Head gasket leak created a heater core issue where coolant would "mist" through the vents. This posed a health risk to my children and I who have asthma. And there's no telling the long term effects of inhaling coolant mist. Due to cost, we had to reroute the heater core, thus disabling it and going without heat and defrost during the winter months. Since then, the gasket issue is now causing even more issues of smoking under the hood, smoke out the tail pipe, and coolant overheating. It is my understanding head gaskets are a common problem with durangos. It's about time they issue a recall and fix it. I'm greatly concerned about my children's health and safety, plus the environmental impact from the emissions change due to the gasket.
2000 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, the front driver side of the vehicle lowered to the ground and smoke began to emit from the vehicle. In addition, the front upper and lower ball joints bent inward and needed to be replaced. On two separate occasions, the radiator failed to operate and caused the cooling system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wheel hub bearing, front upper and lower ball joints, and cold air intake system were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 04v596000 (suspension), 06e024000 (engine and engine cooling) or 08e064000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the sensors were replaced (throttle position sensor, crankshaft, speed cam, aic, spark plug wires, rotors and distributor cup, distributor rotor, ignition coil, map sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after disabling the PCM wires. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on numerous occasions. The crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, and oxygen sensor were replaced at different times. In addition, the other components replaced were the distributor cap, ignition coil, and ECM relay. The failure persisted after each repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting ten minutes, the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred on numerous occasions when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who were unable to locate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated independently. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mat sensor, cam sensor, spark plugs, and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was unavailable.
First off, the power driver seat moves with the motion of the car about a 1/2" forward and back. It has been told to me that a spacer is needed to be installed in the mechanism. Second and more important is the engine cuts off when the car is decelerating; all power to the car is impeded. The car will not restart immediately.
Multiple times the truck has just died. Driving down the road no warning. The vehicle runs just fine and starts right back up. Yesterday this happened on the highway and almost caused a major accident. When it dies you loose all power steering and power brakes. It is dangerous and ive found numerous complaints online from durango owners with the same problem.
Would start spitting jumping jerking rough idle almost stop then would pull over put in part would idle really low to where it almost die go to pull out barely would like it was stalling no power even with the gas pedal to the floor was a couple times I almost got hit because it would start this and lose power slow way down would try to get off to side of the road thought it might be the gas so we got the really high grade to just see still does it have got stranded out a couple times had to get someone to come help me get it home it scares me I'm afraid I'm going to get hit when it does this and I'm on fixed income so I can't afford to spend any money on it to fix it so was wondering if it was something that maybe it was recalled for I bought it used in 2013 from a lady that let me make payments til I got it paid for thank you
After reading the other posts on this website, I wanted to share my problem. I own a 2000 dodge durango ,it has about 172,000 miles. My husband and I are retired and only drive it a few times a week. After owning the truck for four months, it would not start. I had it towed to the garage and was told it was the cam sensor. After the sensor was replaced I had no problems for about six months. Then it would not start sometimes, even when it was cold. It would die while driving regardless of the speed. I mean it just shuts off completely. Sometimes it would start right back up and sometimes it would take fifteen minutes or more. I took it back to the garage and the mechanic was surprised that the cam sensor was bad again. He replaced the cam sensor and the truck was good for about four months. Just recently while we on vacation (about two hours from home) the sensor went bad again! Luckily we made it home, the mechanic replaced the cam sensor again. If this is a common problem, what doesn't dodge fix the problem, and reimburse durango owners for the repair bills!
I was driving on the interstate speed limit 75 and the engine just shut off. No steering, no brakes, no codes, no warning lights nothing. Thank goodness it was in the evening and light traffic, got finally stopped and had to wait 2hrs before restarting, went about another 5 miles and did it again. Finally got to where I was going and then the next day had to travel again on interstate and it did it again and had to wait 45 minutes to restart. When I finally got home I search the internet for this problem and there a many many sites that people have had the same problem!!!! A recall needs to be done and this problem needs to be fixed before someone gets hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine could not be restarted for a minimum of thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer could not find a defect in the vehicle. The contact also took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic could not find an issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 202,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also repaired by the dealer and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,331.
While on the interstate at 65 MPH, my vehicle suddenly stalled and went dead. It had no oil pressure left. My vehicle barely made it to the side of the road. It had to be pushed out of the way! It was towed home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer had not been able to determine what caused the failure. The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the failure occurred at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics for diagnostic testing. The mechanics replaced the speed sensor, battery, fuel pump, spark plugs and the coils but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a rough idle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer advised that the coolant caused the vehicle stall and exhibit a rough idle. The dealer did not advised to what needed to be repaired. The contact failure mileage was 160,000.
Vehicle stopped running while driving on highway. Engine shut down to 400 (four hundred) rpms. Pulled to side of highway luckily and engine shut off. Would not start. I have owned this truck for 12 years. Something started smoking and possibility of fire was a major concern.
This problem has happened multiple times while my wife and children are in the car also. My durango shuts off with out warning. There is no engine light on, it seems to happen the most when going into reverse and when slowing down to make a turn or for a light. My wife refuses to drive the car anymore because she fears for her and our children's safety. I have looked all over the internet for the solution and no body has one. This problem needs to be fixed and if it can't be, a recall on the truck should be put out, mopar should have to buy back all cars with this problem before someone gets killed.
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
Vehicle shuts off without warning, no codes when using a tester. Losses power on freeway and in the city which could have been dangerous. No engine light warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after three minutes. The failure recurred on twelve separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 173,000. Updated 04/18/12 *bf the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic,who informed the consumer the problem PCM board. Updated 04/20/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted after ten minutes and the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to detect a trouble code. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
You can be driving at any speed and all of a sudden everything shuts down and dash lites up no bus. You lose power steering and ability to control the vehicle. Look on internet durango no bus and hundreds of posts come up with people with same problem. Car is not safe to drive and because my employment situation I do not have 1000's of dollars to replace computers and PCM's. This is dangerous and they should be recalled. There is a flaw! It can happen going 65mph or 35 MPH. It has happened to us at least 10 times in a 2 week period. It is now parked in garage because of the danger. It could kill people.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to his home several times. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
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.
I bought the s.u.v march 14,2011 and 2 weeks later it stalled on the freeway after getting out of college about 4:25pm. Heavy traffic, I taught I was going to get rear ended. Its happen 5 x since twice on free way on 3 x in town.. I was never going over 35 MPH when it accours..it just shuts off with no warning of anything. Taylor dealers, which I bought the car from took it to there shop and they could not find anything no codes or any signs of problems with truck they had the truck about a month.. After the 3x it stalled I took it straight to san diego to the mechanic of taylor motors and they ran the codes again and nothing shows and they said nothing they can do because they need to see the problem or the stalling need to happen while they drive and it never happens. So on or about may 11, 2011 I called dodge corparate office and explained the situation and I explained its a serious safety issues they have a case management judy on it but no word since I explained and they can't get the truck to stall..they intructed me to take the truck to there dealership.. They can't find out the issue either, my trucks is still at the dealers while they try to figure out the problem but as of today they still can't figure out what could be the problem.. It seems that it happens on hot days or driving around a lot.. I explained that it happens periodickly... Its really scary because it just shuts of with no warning or anything until u relize that ur pressing gas pedal and its not going. I seen online about this truck having problems in other states as well and no one has done nothing.. I hope there not waiting for a serious drastic accident to accour in order to recall the truck or fix the issue.. No car should just turn off without warning..I read some person had same issue and it was the coil to close to exhaust manifold. It causes coil to get to hot and shut truck off
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure also occurred on a separate occasion while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000. The VIN was not available.
I had a 2000 dodge durango and after driving for about 15 minutes I turned on the air and a sulfur like smell came through the air system. After pulling over and cutting the car off, flames came from under the hood. The car burst into flames and burned completely up. Nothing was left but the metal frame. My insurance company couldn't give me any insight as to why this happened. I had about 133,000 miles on it. I wish I knew about this site before I lost my vehicle. I would've insisted that the dealership thoroughly check the car out before I ended up without a vehicle for 2 months.
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