6.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,225 miles

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problem #8

Mar 052004

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
I own a 1999 Dodge Durango with approximately 64,000 miles. Immediately upon purchasing the vehichle I have experienced a large poping and dragging sound when turning or performing a U-turn. Recently I attempted to make a U-turn and my car nearly lost control and felt as if it would tip over. I took the vehicle in to cerritos Dodge and I was advised that the vehichles upper and lower, right and left ball joints were completely shot. All were replaced. I continue to experience the popping and dragging sounds. Upon purchasing the vehichle, I have had to change the (all four) tires 3 times, obtain 3 wheel alignments, change the battery (went completely dead at approximately 25,000 miles) repair the brake light switch (brake lights wouldn't turn off), and repair door/hatch locks (unable to lock and make loud buzzing and clicking sound).

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 232003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,800 miles
The battery exploded when I attempted to start the car. The top and most of the sides were gone.

- North Huntingdon, PA, USA

problem #6

Jun 032003

(reported on)

Durango

  • miles
Consumer got into vehicle an attempted to start but battery exploded without warning when the key was turned.

- Southern Pines, NC, USA

problem #5

Aug 112002

Durango 4WD

  • miles
Battery exploded when starting car spilling acid

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #4

Sep 232001

Durango

  • miles
Battery exploded upon starting vehicle, dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #3

Oct 191999

Durango

  • miles
Battery failed and was replaced twice.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #2

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Durango

  • miles
In the past two years, the battery has been replaced twice.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #1

Jul 282000

Durango 4WD

  • miles
My car started making these loud noises like a truck, I took it to the dealer and they told me that it was the barons, and that it was caused by not putting oil in the car or racing it. They told me that it was not under warranty and that it will cost $4000 to have it fixed. I have my oil change every 3 months, and I go to baltimore, md and Washington DC about twice a week. They will not fix it.

- Frederick, MD, USA