1999 Dodge Durango steering problems

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 22,300 miles · AL · crash · fire

Hello my name is [xxx] I brought this SUV 12/3/2019 .the guy I bought this SUV from he told me there's an electrical issue with the battery to the transmission I found there was several things wrong with it the steering wheel is loose. Need a tune-up oh when I got home the car starts smoking inside then the outside that's how it caught on fire underneath to the firewall I think not sure please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 185,000 miles · TN

Makong turns, the oil pressure plummets. Wheel speed sensors are causing the dash light to stay on. Been through 2 new PCM computers. Spark plugs foul out too easy. Battery temp sensor needs to be beefed up. Factory anti theft system stopped working. There is a short somewhere. This durango has died while in motion too. Scary.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · ID

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. Vehicle lost power. Nearly stranded and concerned about being injured or killed due to vehicle losing electrical power no electrical power in vehicle; engine control module overheated while driving at 55 MPH, without warning the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 20 minutes. The vehicle was restarted and driven for approximately one mile before the vehicle lost electrical power once again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The diagnostic code reader stated no buss. The contact was informed that the engine control module overheated due to its placement in proximity to the exhaust manifold. Additionally, the contact stated that the nut on the steering wheel knuckle was stripped which caused the steering to be difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and several unknown dealers were notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that there would be no assistance offered. The failure mileage was unknown. Piir = y. Ah *bf consumer stated emc brain overheats in the engine compartment. Steering knuckle strips out, tie rod ends, manifold bolts, and ball joints. Check attachment exceeds 2000 characters.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

4 times in the last two weeks while driving in heavy city traffic in the los angeles, ca area the engine turned off, without warning, warning lights, or warning sounds. All guages went to zero. There was no abnormal function of the vehicle before each incident. Power assist to steering and brakes were also lost. Each time it was in dry, sunny weather with the temperature between 60 and 80 degrees fahrenheit. Each time I was able to coast to a curb or physically push the vehicle out of traffic. Each time, except one, the engine would not start immediately afterward. The engine would turn over briskly but would not start. After 4 to 6 attempts the car would start normally and then run normally as if nothing had ever happened. Each time the gasoline tank was at least one quarter full. Two additional times in the last two months the engine shut off while driving and then almost immediately turned back on again. The transmission was completely rebuilt 5 months ago. This had the potential to cause a crash but did not in each of the instances.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 180,000 miles · NV

My steering is bad I have little control over vehicle at high speeds I think it's in the wheel itself or maybe airbags?. Replaced brake parts front and back and still problems with trying to stop but skid .hub replaced and its better. Head lights do not work properly

Filed Jan 10, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 186,000 miles · WA

While driving at various times on the highways my car shuts down and I lose steering and power brakes which makes it hard to slow down and move to side of road. After 10 to 15 min l can restart my car.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 131,000 miles · AZ

Usually happens when it is hot out but the truck just shuts off with out notice all power too all gauges go to 0 power steering. Does not matter how fast or slow I am going. I have to park it and let it sit anywhere from 5 minutes up to two hours. I have had several parts replaced and the problem continues no one seems to have an answer. This is so dangerous not only for me but also all other drivers on the road. This needs to be figured out soon I fear for my life and the life of others.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · CA

Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. When picking up pieces, I noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. Had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.

Filed May 30, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 144,000 miles · CA

The vehicle is hard to steer it also has a problem disengaging the 4 wheel drive the vehicle's tires in the front rub against the wheel wells causing uneven tread wear the vehicle is deemed unsafe also due to the vehicle's suspension bushings in the front in the tie rods in the front of the vehicle are loose causing a over compensation and under compensation for steering possibly resulting in fatality ultimately due to a bad lane change forcing the vehicle to collide with another vehicle ending up ultimately in fatality.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Steering · WA

The passenger side steering knuckle in my 99 dodge durango slt 5.9l v8 magnum failed at the steering knuckle caliper pin holes possibly due the threads in the overly soft metal being easily over torqued. Once one pin failed the other failed shortly after resulting in a caliper freely moving along the rotor damaging the wheel and possible warping the rotor. Apparently there is a "known" issue with these steering knuckles I believe they were also put in dodge dakotas. I'm not entirely sure of the year span they were manufactured and installed. I've been asking around online, chrysler, and my local dealer and I've been unable to find out of these parts are s till being manufactured the same. The website I did find that had them sent me this "the replacement that we sell will be exactly like the one from factory" which leads me to believe there hasn't been any corrections made and that the new parts could fail just like the old ones.