Note: two oil changes within 2,000 miles of breakdown (have receipts). Traveling on busy highway when oil pressure dropped to 0 and engine immediately began to make loud tapping noise. Oil pan was removed and "a lot of metal shavings from the engine" had clogged the oil screen causing the oil pump failure. As a result of the oil pump failure, the engine was damaged and needs replacement. Based on ntsa database and discussions with area experts, this oil pump failure/engine damage defect condition for the 1998 durango (5.2l) is common, yet frequently unreported. No assistance from manufacturer. Warrants detailed agency scrutiny and product recall due to defect condition. Will be pursuing legal action to recover cost of oil pump and engine replacement.
1998 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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While driving at state speed limit, engine light illuminated, engine stalled due to a constant oil leak.*ak the engine was blown. The engine always burned oil and the engine light always came on. The engine was defective from day one. When previous problems with the engine would occur the dodge mechanics always informed consumer that everything was fine. Consumer would like reimbursement of monies paid.
My husband and I were driving down I-71 and the check guages light came on and the oil pressure had dropped to 0 causing engine failure due to a clogged oil pump intake screen. Was told that it was due to improper maintenance although oil was changed in a timely manner. Had the vehicle towed to a dealership where the oil pan was taken off and engine components and metal shavings were found. The service advisor himself told us that he could not say for sure that the problem was improper maintenance. He also maintained that if we had a chrystler inspector come in we would end up paying for a new engine. Here we are making payments on a $30,000 that we cannot drive until we come up with almost $5000 to replace the engine.
Engine failure due to oil sludge dealer maintains it is due to poor maintenance we maintain that the vehicle was properly cared for and that we are not the only ones that this has happened to.
Main engine bearing failed. Previous oil pump failure at 23000 miles pinging at 15,000 miles.
I took my 1998 dodge durango into allen mello dodge 6/21/01 for a whistling noise coming from the front end. They decided to replace the serp.entinebelt. When I picked up the car the noise was louder than when I dropped it off. They suggested that I bring it back 7/10/01 when I had an appointed to have the cat. Converter replaced. June 23, 2001 I took a day trip and on the way home the car broke down. I had to have the car towed to the nearest dealer where they advised me that the universal joint broke causing the drive shaft, transfer case, shift rod, rod gear, pivot gear and some other parts to be destroyed. I asked the mechanic in tilton nh is the universal joint makes a whistling noise and he said that could have been a sign. I have called chrysler and allen mello dodge in nashua nh and they have apologized for the problem, but have both said there was nothing they could do. I feel that after only 53,000 miles on the car this type of damage should not be experienced. It is my understanding that the unit where the universal joint is, cannot be greased because it is a sealed unit. I believe this is a flaw in the design of the vehicle. If I could have had this maintained this problem may not have happened. I asked chrysler what could have caused this and they suggested hard driving. My wife is the primary driver of this vehicle and we have two very small childern, the car does not have a tow package, and other than the winter, the car has not been in four wheel drive. Please review this problem and please contact me if you need any other information. I appreciate your time.
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.
Service manager looked at the dip stick smeared his finger inside and said sludge lack of maintenance. The factory rep came on tuesday I waited finally went to work but they had the head gasket lid off and the whole thing was crispy sludge and black. The dealer said it wasn't going to be covered under warranty. The windows are supposed to be fixed under the warranty but if it had held off a coulpe more mounths I would be paying for that!!! This is a leased vehicle. My wife pregnaunt wweith twins and I and another couple were on our way on a 45 min trip to a comedy club. On I-75 the check guages light came on along with the dinging bell. I was in the passing lane and after checking the guages I found the oil pressure was at 0. Just a few miles ahead was a rest area and thats were I was headed because it was cold and windy. I thought it was just the guage because eairler at the gas station I know she was good. Did the old, fill up wash and wax job! She was looking good! The SUV began loosing power as we hit the on off ramp to the rest stop she was a tickin I threw it in n. And coasted down to a parking spot by then it was knocking. Turned it off and popped the hood pulled the dip stick out it was steamin hot and black! I gave copys of the four oil changes that I could round up the other three were at a place that went out of buisness and no longer had records, somebody told me they had to keep them for three years well they dont have them. I talked to another mechanic and he said that my wife driving in town maybe 5miles to work could produce sludge. The places I get my oil changed are probablly 15- to 25 city blocks. The mechanic I talked to also said if I got my oil changed at different places something about to different types of oil could also sludge up. I then asked the service manager what could make and engine sludge up? His response was " I been doing this for 25 years only thing is lack of maintaince." so thats why I writing to you.
While driving at any speed engine check light illuminated on dashboard and vehicle cut off without prior warning. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated that no electrical components have failed, causing the problem. Please provide any further details.
A broken crankshaft while driving at 60 -65 MPH. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Dodge fails to recognize this is a product defect......and they are doing nothing. No safety defect.
While driving on the highway engine check light came on, vehicle started idling and cut off. Pulled over and sat for awhile to cool off, then shift indicator jumped out of gear. Went to put fog lights, and they failed to operate properly. Fog light switch replaced three times, battery and throttle body also replaced. *ak
The problems we had with the windows, going down by itself and then not being able to get them up was reported to the dealer (tomkinson dodge) twice. The first time , they said they fixed it, but it wasn't. The second time , the window went down by itself , we couldn't get it up. Reported to dealer (tomkin dodge), they told us to take door panel off and pull window up until they could get to it. The inside window cable was so badless twisted and tangled, it was about to broke. They worked on it, again saying it was fixed. Window again went down (I don't remember the time span after being "fixed". So this time we took it to evans chrsler-plymouth-ddoge in kendallville to be fixed. They replaced all the window regulators, and have had no problems with the windows since. There was a object rattling around in the rear hatch when closing it that tomkin dodge could not seem to fix, but evans did. The vehicle also uses a lot of oil in between oil changes, we changethe oil every 2000 miles and would have to put 3 or 4 quarts in between changes. Took it to evans for this problem on feb. 7, 2000, in which they replaced four gaskets; intake manifold pkg.,throttle body, thermostat, cleaned combustion chamber and also repaired the hood hinges. We will see if this takes care of the problem. I think for a $30,000.00 vechicle that it should hold up better than it has. There also seems to be a problem when driving on wet pavement. It sides around then stopping and taking off. Have not had this checked out yet.
Check engine light came on and the engine shut down after making a loud noise. Yh
Engine needs to be replaced after 53,000 miles despite regular maintenance
The cooling fan, when engaged, requires a significant portion of the available horse power. The cooling fan, in normal traffic conditions on cool summer day in colorado, runs excessively. The change in available horse power between fan-engaged and fan-disengaged situations is a safety hazard in that one does not know how fast the vehicle will accelerate when the gas pedal is depressed fully. The difference is significant and striking.
Engine overheating due to failure of the fan/clutch assembly. Mjs
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power at highway speeds. Dealer has replaced the clutch fan on the cooling system and the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been notified.
Owner has replaced the 3rd set of tires due to "cupping and feathering".
While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, shortly after a noise occurred in the engine compartment, then the vehicle completely shut down, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Engine control module. Low pressure fuel tube. Both were recalled.
Cracked cylinder from date of delivery but not repaired until one year later.
Complete engine and oxygen (o2) sensor failed. Yh
Fuel emission valve failed. Mjs
1. Stops or misses gears on upshift when accelerating. This occurs frequently, and is most apparent when towing/merging into faster traffic, or traveling up an incline. This slip causes the engine to rev into the very high rpms. The last time this occurred, a belt broke and caused the loss of steering in the truck. 2. Shift indicator on the dash does not display indicator when in d drive position. The indicator is lost between neutral and drive positions. 3. Noticeable vibration in the gas pedal when driving in certain speed ranges. It is most noticeable when accelerating between 30 to 40 and 60 to 70. 4.vibration noise can be heard and can be felt in the gas pedal. This is a recent development ( since nov, 1998 ).
Vehicle continually overheating causing air conditioner to kick off, when temperatures are over 95 degrees.
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