2000 Dodge Durango: engine failure

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Engine · DC

2000 dodge durango. Consumer states pressure loss and engine failure *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has poor ventilation through its air chamber causing engine oil sludge. The oil pressure circuit is on the same circuit as the ignition switch which makes it difficult to diagnose the real problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Engine · 122,000 miles · IN

Driving along on the way to see my father in the hospital and the check gauge light came on and the oil pressure went to 0 and then back up and then back to 0, and then engine seized up. Now will have to replace the engine, chrysler should pony up for all these vehicles when they know there is a problem. I will definitely be keeping receipts for this just in case.

Filed Aug 2, 2008 · Engine · 127,000 miles · IL

Engine made rattling noise. Engine failed, engine needs to be replaced due to engine sludge after proper oil changes.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Engine · 138,000 miles · AE

While driving, the oil pressure dropped to zero and the truck shut-off, never to be started again. When I had it towed to a mechanic, they told me I had a "common" problem with these vehicles. That being, engine oil sludge. I had changed the oil as my manual requested and still ended up with this problem. I am now having to purchase a new engine if I wish to drive it again. I owe almost less than it would cost to buy the engine.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Engine · 84,000 miles · MA

Without warning, well maintained 2000 dodge durango suffered sudden engine failure. 2 repair shops declare engine worthless and must be replaced. Learn hundreds of durango owners experiencing same problems. Contact daimler chrysler. Their response unsatisfactory. Currently contacting several consumer agencies, attorney general office & local senators. Problem currently pending resolution.

Filed Nov 10, 2006 · Engine · 74,200 miles · PA

Internal engine failure at 74000 miles.

Filed Jun 9, 2006 · Engine · OH

Loss of oil pressure due to sludge caused the engine to seize. Vehicle was well maintained, which luckily I have all the documentation. Trusted mechanic stated that this is not the first time he has heard of this problem and that this is a common problem with this type of engine, as there is a design flaw which does not allow oil to flow properly to all parts of engine. He stated that it would be better to put in a new engine as the repair to the existing engine would be extensive. I called dodge and they will not do anything about the problem.

Filed May 2, 2006 · Engine · 56,000 miles · NY

I own a 2000 dodge durango. I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Today my mechanic and I found a heavy amount of sludge under oil cap and all around filler neck. This indicates that there is a huge build up of sludge in the engine. This will ultimately lead to engine failure very soon. Internet searches reveal this is a very common problem and chrysler has done nothing about it. My durango has 56,000 miles on it and I am afraid to drive it.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MI

My 2000 dodge durango's engine just seized up. The engine is not repairable and needs to be replaced at a cost of $4800. I have just over 110,000 miles. In the summer my timing chain went and now in feb my engine seized up while driving. There were no warning signs or oil lights. Oil was changed as recommended by the owners manual. I have seen a lot of complaints on this issue and I hope dodge will stand behind this!

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Engine · 92,000 miles · WV

My 2000 durango slt was being driven by my son when the check gauges light came on. It was towed to a garage since they told us not to drive it. They proceeded to change the oil first, since the oil pressure gauge was jumping up and down. They then started the durango and revved the engine for a while. We then had it towed to our house since my husband is a mechanic. He was going to look at it and when he did he discovered that one of the rods were bent so this means the engine needs replaced. Oil changes on my durango were done as scheduled by my husband, in fact he had checked the oil 2 days prior to the incident and went and bought a new oil filter and a new case of oil to change the oil. My son called dahmler-chrysler and they told him that there had never been any complaints made to them about the engine and that there was no recalls done on the vehicle. These checks were even done with us giving them the VIN of the vehicle. We are now looking at having to spend $2000 for an engine and that is one with 60,000 miles on it and being rebuilt. Seeing the other complaints on the websites that I have been to, dodge has to be at fault for a defect on the engine or oil pump which would cause the oil to gum up just sitting there and not being pumped through the engine to keep crucial parts lubricated to function properly. To be honest it makes me worried about going out and paying the money for another engine seeing that maybe next month it would end up tearing up again. I feel that dodge should do something about the problems with this engine in this particular vehicle before someone gets killed due to engine failure and the family of that person finds this information and dahmler-chrysler is involved in a class action lawsuit and that could be even more devistating the company than a recall on the engines that don't work correctly to begin with.

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Engine · 84,000 miles · TX

Driving my 2000 dodge durango 4x4 down the highway when oil pressure went to 0psi. By the time I managed to get over 4 lanes of traffic a knocking noise had begun. Had it towed to certified mechanic that I trust, have had several problems with dealing with the dealership, and he told me that I had a spun main bearing due to sludge buildup. The engine has 84000 miles and has been serviced by me every 3000 to 4000 miles mostly highway driven. I was told that it would need a new engine with a minimal cost of $3500 for a salvage motor. I called the dealership and was told that since it was out of warranty that there wasn't anything they would do to help me exept they offered to put a new motor in for me. I have read hundreds of similar instances of this occuring and would like for daimler chrysler to be held somewhat responsible.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Engine · 64,400 miles · FL

I have a 2000 dodge durango with engine failure and sludge buildup at 64k miles. For the past 8 months I have changed the oil 6 times as a result of the oil pressure dropping to zero, replaced the oil sensor and oil pump.last week I had the car towed because the oil pressure dropped 2 hours/98 miles after I had just had the oil changed and the engine made a loud clicking noise and was not drivable. I was informed that I needed a new engine and that the oil pan and engine were completely filled with sludge. I have religiously maintained my vehicle over the past 41/2 years. Chrysler will not send a rep to look at the engine. They claim that there is no problem and that it is my fault for not using the right oil and not maintaining the vehicle. The type of oil I used was recommended in the manual and I followed chrysler's maintainenance schedule to a t. The dodge dealer said I needed to have the car towed to the dealer at my expense (because the engine failed) if I wanted the engine examined. Chrysler needs to be accountable for the obvious intrinsice engine defect.