8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$638.00
Average Mileage:
93,422 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- dealer replaced throttle position sensor, powertrain control module (2 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
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2008Oct 01
Durango ES 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 118,000 miles
my 2000 durango 4.7 has been in the shop 4 times now for the engine surging up and down while in park, driving and at a stop. the shop still has yet to fix. it is time to get rid of it for much lower than what I paid, and stay away from dodge durango.
2008Nov 05
Durango 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 89,543 miles
first noticed surging 200 rpm idling or driving(sometimes), high rpm when started, bang throttle then would go to normal rpm. then in mountains,white out snow, started shifting in and out drive, with or without over drive ,check engine lite. turning off heater, didn't help(did with initial 200 rpm surging). 300 miles
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2006Jun 06
Durango V8
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
Trying to defend the Durango which was a gift from my mother in law, I did not want another car. I have fallen in love with the older body style of Durango, and definetly do not want the new Durango which in my opinion is an ugly car. Now having read the other complaints about brakes, oil pressure problems and engine surging, I wonder if maybe it's time to look at Chevy Tahoe... I will be truly sorry to see her go, as I am the biggest ally on "her" behalf, wanting to repair an old friend instead of turning her out to pasture, and replacing her for an expensive new model... however, after reading all the complaints from other Durango owners, I have revisited the idea of saddling ourselves with expensive payments on a newer more reliable ride rather than try to fix all the nagging problems with our old friend. THANKS DODGE FOR THE DOG! I don't want another Dodge anything! ... guess maybe an old VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE would be a more reliable car for us.
2007Oct 18
(reported on)Durango SLT 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 111,847 miles
this is not a hard repair Why cant the shops find it the first round,maybe there is no money in fixing it the first time they want it back 5 times to get the most $ from the people!!!!!
2006Dec 05
(reported on)Durango Sport 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,100 miles
engine has been going to high idle upon starting for some time, hit throttle several times will idle down (kept in heated garage). Calls to service center- all do it, way it is. Now sometimes after couple hours running engine starts surging 400 to 600 RPM. Traced so far to climate control system. After started surging, was able to get under hood. Air conditioner was cycling on and off. turn on- RPMs up, and control was not in air conditioner position. Turned control to off, engine idled down and stabilized to slight tach movement.
2004Aug 05
(reported on)Durango 4.7L
- 60,000 miles
The engine would surge up and down in park or at a stop and occasionally stall. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the IAC. Got it back, still did it. Dealer said that it wouldn't do it for them, then it did then they replaced the same part, and it still would do it when I drove it, dealer said it wouldn't for them and then it did. They replaced the Powertrain Control Module and the vehicle still does it. Took it back 7 times in a month and a half. Dealer said it wouldn't do it, gave me the "Mopar Co-Pilot: to record it again. I called the manufacturer and local call for action to step up the long process. Now they said it's the Throttle position sensor. Do I really think that'll fix it?? I also had a cracked piston on the driver side caliper, windows that wouldn't work, the rear hatch won't lock and some seal leaking on the front axle. I also have the the clunks and clangs with the suspension that nobody can seem to diagnose.
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2004Jan 01
Durango Sport 4.7L
Buyers be ware of this vehicle, it will drive you penniless. Dodge manufacturers really know how to build a lemon and pawn it off to the public. I still have the surge when in park, what is amazing is the Dealership cannot seem to fix this problem, they continue to say it is a natural function. Maybe they should sit in my vehicle at a light in the winter time behind someone and hope for it not to surge because it could drive you into the vehicle ahead of you. Who's fault would that be?? Drivers or manufacturers?? In the autopac world it is the drivers fault not the manufacturers. So does the manufacturer stand behind their product? Not at all!! I have had so many problems which I will be listing separately so everyone is aware. What is crappy about warranty and extended warranty running out is I still have the same problem. Who do you turn to when the dealership cannot fix the problem?
Winston H.
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
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