1999 Dodge Durango: engine failure

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · KY

While driving on a highway at speeds of 60-65 MPH, with my child, my vehicle's engine died without warning, without indications of imminent failure, no symptoms or signs of stress. The dash lights and alarms did not send notification until I was already coasting down the side of the emergency lane. While trying to steer the suddenly nonpowered steering wheel thru traffic I began to worry if we were going to make it to the side without hurting anyone or damaging any vehicles. At the time I was just thankful to have made it home with my child in one piece but soon I realized this story could have had a much worse outcome. The vehicle's ECM was faulty and resulted in an electrical issue that caused the entire system to temporarily shutdown without notice.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Suspension · 138,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that during routine maintenance, he was informed by a private mechanic that all four ball joints seized and failed to move properly. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where they confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable.the failure and the current mileages were 138,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,000 miles · CA

1) events leading up to the failure? None. Engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. It has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. Were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. To date, I have read that the car's PCM (power control module) is at fault.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Acceleration · 125,500 miles · CA

1) events leading up to the failure? None. Engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. It has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. Were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. To date, I have read that the car's PCM (power control module) is at fault.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Acceleration · 124,500 miles · CA

1) events leading up to the failure? None. Engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. It has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. Were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. To date, I have read that the car's PCM (power control module) is at fault.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Engine · 52,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. Causing early failure & possible accident; 5) ABS & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. Vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Engine · 52,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. Causing early failure & possible accident; 5) ABS & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. Vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes.

Filed Aug 1, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 181,000 miles · ID

Engine failure , dodge durango, complete loss of power and very dangerous, computer is mounted under hood next to motor and over heats and shuts down the vehicle. It needs to be remounted inside the cab of vehicle.

Filed Apr 18, 2009 · Electrical · 135,460 miles · AZ

I was on the highway and my vehicle shut down. When this happened I was doing 65 m.p.h. And lost control of the steering and braking which almost resulted in a crash with my toddler in the vehicle. I finally got some help from a passer by to get it off of the road and let the PCM cool down and it started again. This happens whenever it is above 70 degrees out side. I have contacted dodge and they will not warranty this problem nor recall it. We need help. I have found over one hundred cases of this happening and dodge will do nothing about it. Please help before some one gets killed if they haven't already this is serious. A new p.c.m. Cost between 800.00 and 1200.00 dollars and the same thing keeps happening. The other thing on the 1998 and 1999 durango is the oil pump screens are to small and keeps ca]using engine failure in the same manner as the problem above. Please investigate you are the only ones that can save a life. Thank you.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Engine · 136,000 miles · MT

Driving down the highway and suddenly there was zero oil pressure. I pulled to the shoulder of a dangerous highway hoping the problem might remedy after some cooling down. I went to restart the engine and it made loud knocking sounds. I immediately shut it off and had it taken to the dealership where I had purchased it (now under new ownership). They had replaced my oil pump when the vehicle was still under their warranty but hadn't told me that these engines have oil sludge buildup problems that cause the oil pumps to fail. Now my warranty just expired last year and the dealer told me I have a seized engine.

Filed Feb 15, 2008 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · CO

Pcm failure. Was driving on highway at 75mph when I lost all power( I.e. Steering, brakes, etc.) and the engine died. Tried restarting and the odometer flashed a warning code. 30 minutes later it started. I only got about two miles away and it happened again. Contacted local dodge dealer and they said that it was a fairly common thing but since my warranty was over that I was on my own. A week later I was driving it and the same problem happened. This time I ended up in a ditch because I lost the ability to stop and steer. I replaced the PCM and the problem was resolved. It should have been covered by dodge seeing that there are over 300 cases alone that people have put on the web about this exact issue. Does someone have to die or something for dodge to take credit for their mistake? 4 months ago the ABS system went out as well. Again, found that 100's have reported this same issue to dodge.

Filed Feb 9, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · MD · fire

Over the last three years of operating the vehicle (2005-2007): 1. Fire in the front wheel assembly after 1.5 hours of 4-wheel drive - 1100$ replace 2. Speed sensor failure ($500 work) 3. Engine failure on the highway @80 MPH - $7000 replace and other costs, lucky survived 4. Joint balls replace (about 400$) 5. Ac failure ($960 repair) 6. Now parked - transmission/engine joint oil leak, estimated $1200 repair.