1999 Dodge Durango: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · MD

The driver noticed that the vehicle started jerking uncontrollably and hesitating without warning. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Then, the vehicle stalled. Driver turned off the vehicle for ten minutes, and then restarted. Few miles down the road the vehicle stalled again. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Due to sludge build up.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · IL

When turning there was a hesitation in the steering wheel before it turned, and if the vehicle went over a bump in the road, it pulled to the right. Also, there was a rattling noise in the front end. Mechanic replaced the lower ball joints, but the problem recurred.

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Engine · 98,500 miles · FL

My husband and I purchased our 99 dodge durango in september 2002, used from a honda dealership. A few days after we drove it off the lot, the oil pressure gauge began to drop to "0" rapidly, then back up to "40", then it started stalling and hesitating after restart. We called the dealer, they said to bring it in, so we winged it 20 miles to the shop, where they had it in service for a few days. They said it was the oil sending unit and oil pump, so they replaced it at no charge to us because it was within the 30 days. So a few weeks later the truck did the same thing, so we took it back, the dealer called the manufacturer and had the truck towed to the nearest chrysler dealer. This is where they replaced the engine at 65,500 miles, which the honda dealer paid for. I had the vehicle less than 1 month, and had to have a new motor, well that was 10/28/02 that they installed the motor, and now my truck is back in the shop 10/25/03 for another motor. This is because the dodge dealer says sludge caused malfunction in the engines ability to suck oil into the screen. Of course they blamed me, saying that I did not change the oil enough, I provided them with some of my receipts, and my log of oil changes I did myself every 3 to 5,000 miles. They are refusing to cover the cost and said I have to get an attorney. I told them I was aware that durangos with 5.2 and 5.9 liter engines have oil pump and screen problems, again they refused to acknowledge and turned me away. Now they are threatening to charge other charges like storage of the vehicle until my attorney decides what to do.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Suspension · 91,000 miles · CA

I own a 1999 dodge durango slt. It has a 5.9l engine and is 4x4. My complaint is among the many who have filed to report the front upper and lower ball joints where going bad prematurely. I have replaced them approximately 30,000 miles due to premature wear. Went off again at 80,000 miles, and now at 92,000 miles I have to replace them again. I am going to use after market parts this time because the factory ones simply will not last long enough. This problem coupled with many other smaller problems has made the overall value of the vehicle go down and the re-sale value is among the lowest of all the SUV's on the market. I appreciate any attempts to remedy this problem and thank you for your time. If there is any way I can assist, please do not hesitate to notify me. Thank you.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 40,000 miles · VA

I own a 1999 dodge durango. I have had alot of trouble with it. At first when I would call or take it by the dealership, they would tell me that nothing was wrong. The first problem was with the steering wheel making a rattling noise between 20-30 MPH. They first told me nothing was wrong it was tire noise. Then I brought it back a week later and they replaced the catalytic converter. When it was still doing it a week later, I took it to another dealer and the steering column was found to be bent and replaced. Not long after that I had trouble with the engine, when I would stop, the engine would idle down and almost stall. I stopped at a gas station and found I had no oil. I put in two quarts and called the dealer. They found the plenum gasket had a leak. I had that replaced for over $450. Shortly after that I was traveling home on the highway and it hesitated and the check engine light came on. I took it into the dealer and they ran a diagnostics test and couldn't find anything wrong. I notice that the RPM's had started revving up and down while you were driving right after this happen. I called and questioned about it and they said to change the oil. It still did it after an oil change. While on our way home to ny, we had stopped and it stalled in the middle of the road and the check engine light came on again. When we got home I took it in and had another test done on it. They replaced the output speed sensor and said that was going to fix it. It still did the RPM thing after that, and they told me that I would have to pay for another diagnostics test. I have since, gotten a tune up and oil change, and it still does it. The check engine light keeps coming on and going off. I am sorry that this is so long, but I feel like I have tried everything and no one will help. My questions are, have you heard of anything like these problems before, are there any related recalls, and is there anything you can do to help get this resolved? I would appreciate any help!

Filed Sep 16, 2000 · Transmission · NY

Transmission hesitates, then jerks while getting into second gear. I consider this a safety hazzard while making turns. This could cause an accident.