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).
1999 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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I am a 99 durango 5.9 owner, experiencing the same problems with the stalling/no bus signal. So far we have replaced the crank sensor, the engine auto-shutdown relay and the front oxygen sensor with out any success. Spoken to two dealers, they play stupid, bring it in next week and we may have time to look at it. (nice customer service). After about 20 miles or the temp gauge reaches 210 degrees it dies. If I sit for 10 minutes with the hood open it will start right back up. So sad when the manufactures play so stupid, we don't know what the problem is. Maybe they should read this web page. I was thinking about trading it in on a new dodge, let them deal with the problem but after reading these comments I am thinking twice about that.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 55-60 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalls in hot conditions. The word "nobus" appears on the odometer. Through internet research, she discovered several others who are experiencing the same failure. The contact took the vehicle to different shops and they stated that the cause of failure was the PCM. She recently took the vehicle to the dealer and is awaiting the diagnosis. The current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 147,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While idling at a red light, the engine stalled and the vehicle shut off. A warning indicator light illuminated and read, " no bus". The failure recurred while driving 55 MPH. The vehicle would restart after 30 minutes. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel filter. The filter was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt, however, the failure still occurred. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.
Engine dies suddenly at random times including in traffic. Odometer shows no bus. Any speed, weather, road conditions. Dealer no help - no codes - could not replicate. Eventually became frequent enough that I traced problem to PCM with use of heat gun. See internet blogs. Seems to be frequent problem for this year.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle struck a light pole while attempting to avoid crashing into two other vehicles. The drivers side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained a large bump on his head and a cut on his upper lip. The contact has a police report and the report of the damage to his vehicle. The VIN, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 167,883 and failure mileage was 1676,833. The consumer stated have been through alot with this vehicle prior to the incident he has had the engine replaced twice in the car and rebuilt the transmission prior to the car having 38000 miles on it and now he has a defective air bag. The consumer stated would like chrysler to pay the remaining balance on the car. The consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. Updated 07/10/07
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The electrical system continued to function, however the vehicle was unable to be restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. This happened intermittently. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and let cool. It was driven to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.
In the last 4 yrs I have to replace the engine 2xs @$2500 per episode. Despite regular oil changes, the oil pump is the first to go. I have repair men look at me like I do not change the oil because the oil is burnt to the pump. They have to clean the oil trap and replace parts. Then less then 3 months later, that engine goes. I end up having to replace the whole engine. The first time it happened was at 51,000 mile. I contacted that company and they send "sorry, you're past the warranty" next, it happened at 75,000 miles. And, on the second experience, I had to replace the oil pump a 2nd time w/in 3 months because when the technicians started my vehicle and the burnt-type oil in the oil trap went back into the engine clogging the pump. Thus, they made me pay for that too. Please note I may be off on the date below.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH in 80 degree weather, the vehicle completely shut off, accompanied by a warning light on the instrument panel which read "no bus". The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, where it sat to cool down. The vehicle had previously been taken to a service dealer for the same issue. The dealer was unable to determine the problem.
Vehicle shuts down without warning. While driving down the road, on the interstate or city street the vehicle looses power to the fuel pump & fuel gage and shuts down. This happened to me numerous times before the mechanics could fix the problem. Luckily I live in a town with very little traffic and this did not result in any traffic accident, the dealership replaced the timer module & computer at a cost of $1,200.00. I have had the car back for four days and the problem has not recurred.
Car stalls, idles erratically and stalls when falls below 500 rpms. A/c blows hot air when idles falls below 1000 rpms. This has been happening for months, no rhyme or reason, no codes. Sometimes so bad that car stalls as soon as you let off of the accelerator to go around a curve. When will a recall be issued? There is obviously a problem. Dodge needs to step up to the plate. Does someone have to die before its fixed? Do a search on the internet. Complaint are everywhere.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
I have e a 1999 5.9 liter 4x4 dodge durango. This spring it began to just stall out intermittently. It will turn over but not crank for sometime 30 minutes but then suddenly start and run fine until it stalls again. It will stall while driving with no warning. It is july 25th and it has been in the shop all summer with no codes being found. I have had it in 4 shops now the third being the dealership and they said something no one else said and wanted a ton of money to fix and I took it for second opinion and they said the dealer was wrong. As it is I have about $1000.00 in parts that have been changed trying to fix this and now they are saying it is the PCM. I am at my witts end because I do not have my car and it is very unsafe when I do have it because there is no warning when it stalls it just suddenly dies and you loose steering and brake power. It is very dangerous. I have searched the internet and found tons of the same troubles with other people. I think a recall is needed because dodge must know of this issue. The dealers all want different prices to change the PCM and when you call looking for them around the country suppliers say they can not keep them in stock for the dodges. Please help!!
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls consistently, sometimes taking up to 4 hours to restart. According to a independent repair shop, the power control module has become defective and needs to be replaced. The stalling occurs 3 to 4 times a week in the summer. In the winter, it stalled twice a month.
Computer chip failure causes vehicle to shut down. Dealer contacted but wants to charge $1000 for an emissions covered failure. Claims anti-freeze caused failure. Separate auto mechanic says computer is in gel pack and wasn't effected by anti-freeze and connectors are not corroded.
Dt*: the contact stated that the engine malfunctioned in the vehicle as early as june first of 2005. The vehicle was taken to the dealers and left with them for one week to under-go diagnostic testing. The dealer determined through the testing that the problem was pertaining to the fuel pump and replaced the part. The vehicle began to experience more problems concerning stalling and all the warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealers who replaced the water pump. One week later, the vehicle experienced similar problems including water dripping from the bottom of the motor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced gasket of the water pump. The vehicle stalled while driving on the highway during morning rush hour traveling at 30 MPH. It was towed to the dealer who determined that the #3 cylinder had no compression, the coolant was coming out of the freeze plug, transmission fluid was dripping and the motor was shot. There were no further services done to the vehicle due to the extensive costs.
1999 durango stalls without warning at highway speeds creating dangerous situation. Dodge dealer unable to diagnose problem and returned car without repair. Problem continues. Dealership unresponsive to repeated telephone calls asking for assistance.
Truck stalled as I was doing 60 MPH, the brakes went as well. I put it in neutral and coasted into a gas station. Tried turning it on and it started right up. This was the third time in two weeks.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle has stalled a total of 4 times. It will not restart for at least 30 minutes after the failure. As a result of the vehicle failure, there has almost been an accident. The dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.
We recently purchased a 1999 dodge durango slt from a private party. This is a well maintained vehicle and has no history of problems. Within a few days of having this vehicle it began to stall for no apparent reason. This would be at 65 MPH or stopped. If you wait 5-20 min it will restart. We have had this car looked at and have replaced the crank sensor to no avail. While doing an internet search it appears this is not a new problem and many other owners are experiencing it as well. The mechanics get no code from the stall and no one can pinpoint the problem. We are frustrated and pretty unhappy to find out this is a recurring problem with this vehicle. This is very dangerous as everything locks up when it stalls.
Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors.
Engine failed at 60,400 miles. Vehicle was properly mainatined all work done at the dealership.
Warm or cold engine engine stalling been in the shop for weeks and they cant find the problem.
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.
I have a 1999 dodge durango with 73,000 miles. We had the transmission replaced and other major repairs done to it last year. Since then it has given us nothing but trouble. This car is our family car so we travel everywhere with the kids in the back. It has stalled and died on us often. At times on the freeway in the middle of traffic and other times in the middle of intersections. The power steering goes and so do the brakes. I have been lucky so far in avoiding accidents. The mechanics can not find out what is wrong with it so nothing is done about it. The fuel lines have been checked and replaced and so has the fuel pump and the same problem continues.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango that experienced an excessive oil consumption problem. The oil was disappearing nearly every 500 miles. There was no smoking or any type of leaks. The contact felt this was a mechanical problem. The vehicle was using four or five quarts of oil rapidly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The upper plenum and throttle body was removed to determine the leak site. The gasket that was supposed to seal the intake of the engine block had apparently not adhered to the bottom on the intake and along the engine. The mechanic noted that chrysler made some design corrections, but the cylinder heads will collect and blow over into the engine, and eventually will be expelled from the vehicle on the ground or burned out. It could collect eight to ten quarts before expelling. The repair was made , and a gasket was replaced. This was the second time it was replaced. The gasket did not necessarily fix the problem because the gasket did not permanently adhered to that area. They retracted it due to hot and cold temperatures, and could not adhere as needed. The contact has another 1999 dodge durango that experienced this problem. Also, there was a pinhole on the air conditioner evaporator that allowed the freon to escape and enter in to other durangos.
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