1999 Dodge Durango: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 17, 2010 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Yes I would like to make a complaint about the 99 dodge durango,,,,,,,it shuts off while driving ,without any kind of warning ,no sputtering,no jerking ,,,just shuts off ,,,,my mother is 56 years old and for her to have to be driving her car and being in danger of it shutting off anywhere,anytime,residential street ,freeway the steering locks up the brakes don't work ,,,this is a very dangerous problem not only for her and the passengers in her car like her grand daughter,friends,family but for the person driving behind her that has to stop very quickly,,,,,this can lead to people getting seriously hurt,,,,,she has taken it to several mechanics ,the dealership and they cannot diagnose the problem,,,,,so after much time and money wasted I got on the internet to see what I could find ,and found hundreds of people with the same problem,,,and what it seems to be is the PCM overheating and shutting itself off,after about ten minutes of it cooling down it turns right back on ,,,,,,,then over heats again and shuts itself off again ,,I think this needs to be addressed by dodge before someone gets in a serious accident.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Suspension · 85,402 miles · IN

Dt consumer states when the wheel was turned to the right, the vehicle would jerk and pull to the right. The vehicle has been serviced. *jb the upper ball joint were replaced to correct this problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Suspension · AZ

While turning left driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the front. Then, vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic lubricated the front suspension. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

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 Jan 12, 2005 · Suspension · AZ

While driving 30 MPH vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that both frontal and rear upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Suspension · LA

While driving 30 MPH consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Engine · 77,500 miles · IL · fire

While driving at 60 MPH, vehicle began to lose power and lurch. Shortly after, smoke began to appear from center console and HVAC ducts as engine stopped running. Vehicle was safely maneuvered onto shoulder and stopped; by then heavy smoke was pouring from center console area and HVAC vents. Driver bailed out and watched from the side of the road as interior completely filled with smoke. Vehicle was towed to mechanic, subsequent examination determined underbody sound dampening mat had been ignited by overheated catalytic converter. Burning underbody mat subsequently caused extensive thermal damage to center console, carpet, and HVAC ducts inside console. Root cause of catalytic converter overheating was attributed by dealer mechanic to possible intermittent connection of coil wire, allowing excessively rich fuel/air mixture to be passed to catalytic converter.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Suspension · CO

After my first week of buying this dodge durango I lost control of my vehicle, it seems the front end two wheels kept on jumping and I could not stop it. It was not ivolved in an accident but I had to jump in another lane which I could have hurt someone. I did jerk my neck and had to take some iburfrofen for awhile. It also seems the brakes are real touchy. I had my durango for two years and still afraid to drive it because its a dangerous vehicle. I also witness another person this week driving her durango well as she turned the corner she lost controll of hers also and I told my daughter thats what happen to me my first time driving mine, im glad I had a witness because no one beleived me when I told them my story. Anyway I beleave its the front suspension you have to be real carefull when you turn and brake. Thanks for listenning to me. Oh yeah mine is a 1999.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · OH

Consumer was driving approximately 60mph with cruise control engaged, and cruise control disengaged without warning, and vehicle lurched forward. Also, vehicle has lurched forward several times, and problem was getting worse. Tachometer will "rev" up, but speedometer will not function. Consumer very concerned about safety while driving vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Transmission · NY

Occasionally, when going from first gear to second gear while engaged in a turn, the vehicle gives a violent jerk from first to second gear. It seems as if the vehicle is stuck, until the vehicle jolts forward. The manufacturer states the problem doesn't exist.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Transmission · NY

In the process of a turn and going from first gear to second gear, the vehicle emits a violent jerk as it struggles to switch gears. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago. The dealership has examined the vehicle and contends there is nothing wrong with it.

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.