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Car will stall while driving down the road. Vehicle will not re-start immediately. After sitting, vehicle will start and run for maybe 20-30 minutes and stall again. Odometer says "no buss."
My 99 Dodge Durango stalls without any warning....I have been to the dealership on numerous occasions but everytime they try to repeat the problem nothing happens sometimes I can drive for 2 -3 days and it don't stall and some days it will stall on me multiple times a day. Sometimes the check engine light comes on..the odometer will flash then reads no bus after I wait about 5-10 minutes it will restart. Whenever tested no codes will show...I have stalled on the freeway and in intersections it's getting more and more dangerous...I'm not financially able to buy another vehicle.
1999 Durango stalls without warning at highway speeds creating dangerous situation. Dodge dealer unable to diagnose problem and returned car without repair. Problem continues. Dealership unresponsive to repeated telephone calls asking for assistance.
Truck stalled as I was doing 60 mph, the brakes went as well. I put it in neutral and coasted into a gas station. Tried turning it on and it started right up. This was the third time in two weeks.
- Elizabeth, NJ, USA
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We recently purchased a 1999 Dodge Durango slt from a private party. This is a well maintained vehicle and has no history of problems. Within a few days of having this vehicle it began to stall for no apparent reason. This would be at 65 mph or stopped. If you wait 5-20 min it will restart. We have had this car looked at and have replaced the crank sensor to no avail. While doing an internet search it appears this is not a new problem and many other owners are experiencing it as well. The mechanics get no code from the stall and no one can pinpoint the problem. We are frustrated and pretty unhappy to find out this is a recurring problem with this vehicle. This is very dangerous as everything locks up when it stalls.
My 1999 Dodge Durango stalled on the highway for the fifth time today. After the first two stalls I took it to a garage. They told me they could not get a code off of the computer and it could be one of three things, the security cutoff, the ECM or the fuel pump. They replaced the security cutoff and gave me troubleshooting steps for the next time. Unfortunately, those steps include listening for the fuel pump, which you can't hear when you are stalled on the side of the highway. So, since the computer won't pop a code, I'm left with choosing either of 2 $800 repair jobs and hoping it works. I've been looking on Dodge bulletin boards and this seems to be a common problem that they won't admit to. One of the boards said I should report it here so you could keep track of it.
Rear passenger door locks and power windows malfunctioning. Back seat buttons are inoperable. From driver's seat, buttons will only work on front locks and windows. There is also a loud buzzing when power lock button is engaged via key remote or front seats of vehicle. The driver's side rear door lock is also sometimes impossible to unlock, even manually. I worry about being trapped inside the car or having the locks malfunction in an emergency, trapping someone inside the vehicle.
In January of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad F/E suspension. Now today the speed sensor (and I am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. I have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. There have been many complaints in regards to these failures and the Dodge Durango and although they have recalled other Dodge trucks for these issues - they have yet to have recalled the 1999. I have contacted Dodge since January of this year regarding this issue and they responded telling me that they hadn't had enough complaints to issue a recall. I find this hard to believe seeing all the complaints made to NHTSA and to Consumer Affairs in regards to this year and model. I also believe that the Dodge dealer I bought this truck from (used) sold it to me knowing of these problems - although this I doubt I could ever prove. I am thankful that the front wheels stayed on as long as they did as I have read of the ball joint issue causing wheel separation. This could have been a deadly situation for my family (4 small children - we rely on this as our only transportation) and I hope that the problem is fixed but have serious doubts.
The vehicle intermittently stalled. This started on August 1, 2005. Took the vehicle to the dealer they recommend to replace the computer module. Contacted manufacturer, they say there was no recalls for model year.
Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. Heater/air have had hardly no heat or A/C for the last 4 years.. have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. Still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it.
Drove vehicle at 30 mph, driver's side tire started "shuttering", after approximately 1/2 mile the ball joins went bad, causing the knuckle to rub on the tire, blowing out the tire and destroying all of the components. The lower ball joints were replaced in 2002. 2nd complaint: Vehicle "turns off" when driving at approximately 30 mph. Then forced to stop the vehicle and restart without any other problem. Fuel filter and other controls have been checked and cleared. Technitians believed it was the computer. 3rd complaint: Rear brake problem. Rear brakes have unexpectedly stopped and froze. Technitian was unable to locate direct problem with braking system.
Several months ago, I took my 1999 Dodge Durango in for a "check engine" light malfunction. The dealer informed me that the speed sensor was bad, and would need to be replaced. Additionally, they also informed me that the inner tie rod ends were worn and would also need replacement. I was extremely shocked to hear this. At less than 38000 miles, this SUV should not be experiencing problems with such a major suspension component. I asked the technician to show me what he was talking about and he proceeded to show me the amount of play in my front suspension due to this faulty component. When I inquired as to why there was no grease fitting on much of the front end, he replied "thats the way Dodge designs em" and left it at that. I opted to perform the work myself so as to save the outrageous labor charges here in California, and also to ensure that a higher quality part was installed that included grease fittings. Shortly after I completed the repairs, I began searching the internet for similar experiences from other Durango owners. Also to my surprise, I found a sustantial number of complaints about the front suspension on this SUV, and also for models of other years. Any auto manufacturer who installs non greasable suspension components on an SUV designed to go offroad is simply engaging in cost cutting measures at the expense of their customers lives. I believe that my wife, family and I were lucky that this issue was identified early and there were no accidents or fatalities. It could have been much more serious. Additionally, I am curious as to why a technician would even inspect the front end on a vehicle that was brought in for a simple electrical problem. Unless the technician expected the damage and noting the milage on the truck, simply inspected the components on his own, I find it hard to believe that this would occur otherwise.
Dies when driving. Looses all power. Odometer says no bus, and loss of power steering. Tested multiple times, still not able to determine the actual cause. Could result in a serious accident if the problem is not fixed...
Driver side rear window does not work at all. Requires a new motor. Dealer states has to sale entire assembly. Part does not come with just the motor. $180.
Vehicle stalls out while in motion at any given time. Came very close to being rear ended by a tractor trailer. It is always a guarantee that after putting gas in the vehicle it will stall out apporx. 2-3 miles afterwards, sometimes for over 45 mins. At a time. Vehicle had (2) diagnostic reports done in which the first stated the intake manifold gaskets needed replacing and the throttle body needed cleaning. This was not true, since both were completed, vehicle continues to stall out while driving in general traffic or stopped at a traffic signal. The second diagnostic done stated nothing was wrong, however, after describing to the dealer the multiple problems, they suggested that the PCM needs to be replaced. After reviewing the complaints on this sight that are similar to the one that I have, it appears that this could be either the (PCM) or (central computer module/pick up plate) that is the problem. Dealer currently working on replacing the PCM, but I will also question the (central computer module/pick up plate) to see if the two are in relation to one another. I pray that this will resolve this problem as I fear that I am driving around in a death trap because of the multiple close calls that I have had in this vehicle while stalling out in the most dangerous places.
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- Canyon Country, CA, USA