This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1999 Dodge Durango---while out driving during the hotter months, the truck would just shut down while I was driving. The brakes stopped working, the steering wheel stopped working and the odometer read "no bus". when I finally stopped the car by running into a curb, it would not start for another 30 minutes. Finally got it started and two miles down the road, it happened again. After talking to other Durango owners, I was directed to change the PCM. Well that is a $1000 job. It was explained to me that the PCM box over heats because of where it is placed under the hood. That section where the PCM box is is not receiving any air flow to keep it cool. The cooling fins are nested too close to the body of the truck. This is a manufacturing problem and should be recalled. This is a safety issue, because you cannot control the car when it shuts down. You also have no warning that the car is getting ready to shut down. The first time it shut down my kids where in the car with me and we were on a very busy expressway. We were almost rear-ended. And we almost rear ended the car in front of us. Please, please I beg Dodge to check into this. I know that there have been several complaints on this truck because of this issue. I hope it does not take someone's death before the company steps up and takes responsibility for the manufacturing of this vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes would fail sporadically. The contact also observed that the digital odometer would read "no bus". the dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the ECM was defective. The ECM was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 155,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I own a 1999 Dodge Durango it started stalling out and stopped running at random times. My wife almost got rearended aat a traffic light. It stalled out on me on railroad tracks. If I get out and wiggle the wires to the ECM/PCM it starts back up. When it stalls out or dies nothing reads on the odometer. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
All of a sudden one day when we had a heat wave, our 1999 Dodge Durango decided to just stall out when he was in the fast lane on the freeway and almost caused him to get rear ended and another time for an accident to almost occur. This happened with no notice at all. Then, three other times it stalled in the middle of the road after picking our kids up just trying to get home. This is so dangerous and Dodge says its a problem with the PCM. The more I read, the more it is obvious that it is a safety concern and needs to be fixed by Dodge, not all of the owners that are lucky to be alive!
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to immediately restart the vehicle and started that sporadically; it would take several attempts after on hour before the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was taken to several repair facilities yet the vehicle would not produce any failure codes. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Engine failure, Dodge Durango, complete loss of power and very dangerous, computer is mounted under hood next to motor and over heats and shuts down the vehicle. It needs to be remounted inside the cab of vehicle.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes and once restarted and in motion, the vehicle would stall again. The dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle to determine how to repair the failures. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. This problem occurred 9 additional times. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. She stated while driving at any speed from 5 mph or more, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who replaced the fuel pump, crankshaft sensor and the power train control module (PCM); to no avail. There were no further repairs to the vehicle and there were no recalls. The contact was concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle stalled continuously. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current was 128,227. The VIN was not available.
99 Dodge Durango slt 5.2 318 motor blew. Only had 105,000 miles on it changed oil and did upkeep right on schedule. This pile crap has been nothing but a lemon since we bought it. First it started shutting off while driving, had to fight tooth and nail to get Dodge to replace PCM, I did the investigation to figure out the problem because they did not want to pay for it and tried really hard to stretch this out to where I would not have warranty anymore. They wanted to send us off with a black box after they supposedly fixed problem but didn't. now my motor blew! we have taken motor out and it looks all burned up...what a complete piece of crap..so angry that Dodge refuses to step up on these obvious defects that are their fault not the poor consumer who paid way to much for this lemon of a vehicle. Also have to replace all ball joints, because the 99 should of been included in the recall!!!! thanks for nothing Dodge!!! I will never buy american again, this was my first time of straying from Nissan and Toyota, ,,never again.
My Dodge Durango (1999) started stalling at random times two summers ago. It took me many trips to the dealer and alot of research on the internet and a yell fest with the Dodge field rep. But I got it fixed. They had no idea what was wrong with it, it is the PCM(power control module).....finally convinced them they didn't want a lawsuit on their hands if my family was killed due to this major defect in Durangos, mainly 1999 from what I have read. PCM replaced, no problems with stalling since.
I have an engine problem that I thought was an oil pump that was bad but when I took it to the mechanic he told me that I needed to replace the entire motor. I came back home and did some research on the 1999-2001 series of the Dodge Durango and came across a staggering number of complaints to the same effect of what was happening on my car. The website that I found these on is www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_dur_oil.html please go on this website and read these complaints! something has to be done about this! obviously there is a defect in these motors and this is a hazard to people driving on the road! one complaint on there was from a man who was driving his wife to the hospital because she was in labor when his engine quit on the freeway! that is dangerous! I would truly appreciate any form of investigation into this continuing problem! thank you deeply for your time! sincerely, a concerned driver.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a clunking and creaking noise coming from the front end. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. In 2002, the contact took the vehicle to a specialty alignment shop and they refused to align the vehicle because the upper and lower front control arms were worn out. The contact returned to the dealer and they replaced the upper control arm on the passenger side. However, he continues to hear the clunking and creaking sound. The current mileage was 51,800 and failure mileage was 114. The upper ball joint was bad and the 4-wheel drive stayed engaged. The engine pinged a lot. Updated 11/06/07.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. She attempted to immediately pull off the road, but the vehicle lost power. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that the engine burned out and a new one was needed. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving between 10-20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted after two attempts. The road conditions were wet. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,700.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving 55-60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalls in hot conditions. The word "nobus" appears on the odometer. Through internet research, she discovered several others who are experiencing the same failure. The contact took the vehicle to different shops and they stated that the cause of failure was the PCM. She recently took the vehicle to the dealer and is awaiting the diagnosis. The current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 147,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While idling at a red light, the engine stalled and the vehicle shut off. A warning indicator light illuminated and read, " no bus". the failure recurred while driving 55 mph. The vehicle would restart after 30 minutes. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel filter. The filter was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt, however, the failure still occurred. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.
: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The electrical system continued to function, however the vehicle was unable to be restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. This happened intermittently. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and let cool. It was driven to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.
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