7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,576 miles

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2018 Dodge Durango Owner Comments

problem #18

Jul 232022

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Between the transmission slipping since 30k, the engine knocking. The check engine flashing. I have changed the coil packs spark plugs, all filters and still nothing, the auto stop/start does not work it flashes Boggs out and loses power. The whole steering wheel and truck vibrates and shakes to a point you feel like you-??re on an incline going up a roller coaster. I have replaced batteries 2x the windows no longer auto roll down when using fobs even w new batteries and re programming electrical system power randomly fails and all lights go out the. Screen goes out stops working for days on end.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #17

Feb 122024

Durango

  • miles
Rear tail lights are out. All the Dodge Durangos on the road are ! Safety hazard for people behind me and me! Initially part of the light went out tonight the whole light went out. Cam shaft has went bad twice

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #16

Dec 042023

Durango

  • miles
I bought this car, brand new off the dealer and it has been in perfect shape until 120,000 miles. All of a sudden the check engine light comes in and turns out it was the head gasket!! 5 years old, hasn't needed a thing and the mechanic tells me I need a new engine!? What good is it if I buy a brand new car and take perfect care of it all to end up with the engine going to [XXX]. I have heard other people saying the same thing with their 3.6l pentastar engine. AT 120K...I don't see that being a coincidence if it keeps happening with the SAME engine at the SAME AMOUNT OF MILES. There is definitely a problem here. P.s won't let me upload documents on the mechanics diagnosis. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Warners, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 082023

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car randomly won-??t start could be due to one of the 4 recalls for my make and model I would like have this investigated

- Florissant , MO, USA

problem #14

Jan 252023

Durango

  • miles
Engine light on for to EVAP leak. Airbag warning light on and off periodically throughout drives.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #13

Dec 012018

Durango

  • miles
Multiple occasions I have taken my vehicle to the local dealership I bought it brand new only owner any time it rains my vehicle stops. I have been going down the highway and it has just shut down in the middle of the highway. My vehicle will no longer start after this last rain and snow dealership is not helping and pretty much says I-??m on my own still in the vehicle is paid off and I have had nothing but issues with electrical the car randomly shifting out of gear, brake lights leaking because I feel with water and floorboards, becoming soaked when it rains

- Southbend , TX, USA

problem #12

Jan 092021

Durango

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. During the failure, the vehicle had not lost electrical power with the interior lights and instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer on multiple occasions for the same failure and the power train control module, engine mounts, and an unknown wiring harness were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #11

Jul 252022

Durango

  • miles
Throwing codes of of lost communication of body control module and cylinder 3 misfire.

- Clarksville , TN, USA

problem #10

Nov 232020

Durango

  • miles
Had to replace fuel canister and sensor. Had to redo fuel system. The evap sensor appeared while driving, engine light came on and car started driving really weird and shaking. It was freaking out did not drive right.

- Clarksville , TN, USA

problem #9

May 072022

Durango

  • miles
My engine is not cooling while my vehicle drives more will the transmission cool down now my transmission won-??t work the correct way

- Wharton, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 212022

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2018 Durango GT purchased at 30k miles and the oil pan gasket was already worn and leaking oil. Tensioner and pulley also failed. Seems like Mopar utilize low quality parts in general, as minor as they may seem they are vital for me to operate my vehicle safely.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

problem #7

Aug 182021

Durango

  • miles
Doing some checking problems with this particular vehicle it seems that the water pump/ radiator has problems. My vehicle has a anti-freeze leak when at idle leaving a stream in the driveway. Thus causing a problem for pets and wildlife. The engine warning light has come on. The a/c compressor makes a noise also. FYI.

- Princeton , WV, USA

problem #6

Jul 302021

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
MY CAR IS A DODGE DURANGO SRT8, YEAR 2018, VIN# [XXX], WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES AND THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION BROKE. IT IS UNDER GUARANTEE AND THE DEALER HAS BEING COMPLIANT. I AM AFFRAID THAT IN THE WEB MEDIA MORE OWNERS WITH THE SAME ENGINE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS ME. THERE IS A NOTIFICATION THAT THE ENGINE HAD A FACTORY ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING, THEY MENTION A PARK LOCK ROD CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I AM SEARCHING IF THERE IS ANY RECALL, BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE PROBLEM IS BEGINNING TO FLOURISH. PLEASE I WILL APPRECIATE MORE INFORMATION AND SUGGESTION FROM YOU OF WHAT SHOULD I DO. THANKS. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #5

Jan 102021

Durango

  • 39,000 miles
Vehicle would not start after sitting 45 minutes. Started after jump and died again next day. Recharged battery and it worked scan tool had three codes dead battery fog light switch and drivers door switch second issue is oil in the air box which the dealer is trying to resolve with a PCV valve. However this vehicle only has 39 K miles

- Winfield, WV, USA

problem #4

May 112020

Durango 6-cyl

  • 10,212 miles
I stopped at a stoplight, and when I tried to accelerate the car stalled engine light was blinking, drive light on the drive stick was blinking even though it is already on drive. Tried to shift it to park and drive again but the drive stick is locked and the break pads were also locked in place. Turned off the auto start/stop and pushed the start button with the key fob and the car started again. Good thing it was a red light, but I don't want to happen again especially if I'm driving with my family.

- Beckley, WV, USA

problem #3

Sep 142019

Durango

  • 8,000 miles
This letter is a written notice to Dodge/Chrysler corporation that I am tired of the way they are treating me. I purchased a 2018 Dodge dealer GT, with only 2,800 miles. It was a dealer demo and it has been nothing but problems. Starting from inside of interior falling apart, which was fixed by dealer. However, at 8,000 miles or so the engine started developing an intermittent rattle, that has gotten worse over time. I have tried communicating with Dodge with very little help. Right now I have an open case with Dodge but so far my case manager has not been any help. My engine is getting damaged, and last time I took truck to dealer for service the service advisor told me they would not open engine to look into engine without engine light. Dodge is treating me bad. The truck even turned of while driving but that was only once, who knows of later it will happen again. I feel this truck is a big safety issue that Dodge is simply just ignoring.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

Mar 312019

Durango

  • 29,000 miles
While drive my 2018 Dodge Durango on the fwy around 65+ the engine just turn off. With kids in the car we were stuck in the slow lane of the fwy unable to move the car. I tried restarting it with no luck. The car still had power(lights were on). The car wouldn't go into neutral.. the car had to be pulled off the road by a tow truck. After about an hour( car was towed) when we got it home we tried again to start the car it started! no check light came on during anytime. A very scary experience.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #1

Jun 092018

Durango 6-cyl

  • 150 miles
I have 3 major issues. 1 while driving the entire center console electrical system has locked completely up, turning the air off and not allowing any change to the system until the vehicle is pulled over and shut off, continuing with electrical 2X's I've shut the car off and the radio would not turn off, until the battery was disconnected which reset the entire system. My second issue is when starting the vehicle there is almost a grinding noise associated with the start up. Third the car seemed to be stuck on cruise control but with enough time to push enough buttons and shift to neutral it came out of cruise, the car has 3000 miles on it and I pay"D almost 50 grand for a brand new vehicle and it continually has issues, is there/will there be a technology fix"

- Redding, CA, USA

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