10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,246 miles

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problem #73

Oct 282019

Durango

  • 227,118 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. While the contact was having an emissions test performed on the vehicle, he was informed that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1890 dogwood dr SE, conyers, ga 30013, (678) 210-2489) where it was diagnosed that the evap vacuum seal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but an oil leak occurred afterwards. The contact attempted to take the vehicle back to the dealer, but was unable to have the vehicle repaired. The contact also mentioned that while driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge (5190 us-278, covington, ga 30014, (770) 679-2202) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 227,118.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #72

Oct 262019

Durango

  • 90,000 miles
I was driving and braking for a stop sign and the vehicle started to jolt. I pulled in to the garage and the vehicle shut off on its own. I went to restart it and it would turn over but would not start. I tried again later that night, and it started again.

- Hampton, NE, USA

problem #71

Oct 222019

Durango

  • 77,000 miles
For the past 2 weeks my Durango has been shutting off while driving latest incident 60mph on the highway. The vehicle has restarted each time so far. I looked up a recall 15V115000, 14V-530. These both state they are not for my vehicle by VIN, however by year it is.

- Junction City, KS, USA

problem #70

Oct 172019

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to russell westbrook Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of van nuys (located at 6110 van nuys blvd, van nuys, ca 91401, 818-868-5777) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust valve was not placed properly on the head and the head needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and contacted the dealer; however, the final decision was that the repair was the contact's obligation. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #69

Oct 052019

Durango

  • 92,221 miles
The vehicle has shut off while driving a few times. Had to start it back up. Once, it shut off then turned right back on. No lights on, warnings nothing.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #68

Aug 102019

Durango 8-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. After driving and stopping the vehicle, the contact observed smoke coming from the hood on the front passenger side. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames that reached approximately twenty feet high. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. Fire report number: [xxx] was filed. The vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. Consumer stated I stopped the vehicle in front of my home on hampden St, and noticed a puff of smoke from the front passenger side hood. I then shut car off and proceeding to exit the vehicle and open the hood. When I did that, large flames shot out from the passenger side front end. I immediately called 911. Contact stated 2 weeks before, oil change was the only service done to the vehicle. Vehicle was towed by tally's tow company and deemed a total loss. The car is currently being held at insurance auto auction. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Gloucester, MA, USA

problem #67

Jan 012019

Durango 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Engine made ticking noise when running on every surface. Problem diagnosed as rocker failure. The consumer stated both right side cam shafts and all rocker arms were replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed the cost of repairs under the extended warranty.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #66

Aug 012019

Durango

  • 149,272 miles
My vehicle is running properly after wrong recall was put in on August 1 2019 which was the PCM and on August 2 2019 they put in the accurate recall an alternator that went out while driving started smoking on Aug 27 2019 went back on Aug 23 when battery light came on service advisor said it wasn't battery or alternator but PCM one service manager saw error and ended up calling corporate to get fixed got truck back on Aug 30 to have an hour later service engine light come on had to bring truck back on Aug 31 to find out its the catalyst messed up and also customer information has been changed to a new owner not me my vehicle isn't running good at all I truly need help please

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #65

Jul 082019

Durango

  • 92,000 miles
Im here in Alabama from ga, car system lights up like a christmas tree completely shutdown in the middle of a busy intersection while driving trying to make a left turn on government blvd in mobile, al.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #64

Jul 032019

Durango

  • 10,000 miles
Radiator and ac condenser both bad both leaking both needed replaced

- Amity, PA, USA

problem #63

Mar 152019

Durango

  • 100,000 miles
Vehicle is having issues starting while parked. I have seen that 2012 - 2013 Dodge Durango's do have a active recall from chrylser on certain models for the tipm. The issues stems from the cars inability to start due to the tipm not providing fuel when attempting to start. The starter is attempting to start the vehicle but it does not fully turn over. M.carcomplaints.com/news/2015/Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-tipm-lawsuit.shtml this issue started mid March 2019 and has persistently gotten worse with sometimes now failing to properly start.

- Manassas Park, VA, USA

problem #62

May 312019

Durango

  • 13,600 miles
I had the recall done in 2015 for the fuel pump relay. I was driving my vehicle when it died and now I am being told the fuel pump relay is out and needs to be replaced. I spoke with the 800 number for Dodge who refused to cover the replacement because I had it done already. This is something that shuts the vehicle down even if you are driving. I was driving my vehicle and it shut down as soon I came into my neighborhood. It had to be towed.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #61

Jun 222018

Durango

  • 44,500 miles
Every 3 or 5 days, after starting the engine, it completely stops. All power is lost. In order for the engine to start again, I have to depress the ignition button and open up the driver side door! it seems like this is an electrical problem. I'm afraid the engine might stall while I'm driving the vehicle. Has there been a recall to address this problem? I bought the vehicle exactly one year again and this problem began exactly one month after I purchased it. June, 2018.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #60

May 282019

Durango

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure also occurred while driving between 10-50 mph. On several occasions, multiple attempts were made to restart the vehicle. On one occasion, the vehicle restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to executive Jeep (located at 900 universal dr N, North haven, ct 06473, (203) 239-5213) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #59

May 152019

Durango

  • 91,000 miles
Camshaft and lifters on Chrysler 5.7L hemi engines need replacement. I have a 2013 Dodge Durango with the 5.7L hemi engine. I have the oil changed regularly at 4000 miles. With 91,000 miles on the engine, the engine reported a miss fire on cylinder 5. had the vehicle checked at the local Dodge dealership, and they stated that the problem is with the cam and lifters. This sounds like a very common problem with these engines. The Dodge mechanic told me he was working on three other 5.7L hemi engines that have the same problem. If you look on line, this is a major issue with other owners of vehicles that have the 5.7L engine.

- Anna, TX, USA

problem #58

May 132019

Durango

  • 90,388 miles
Rocker arms ticking sound and engine failure

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #57

Apr 162019

Durango

  • 90,300 miles
While driving my car is continuously shutting off. I lose power steering and need to put the vehicle in park and restart it. The first time I was coasting at 45 mph the car display controls when off and turned back on. The second time I was turning into a parking stall and the car died mid park at which point I had to manually restart. The most recent time I was driving my kids to school and the car died while going 35 I had to pull over to the shoulder (with no power steering) and restart the engine. The music and headlights remained on while the engine was off. The car starts right up without hesitation and the local Dodge delearship is not finding a code to properly detect the problem their best guess is to replace the tipm in hopes it will fix the problem. I need a safe reliable car and not one that is as risk of dying mid drive and causing an accident hurting my family or others.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #56

Apr 052019

Durango

  • 105,000 miles
I was driving in some pretty hard rain going about 60mph. I slowed the car down to about 40 and when attempting to accelerate again the car would not accelerate. The vehicle then seemed to stall and lose both breaks and steering. I was on a hill so it was very scary. I was able to pump the emergency break and get the vehicle to stop. Something is wrong with this vehicle causing it to not accelerate, then lose power and breaks. I was reading an issue with the alternator may be the case but I am not sure how that would cause loss of breaks. Also my dealership states they already fixed the alternator recall on this vehicle.

- Redmond, OR, USA

problem #55

Apr 042019

Durango

  • 116,000 miles
My Durango suddenly lost all power twice while driving between 35-55 mph. Once heading to a stop sign and once on the far left side of highway. I have had to quickly pull over to the side of the road, I attempted numerous times to restart it. Prior to that, often times you would turn the key and the dash lights would come on and the car would do nothing...not even turn over. After a few attempts, it would start. I need to get this fixed. I have 116K miles and this has happened two me twice in the last three weeks.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #54

Mar 152019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
I have a 2013 Dodge Durango. I purchased this vehicle in October 2018, and soon after I started experiencing the problem. On may occasions while driving the vehicle randomly turns off, all electrical inside the vehicle goes blank, power steering goes out as well. It has happened while stopped, pulling off from a stop light, on side streets, and on highways. There doesn't seem to be a specific time this happens. I have taken the vehicle into the auto shop, and to the dealership. Both have said without a code or being able to replicate the issue they can't do anything. The issue happens randomly, so I don't see how it can be replicated so easily. This is very dangerous, and could be deadly. I have a 9 week old baby that I can't have in the vehicle, because I fear for her safety.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

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