engine problem
10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
40,967 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- engine change (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2007May 16
(reported on)Durango 4.7
- Automatic transmission
- 26,900 miles
It started with just the check engine light then it stopped starting . Got the problem fixed I thought (cam Sensor) and it still cut off riding down the road. No one can tell me what it is. I have five kids and I can't afford to keep calling a tow truck.
2006Jan 22
(reported on)Durango
- 9,000 miles
Buyers beware. Most of the complains I've read in several internet sites about the engine failure of the durango had no warranty and they blaim it on the kind of maintenance you do, but this durango has a low mileage and had up-to-date maintenance under authorized dealers. Its dangerous to drive around knowing that your engine will suddenly stop in a busy street and you might figure in a big accident (killing someone, or killing yourself as a result). Let the people know that you might be a victim one of these days. It's not a good investment after all, better buy a poorly maintained car for a cheap price than buying an expensive one which is dangerous and defective. That same unit had a bad painting job that they have already corrected and corrosion in the engine room from the battries. BUYERS BEWARE! DON'T RISK YOUIR LIFE FOR THIS PRODUCT.
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2008Feb 01
Durango SLT 4.7L V8
In February of this year, while driving up a steep grade, I heard an awful sound coming from under the hood of my engine compartment, a pop sound and then a clacking noise! By the next day the clacking was more pronounced. I hurriedly made it to the dealer where I was informed that the main bearing had slipped and a rod was knocking. The next thing that would happen is the engine could seize. As I had only 87,000 miles on this vehicle I was stunned to hear this. The cost to replace the engine from the dealer would be approximately $7000! I had originally paid $32,000 for this vehicle in 2003 - and was not too interested in forking over $7000! I went ahead and wrote a letter to Dodge over this issue and stated in light of my handicap (I'm a partial paraplegic and have hand controls installed on this vehicle (paid for by Chrysler/Daimler at the time of purchase) it was unacceptable for me to be driving around in an unreliable vehicle. I additionally requested a exception on their warranty so that they could replace the engine at their cost. I just received a phone call from one of their outsourcing departments in the Philippines (I'm here in the US) and was told that it was out of warranty (duh!) and they wouldn't be able to help me. I love talking to these overseas outsourcing place - they have a script that they read from and do not deviate from - so having a conversation with this gentleman was hilarious at best - and ridiculous and worst! Suffice it to say - I got no where! So I'm blogging on all sites that I come across so that other consumers beware - DO NOT BUY CHRYSLER/DODGE - they are overpriced/gas hogs/with terrible performance! If you do buy one of their products - make sure to factor in long range warranty insurance coverage - you will need it!
Rosina H.
Riverside, CA, USA
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