Vehicle kept flooding out and would not start over a month period in october of 2005. Taken to a garage to be fixed. The computer showed no problem. After getting it started vehicle would be taken home and same problem repeated itself. After 3 trip to garage for same problem the vehicles PCM(engine control computer) has been replaced. Dealer advised that vehicle was 7000 miles over the 80000 mile warranty on that particular part. This vehicle has had problem after problem. From exhaust problems to timing chain assemblers failure to power door locks going out. I can not believe that chrylser was not aware of some of the problems in the 200 dodge durango.
2000 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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Loss of oil pressure in a 2000 dodge durango 4.7 liter engine.
Engine has been stalling from stopped position. On this date, I tried to pull out into traffic, but motor stalled. Almost caused a collision. I had my two children in the vehicle. So far, I have removed and cleaned throttle body. Installed new spark plugs (correct gap). Removed and cleaned pcv valve. Air filter is a k&n and is clean and oiled. Distributor, rotor, cap and plug wires all only have 20k miles on them. Check engine light has never come on. Computer is not showing any codes.
I own a 2000 dodge durango 2wd with 63000 miles on it. The engine is having to be replaced. I was told it is because of not having oil changed, but I have receipts that show the oil was changed regularly. This is very costly and I have heard that other people have had the same problem. The service technician described the engine has being full of sludge.
A bolt head sheered off of the exhaust line/manifold connection causing an audible exhaust leak near the manifold. The dealer is charging $245 to repair the bolt including the tapping (removal) of the bolt and its replacement.
Began getting hot during summer with A/C on: complet radiator flush and fill at dodge dealer, water pump failure, replaced, same problems, now high pressure hose blown, not circulating coolant.
Dt: the oil pressure failed while driving on the freeway. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had the oil pump replaced three times. Both heads have been replaced. The sludge has been cleaned out, and the engine still had no oil pressure. No leaks have been noticed. The vehicle can be driven for about 3 miles, and then the oil pressure will drop.
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!
2000 dodge durango front suspension upper ball joints failed. *bf the power door locks operated on their own without activation, at times the driver door lock would not operate at the same time as the passenger side the power windows will intermittently roll up. The thermostat was replaced twice.
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.
2000 dodge durango, has sludge build up in engine. I have changed oil regularly ( 3000-5000) miles. I have had the oil pump replaced and now am having problems with oil pressure light. I have done research and have found that many owners of the durango's have had engine problems. One web site, www.consumeraffairs.com, has many of these complaints listed. I would like for dodge to take care of the problems.
After starting the vehicle, the consumer noticed the oil pressure gauge did not register. The vehicle had no oil pressure. The consumer turned the vehicle off and checked the oil and there was sludge build up. The consumer was concerned the engine will become defective even though the maintenance was continuous on the vehicle.
Whjile parked antifreeze spot started showing up under the dodge durango 2000. Repair shop found 8 freeze plugs leaking on a vehicle with only 61,250 miles on it.
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.
My 2000 durango, with 60,100 miles on it, had a scent of anti-freeze, so I took it in to the dealer. I was informed that the freeze plugs on one side of the engine were leaking. The parts were removed/replaced, and the old parts had corroded through. I was told I had better change the balance, because "they could go at any time". When I asked how it was possible that these items could fail in such a (relatively) short period of time, the answer was "sometimes that happens". I have worked on vehicles, and rebuilt engines, for over 20 years and this is the first time I have seen an engine with so few miles have this problem. I have 2 of the 3 removed parts (I was told the third "crumbled when removed"), and plan on pursuing dodge for a better explanation.
Vehicle experienced excessive motor sludge at the base of the engine. Consumer maintained that the engine was properly maintained, such as, proper oil changes, tune ups, etc. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer where the sludge was discovered. However, the warranty company sent a representative to inspect the vehicle and found the same defects.
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.
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.
Automobile is poorly manufactured. I am getting over ran with repairs bills of part s that should never fail. In 40 years of driving and buying auto I have never seen such a poorly built car.
Vehicle has 73,000 miles and power steering pump shaft slowly worked loose causing puncture into plastic cooling tank/shroud. Puncture appears to be from contact with shaft and has about a nickel size hole in plastic tank. Caused vehicle to over heat and loss of coolant. Alarm indication failed to light on instrument cluster. Taking to dealer to further investigate this problem.
The two occurrences involved premature deterioration of various devices and components. At approximately 37,000 miles (after warranty expired), the device that controls the check engine operations had to be replaced. Most recently, at 40,000 miles, the power steering pump and lines had to be replaced. It was brought to my attention that the premature corrosion of the lines caused the pump damage.
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.
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.
The truck overheated without any warning. This caused the truck to stall while making a right turn. The radiator was leaking and one of the pistons had started melting per the dealership. The engine needs to be replaced. *nm the oil pressure gauge stayed normal and the warning light did not come on. *sc
2000 dodge durango VIN#yf159461 is in for brake repairs. The dealer manhattan dodge 711 eleventh ave ny ny 10019 212‑765‑6633 claims I need a new master cylinder. They claim that my ball joints on both sides front need to be replaced. I have heard about the investigation. As I am choosing to replace them for my personal safety, I will collect the old ones if the federal safety agency would like them, please let me know.
Cracked cylinder heads. I have been waiting for my vehicle to be fixed @ the dealership for 2 weeks now. They have informed me that they have no eta on the cylinder heads because they are on a nation wide back order. So that indicates there is a nation wide problem with dodge durangos and their cylinder heads. I feel there should be a recall on these parts. Please investigate this matter. Thank you sandra lopez.
2000 dodge durango oil pump failure it caused the motor to quit and loss of brakes and steering ability dodge knows about this and wont do anything about this they say it is from poor maintaince please help thanks tim.
Despite regular maintenance, the engine on my 2000 durango needed replacing. Dealer says "shouldn't have happened". After doing some internet research, it appears that this is a defect in the design, has happened to many people and dodge is denying all responsibility.
I have a 2000 dodge durango, and I am concerned about the ball bearings, and the engine, and need to know what to do about it. My car is squeeking when I turn, and the engine is smelling like it's burning all the time.
2000 dodge durango with 55,000 miles had oil sludge build-up due to faulty design resulting in zero oil pressure. Oil pan screen so filled with carbon build-up, it required replacement $455 service bill reimbursement denied by dealer. After doing some research, I have found 100's of cases describing the same problem.concerned about potential replacement of the engine in the near future. The service mananger insisted we didn't follow the proper oil change schedule, tried to tell us we had to follow a 2003 car/mini van schedule. We told him we followed the schedule in our owner's manual.
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