10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,043 miles

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problem #11

Jul 272020

Durango

  • 11,400 miles
Hello yesterday I left work wasn't in my truck for 5 minutes and it started smoking white smoke came out and I seen antifreeze spray everywhere I don't know if the engine locked on me or the head gasket is blown either way what can I do about this also before this happened when it rains my truck will spin it scared the hell out of me when I was driving to work but this only happens when it rains the tires look good

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #10

Jan 062020

Durango

  • 1 miles
I purchased my vehicle 10/2019. Since then I have taken to repair shop for vehicle stalls when coming to a stop or at a stop, let along when slowing for a stop. Then RPM's drop! I have almost been rear ended multiple times due to this, with my children and grandchildren in car!!! the shop I've taken to can not find out why this is happening. Granted we tried replacing hoses, valve gaskets tune up. I feel there should be a recall to find and fix this before a serious injury happens. This has also happened as I was driving and I had to put in neutral to restart. The streets and roads I have to travel are usually always busy. Also the vehicle when stopping the front driver and passenger seats slide back and forth, they are not what I would call safe... for I believe the rules ares to check mirrors, adjust seating, wear seat belts to ensure that you will be driving safely. I could be wrong but I'm pretty positive. Needs fixing now!! the other issue is the hoses... they seem to fall off and I take into shop just to hear its the hose again. Not counting numerous other issues like windows not rolling down some days, rear heater doesn't work unless the front heater is off. I've always been a Dodge fan but I think with all these issues with this vehicle I'll be checking out out Dodge and moving to someone that actually doesn't have over 6 recalls on the vehicles and multiple other complaints like Dodge has had and that I've just read.

- Sidney, OH, USA

problem #9

Jul 012018

Durango

  • miles
Air bag light stays 'on ' on dashboard, had to take to service station to get it checked out, they told me to check if there were any recalls for this issue. Also the check engine light stays on, code is for evap leak, changed the gas cap, checked hoses, light remains after being cleared.

- Wall, PA, USA

problem #8

Dec 132016

Durango

  • 98,000 miles
Rear air dont work from heat to cold. Turn head lights on the parks lights dont work

- Troy, AL, USA

problem #7

Mar 302015

Durango

  • 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there was excessive consumption of engine oil. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics, who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #6

Apr 062015

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
While driving, I noticed that when I accelerate after braking, the driver seat slides back and forth about an inch. Also, when I'm at a red light, with my foot on the brakes the vehicle accelerates. Both of these are very serious and dangerous issues and should be recalls.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #5

Nov 202014

Durango

  • miles
There is and has been numerous complaints about the Dodge Durango 4.7 engine I am just one ofmany whoo have been effected by the defects and faailures of this engine. Nothing will probably ever be done like thrown rodes through engjine over heating issuues.

- Lantana , FL, USA

problem #4

May 292013

Durango 8-cyl

  • 145,000 miles
The car started over heating last May 2013. After all the repairs, the car is still overheating - replaced the radiator, the thermostat, the hoses, flushed the coolant and put fresh coolant in it, fixed the fans. I have to add coolant to keep it from overheating however even that is not working. The issue according to the mechanic is with the engine and cooling system design that has a flaw in it. It is a re- call that should have taken place a long time ago and Dodge needs to step up and fix the problem.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 242012

Durango

  • 70,050 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop there was a loud noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was also a lost of acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 70,050.

- Latonia, KY, USA

problem #2

May 152012

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 57,250 miles
Never had any problems til we drove almost 5 hrs on vacation to gatlinburg and before we even got into town the check gauge light came on and realized the temp gauge was in the red. Never leaked coolant or smelled any antifreeze. The next day after letting it sit overnight it seemed fine no check light was on drove it back still no engine light on and temp was fine, few weeks later all hell broke loose! the valve train started ticking. Had it towed to the dealership (kings cjd) and found a failed rocker & tappet had replaced 4 days later was doing it on the driver side, took it back that's when it took them a few days to figure out it was leaking coolant down into the cylinders. Chrysler didn't have cylinder heads available it took over 2 months for us to get the part (not from Chrysler) as far as we know they still don't have the part available. 28 plus people are on a waiting list to receive cylinder heads that are still not available! repeated trips to the dealership for leaking valve covers on both sides, still dealing with issue of possible leak around crank seal on timing cover. Chrysler does seem to give a darn about our time and money wasted for the supposed repairs that are not fixed!! has anyone else reading this had any issues regarding cylinder heads"??" I think when you have 28 plus people on the waiting list for the same part for the same make & model vehicle same engine 4.7 V8 obviously their is a manufacture issue not an owner issue!!! that's just a taste of what is going on their is plenty more and Chrysler just keeps telling us im sorry and that's it im sorry!!! we have had several case mgrs and noone seems to be caring.

- Blue Ash , OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 152012

Durango 8-cyl

  • 79,769 miles
When driving vehicle down road engine will quit with no warning.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA