1999 Dodge Durango: check engine light

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 113,000 miles · VA

Phantom misfire can drop engine RPM and stall. Every possible sensor replaced. Fuel pump, injectors replaced. Entire ignition system replaced. There has never been a check engine light and while the phantom misfire happens a professional code reader shows no misfire and no history of events. Can happen at anytime, any speed. At slower speed the engine will cut off while driving causing a dangerous problem with loss of steering and brake hydraulics. Condition has been happening for over five years and I'm into this demon for thousands of dollars.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Brakes · 204,000 miles · AL

Just bought this vehicle, the ABS and brake light is on, contacted seller and he stated it was not on when he sold it to me. I took to auto zone for them to run the needed scan on it. It showed rear wheel sensor. So, I took it to my mechanic. He then ran 3 different code scans on it and it came up with nothing. So, unfortunately he can't fix it without a code. Unless I want to thro more money into it just to start replace ikng things that maybe may not be the problem. Now the check engine light is on. Upon reading others with the same problem, I feel there is a faulty something in there that needs to be figured out and recalled. I pray to god, my brakes dont go out while I am driving with my kids in the vehicle. I am a single parent and cannot afford to just go out and buy another vehicle. Figure out the problem and get it recalled and fixed, please!

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 173,000 miles · GA

This has happened on numerous occasions. While driving, especially in extremely hot or extremely cool situations, the vehicle engine shuts down unexpectedly. First symptom - check engine light. Second symptom (3 seconds later) - fuel gauge from half full to empty. Third symptom (immediate) - low fuel warning light. Fourth symptom (2 seconds later) - low fuel warning light. Fifth symptom - engine shut down at highway speed. Completely lost vehicle control. No power steering, no power brakes. Muscled car to the side of the road and barely avoided an accident. Could have been easily killed. Problem appears PCM-related, but from what I've read, numerous people have paid $1,000 for a new PCM only to have the same results. This is a serious problem and has been reported thousands of times on the internet. I hope somebody does something with dodge on this before a child is killed when the truck dies at highway speed.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Transmission · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the brake, check engine, and anti lock brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but with very limited power. The vehicle was resistant to acceleration yet the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. The transmission was rebuilt. The brake and check engine lights continued to illuminate and the vehicle was taken to a second independent repair shop where the brakes were replaced. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · PA

I have a 1999 dodge durango with electrical problems. The ABS lights turn on check engine and break. The SUV turns off also kills my battery checked alternator checked electrical terminals, changed speed sensors. I spent thousands on the truck and it is pissing me off.

Filed Sep 22, 2009 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MO

Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t91464.html I have a '99 durango with ~45000 miles. Recently it has been breaking down on me. I feel it lose power until it dies all together. After about 20 minutes it will start again. This has happened 5 times. When it happened today, I was going about 30 MPH, when I felt it lose power. The speedometer went to '0" - the 'check engine light came on', the 'fuel pump' light came on (like it does when you run out of gas), then I had this odd message on the odometer that said "no bus". This time I had it towed to pep boys w/o trying to crank it with the hopes they can get a code. I told them about the "no bus" message but they did not seem to know anything about it. I have found this mentioned on a few bulletins boards but not with much info. I think perhaps a service bulletin from dodge said something about this. Does anyone have any ideas as to what "no bus' means and perhaps if this is the cause of me breaking down. What can I do to get it fixed ? Please help. .thanks!

Filed Oct 24, 2008 · Engine · 140,000 miles · OR

This truck should be recalled!! Deaths will occur with this and probably already have. Will start researching that with insurance companies! The durango shuts down without warning. You have no control of the vehicle when this happens. The oil pressure drops to 0 and the truck then attempts to stall or does stall. If the truck cools or you bet cool air on the PCM, then the oil gauge jumps back up to 40 and the truck runs fine. Have had the oil checked and there oil is running though the engine as it should be although the gauge says 0 and the check gauges light and check engine light comes on. This truck a safety hazard and a liability to whomever is driving. We still owe $3500 on it and it now makes a nice yard ornament. - this is a serious safety issue for all of us drivers. We shouldn't have to bite the bullet on this one. Driving is dangerous enough without driving a durango that shuts down continually and without notice. You lose your power steering, power brakes and it's hard to navigate or even get a truck this large to stop. We have the 4x4 with the 5.9l engine. It's a tank that I used to love until it became too dangerous to drive. Dodge does not want to take any responsibility for this and every dodge dealership you call acts like it's the 1st time they have heard of it. With the thousands of posts that are on the internet, I find that hard to believe. Dodge needs to take responsibility for this. Buy back our trucks or at least give us a large enough rebate on a new vehicle. But they do need to take responsibility. Please contact me. These trucks are too dangerous to be on the road. Www.carcomplaints.com lists 62 complaints and there are many many more.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 72,000 miles · TN

1999 dodge durango 4x4 bought in sept. 07, within two weeks lost of oil pressure during highway driving just over 150 miles, oil pressure goes to zero and engine light comes on. Had to put 4.5 qts of oil. Later on during the trip the speedometer quit working unless going above 50 MPH. Also at the same time the ABS light and brake light illuminated and stays on. Going to start with replacing the speed sensor on the transmission. Hopefully this solves the ABS and brake light problem.

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 30,840 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 50 MPH, the ABS and brake lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. Approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the transmission output sensor failed. They made the replacement. Approximately one year later, the reverse light and rear power windows were inoperative. The dealer installed a neutral safety switch. The failure mileage was 30,840 and current mileage was 72,000. The consumer stated when spoke with mechanic at superstition they informed her that the problem was the emission coil which controls the spark plugs. Updated 10/24/07 *tr updated 12/12/07

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 57,000 miles · NJ

I have had repeated problems with my '99 dodge durango that started with the engine light going on in september 27, 2005 and is now the need for a new cpm. The car intermittent stalls while riding down the road at 55mph or after idling at stop light & turning left (power steering goes out and car blocks intersection/traffic) - "no bus" appears on mileage, everything shuts off. Seems to happens on days when the environmental temperature exceeds 75 degrees and disappears once car has sat (wherever it stalled) for 20-30minutes. No diagnostic code appears when put the car is put on the computer and I was advised by more then one dealership that the problem had to get worse and produce a code before dealership or anyone else could diagnose the problem. Now that the 8 yr federal powertrain warranty has expired for me, it seems the problem is &always was that the powertrain control module (PCM) is malfunctioning &needs to be replaced. This major component is covered thru 8yrs/80,000 mi by federal law but even though problem began prior to 8th year, because this problem was not diagnosed until after my 8 yrs had been exceeded, it is now my $800-$1200 bill to pay (since sept '05, have replaced most components of coolant system, intake manifold pan gasket, head gasket &still have problem with alignment/ball joints& repeated window modulator problems).

Filed Jul 29, 2007 · Engine · CA

Car stalls. My car stalls while I am driving or at a stop light, just idling. It has stalled on the freeway, which is very dangerous. Before the car stalls the battery voltage sensor and the fuel level indicator goes all the way down. Then the odometer starts blinking and saying "no bus". The autoshops I have been to do not know what "no bus" means. I have to turn the ignition off and on several times before the battery voltage and fuel indicator go back up. It takes anywhere from a couple seconds to 20+ minutes for the car to finally start. Sometimes it won't start. The check engine light comes on, when the car stalls. But once the car starts, the light goes away. I have took the car to several mechanics. They ran diagnostic testing on it. The obd found no problems. My injectors and everything are working fine. Pls help. These is one of several problems w/ these car. Coolant leaks, ball joints always going out. I fixed these problems several times. I am tired of this car.

Filed Aug 20, 2006 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · TX

My 99 dodge durango stalls without any warning....I have been to the dealership on numerous occasions but everytime they try to repeat the problem nothing happens sometimes I can drive for 2 -3 days and it don't stall and some days it will stall on me multiple times a day. Sometimes the check engine light comes on ..the odometer will flash then reads no bus after I wait about 5-10 minutes it will restart. Whenever tested no codes will show...I have stalled on the freeway and in intersections it's getting more and more dangerous...I'm not financially able to buy another vehicle.