Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled and the speedometer and the RPM gauges decreased to zero without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
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I was driving about 25 miles per hour and everything on the system stopped. The steering stopped working, the brakes stopped working and the car turned off. It tends to happen on bumpy roads. This has happened multiple times in my 1999 dodge durango during the past year. I think it might be related to the ignition problem affecting other chrysler products. The durango was not involved in that recall, but it seems as though this is exactly what happens with my truck.
My son was driving on a road in fl at 45 MPH when the engine just cut-off. He managed to get it to the side of the road. He waited about 15 minutes and it started up so he drove on. The next day he was returning from class and he heard an unusual noise from the engine. He managed to get it into a parking spot and then he saw smoke coming out from under the hood. His car engine was on fire. He tried to get it out with a fire extinguisher, but in the end the fire department had to put it out. Total loss.
I drove to town, stopped and turned off my engine for an 30 minute wait with construction. It started and I drove to visit my son. I turn off the engine, stayed a bit to visit, went to go home and it wouldn't start. Finally got it to start and drove it home and parked it. Drove to town a couple of days later and it died while driving, barely made it to town. Looked for information on the net only to find this is a very common problem and a major safety issue. This vehicle dies while driving and control of the vehicle at highway speeds is highly dangerous. Why hasn't chrysler issued a recall? Are they waiting for someone (or an entire family) to die? Is that really what it takes, a loss of life before anything will be done? I've read that it could be the PCM, the PCM wiring harness, or a computer chip/sensor/relay something or other under the air cleaner. No real, permanent, fix at this point, a lot of people are struggling to determine the cause and a fix for this problem. Why isn't chrysler helping? Chrysler doesn't back their product? No wonder american people opt for imports, they are reliable and built to last. How about doing the right thing chrysler and step up!
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Engine shutdown, out of the blue. Nobus appeared on odometer. All gauges were on 0, but all other electronics worked. Starter would crank, but ignition would not ignite. I'm not sure if fuel pump went on or not. Vehicle would not start back up for apx 20 minutes. A couple days later, it happened again, then twice in one day. The quickest, but temporary, solution is to cool down PCM. An ice pack works great! But this is not always convenient. Needless to say, problem is worse on hot days. Once this happens, you need to replace PCM because solder joints are broken within. When unit cools, metal contracts, and contact is made again, and truck will start. But keep in mind-the solder joints are still broken. When unit heats back up, metal will expand, and connection will be lost again, causing engine shutdown and no bus to electrical ignition system. The very first time this happened, I had gone over a bump, which is probably what initially "broke" the solder joint. A new PCM can run $400. One from a junk yard could work, but there's always the risk that, it too, has the same problem-maybe that's why the truck is in the junkyard to begin with! And if it was in front end collision, good chance it won't be any good either! I've owned my durango for 13 years, and it has never really left me stranded. But now that it has this problem, combined with bad design of front hub assy, vehicle is very unsafe and it's time to retire it - even though motor still runs strong.
Electrical problem just shuts the whole electrical system down "while I'm driving", at any speed...doesn't matter the temperature, it happens on any day, and at random. Major safety issue, brakes and steering become unusable. Just missed rear ending a vehicle the other day which got me to have to write this. I have to remove electrical terminal from post for 30 seconds, put back on terminal post, then hopefully it starts. I cant even drive my family anymore due to safety hazard.it has happened at least thirty times now. Local dodge dealer says they have no idea whats the matter, yet hundreds of owners online postings prove what I am saying. Please resolve this before someone, perhaps myself, dies.....
I have a 1999 dodge durango and I was on the highway driving 60 MPH, out of nowhere the vehicle just shuts down and a semi truck was an inch from striking my vehicle from behind. The semi left skid marks that where 25 feet long. I have replaced the PCM, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and the ignition coil and still no fix. This is my only car and I have to get to work everyday, I have no other means of transportation and I cant afford another car. I feel that my life is in jeopardy every time I drive this car. I have been in several near misses such as this one. Does someone have to die before a solution is found?
Vehicle stalled at 60mph. Speed and tach went to zero. Vehicle wouldn't start. Would start after cooling down about 20 minutes. Would stall again. Same thing over and over again. Finally it stalled for good. Had it towed to dodge dealer. Dealer said the problem was the PCM. Paid $2000 to have PCM installed with a new ignition coil. It lasted about 4 hours and 200 miles and it stalled again. Samething over again. Had it towed to another dodge dealer paid an additional $260 had another ignition coil installed and it still doesn't run right. The dash warning lights come on intermittently, the security system engages for no reason and continues to stall. Dodge can't seem to find the cause of the problem, can't fix the problem, or simply doesn't care. My vehicle currently won't start and is grounded. All this after almost $2500 repairs from dodge that didn't fix the problem. I have all the repair invoices from the dealers.
About a month after buying my 5.9 slt durango I was driving on the highway at about 75mph and the engine stalled and I lost power steering as well as power brakes and the odometer read no bus. After about 10 minutes it turned back on and drove just fine the rest of the day. It was about 90 degrees out at then time of the failure. We took it to several shops and finally found out the problem (PCM/ main computer) and we were shocked that there was not a recall after hearing how often this occurred. $1200 dollars later it runs amazing. The problem did get progressively worse before we were able to get it to the dealership to fixit. The longest we had to wait was 45 minutes between stall and start up. We also installed a k&n cold air intake system that has a heat shield around the computer. I love dodge and am sad they have not yet made a recall on this potentially deadly problem.
My vehicle stops without any cause while driving and will not start up. I was told it was the PCM being located in a bad location. Very dangerous to be driving or to be stranded!
My dodge durango shut off with any warnig and was very scary ..
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.
On multiple occasions, beginning two months after we bought the vehicle (used), engine would die for no reason. Loss of power steering and power brakes. Would turn over, but not restart. After waiting between 10-30 minutes, vehicle would restart. Happens at slow speeds, medium speeds and expressway speeds. Inconvenient at slow speeds, very dangerous at highway speeds. Sounds similar to other complaints regarding cpu/cpm overheating. Dodge needs to recall this before someone gets killed!
I bought a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.2 ltr engine as of 3 to 4 yrs ago, and in some cases like mine, it absolutely does mean it can be an absolutely unreliable & absolute dangerous vehicle!!!!! ..everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. Engine stalls out, the front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after I had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,I had to replace the whole front differential axles.. The back (rear) breaks have never worked since I bought the thing, the exhaust manifolds got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since I can't keep it together. Right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. That's just the start of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. This vehicle should be considered a complete recall of the 1999 dodge durango slt. The dodge manufacture should not get by with this. Its almost like selling a device to get hurt in. I paid over 4,000.00 for this durango, just to spend that much more money and the chance of getting hurt or worse while having it rebuilt where it is suppose to be safe. ....other things that have stopped working also.. Motor oil & transmission leaks & slips, windows (2 of them) have stopped working up & down, glove box latch broke, ash tray broke off, rear hatch will not open, hatch wiper shorted out, front end tires spraddle out like they are going 2 different directions, the paint finish has completely faded from the hood & starting in other places, starter solenoid clicks 10 to 30 times before it will crank the engine...there is more also!.. This is not a safe vehicle!! I have never had trouble like this with any other automobile in all of my 45 driving years.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contac mentioned that he was abel to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and immediately restarted. A few miles later and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The mileage was unavailable.
Vehicle shuts down without warning also losing power steering,brakes etc. May or may not start after 15 minutes or so. Have had grandkids with me on 2 separate occasions,one being sitting in 90 degree heat for over an hour and vehicle wouldnt start, waiting on tow. Another time vehicle shut down and had to jump lanes and coast to get to side road to stop. Very, very dangerous situations many times! Havent drove it since. Sitting in driveway around 3 months. Abs has also gone out.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that when driving in hot weather the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle could be restarted after a few hours and would return to normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the motor, the fuel sensor and the engine sensors but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall without warning when driving in hotter weather. The VIN was not available. Failure mileage was 147,000 and the current mileage was 166,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the main computer was replaced, but that did not correct the failure. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The VIN was not accepted. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 151,000.
Vehicle just stopped running.took to mechanic,ran codes on computer,nothing found. No trouble codes. Started up after a few min. Ran for a week and did it again twice in the same day. Wife wont drive it anymore. Was told it was a computer problem,but it runs good for awhile then dies without warning. Dodge should admit there's a problem and fix it.
I was driving down the highway when the vehicle powered down without notice. I lost my power steering and the powered brakes. It would randomly without any warning. Turns out it was the computer, and the mechanic said that dodge is notorious for the computer failing. The computer is very close to the engine, and this causes the board to warp and connections to break. These cars need to be recalled, and this issue needs to be addressed, or it will get someone killed.
I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. Lost power steering, power brakes, everything. Had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (I am 5'9" 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. I have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. Many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the PCM is placed in the engine.
We experienced within 1 week of purchase (march 2011) the frequent stalling out, along with total loss of power brakes and power steering that has been reported by hundreds of 1999 owners. The problem occurs in primarily hot summer weather, but has also occurred in spring and fall weather with any temps over 70 degrees, although less frequently.the actions required are to raise the hood, wait for the unit to cool (or cool it artificially with cold water or ice pack) until the vehicle will restart. Over a year period of experimenting, I have lessened but not cured the problem. All the solutions are related to increasing the airflow to the cpu/PCM area, which chronically overheats due to its location. If dodge would recall the 1999 model, I can imagine either of two solutions at minimal cost. (photos of my solutions are available.) if the air guard to the passenger side of the radiator has the top half removed, then it is simple to install an intake tube or shaft to direct air thru the grille to the PCM. A plastic, easy installed unit would be the lowest cost solution. Failing this, the relocation of the PCM with a mounting bracket kit and a harness extension would allow placement of the unit in a cooler location (like right behind the new grille opening). My wife loses all braking and steering power assist when the engine stalls, sometimes when turning across oncoming traffic. This is a severe safety issue. It has occurred at least twice a week in hot weather for a year now, and on may 28th, 2012, it occurred 6 times within 40 miles during a 120 mile trip.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would persistently stall without warning in warmer temperatures. The failure would occur when driving over 40 MPH and under 75 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised the contact that that failure would occur when the vehicle would overheat. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 164,394. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.
Vehicle dies at stop light. I push it to the side of the road to investigate. Vehicle engine cranks but doesn't fire. On odometer display it says no bus. Fuel pump not coming on when ignition is turned on . I walk to parts store and buy fuel pump relay ,or circuit breaker. Put it in , fuel pump comes on engine starts . Wife is driving it two days later . Vehicle dies in busy intersection . Nice people push her off the road way. She calls me , I tell her to take circuit breaker to parts store and get new one. She replaces breaker ,she's on the road again. So now I do some reading find out circuit breakers just get hot stop working , cool down and work again. So some thing is drawing too much current. Replace the fuel pump and filter , big pain in the you know what. Vehicle dies two days later. Nice man pulls me off the road. I leave vehicle sit for an hour . Vehicle starts back up. So I just go on vehicle dies on me all the time. Fast food lines ,busy intersections, it dies every where , every temp. I don't let mommy drive it anymore. I don't trust it to carry my baby anymore. I cant sell it . I have read about people having same exact problems . They say replace fuel pump ,did it. Replace computer , did that. Several years ago dealer ship put new computer in cost me $1200. All for a problem similar to this one. Vehicle died at stop lights , but started up right away. I have replaced so many parts , every thing is new. I cant trust it . Its very unsafe . I cant knowingly sell it to some body. Thanks dodge.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While the contact was driving at various speeds she noticed the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was 120000. Updated 06/05/12*lj updated 06/07/12
When driving at highway speeds the engine will suddenly shut off losing power steering and brakes. After sitting for 10 to 30 minutes it will restart and run for an additional distance until shutting off and repeating the same symptoms again. It will sometimes perform normally for days until once again quitting for no reason. Multiple components have been replaced without correcting the problem. Dodge denies there being any problems with the vehicle but there are many instances of the same condition being reported on internet sites from around the country.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but did not generate any failure codes. The dealer replaced the ECM, PCM, crank sensor and the fuel pump. The failure seemed to be corrected however, the vehicle began to stall two months after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to file a complaint. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 205,000.
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