My Durango stopped on me around six months ago for the first time. After 15 minutes or so it started back up and ran fine. I had a diagnostic run on it. All it would report is that the vehicle had Auto-stopped on me. I was in Colorado then. I married a woman in California and headed for Redding in June. The Durango Auto-Stopped several times on the 1300 mile trip. This is dangerous, of course, because you lose your power steering and brakes whenever it happens. There is no warning whatsoever. I had it diagnosed here in Redding and was told the same thing as before. The mechanic here suggested I had to wait until I experienced "an event" that would register a code before the problem could be identified and dealt with. I bought a new Auto-stop relay and called a local mechanic. By that time, because of several Auto-stops, I was aware that the only gauge that didn't work when I Auto-stopped was the gas gauge. The mechanic figured this was an indicator that the fuel pump sensor was reporting to the computer that I was out of gas. That made sense to me because I could turn the car over, the lights and horn worked, etc. He replaced the fuel pump ($590.00) and I thought we were good to go. My wife and I were out in a rural area giving her 15-year-old daughter a driving lesson, going 40mph down a country road when the car begain to drift to the right. The girl complained that the steering wheel was locked as we barrelled along the shoulder and through the weeds. I was in the back seat and told her to just apply the brakes and stop the car. She was upset, of course, and complained that the brakes didn't work either as we went through a stop sign. Drivers from both directions very nearly T-boned us as she put her whole leg into the brake. I got out and explained to a bunch of angry people that it wasn't the girl's fault, she had, in fact, done very well to keep her head and slam her leg into the brake. We'd have ended up in a river if she hadn't. I threw my shoulder into the thing and pushed it to the side of the road for the hundredth time, waited 15 minutes, started it up and drove it home. I certainly wouldn't sell this vehicle to another unsuspecting soul (it runs fine for up to 15 miles before it Auto-stops). I've read other comments on your site and don't see a clear solution to this problem. If misery loves company, I suppose I should feel good because there are lots of other folks dealing with this. I don't, I just hope someone has figured it out by now.

Thanks! Tom (WordWulf)

I purchased a 1999 Durango 5.9L in Dec 2008, it ran good for a while, then out of nowhere, it started to "shut off" while I was driving. Scares the sh*t out of me. The odometer says "no bus". Then it wont start. I replaced the PCM in July, after reading numerous online post and it fixed the problem for about a month, then it started to do it again. Today I changed the crankshaft sensor, hopefully that will help. I would not give this truck to my worst enemy, Dodge should really take ownership on this issue.

Update to post #24 below. Narrowed the problem down to the rear (aft) power plug going into the PCM. When the PCM gets hot the connection between the two or the actual receptacle shorts out, tripping the engine cutoff solenoid. I cleaned each contact and added a small piece of foil into each contact hole on the plug to ensure electrical connectivity. I then re-attached the plug and put tension on it with zip-ties, in effect pulling the plug harder into the PCM. This has given me a much more reliable vehicle. The next time your Durango stalls, open the hood and jiggle the aft plug to try and see if the shutoff solenoid trips back on. If it does a couple zip-ties might be all you need.

i have had my 1999 Durango for less then a year 2 months after i got it it just started dieing with out any warning in the middle of the hyw in intersections every were. i can most of the time get it started my messing with the connections to the p.c.m. i have takin it in to the shop about 6 or 7 times and no one can tell me what the hell is wrong with it. i have 5 children and they r in my car most of the time with me, i am afraid one of these days the car is going to die and some one is going to miss the hazards i think dodge needs to man up and do a recall on this car

I have had this car for 2 yrs this problem has been occurring for the lastr year worsening. Today when getitng on the freeway I was in the slow lane when my car died, had tom put on the hazards and coast as far as I could next to the wall. Very dangerous. It just dies with out warning, and then gives a no BUS reading, use to be able to wiggle the wires and get it to start at the middle connecter of the PCM. I have three kids and cant even imagine the possibilities for disaster. I have taken it to 2 local shops and the doge dealer ship all to tell me they do not know what the problem is. This sucks!! I am tired of the frustration and the dangerous situations this has placed me in, not to mention the financial loss of tows, estimates, loss work time etc. Dodge needs to take ownership of this problem, do a recall and fix it,or I am gonna take it back to the dealership when it's working right and do a trade in without warning.

After two and a half weeks and two garages, the random stopping of the vehicle, with no warning and no dash warning lights, appears to be fixed. Initially, the PCM was replaced, and appeared to fix the problem, but as I was leaving the local independent garage, it died on the way out. They recommended I take it to a certified Dodge dealer - who patiently took over a week to diagnose the real problem. It turned out to be both the PCM and the crankshaft sensor. Turns out, the PCM was initially bad, but that the bad crank sensor fried the new PCM module too (The dealer said they were getting a "no bus" condition after the new sensor was put in). They installed a new sensor, and ran the car with the new PCM, and it still died. Once they ran the vehicle with the new sensor and a test PCM, it ran fine, and, since I bought the new PCM from the manufacturer, it was replaced under warranty. I don't know if this is the solution to everyone else's problems, but I hope it can help save time and money for people when checking it out.

I recently bought a Durango slt 5.9L. man do i wish i checked out this sight first, then maybe i wouldn't be dealing with this piece of sh*t. when i first got the car it stalled out once, so i took it in and they said the o2 secsor was bad. so i got that replaced along with a engine purge and a oil change. drove the car for hundreds of miles with no problems, and now its stalling out for no reason. here's what happens: i'll be driving and first the gauges on the dash will turn off, then the engine runs for about 3 seconds and then stalls. ive got enough time to turn on my emergency lights and find a place to pull over. this is a big problem for someone who doesn't have a license. all i need is to stall out right in front of a cop and im f*cked.

I recently was riding with someone who also had a dodge and it had alot of the same problems mine did. the widow motor is goin bad, the ashtray broke in the same spot as mine, and the muffler is crap. last time i buy a dodge. I'm hoping someone has advice on how to fix it so it doesn't stall out. I couldn't sell this car to someone else with this problem. If you do have advice will you email me at kchritz@yahoo.com thanks for listening.

My 18 year old son purchased a used 1999 Durango and one week into driving it the Durango shuts down and loses all power. We have found that after letting it sit for a bit it will start back up. After searching on line it appears to be a notorious problem and I am finding it hard to believe Chrysler has not come up with a resolution to this. This could be extremely dangerous. This happens nearly every day to him. It really is a bad situation. You have a teenager, working full time, trying to pay his way through college, borrows money to purchase what he thought was a decent dependable vehicle only to find out afterward the person who sold it to him surely knew about the problems and was not honest NOW trying to find an inexpensive fix for it. Suggestions???????

"no bus, I think this means no business like no business running a automotive corp. The engine suddenly stops without any signs. No, brakes, no power steering, no warning. This problem started about a year ago and has progressively worsened. It seems like it happens after I have driven for a while, then nuttin. Then wait for awhile and it starts right up. I have looked all over the country and have had very little luck finding a used pcm. I wonder why? It seems like every one has this problem, I wonder if it is only the hot part of the year and the pcm is overheating? Is it possible to insulate the pcm from the air filter area to hinder this prob? I hate class action suits, but definately think that this a liability issue for Chrysler and is a safety issue for the consumer. Like anything else with big business they will turn a blind eye until it hits them in the pocket. Be safe.

Im really upset over Dodge on this issue, it puts the safety of me and my family on the line each time I even try to drive it. When it just dies on the highway it just puts the live of me and other drivers in jeopardy. We have been lucky so far we havent been rearended or caused an accident. Everytime it does this it says "no bus" its just so frustrating that i only had it since 11-24-08. Still I really do like my Durango. I do believe that Chrysler corp, should make this a recall before someone gets killed. I dont recommend Dodge, Chrysler, or anything to do with that corporation. Just dont buy one.

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LOVE THE VEHICLE! But have had a few issues. The stalling for no apparent reason other than it had rained within the past three days is not fun! We have a window motor thats bad and a power lock that has gears stripped out on it. These are the only things so far we have had go wrong with the truck. Apparently the pcm is in need of replacement and we will try our luck there. Any one that has replaced the pcm and it did not fix the issue, please let me know. If there is a cheaper fix, i am game for it.

Wow, the "no bus" signal is popular! My 1999 Durango just stops whenever it feels like it. Living in Arizona it happens on a daily basis this summer. I am going with the IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR replacement to see if it will do the trick.

Update from Jul 22, 2009: The Idle air control motor was replaced. It turned the check engine light off but the car still stops dead wherever it wants to. I noticed that the air flow from the fan blows scroching hot air right at the pcm. So I took a storage container lid and blocked the flow of hot air. This helped but did not stop the problem. I put a car scrubbing mitt over the pcm and soaked it with water, BAM! no problems. I drove all over in 110 degree weather in the valley of the sun, Phoenix, no issues all day. The next day I needed to tow a bunch of heavy stuff on a large trailer. I soaked the mitt on the pcm again and no problem all day long. The hot air deflection and cool moist towel over the pcm kept it going all day. This tells me that it is possible that the heat is expanding the plastic and metal pieces of the pcm enough to shut the car down. The good thing is that this is a safety feature so that you don't burn your car down while driving. The bad thing is that you have to soak down your pcm every morning before driving around.

I have a nrew pcm coming in the mail tomorrow and I will see if that fixes the problem. Honestly I think the only REAL fix is to somehow reinstall the pcm somehwere inside the vehicle where it won't get so hot.

The jist of what I am saying is, it's a hot day, the fan blows the hot

ir off the motor right onto the the fender and pcm. The front of the pcm gets the scorching hot air from the engine, the fender ehats up the back mount of the pcm until the whole thing is cooking. If the pcm were installed nder the dash or under the passenger seat, Dodge would not be having any of these problems. I am going to be taking a good look at the possibility of relocating the pcm with the curent wiring in place, there is alot of slack on all lins coming in, wish me luck! If this is succesful, I will post pictures of what you can do to stop this car from draining your wallet and patience. I am a chevy man at heart but I like the Durango for it's spunk and interior space. Keep in mind that this model also has a recall on the front upper ball joints as well. I had mine repleced about a year ago.

Also do not put those huge tires on your durango, it just wears out the front suspension even quicker.

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ALL OF FIVE MONTHS AND IT'S BEEN AN ON AND OFF MIGRANE EVER SINCE,,, I DROVE IT ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO GO VISIT TEXAS FROM GA, AND IT HAS BEEN SITTING THERE EVER SINCE, BREAKING DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON THE WAY I MIGHT ADD.. REPLACED THE ROTOR, AND DISTRIBUTOR, THEN, AND AND HAD TO DO IT AGAIN A DAY LATER,..!?!?!?... I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO... I JUST RECENTLY PUT IT IN THE SHOP AT A DODGE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY ARE TELLING ME IT'S THE CAM SENSOR, SOMETHING DEALING WITH THE CRANKSHAFT OR WHATEVER... I JUST HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO,,, HOPE THIS FIXES IT,,, BECAUSE I'M PUTTING MORE IN THIS CAR THAT WHAT ITS WORTH, AND IF I TRADE IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP, THEY THEY ONLY WANT TO OFFER BS FOR A PRICE.... WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT,,, CAN I NOT TRUST DODGE ANYMORE?!?!?