engine problem
8.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$638.00
Average Mileage:
99,487 miles
Number of complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- dealer replaced throttle position sensor, powertrain control module (2 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
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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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2006Jun 06
Durango V8
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.
Sadie T.
Pendleton, OR, USA
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