10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12 miles

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problem #2

Mar 152002

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24 miles
Here is a list that I have sent to Dodge Chrysler customer service and 2 dealerships 1. intermittent or delayed engagement at vehicle start up operation or engagement at 26-56 mph 2. intermittent acceleration and shudder during torque converter. Operation or engagement at 26-56 mph 3. intermittent poor shifting quality".. idle shake, sag or hesitation. Will not always ?downshift" while driving 26-54 mph. 4. intermittent buzz and or clicking in reverse. (warm or cold) 5. intermittent surging while driving 26-54 mph. (warm or cold) 6. intermittent hesitation "idle shake" sag when stepping on accelerator/gas pedal. 7. intermittent harsh engagement of transition (warm or cold) 8. intermittent noisy 3-4 upshifts. (warm or cold) 9. intermittent delayed down shifts (almost like dropping it in 1st while going 35 mph) 10. Intermittent delayed up shifts. (transmission feels like its slipping) 11. Unexpected acceleration (warm or cold) 12. Loud popping noise while turning.. (warm or cold) 13. Transmission fails to hold in park/ park gear fails to hold!

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

May 032002

(reported on)

Durango

  • miles
Hood insulation missing overheating the paint. Back door allows emissions from the exhaust. Roof panel does not fit at the windshield. Passenger doors slam too hard. Vent air strong smell like carbon dioxide. Gas tank hoses unsecured and too close to the moffler. No ashtray..rear cigarret lighter adapter does not work..loud pounding with the rear windows down at 40+ mil;ES/hr.

- Alameda, CA, USA