2001 Dodge Durango: check engine light

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Engine · 195,922 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle made an unusual noise when making a turn and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 195,922.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Engine · 127,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that she heard a loud clunking and grinding noise coming from the vehicle and felt vibration when she accelerated. Also, the check engine warning light was illuminated and there was an evap control system leak. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the drive shaft failed and needed to be replaced. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 131,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, I am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Engine · 128,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact was driving approximately 30-50 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The security, check gauges and check engine warning lights were illuminate on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they advised that then failure could have been caused by the fuel pump, battery or ignition switch. All of which were repaired to no avail. The failure would recur on an intermittent basis. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to diagnose the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 25, 2010 · Engine · 95,000 miles · AZ

Since 2007, have had many problems with overheating. One time to the point it warped both heads and had to have the engine rebuilt. Have replaced water pump, radiator, thermostat (3 times), clutch fan. When the heads warped, the upper radiator hose sheared apart and I saw no check engine light (cel) and the temperature gauge never went above half-way. Personally I think it's just a bad design. The upper radiator hose contains the radiator cap, and it's still not the highest point in the "closed" system, thusly there is always air which never purges into the overflow tank. Everytime I check radiator fluid their is none in the upper radiator hose. The fluid has to be going somewhere, although I never see any under the vehicle. I have read in internet forums of many people having this same issue. It's not year specific, nor is it engine model specific. There is an underlying issue that dodge isn't addressing, or has kept from the general public to avoid having to replace 500,000 engines. I love my vehicle. I love the way it drives as well as it's appearance. This is quite an annoyance. It has depleted what little savings my family has to insure that our daily-driver of a vehicle will be getting us from point a to point b. We have refrained from taking this vehicle on any type of trip outside our metro area for this reason alone.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Acceleration · FL

S10 appropriate handling re toyota throttle control problem owner of a 2001 dodge durango slt experience similar problem. *kb the consumer stated he experienced a series of un-commanded RPM surges while in and out of cruise control. The surge would be as much as 800 RPM and almost resulted in an accident more than once. It took the dealer five service calls to finally discover the problem. The discovery happened only after the check engine light stayed on long enough for the service department to download an error code from the powertrain control module (PCM). The surge was caused by a failing and/or failed throttle position sensor (tps). The tps recently failed again, but this time the surges did not exceed 300 RPM before the source of the failure was confirmed. As in the initial failure, and even though the tps was suspect, the service department was not able to identify the problem until the check engine light came on. The consumer believed the PCM was not programmed to detect a failing tps. As a result, the PCM continued to react to spurious signals from the tps, resulting in un-commanded RPM increase which continued until a hard failure of the tps was detected.

Filed Mar 26, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 169,000 miles · GA

Electrical**** check engine light came on codes stated that o2 sensors needed to be replaced.. I replaced them about 2 weeks later check engine light came back on. After another diagnostic test states that o2 sensor needs to be replaced. Driving in rush hour traffic it stalled. Made it to dealership states that the p/s switch leaked into the wiring harness and shorted out 02 sensors and possibly other sensors. And if not wiring harness is not replaced it could spark fire cost of repair 3k.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · OH

Very frustrating intermittent problem with RPM fluctuating up and down when I have not, and I repeat not, moved my foot down onto the accelerator. Happens more often when cruise control is in use. Service engine light comes on then disappears. Very scary, have almost crashed a few times when vehicle accelerates rapidly. Worst thing is the problem can't always be reproduced for anyone to believe me!!!!!

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · WI

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 dodge durango with 55000 failure mileage) at 45 MPH the vehicle lost power without any warning, then the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, and had to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle hesitated twice before it restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who determined with a diagnostic test that the vehicle was in need of another transmission.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

I bought my 2001 dodge durango sport in november 2000. Over the course of the past six years I have had to have so many repairs and replacements of parts, brakes, tires, electrical fuses & resistors done that I can honestly say that I will never buy another dodge vehicle again. The biggest concerns to me have been around brakes needing replacement three times, upper ball joints replaced due to recall, lower ball joints exhibiting excessive wear as well (but not being able to get daimler/chrysler to fix them because it isn't covered under my warranty or the recall notices) and ABS & brake lights on the dashboard showing up intermittently. I had to have the power steering line replaced completely due to it rusting through and continuously leaking steering fluid. The dealership replaced my steering fluid and told me it would be fine to drive until the part came in. They said they would call me as soon as the part arrived. Two weeks later I had to chase them down to get an answer as to whether or not the part had arrived and was told I would need to wait another week to bring the durango in for repairs. Just recently my check engine light came on, I drove straight to the dealership to ask them to look at it and they asked me if the car was bucking or stalling. I said no and they told me it was nothing to worry about then. I tried to make an appointment, but couldn't even be seen for a week and a half. I asked for a loaner vehicle and they said that chrysler doesn't provide those, but they could certainly get me a rental...why bother buying from a company that doesn't offer even minimal things to their customers?

Filed Jul 22, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · NJ

After the check engine warning light went on and was addressed by a local authorized mechanic, the vehicle warning tones begin sounding continuously, the remote radio controls stopped functioning and the rear wiper would go on intermittently. The vehicle was brought back to the same mechanic who performed a computer diagnostic but could find no issues. After which all vehicle lights began flashing when the headlights are turned on.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Engine · 63,000 miles · GA

Oil pressure dropped, check engine light came on, pulled on & checked oil - ok. Then lights came on again & durango stalled as we were pulling over on the interstate. Towed to service center, sludge in engine, new engine $6000. Regular oil changed were performed, should not have had sludge in engine. I have learned that there are hundreds of durango owners have had to pay thousands of dollars of unjustified charges because of dodge's failure to admit that the engines of some durangos develop sludge when you check the following websites you'll immediately see the pattern: consumeraffairs.com, carsurvey.org, or simply google "oil pressure durango" or "durango sludge".