1999 dodge durango has continuously stalled in heavy traffic. Engine, electrical shut down with no notice. No codes appear. We have replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors, replaced and rewired starter but problem continues. This is a very dangerous occurrence and we have missed near (possibly fatal) accidents. Someone needs to step in and assist owners before a fatality occurs. Thank goodness the semi truck driver who was traveling at 45+ MPH saw our stalled vehicle and was able to move. Imagine the scene if it had stalled on a railroad crossing!
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1999 dodge durango constantly stalling out. My wife was stuck sideways in the middle of a busy intersection today after pulling out and the vehicle died during acceleration. Has happened a number of times and apparently is happening to a lot of the same year durangos. Simply go to carcomplaints.com and review the number of similar incidents. There is little to no warning. We have seen a difference in the frequency of the occurrence when it is raining or has rained. It does it more frequently when it has. It is very sporadic, so we never know when it is safe to drive or not. If there are any warning signs, we would know to use extra caution prior to driving it that day or take other forms of transportation. I certainly hope no one gets killed while this is happening and I hope it is not one of my family. Please investigate this situation!
1999 dodge durango 4 wheel drive engine will stall and will not start for 10 to 20 minutes. Gauges are inoperative. No bus message displayed on odometer. Stalls in traffic. Freeways almost got rear ended a bunch of times ...please help before we get killed.
1999 durango stalls randomly without warning. Recently while traveling on the highway with my wife and two kids it stalled at 60 MPH on route 15 in connecticut. It was everything I could do to keep the truck on the road and get it restarted. The results could have been catastrophic. I will no longer let my family ride with me in the vehicle. I have done some searches on-line and am shocked to see hundreds of post about the same problem and no resolution or acknowledgment from dodge. I feel there needs to be a recall and corrective action. Of course if dodge doesn't know how to fix the problem it's very difficult to do a recall. They should therefore buy the vehicles back from the current owners.
Here is a copy of my complaint that I emailed directly to dodge: I have done alot of research and have found that the dealers do not know how to fix this problem and there are numerous web sites with fellow 1999 dodge durango owners who are experiencing the same problem and we are looking for your recall to permanently correct the matter. Your dealers have not been able to correct the problem at any price. When the outside temperature of where ever you live gets warm, the vehicle will stop with no warning and you lose control of your vehicle. The dash says "no bus" where the mileage usually is. It is unpredictable and dangerous to drive this vehicle although I love everything else about it. I am sad to see that there are several years of consumers asking dodge for help with this problem and yet there is no answer from you. Please explain to me what you can do about this. I do not want to be a statistic about driving a 1999 dodge durango and dying from it. Please do something. I can't drive the vehicle in the spring or summer but don't feel right about trying to sell it and pass it on to someone else who doesn't know any better. I am sure that you are very aware of this problem and can find several web sites with consumers asking for help and reporting similar problems just by googling 1999 dodge durango but here are a few links for you to visit too. Http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml please do the right thing and offer your consumers the help that they need. This is not an isolate problem and you are surely aware of it. I will await your answer about a recall that will correct this. *tr thank you, leah
1999 dodge durango. Bought used in 2003 w/70k miles. Before it hit 80k the motor had blown and lost all power while driving down I-95. No warnings. Towed to garage and needed top end rebuilt due to lack of lubricant in the top end. Private warranty company covered half the cost claiming my lack of maintanace. Just before 100k it would lose oil pressure when warmed up and the vehicle came to a stop. Took it to garage and they replaced the oil pressure sending unit claiming it was blocked with sludge. Within 500 miles the motor blew again. Had entire motor rebuilt with new top end and bottom end, new bearings etc. Flushed and changed oil every 3k miles from then till it reached 125k miles. Once again while stop at toll booth vehicle lost oil pressure but would come back up when I applied a little throttle. Tried to pull off the road but within 100 feet the motor started banging and then lost power and shut down. Towed it back home and checked oil. Dipstick showed nothing. 2 days later when I checked the oil the level was good. Oil must have gotten trapped in the top end and caused the bottom end to be unlubricated and fail. What a poorly designed engine. Vehicle sits in my backyard with another blown motor. Thanks chrysler.
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.
My engine shut down when its really hot weather, the motor shut down when I turn a corner and would start back had to have it towed both times. The air condition keep going out. It occur 3 times and the last time it wouldn't start back.
99 dodge durango slt 5.2 318 motor blew. Only had 105,000 miles on it changed oil and did upkeep right on schedule. This pile crap has been nothing but a lemon since we bought it. First it started shutting off while driving, had to fight tooth and nail to get dodge to replace PCM, I did the investigation to figure out the problem because they did not want to pay for it and tried really hard to stretch this out to where I would not have warranty anymore. They wanted to send us off with a black box after they supposedly fixed problem but didn't. Now my motor blew! We have taken motor out and it looks all burned up...what a complete piece of crap..so angry that dodge refuses to step up on these obvious defects that are their fault not the poor consumer who paid way to much for this lemon of a vehicle. Also have to replace all ball joints, because the 99 should of been included in the recall!!!! Thanks for nothing dodge!!! I will never buy american again, this was my first time of straying from nissans and toyotas,,,never again.
My wife has a 99 durango 5.9l 4x4 with 175,000 miles. About three weeks ago immediately after a standard tune-up the vehicle began reading multiple misfires and a "p1391" error code. I recheck everything and use the scanner to reset all of the trouble codes on the truck. Next thing you know - everything is running fine and there weren't any error codes registering. Next day my wife drives the truck and calls me later in the day and says just suddenly stopped working while she was driving the truck down the road ' no steering, no brakes, nothing. She was ' fortunately ' able to coast it to the side of the road and re-start it were it fired right back up and was driving fine. Then it happens again the next day ' again while she's driving down the road in traffic and with no warning. So, I hookup the handheld again and this time I only read the p1391 error code. So I replace the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor. So now I'm searching the internet forums and find out that this is a known but unacknowledged problem by dodge. No rhyme or reason ' it appears to have happened across all mileage ranges and in all parts of the country and in particular with the 1998 ' 2003 dodge durangos. So know we're faced with the prospect that a new vehicle computer ($690.00 dealer installed) might fix the problem but that we may (because no one seems to know for sure) have to additionally replace several other sensors that, if not replaced, may blow out the new vehicle computer. Obviously, if this a known design flaw (placement of vehicle computer ' PCM ' in engine compartment unnecessarily exposes the unit to high temperatures thereby causing the unit to fail) with potentially fatal results (sudden and complete loss of power in the middle of traffic or while rounding a corner, etc.) then dodge needs to issue a recall and/or by some other means replace those units that are defective as a result and redesign the placement of the unit in another area.
The car cuts off while it is driving at various speeds, including highway speeds and with no warning at all. After a few minutes it will usually start back up. There were no injuries but if it was to cut off while driving and going around a corner it could easily run off the road or into oncoming traffic. I have read about lots of other drivers or this same type of vehicle having the same exact problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. On eight or nine occasions, while either idling or driving between 25-35 MPH, the vehicle has stalled in the middle of traffic. Sometimes, the vehicle will immediately restart and other times, it takes a half an hour before restarting. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions for this failure, but they have been unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 15-70 MPH, the engine shuts off. A code that reads "no bus" appears on the instrument panel. The vehicle is currently not able to restart. The failure occurred two weeks ago and the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 149,000.
I purchased a 1999 dodge durango from a private dealer last year. Not long after the purchase, while driving the vehicle down the road at about 50 MPH, the engine shut off...barely any brakes, unable to steer. This happened several times after that, eventually leading to me not driving it anymore. While researching what was wrong with the vehicle, I came across many other people with the same problem, same make, year and model vehicle. Many were reporting their "close calls" with mva's due to the engine just shutting off and them losing control of the vehicle. This is obviously a wide spread and dangerous problem, that thus far, dodge has failed to recall. I, as well as many others, do not have the money to put in to the vehicle for computer changes and uncertain mechanical work to get our vehicles in safe operating condition. I believe it's time that dodge do a recall and fix this dangerous problem.
I am the owner of a 99 dodge durango slt since 12/31/98. About 14 months ago it started dying on me without any apparent reason. I have had it serviced 7 times at 2 different dealerships. All with the same result, temporarily fixed. The last 2 times being the worst. Each from a different dealership. I have been driving on the freeway at 70 MPH and had it die. This shuts all power steering and braking down. Luckily, I've been able to avoid being rearended or hit as I coasted to the side of the road. I stopped driving with my wife and kids in the truck, in case of being hit. The service depts have: checked connections, replaced speed sensor unit, central timer module, crankshaft module and are now telling me I need to replace the PCM. Have seen on the web that this is not an isolated incident. I love the truck, but it's inoperable by most standards.
Intake plenum gasket failed. Over a 1 month time and only 60k in mileage. Oil is sucked out of the engine like a straw. I see dodge has a service bulletin about the issue but this really is a defect since it has happened to a whole hell of alot of people. Next is these crappy balljoints. I had one fail 2 jears ago with only 49k in mileage. I went to the dealership to find that they only have a recall on 2001-2003 which is assanine since the same control arms and ball joints are used in the 1998 and 1999 models too. The property damage involved is the damage to my vehicle from a defective gasket or engine design.
My dodge durango (1999) started stalling at random times two summers ago. It took me many trips to the dealer and alot of research on the internet and a yell fest with the dodge field rep. But I got it fixed. They had no idea what was wrong with it, it is the PCM(power control module).....finally convinced them they didn't want a lawsuit on their hands if my family was killed due to this major defect in durangos, mainly 1999 from what I have read. Pcm replaced, no problems with stalling since.
1999 dodge durango stalls out on the road/highway with a no bus warning in the odometer window no power steering no ABS brakes just a dead stick to control at highway or city speeds.
During all driving conditions during the last 6 years and while being driven on the road my 1999 dodge durango periodically shuts down. The engine, power steering, and power breaks fail and the vehicle exhibits a "no bus" in its odometer. After stalling this way it will restart after 10 minutes to an hour. The shutting down at freeway speeds is dangerous; however, after repeatedly taking the vehicle to different dodge dealers they can not properly diagnose or solve this life threatening problem.
1999 dodge durango shuts down while driving ,you can't steer and the brakes dont work . Someone is going to die if this problem is not corrected.
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.
I have an engine problem that I thought was an oil pump that was bad but when I took it to the mechanic he told me that I needed to replace the entire motor. I came back home and did some research on the 1999-2001 series of the dodge durango and came across a staggering number of complaints to the same effect of what was happening on my car. The website that I found these on is http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_dur_oil.html please go on this website and read these complaints! Something has to be done about this! Obviously there is a defect in these motors and this is a hazard to people driving on the road! One complaint on there was from a man who was driving his wife to the hospital because she was in labor when his engine quit on the freeway! That is dangerous! I would truly appreciate any form of investigation into this continuing problem! Thank you deeply for your time! Sincerely, a concerned driver.
I was driving on the expressway and my dodge durango began to stall. I put on my hazard lights immediately. Cars began to swerve to avoid me. I tried to pull off to the shoulder of the road but the engine cut off and then the brakes would not work until I tried to restart the car in neutral. I could not restart the car for 20 minutes. When the car did start I proceeded home. The car stalled three more times on the way home.
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.
The fact that when I am driving with my 5 children and my dodge durango shuts off and you loose all power!
1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 5.2 l. Vehicle suddenly stalls. This has happened several times and at no time of the stalls was my family safe. No indication or warning signs. Chrysler corporation cannot or will not properly troubleshoot the problem, each part they replace I am paying for and its not the issue but they do not refund my money, it time for the feds to govern auto repair dealerships. My vehicle will no longer start and is useless. I am informing as many people as I can about this safety issue that chrysler is having and refuses to acknowledge responsibility. I have talked 8 people into purchasing other makes of vehicles and researching all possible safety issues before purchase.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a clunking and creaking noise coming from the front end. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. In 2002, the contact took the vehicle to a specialty alignment shop and they refused to align the vehicle because the upper and lower front control arms were worn out. The contact returned to the dealer and they replaced the upper control arm on the passenger side. However, he continues to hear the clunking and creaking sound. The current mileage was 51,800 and failure mileage was 114. The upper ball joint was bad and the 4-wheel drive stayed engaged. The engine pinged a lot. Updated 11/06/07.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. She attempted to immediately pull off the road, but the vehicle lost power. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that the engine burned out and a new one was needed. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
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
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving between 10-20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted after two attempts. The road conditions were wet. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,700.
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