engine problem
9.5
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,320.00
Average Mileage:
87,664 miles
Number of complaints:
12 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace engine (5 reports)
- Replace oil filter panel (1 reports)
- replace timing gear and oil pump (1 reports)
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2008Mar 03
Durango V8
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
Man what a problem. Engine light comes on, then goes off after a day or two, then comes back on after a day or two. Seems like it's missing and it loses power but engine missing isn't the problem here.
Been to two mechanics with no answer yet. Can be driving just fine when I start my trip and out of nowhere will start acting up. My problem is very similar to those listed here with just a slight difference here and there.
Only had this car 4 months and have had enough problems for the next 10 years. Seems like an engine change is about my only option left buy I hate sinking that much money into it with the problems I have had and the ones I have read here.
Going to take it back to the shop next Monday. Hopefully get an answer then that will fix it. Wish me luck and STAY AWAY FROM THE '99 DODGE DURANGO unless you love headaches and empty wallets.
2008Feb 15
Durango SLT 5.9L
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
1999 Dodge Durango with only 119,000 miles on it. I always changed oil on a regular bases (btwn 3000-4000 miles) All of a sudden my oil pressure needle started to jump from regular temp to zero than go back to normal. Now this past Friday, my fricken engine seized on me all of a sudden.....Now with all these complaints Dodge has not done a single thing about this.....a-holes don't care about me, I won't care bout them.... I will not buy again from them ever again.....If there is a class action suit out there that someone knows about please let me know........thanks all concerned readers......
2007Apr 18
(reported on)Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 117,468 miles
After reading previous complaints, I guess I am Lucky to have gotten 117,468 miles on my 1999 Dodge Durango, Same problem as others, oil gauge jumping up and down - going crazy, knocking sound started slightly and has gotten worse over last few days. Car is still running although I should not be running it. I am days away from trading this car in, and of course something major has to happen, taking into mechanic tomorrow, but I already know it will be ugly. I will definitely NOT be repairing engine and will not fork over more than $400 to fix, or else I'll dump it at first dealer that cuts me a check. I owe $2000 on it, so repair if not justified. Will keep you all posted !
2007Aug 13
(reported on)Durango 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
the solution to all of the engine problems with the durago as far as oil pressure and sludge is concerned. dodge used an upper timing gear made of aluminum and put a nylon coating of some type on the gear, the coating breaks into pieces falls down to the oil pan and it clogs the oil pump pick up screen causing low or no oil pressure wearing out the motor resulting in engine failure if not detected and replaced early enough , and a mechanic calling it oil sludge is bullshit, it does not feel like or look like oil sludge, my oil is always clean , the way the oil drain nut is in the oil pan keeps the nylon pieces from running out when you change your oil, it holds it there for the pick up screen to suck them up and keep clogging the pump, makes me wonder if they knew this was going to happen as it looks designed to happen, I just fixed mine and it took me over an hour to clean the crap out of my oil pan, so take your timing chain off and replace it with all steel one and take oil pan off clean pick up tube or replace and replace oil pump put it back together and your problem is fixed,
2007Apr 28
(reported on)Durango STL 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 94,499 miles
I just brought the car used from a used car dealership and they told me that it need premium gas and to change all the fluids and filters so i take it to the mahcanic and they said i need a head job so after three weeks of it being in the shop and 1850 I get the car back and the very next day I'm driving on the highway with my kids and the car start making a grinding noise so i pull over on the shoulder and it starts smoking and jerking like it was about to jump out of the car. then it kills I call the mahcanic and he tell me that i need a new engine. i just spent all my money to buy the car of my dream and i don't even get to drive it and i'm broke. I h
2007Apr 12
(reported on)Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I have a 1999 Dodge Durango and the check engine light keeps coming on and the oil pressure drops. I have had the engine flushed numerous times, it will work for a little while, then the same problem happens again. Dodge dealership refuses to fix the problem. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE PRODUCT AGAIN! I am in the process of getting rid of it. If someone out there have the answer to this problem please share it with everyone. Certainly the Dodge Company is not sharing the answer.
2007Mar 12
(reported on)Durango XLT 5.9L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
Engine started knocking. Took it to dealer, and it seized while they were looking at it. Required complete replacement of the engine.
Cause was determined to be sludge build up in the oil pan. Extended warranty decided this was evidence enough that it was negigence, even though I could show oil changes and tune-ups every 3000 miles religiously.
I had to replace the engine myself. I found out, a year later, that Dodge has a known problem on the 318 engine... the intake manifold gasket leaks, causing the oil to sludge up! A lawyer showed me the Dodge memo to mechanics notifying them to look for it, but never told the consumers so we could watch for it.
A link to the technical Service Bulletin:
http://dodgeram. info/tsb/2000/09-05-00. htm
2006Aug 02
(reported on)Durango
- 80,000 miles
This has trcuk is the worst I have ever had. The check gages turns on and then the oil starts moving like crazy until it goes all down. Then the engine will not start. THis has happen for 3 times in a year and has cost me $900.00 each time to fix it from the same defect. The mechanic has told me that it has to do with the filter of the oil. It gets very dirty and that every time the oil panel has to be cleaned or replaced every 1000 miles.
2006Sep 15
(reported on)Durango SLT
- 47,000 miles
One day I'm taking my 1999 Durango to the inspection station for the annual sticker. Of course, on the way my Engine light comes on. SO, the tech who usually works on my SUV says it's probably just a faulty code. He checks it and the light goes off. After inspection, the light comes back on. I have the oil changed and the light goes off. A few days later, it's on again. Both my private technician and the DODGE geniuses say they can't find anything wrong, but I probably need an oil change. LOL yeah ok brainiacs!
I am driving to work, at 60mph, just about to get onto a bridge and the "check engine" light comes on, the oil pressure drops and I am losing power. (It's not fun to be driving at a high speed and lose power over water) I make it to work, 30 mins to go 2 miles.
I have my problem child towed to my mechanic and he tells me he can't do anything, the engine is shot. I tow it to DODGE and they say it must have been my fault due to lack of proper oil changes. (Yea, ok, I'm gonna spend $25K and not spend $19.00 to maintain the oil properly.
DODGE asked me to prove 5 consecutive oil changes. (Who saves that?) Since I couldn't, they refuse to even help with the cost.
Now I have a 2 ton paperweight on my driveway.
I understand that the 99's have a defect.
Other problems I have:
Rear driver window works intermittently
Lock on driver door doesn't work
AC freezes up and stops blowing air
NICE PRODUCT DETROIT! Chrysler deserves to lose every customer they ever had. I read that Toyota had the same type of oil related engine defect and fixed it for their customers for only $185.00.
2006Jun 19
(reported on)Durango
- 36,000 miles
This is all BS!! We have been dealing with this for six years now, it all started with the check gauges light, which at the time we were told it was just faulty, of course then on our way to Vegas, there went the engine. That was the first time, since then we have had 4 other major problems, and now it is that time of the year again (I swear they have all occured April-June) and I am livid!! It always starts out as the gauge lite coming on, followed by the tinging sound, then the oil pressure drops and then the engine fails!!! @!#@$@#!@# is all I can say, if I could ever get my hands around the neck of the DCC customer service guy I would kill him slowly. As of right now, we have nothing more than a driveway ornament. Half of the problems took place when the car was still warranted, and now its not of course, I have made such stinks about it that the dealership has paid for it each time!! But geesh at what point is it going to get taken care of?? Right now DCC is saying tough sh*t, that they arent going to cover it anymore. I am so flippin' mad, we are in the process of dealin with the states attorney generals office, as well as contacting every elected offical in our state. Why isn't there a lawsuit??????? This just isnt right! It was my first new car, I paid for it outright and have been crying over it for almost a decade!!!!!!!! This isn't fair! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!!!!
2003Aug 17
(reported on)Durango
- 78,000 miles
Engine blew, water temp sensor did not register loss of water or overheat. Car has had ongoing problems, speed sensors, water temp sensor, cruise control and is currently in shop for problem with computer.
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2006May 01
Durango Eddie Bauer
I bought this truck used for my son, however I "inherited" it when the problem started- the engine just quits for no reason!!
I drive it locally so I only drive it for very short periods of time so it's ok for me, I just know I can't go on any long road trips.
I see where others have suggested lawsuits against Chrysler but in my experience unless you have a very large population who are willing to sign on for this, a lawsuit is NOT the answer.
If anyone else has had luck fixing the problem by replacing the engine, please let me know since that is what I am contemplating doing especially with the price of new cars and the increase in gas prices, I certainly don't want to take on a new car payment.
My email address is hmurphy98@msn.com
Heather M.
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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