Dodge in May of 2010 im the 2nd owner. now I see why he got rid of it. i have the same problem as everyone else does. Shutting down when it gets hot. I won't go into the big issue with it because everyone already knows what it is doing.
Now....
I have contacted Dodge today 02-22-2011 and as I knew they would say they knew nothng about. I even went as far as reading what a lot of people on this siute has said word for word. They still swear they knew nothing of the sort. You cna not tell me with all the problems that just on this site alone not to mention others sites has that have this same problem. That no one single person called them. Well I sure the hell did. And now it is brought to thier attention. I just kept getting out on hold saying the upper case mangement would be with me in a sec. then he came back on and said he was gone to lunch. So needless to say i was just given the run around. So I took it upon myself to contact the Fed Att genreal. So now they know that this trucks have problems. i told Dodge I was going to get on this site and tell everyone to call them. Maybe then something will be done. Before someone gets hurt or worse killed in these damn trucks. I think maybe a class A law suit might get thier attention. What do you think?
here is the numer you need to call to conplain I went the hell off on them.
1-800-423-6343 let your voice be heard on this issue.
They wanted me to take it to the dealerhsip and pay 500.00 to get it looked at. I told them no because it was a factory defauilt and it is thier fault. They need to pay to have it fixed. Why get it looked it when there are people on here that has had it looked it and mine is doing the samething as thiers is. Dodge just doesn'tr want to take responsabilty for thier action and the lack of thier workmenship. If anyone wants to call me and see what we can do as far as getitng a class A law suit on Dodge please call 812-963-0094.
If everyone got togeather maybe something can be done before its to late
2009Jul 15
Durango
- Automatic transmission
- 200,000 miles
So we bought this Durango and it shuts off while driving. its shut off while i drive on the curves, on the freeway its soo dangerous. we bought a new computer from autocomputerexchange.com and it keeps doing the same thing. we drive and shuts off its so frustrating. so they tell us that its the computer again so we exchange it again. we have done exchanges maybe 8 times. the company is probably sick and tired of us. so we have not sent in this last one so the Durango has been sitting there for about a year now because we are scared of driving it and resulting into a much worse accident. also when we move it from my driveway down to the street so its not just there looking ugly. it will shut off...and not start anymore.. sometimes wiggling the wires to the pcm starts it but the problem is not fixed and we will never buy a Durango again. this is the most problematic car i have ever bought.
2010May 06
Durango SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I have two 7 year olds, 5 year old and a 2 year old and my truck dies and loses power steering without warning if I drive for any length of time. I have almost rear ended someone because I couldn't stop the truck, almost been sideswiped because I couldn't turn the wheel, and had a police officer drive me and my kids home after it died on the bypass! I have tried all the ideas that this web site shows (even the ice packs) and nothing will work! Why has DODGE not done anything about this? Are they waiting on fatalities? I need some help!!!!
2010Dec 09
Durango SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 147,000 miles
1999 DODGE DURANGO SUCKS!!! i have the same problem as everybody else,just shuts down all of a sudden.no power at all, then starts up 5-30min.really dangerous!!! i will never buy a dodge again!!!!
2010Dec 29
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
This vehicle is a piece of sh!t, I had this thing for about 10 years and for the first few years we never had any problems with it then all hell have broke loose.. since I had this thing I've replaced the four alternator, three starter, AC compressor, countless belts, heater core twice, to many brakes I lost count, two transmissions, Rotors six times, three PCM's, and this damn truck just suddenly started cutting off on me no matter where I'm at. I'm in Hawaii so it's always hot here so I don't know if that have something to do with it, but I'm so sick of this damn truck I just want to set it on fire. c=because I can't sell it to any one with all the problems it has. some one Please help.
2009Mar 07
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 175,000 miles
I have a 1999 dodge durango, what a piece of Sh*t. It just turns off when ever. I have 4 children & been in very scary situations bcuz of this problem.
2009Oct 14
Durango SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I've been a Dodge owner since 1993! August of 2004, I bought my Durango. This will be the third PCM that I have had replaced. That's one every two years. I don't even want to think about the money this problem has cost! Maybe someone will come out with a heavy duty PCM. Durango owners be careful, because you never know when your next power failure will happen!! GOOD LUCK TOO YOU!
2010Jul 10
Durango 4x4 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
Recently I have been having issues with my 1999 Dodge Durango losing ALL power. The odometer ready "no bus" and nothing in the truck works, not even the brakes. I did some research online and found out that this is a common problem with the Durango. I also found out that it's due to the location of the truck's computer. It is EXTREMELY close to the engine and with the increased heat during the summer, the combination is too much for the computer to handle so it shuts down. The best reference of this I read was "the brain stop talking to the body" that indicates how serious this is. I haven't done anything to fix the issue because it was manufactured this way and I'm unsure if the computer can be moved without causing other problems. This has happened to me at least 10 times. All occurrences were days it was hot outside. At least 90 degrees. This problem is SO dangerous. I was on the highway when it happened the first time, and had no clue what to do. I know now to let it cool off, but I would like to be able to drive my truck when I need to! This is a VERY serious problem. I'm sure that someone has been killed or injured as a result of this.
It's EXTREMELY disturbing to read SO MANY complaints about the same issue and Dodge has done NOTHING to help! You can't convince me that no one has been injured or killed as a result of this! Everytime I drive in the summer I'm rolling the dice of life and death....that doesn't seem to bother Dodge as long as people keep buying vehicles! I think that site "truth.com" needs to lay off the cigarettes for a little while....there a new killer in town!
2010Jul 23
Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 170,000 miles
Man I am tired of this truck every time i turn around i am standing under the hood of my truck i have replaced the fuel pump ($300) i had a major tune up ($200) within the last 2 weeks i have five children and we have been stuck in the middle of nowhere in 110 degree weather due to this damn truck shutting off without warning its a major safety issue what if i was in an emergency situation? this truck is not reliable AT ALL!! i want my money back but seriously my wife has had to put in about a thousand dollars in repairs since the year began not including what i just put into it DON'T BUY A DURANGO! I repeat DON'T BUY A DURANGO! and if you work for dodge tell them I said they suck thank you very much now i have to go pick up my truck from the last place it stalled
2009Sep 16
Durango SLT 5.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 148,000 miles
i have a stupid durango and i hate it i have that same problem as everyone else and something really needs to be done about it it randomly shuts off in the middle of the road this is very very dangerous and needs to be delt with i advise anyone and everyone to avoid this type of vehicle i have heard and seen people pay hundreds of dollors to try to fix this problem and nothing is getting done all the big companies want is money and i think its a scam to try to make people pay out more and more with no consern about the peoples safty even if that what they tell you i would really like to know who i need to talk to about this because i have had my dodge over a year and its done this ever since then i have worked on it and ran alot of tests and i couldnt find anything and iv had years of automotive exp. and i think its bullcrap and someone in a position that knows whats up if anyone can contact me please do so and if so and i can get mine fixed ill post a new complaint thing and let others know whats goin on contact me at (john_poe@live.com) or hell if you cant get me there please feel free to call me at 1 606 862 1252 thanks
2009Jul 14
Durango SLT 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
Car just shuts off while driving pull over 10-15 minutes it starts back up .so far i changed the sensor inside the distributor coil $60. changed the thermostat $15 changed the thermostat censor $25 had the truck at the mechanic so he caan find the problem he said it was the ecm. he charged me $200 to diagose the problem. i send ecm to a guy he rebuild it i installed it i drove 80 miles no problem and it started again now i cant drive more than 5 miles without it happening.
i know dodge is aware of this problem its dangerous. why cant we file a class action suot against them?
2010Mar 17
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 148,000 miles
You can be driving in hot weather and the engine will shut down without warning and the no bus code shows up on the odometer readout. Could be ten minutes to an hour before it will start again. It usually happens in hot weather. Has not occurred early in the morning or at night.
2010May 27
Durango SLT 360
- Automatic transmission
- 149,000 miles
Vehicle stalls while driving, could be half hour, could be 10 minutes. Did a tune up, sparkplugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, crank sensor. Test drove, 15 minutes until it dies while driving again. Could be deadly. If you disconnect battery for 5 minutes, probably will start up again. Didn't hear fuel pump when it stalled while trying to crank it over, thats why I disconnected battery for computer reset. Need help! Any suggestions??
2009Jun 03
Durango 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 184,000 miles
My car just shut off while driving down the road.Dodge needs to step up and fix the problems before someone get seriously hurt. I had the pcm box replaced last summer and this summer it is doing the same thing. Dodge needs to do a recall and fix the problem with the pcm box!
2010May 19
Durango XLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
I was driving with my son on the way to pick up my daughters from school. the truck stalls out and looses power as i was in heavy city traffic. i barely get to the side of the road almost getting hit from the rear. i tried to start it but it wouldn't turn over. i waited for 30 min in 98 degree weather on the side of the road. then it finally started. got 2 miles down the road and it did it again. i scared the crap out of me. finally got it put on diagnostics and no codes were displayed. the engine light never came on and the odometer read NO BUS. i had a new battery put on ($120), battery cables ($100),a new coil ($40). i don't know what the problem is. reading the complaints here i don't know where to start. this truck is our family main mode of transportation. not being able to drive it is causing a lot of hardship considering every solution on here is costly.dodge needs a foot in the butt. there ain't no way, that with all the complaints on this truck and every complaint being identical' that they don't know this is a serious problem. when will they take responsibility for whatever the problem is , when a family gets cleared off the road?...............PLEASE HELP
dodge has got to answer for this. go to this website and file a complaint. maybe if they get enough complaints dodge will do the recall.
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Consumer.cfm
2009May 01
Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 148,000 miles
Within the last year... the Durango has given us nothing but trouble. It has constant stalling. I think it is sh*tty of the dealership not recall... because there is thousands of us online that are having the same problem... It is stupid they will recall a ball joint but not this.... something that could and probably has called deaths... due to stalling on major intersections.....
2010Mar 31
Durango SLT
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
Wow.... I was thinking I would try to get my Durango back on the road, and stumbled onto this site. I can't believe that so many people are having the same problems with this car that I had. I would actually like some advice on the situation. I found my Durango at a used car dealer. I loved the car, and decided it would work great with my family. 3 days after I bought it, it would not start. I was advised to put a new Air Intake Control Valve in. I live on an island, and I have to ship my car over to the mainland to fix it. I called the dealer I got it from, and he told me to bring it back and they would fix it. I spent the money to send it over on the ferry just to get it back with more problems. It started to shut off at random times, leaving me scrambling for a place to glide to. I was pregnant with 2 small kids in the backseat. It scared me.
Update from Apr 8, 2010: So needless to say... I sent it back again to get fixed... They claimed it was part of the engine that was bad.. fixed it and tacked on another $1000.00 to my payment balance. I shipped it back to the island, and the second I drove off the ferry, the check engine was back on. It seemed to drive fine, but started shutting off again. We have rotarys instead of stop lights over here, and my truck would shut off in the middle of the rotary. Also when I was pulling into a road or parking lot... it would just go dead. I called the dealership to report the problem once again, and they basically told me I would have to send it back. I am so fed up with sending it back and forth, and not having a car when it is over there for two weeks. So I refused to send it back. They got pissy with me, so I pulled the car off of the road and drove my back up. I stopped payments and told them to come and get it. It is still sitting there. They called and said something about taking me to court, but I know they knowingly sold me a bad car. I had SUCKER written all over my face. But now what do I do. I know if it goes to court, I have good reason to not make payment, but at the same time, I spent over $1000.00 sending the truck back and forth on the ferry. I would like to get some of that back. Then I was thinking now that my back up car is broken down, I could try to fix the durango and get it back on the road, but this website scared the hell out of me.
2010Feb 08
Durango
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
I HATE MY DODGE DURANGO!!! When I first bought the Durango last March I was very happy with it. We had bought it because my family and I were moving to the mountains and needed a four wheel drive that we could depend on to get in and out of the mountains during the winter months. But shortly after we bought the Durango it stated leaving us at random times of the day. We would be driving at it will just shut off. I have almost been in some awful accidents, traveling the highways and it just shut off with no warning!! I am scared to drive this Durango especially with my children, but with these hard times I have no choice but to put myself and my children in harm's way to pay the bills. And the sad part about it all is I work to pay on this note that I don't have anymore money to put into this Durango. We have replaced the fuel pump and 3 different sensors but still no luck on finding the solution.. GET OFF YOUR ASS DODGE AND RECALL THE DURANGO BEFORE YOU KILL SOMEONE!!!!
2010Feb 20
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 185,000 miles
If the odometer reads NO BUS, then replace the PCM and keep it cool for the first 6 months. if it just does not start then it can be a number of things like a fuel pump or clogged fuel filter but most likely it will be the air idle sensor, do not i repeat do not take it to a dealership they charge you out the A55 and the problem dont go away is stays,600 plus dollars is too much. order it through a parts store and do it your self it will take 10 to 15 minutes,
2009Jul 01
Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 118,000 miles
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I hate Dodge. I hate the Durango. It can kiss my ASS!
This car has broken down so many times it's unbelievable. The worst time would probably be in the far left lane on the highway. Yeah, that wasn't fun. Or, maybe it was the time it broke down and swerved into the other lane, causing a car to rear-end me (breaking my back rear-light). Oh joy! Then again, who knows? My car has broken down too many times for me to even count.
Dodge needs to hurry up and get this model recalled before someone gets seriously injured, and before they get seriously sued.
2009Jul 01
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I purchased a 1999 Durango 5.9L in Dec 2008, it ran good for a while, then out of nowhere, it started to "shut off" while I was driving. Scares the sh*t out of me. The odometer says "no bus". Then it wont start. I replaced the PCM in July, after reading numerous online post and it fixed the problem for about a month, then it started to do it again. Today I changed the crankshaft sensor, hopefully that will help. I would not give this truck to my worst enemy, Dodge should really take ownership on this issue.
2005May 11
Durango SLT 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Update to post #24 below. Narrowed the problem down to the rear (aft) power plug going into the PCM. When the PCM gets hot the connection between the two or the actual receptacle shorts out, tripping the engine cutoff solenoid. I cleaned each contact and added a small piece of foil into each contact hole on the plug to ensure electrical connectivity. I then re-attached the plug and put tension on it with zip-ties, in effect pulling the plug harder into the PCM. This has given me a much more reliable vehicle. The next time your Durango stalls, open the hood and jiggle the aft plug to try and see if the shutoff solenoid trips back on. If it does a couple zip-ties might be all you need.
2009Mar 05
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 149,000 miles
i have had my 1999 Durango for less then a year 2 months after i got it it just started dieing with out any warning in the middle of the hyw in intersections every were. i can most of the time get it started my messing with the connections to the p.c.m. i have takin it in to the shop about 6 or 7 times and no one can tell me what the hell is wrong with it. i have 5 children and they r in my car most of the time with me, i am afraid one of these days the car is going to die and some one is going to miss the hazards i think dodge needs to man up and do a recall on this car
2009Sep 09
Durango 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
I have had this car for 2 yrs this problem has been occurring for the lastr year worsening. Today when getitng on the freeway I was in the slow lane when my car died, had tom put on the hazards and coast as far as I could next to the wall. Very dangerous. It just dies with out warning, and then gives a no BUS reading, use to be able to wiggle the wires and get it to start at the middle connecter of the PCM. I have three kids and cant even imagine the possibilities for disaster. I have taken it to 2 local shops and the doge dealer ship all to tell me they do not know what the problem is. This sucks!! I am tired of the frustration and the dangerous situations this has placed me in, not to mention the financial loss of tows, estimates, loss work time etc. Dodge needs to take ownership of this problem, do a recall and fix it,or I am gonna take it back to the dealership when it's working right and do a trade in without warning.
2009Aug 13
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 128,002 miles
After two and a half weeks and two garages, the random stopping of the vehicle, with no warning and no dash warning lights, appears to be fixed. Initially, the PCM was replaced, and appeared to fix the problem, but as I was leaving the local independent garage, it died on the way out. They recommended I take it to a certified Dodge dealer - who patiently took over a week to diagnose the real problem. It turned out to be both the PCM and the crankshaft sensor. Turns out, the PCM was initially bad, but that the bad crank sensor fried the new PCM module too (The dealer said they were getting a "no bus" condition after the new sensor was put in). They installed a new sensor, and ran the car with the new PCM, and it still died. Once they ran the vehicle with the new sensor and a test PCM, it ran fine, and, since I bought the new PCM from the manufacturer, it was replaced under warranty. I don't know if this is the solution to everyone else's problems, but I hope it can help save time and money for people when checking it out.
2009May 04
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 144,000 miles
I recently bought a Durango slt 5.9L. man do i wish i checked out this sight first, then maybe i wouldn't be dealing with this piece of sh*t. when i first got the car it stalled out once, so i took it in and they said the o2 secsor was bad. so i got that replaced along with a engine purge and a oil change. drove the car for hundreds of miles with no problems, and now its stalling out for no reason. here's what happens: i'll be driving and first the gauges on the dash will turn off, then the engine runs for about 3 seconds and then stalls. ive got enough time to turn on my emergency lights and find a place to pull over. this is a big problem for someone who doesn't have a license. all i need is to stall out right in front of a cop and im f*cked.
I recently was riding with someone who also had a dodge and it had alot of the same problems mine did. the widow motor is goin bad, the ashtray broke in the same spot as mine, and the muffler is crap. last time i buy a dodge. I'm hoping someone has advice on how to fix it so it doesn't stall out. I couldn't sell this car to someone else with this problem. If you do have advice will you email me at kchritz@yahoo.com thanks for listening.
2009Aug 12
Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 148,000 miles
My car has died several times on me. The last time I had my 3 kids with me and was in the left lane going up a hill when it happened. Fortunately no one rear ended me and 2 nice guys came and pushed me off the street. After while, when it cooled down, it started back up. This is very dangerous especially if you are going a faster speed and you lose complete control of your car.
2008Aug 01
Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
The PCM is placed in a hot area and needs to be vented better where it can cool.
2009Jul 01
Durango 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 206,000 miles
"no bus, I think this means no business like no business running a automotive corp. The engine suddenly stops without any signs. No, brakes, no power steering, no warning. This problem started about a year ago and has progressively worsened. It seems like it happens after I have driven for a while, then nuttin. Then wait for awhile and it starts right up. I have looked all over the country and have had very little luck finding a used pcm. I wonder why? It seems like every one has this problem, I wonder if it is only the hot part of the year and the pcm is overheating? Is it possible to insulate the pcm from the air filter area to hinder this prob? I hate class action suits, but definately think that this a liability issue for Chrysler and is a safety issue for the consumer. Like anything else with big business they will turn a blind eye until it hits them in the pocket. Be safe.
2009Aug 02
Durango SRT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
my 1999 dodge durango dies on the street and said "no bus" on miles. i think it's the engine control module electric wire.
2009Apr 15
Durango 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
Im really upset over Dodge on this issue, it puts the safety of me and my family on the line each time I even try to drive it. When it just dies on the highway it just puts the live of me and other drivers in jeopardy. We have been lucky so far we havent been rearended or caused an accident. Everytime it does this it says "no bus" its just so frustrating that i only had it since 11-24-08. Still I really do like my Durango. I do believe that Chrysler corp, should make this a recall before someone gets killed. I dont recommend Dodge, Chrysler, or anything to do with that corporation. Just dont buy one.
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2009Jun 01
Durango SLT 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 155,555 miles
wasted money on this vehicle problem still there 1999 dodge Durango nothing but junk no one seems to known whats wrong with it not even dodge wrote dodge a letter finally got a response gave me a number to call so i did they told me to take it back to dealer and wanted to know why i was calling the person i spoke with was rude
2009Jul 14
Durango SLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 187,329 miles
this has become a safety issue when crossing the street and engine dies, i don't recommend you to buy dodge again.
2009Jul 26
Durango SLT 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
LOVE THE VEHICLE! But have had a few issues. The stalling for no apparent reason other than it had rained within the past three days is not fun! We have a window motor thats bad and a power lock that has gears stripped out on it. These are the only things so far we have had go wrong with the truck. Apparently the pcm is in need of replacement and we will try our luck there. Any one that has replaced the pcm and it did not fix the issue, please let me know. If there is a cheaper fix, i am game for it.
2009Jun 01
Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 168,000 miles
fuel pump was changed, bus cable changed, car stopped dead on freeway several times during rush hour. Was down 3 different times for diagnosis now computer has been ordered and is on back order for two more weeks. Many hours of work lost, as well as a safety issue, I could have been killed. I would never take my grandchildren in this car again.
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2012Apr 21
Durango V6
It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who has had this problem. Mine started 2 weeks ago. It wouldn’t start and then my dad would go up to it and after a few min it would start. My dad, who is a mechanic, has spent the last 2 weeks trying to fix it and has replaced certain parts to it all with the same result...it still shuts off or wont start every time. The first time it did it I was stopped so I thought that when I was stopped if I had one foot on the break and one on the gas I would be fine. But as I was turning into my neighborhood last Friday it just stopped working. Luckily I was able to drift off the road enough that cars could get around me but it was pretty scary. I am a single mom of two small kids and was very thankful they weren’t in the car at the time. Today after thinking it was fixed again I drove it to work. I got about 8 or 9 miles from my house and it was acting really funny like it wanted to just stall out. So I pulled into a gas station where, as I was waiting for my dad to get there, it just shut off while sitting idle. It did that twice. Then when my dad got there he was going to follow me to work except that when I put it in reverse I didn’t go 5 ft before it stalled again. Now that we know what the problem is what is the best recommendation to fix this so that it doesn’t continue to do this to me?
Nicole H.
Inwood, WV, USA
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