1999 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Body, Engine · 114,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, a loud ticking noise was heard outside of the vehicle and smoke emitted from the air vents. The contact inspected underneath the hood and detected that the ticking noise originated from the engine compartment. In addition, the exterior of the vehicle exhibited severe rust spots and substantial cracks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to locate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

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 Sep 13, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 124,000 miles · NC

I purchased a 1999 durango in jan of 2000. I have had numerous problems including rebuilding the transmission. My biggest complaint is the engine sludge and spark knock. I have had the oil pump and screen replaced twice as well as the upper intake gaskets. It is my understanding that the upper intake gaskets leak internally causing oil consumption, spark knock, and eventually oil sludge and engine failure. Chrysler should do something about the thousands of vehicles that are experiencing these issues.

Filed Sep 4, 2006 · Suspension · 90,770 miles · NY

99 dodge durango was running good. Started hearing a knocking noise when going over bumps. Found mounting to rear sway bar on driver side separated from bar. Defective part available if needed.

Filed Nov 25, 2005 · Engine, Steering · KY

Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a knock in the engine. A local mechanic found the engine threw a rod. As a result, it needed a new engine, tie rod, and serpentine belt. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they state it needed a new rod and crankshaft. The manufacturer instructed the dealership to take the engine apart to locate the internal problems. This has not been done at this time, and no repairs have been made.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Suspension · 76,500 miles · VA

My wife and I purchased a used 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l in october of 2003. The durango had approximately 55,000 miles. For the past few months we have noticed an odd ticking or clicking sound while turning corners. On 6/25/2005 (with approximately 77,000 miles) we replaced the front tires as they were very unevenly worn. While checking the wheels we noticed that both the upper and lower ball joints had failed on each side of the car. They did not snap but there was far too much play in the ball joints. The upper joints have since been replaced, we kept the old parts as proof if needed. We will keep the old lower ball joints when we are able to replace them. No accidents resulted of this failure, although this being our main vehicle and driven almost everyday it was a shock to find such a failure on parts that are gauranteed for far longer than 80,000 miles.

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Suspension · NC

Dt: contact states while driving there was a ticking noise. Service dealer stated the left front ball joint needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Engine · 79,000 miles · NC

Going on a trip oil pressure gauge went to 0 then back up to normal then back down to 0, check gauge light came on. Pulled off interstate, listened to motor sounded normal, checked oil which was fine, decided it must have been the oil sending unit gone bad gauge had went back to normal, so started back on the road. Then gauge started dropping again, stopped and put 1/2 quart of oil in, engine still sounded fine, started back on the road. Went about 30 miles, motor started knocking. Pulled off the interstate, engine knocking really bad. Turned motor off then back on, engine sounded so bad cut it off and called a wrecker $50.00. Towed it to a dodge dealership who said the motor was blown would cost approximately $5000.00 to fix. Had to rent a car $35.00 a day. Motor never let on there was anything wrong, never used oil, never smoked.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · AZ

While driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, and the mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer noticed severe tire wear on the front tires. *tc

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Suspension · 119,185 miles · FL

A knocking noise was coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that she purchased new tires and they cupped in no time due to bad ball joints. The consumer was told that the small ball joints are the same ball joints in a recall for another year/model.

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

While pulling out of a parking lot there was a loud knock and the vehicle shook. The check engine light came on, 75,000 miles. I had the vehicle towed home. The next day the check engine light was not illuminated, I had a mechanic diagnose the problem and he said there wasn't one and that sometimes the lights just come on and reset themselves. At 83,000 miles my transimission began to slip. The machnic stated that the loud knock that I experienced earlier was a rod the connects the transmission the the engine breaking and that I needed a new transmission. Transmission was replaced with only 83,000 miles on a well maintained vehicle.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · SC

While driving at any speed, the consumer would hear knocking noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealership repaired the front upper/lower ball joints. Please provide more information.