The consumer went to the dealer to have a front wheel alignment done. The technician told the consumer that the alignment could not be performed because the upper and lower control arms were worn. The technician also noticed slight play in the gear box and adjusted it. A faulty solenoid in the cab controller caused the brake and ABS lights to illuminate intermittently. *ak
1998 Dodge Durango electrical complaints
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Transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and eventually the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one. All four ball joints were and tie rods were replaced. The vehicle experienced electrical problems, because the back brake light continued to blow out. *ak the front hub bearings and seals were replaced.
Ball joints casuing undue wear and tear on tire replaced front tire 3 times in 2 years
Nar 02/28/2003 mr defective electronic control module
While driving electrical control system would shut off, causing a distraction to consumer.
Engine check light has come on, and from time to time light will stay on when getting vehicle checked out. Spark plugs were melted and , head cylinder was cracked.
When turning on headlights in or outside of vehicle headlights will turn off or dim until consumer plays with knob, and headlights get back to normal.
Vehicle is currently at bigelow motors in belleville,nj (973) 759-4220 ,waiting for a computer to be delivered. Also, there are four other dodge durangos' waiting for the same computer at this dealership.
Intake manifold resealed, intake & plenum gasket replaced, intake & pan & o-ring replaced, intake resealed & pcv valve replaced, manifold & intake replaced, rod bearings & valve guide seals & #4 spark plug & intake replaced. Purchased as trade-in at ford dealer 21504 miles. Problems began 2-3 wks after purchase. Previous/original owner had similar service performed (tsb performed 4/05/99). Problem is not resolved. Warranty has expired. Dealership refuses to repair as pre-existing problem under warranty or at their cost. Dealership never determined exact cause of problem.
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway. She was driving in dessert and rolled down the window, and strarted smelling wires burning. She was insideof parking lot, and vehicle burst into flames.
No tire jack was in the vehicle at time of purhase.
Consumer started vehicle and heard a buszing noise. Later that day, vehicle starting shaking and making a rattling noise. Then, consumer turned off car. Tried to restart, and it would not. 3 hours later, tried to start again, and there was nothing at all.
While driving vehicle went to pull over and cut off. Mechanic said that it was an electrical problem. Consumer could hear car arking.
Battery suddenly died, preventing engine start. All systems functioned normally prior to incident, but battery tested completely dead after attempting to start vehicle. Attempted jump starting and charging battery with no results.
Engine overheating due to failure of the fan/clutch assembly. Mjs
Electrical system suddenly went out all gauges radio etc front area. Checked all fuses and nothing was burnt out. Restarted engine four times before reset and then was ok. Have had recurring locking of brakes and grinding lose of control at low speeds and on wet roads. Disc brakes have no wear indicators on pads and it resulted in being worn down and ate into the front rotors before I was aware that the pads were shot. I had to buy new rotors and pads and the replacement pads also did not have indicators. The dealer stated that was the way that they were manufatured and I then stated that this was a severe and potentially dangerous and deadly oversight and that it should be corrected. I contacted chrysler and they stated that they had no recall on this and that they had no technical problems or bulletins on this. My battery also suddenly went out without any warning and it caused the engine to die. I could not restart the engine and a new battery had to be installed. Power windows went out and could not be opened or closed by drivers switch.
Battery.
Battery failed. Mjs
Battery failed.
Vehicle continually overheating causing air conditioner to kick off, when temperatures are over 95 degrees.
Vehicle will not start due to security system alarm failure caused bt defective computer.
Consumer drove 2miles parked vehicle in driveway, 10 minutes later there were flames coming from the hood area. The horn started to blow continuously. Both front tire exploded . The fire department. Is holding vehicle until fire marshal comes to look at vehicle on march 09 1998.
Horn on steering wheel does not operate at all. Took to dealer over 2 months ago. Dealer said that parts are on back order for the horn. As of this date, parts still not available.
Electrical: driving approximately 10mph and smelled wires burning, stopped vehicle and got out and the smell got stronger. Got back into vehicle and drove another 25 feet, and noticed the smoke coming from underneath the hood. Pulled over and called fire dept . Vehicle totaled. Cause of fire loose nut on power source box.
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