2000 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Engine · 165,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated there was a knocking sound coming from engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. They offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 165,000.....updated 01/14/13 *bf the consumer stated there seems to be a deficiency in the motors. The consumer is having problems finding a replacement that isn't suffering the same problem. Updated 1/15/2013

Filed Jun 12, 2011 · Engine · 141,000 miles · NC

I have owned my 2000 durango since it was new, I have changed the oil regularly for the whole time, I have always done it myself. I recently brought the vehicle in for the "ticking" noise that I've been told since the vehicle was new, "there is no concern" when I changed the oil, it was always clean, no problems. Well, it seems the engine oil had not been traveling through the motor and apparently damaged internal parts to the tune of $2700.00, when I looked it up online, I learned this has happened to nearly every 4.7 v8 that chrysler makes, my computer lit up with the exact same problems, everywhere. Why is it that chrysler is not responsible for a motor defect that the consumer has no control over? All maintenance had been done on this one, and has been taken care of meticulously. I called chrysler for assistance, but the response was that of deny, deny, deny and refer the customer to the original warranty, the end! I believe chrysler should step up and be responsible for their incompetence! I for one would like my hard earned money back for this job, which took me 6 months to pay off to get my car back.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Engine · KY

Was traveling on the highway all of a sudden start losing power started making a scorching and grinding sound. Made it to the side of the road car would not turn over . None of the warning lights came on. The car will turn over but u can not drive very far there's a knocking rattling noise maybe from motor. Police officer helped us get to safe place but no report was made.

Filed Apr 1, 2009 · Engine · 137,000 miles · NJ

Driving the car the engine began to knock and the car stopped on the road while driving and could have caused a serious accident. This involves loud engine knocking.

Filed Apr 15, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 79,000 miles · MI

Problems with engine and engine components oil gauge not working, ticking in moter oil leaking. Was told I need new moter. Also strange noises from steering colomn. Truck only has 79,000 miles I am requesting chrysler recall this truck and stand behind their company and fix what is wrong with these engines, ect.

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop with the engine idling, the engine began knocking and the needle of the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. This was the third incident. The two previous occurrences were while driving at 45 MPH. The steering tightened as the knocking began and the oil pressure dropped. On each occasion the vehicle was taken to an independent service mechanic. The manifold, oil pan and valve cover gaskets were replaced once and sludge build up was cleaned out twice. The service dealer and manufacturer were alerted.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Suspension · IA

A loud knocking noise came from the front of the vehicle. The noise would escalate repeatedly while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left and right upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Engine · CA

While driving,the check engine light flashed on a loud ticking noise was coming from the front. The driver was able to pull over then the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement due to sludge build up. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Engine · 44,000 miles · MI

2000 dodge durang: I was driving on the highway with my wife, 2 children, a friend of one of my chilren, and my family dog, when the oil gauge needle started to bounce back and forth. It indicated that I was loosing presure and then return to normal. After 2 minutes of this, I pulled off the road and checked the oil level. It was full....... I turned the car back on, and the problem went away. I went further down the highway and entered a single lane construction zone when it started to do the same thing. This time it finally went to zero. Having no where to go for 2 more miles, I had no choice but to drive to the next exit. I put on my hazrd lights, and drove 35mph while coasting as often as I could. Once I got off the exit, the car starting to make a ticking sound (lifters) and eventually stoped running. My dodge durango had only 44,000 mi. On it. The oil was changed every 3-4,000 mi. The car had to be towed away. Now I am told I need a completely rebuilt engine. It will cost me $4,000+ to repair it. After searching the internet, I found this problem to be to common. I cannot get my dealership to acknowledge such an occurance. Even though my car is out of warranty, I feel that it should last more than 90,000 mi with the proper amount of scheduled maintenance. Sounds like a major recall is in order. Who knows, maybe even a clase action law suite will come out of it if enough people complain.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Engine · 44,000 miles · MI

I was drving on the highway with my wife, 2 children, a friend of the family, and my family dog, when the oil gauge needle dropped to zero, and the warning sound began to go off. According to the gages, I was loosing oil pressure. After a second, the gauges would return to normal. It was intermitent. After 2 minutes of this, I decided to pull of the road and check the oil level, it was full... I turned the car back on, the warning signal was gone, and the needle indicated that I had oil pressure. I went another 4 miles down the highway when I entered a single lane construction zone. This time the needle went to zero, indicating no oil pressure. I had no choice but to turn on my hazard lights, and drive 2 more miles @35mph to the next exit. Once on the ramp, the car made a ticking noise, and eventually stalled. Due to the lose of power stearing, it was difficult to stear. It was even more difficult to stop the car (lose of braking) my dodge durango had to be towed away. Now I am told that it will cost me in excess of $4,000 to fix it. I was told by several mechanics that dodge had to design this engine with extremely tigh tolerances in order to meet the hp requirements. In doing so, it souonds like they neglected to perform the proper analysis required to determing the affect on proper oil circualtion. I changed my oil every 3-4,000 mi. How could this happen? After searching the internet, I found out that this was a common occurance amongst durango owners. I read one complaint after another. I some cases, chrysler would not cover the failure even if the owner had an extended warranty. My dealership won't recognize that their is a historical problem. They lost my business. Even though my car is out of warranty, one would expect it to last 90,000 mi. Without a catastrophic failure of this magnitude. This poblem should be recognized by chrysler....these motors should be recalled....sounds like a class action suite is in order.

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 Apr 1, 2004 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · WA

While driving a knocking noise was heard coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that upper ball joints wore out prematurely.