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Dodge Durango

Dodge Durango • Engine Failure • Transmission Failure • Steering Problems • Brake Problems • Other Problems • All of the Above • What can you do? --- News • NHTSA Probes Durango Fires • NHTSA Investigating Dodge Dakota and Durango • Durango Recall to Fix Fuel Leak • Durango, Dakota Recall to Fix Suspension Problems • Feds Want Recall of Dodge Durango, Dakota • Durango Probe Drags On • Feds Probe Durango Steering Problems

Sure, they look tough. But underneath that brawny exterior, there are lots of delicate little parts. The most disastrous common problem is low oil pressure, leading to engine failure. Although this is happening like clockwork, DaimlerChrysler is refusing to accept responsibility.

Not only that, the Durango tends to go through ball joints like a dog through a pound of hamburger. This is not only expensive but can -- and does -- cause serious accidents, as many of our readers will tell you. The feds have finally put the arm on DaimlerChrysler to do a recall but there's some debate over whether the recall covers all of the affected models.

Adam of Miami, OK June 29, 2009

I am on my second Durango. The first was an 03, that I was very fond of, but only kept for 15,000 miles, then traded it in for an 05. I have always said buy American, at 33 all my vehicles have been American made, but Dodge is seriously slapping those of us that are still loyal in the face. First the transmission went out at 62,000 miles, it was "rebuilt" only to fail again at 76,000 miles. I checked out the web and was shocked at the sheer number and ferocity of the complaints. It seems as though Dodge would do something to rectify if only to save face. Forget about customer loyalty. Toyota dealership here I come!!!

Caroline of Clarksburg, WV June 24, 2009

My 2003 Dodge Durgango has had air conditioning problems where the relay has burned and my air does not work, I had this fixed twice in two years now and this could become a hazardous life threatening problem if this continues, I use my car as a family car and drive my young child in the car and if this causes a fire we could lose our lives. This is ridiculous, and expensive for a me to have to continue getting this fixed. If someone from Dodge can give me a call and talk with me I would appreciate it. IN the meantime I am seeking legal counsel to help start a claim.

monica of fremont, OH June 28, 2009

i was driving my son to school and my oil pressure went down.i heard a loud noise from under my vehicle(2001 dodge durango).i took it to a shop to get looked at-to my surprise-i need a new engine!!!it will cost me6,000+!!!my extended warranty ran out last year-i have never had any problem with my vehicle ever before until this.i have had it checked out because of the recalls,but nothing major.i have owned my vehicle since 2005 and love it-i only drive it durung the winter months-it barely has 80,000 miles.if anyone has any suggestions or advise please let me know.hopefully someone will finally have a recall on this situation and we all can get remburst.

Wilda of Golden Valley, AZ June 19, 2009

I have been to the Dodge dealer to have them look at the paint job on our 2004 Dodge Ram diesel, it is getting worse. We purchased the truck new in late 2004. I feel the workmanship used defective materials.. I paid nearly 40,000.00 for this vehicle. I have about 79000 miles on the truck. I have purchased 9 new auto's from this dealer..This is the only one that has a really bad paint job...We had it waxed 3 times a year. We have taken good care of it but the paint job has never been real good. We took it into two paint shops and both said we should take it back to the dealer, the company that painted it at the factory didn't use the correct sealer to protect the paint, its faded and thin showing down to the primer coat.

Our physical damage is to the trucks appearance, the economic loss is it's going to cost us 3,500.00 to make it right.

Tc of newark, DE June 18, 2009

i have read alot of the complaints about the dodge durango. I have a 2000 dodge durango and i am just now starting to have a transmission problem although i haven't taken it to a shop yet. Simply will not go into 3rd gear. only been a couple of days. Sorry you guys have had such a bad experience with you durangos mine has been a strong running truck for a long time..i expect to fix my trans and get more miles out of it..good luck to you all..T.C. 2000 Dodge durango 4.7L V8..161,000 MILES

Dan of Goodrich, MI June 12, 2009

Hood came open on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck while driving bending and denting the hood. Will need a new hood (aprx w/ paint / install) 900.

Michelle of Yuma, AZ June 11, 2009

A Recall Notice for the 2005 Dodge Durango is posted for Feb 2009 & an earlier one in 2005. Both are for "The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not close at the end of refueling, possibly allowing fuel to escape from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard." My Durango 2005 is experiencing this exact problem, but I am being told that my Vin number is not included in the recall. This is not a part that should just arbitrarilly go bad and I feel it should be covered under the warranty. I was told very politely that I would need to pay to have this problem repaired myself.

Dominick of Jersey Shore, PA May 21, 2009

We were in an accident today, the entire wheel fell off of our 2006 Dodge Dakota truck. We were unable to steer the vehicle, causing us to hit another vehicle. We have taken numerous photos of the damage done to our truck and the tire that fell off the truck causing the accident. Loss of the truck , severe emotional stress, and physical pain, other driver hurt in accident.

Darling of Taylor, MI May 21, 2009

I took my 2004 Dodge Durango in because the check engine light came on. I noticed that when I put the truck into gear that it had a slight delay in shifting. So I took it in first to Auto Zone because other than that it ran fine. Auto Zone has free diagnosis so they ran test and said it was the transaxle (transcode) and that I should have it checked at the dealership because my truck is still under warranty. So that's exactly what I did.

When Dodge diagnosed the problem they said that it was the Valve Body and they had to order part which was on back order from Mexico. My warranty allows me to have a rental for up to five days. I went to Enterprise to pick up my rental and this was on March 26, 2009. One week later I called the dearlership to check on my truck and they informed me that they were still waiting on the part to come from Mexico. [Dealer] had my truck until Friday, May 15, 2009 because it is one of the dealerships scheduled to close. They drove my truck down to Chrysler Jeep at Telegraph Road. They called me and told me to come in and fill out paperwork so that they can provide rental coverage because Enterprise could no longer bill [dealer].

So the following Monday I went to Snethkamp and filled out paperwork and they informed me that they were going to check out my truck to see what the problem was cause Bruce Campbell deleted all the codes out of the computer and didn't send any paperwork over with my truck. Later that day they called me and said they didn't know what the problem was because the truck was running fine and the check engine light was not on. Snethkamp agreed to keep the truck an extra day to see if they could find a problem with the truck.

Today May 20, 2009 I picked my truck up and turned the rental in. It was true the engine light was off. I don't know what was going on but I feel like I was raped without knowing who raped me. They kept my truck for almost 2 months and billed Chrysler 1350 for the cost of my rental. I am mad because if there is not a problem with my truck why did one dealership diagnose it and order a part? If it is a problem there is no telling when I will find out and have to go through the same thing again. Or was somebody doing a scam?

sheldon of fountain valley, CA May 26, 2009

my dash board is cracked and falling apart in my 2004 dodge truck.i was told it wasnt covered under warranty. this is a real problem, i checked in line there are thousands of people having this problem and feel that it shoud be a recall. insides of the dash and some critical components are exposed to sun light. i am not sure what type of damage is going to happen over time. possibly wire degradation and fire.

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