2001 Dodge Durango: engine failure

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

The engine continue to leak oil near the head gasket and there is water coming out of the tail pipe and continue to leak coolant. Can not drive long distance without loosing the coolant. Had to be towed off the freeway due to this happening. I was told need possible new engine and this is problem with dodge engine.

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MT · 2 injuries

2001 dodge durango engine blew on hwy while my daughter age 12 were going to missoula.

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Engine · 10,200 miles · CT

Known daimler chrysler issue (engine failure after low oil pressure) has occurred. Engine failure du to sludge. Engine showed decrease in oil pressure, when checking the oil noticed sludge on oil cap. When contacting dealership they stated I had to replace the engine. $8000 is the total estimated cost. They also stated this is a well known issue and that it comes up very frequently. Mechanics have stated that they are still waiting for a recall to be issued as there have been reported deaths and injuries. I had my 5 children with me and was left in the middle of the woods with no cell reception and the temps getting to below 0. Vehicle only has 102000 miles on it and should have lasted longer. Contacted dodge with the customer support explaining that it was too bad I bought a dodge! There are not enough complaints about the engine! I have searched the internet and found hundreds of complaints. Recall this engine!

Filed Jul 6, 2007 · Engine · 70,209 miles · WI

2001 dodge durango check gauge and oil light came on when riding on the highway due to faulty oil pump. **cw the consumer stated the engine was ticking and making a loud noise. The consumer stated that because the problem was not detected when she first took the vehicle to the dealer, it now needs a new engine. The consumer was informed the problem was fixed, however in may 2007, the consumer noticed the idle was off and when the consumer would come to a stop, the vehicle would not idle down. When the consumer applied the accelerator there was a noise coming from the transmission. The consumer was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, however when the vehicle was returned to her, she noticed the idle was fixed. The vehicle has been to the dealer on 4 separated occasions for engine related issues.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Engine · 69,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 65 MPH on 04/06/2007 the engine failed. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The oil was changed at the required mileage; however, the mechanic stated that the motor was beyond it's limit with oil and caused the engine to seize up. Before the engine failed the oil pressure gauge was illuminated. The current mileage was 69,000, and the failure mileage was unknown. The engine was replaced and the owner has possession of the old engine.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Engine, Suspension · 64,000 miles · NC

2001 dodge durango upper ball joints were corroded. *ts the consumer received a recall letter after she had already experienced the failure. With only 64,000 miles on the vehicle, the engine failed.

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".

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Engine · 81,000 miles · MD

Our 2001 dodge durango made a strange knocking noise in the engine and suddenly lost oil pressure. The engine then seized up and we are now told we need a new engine in the vehicle. We were told by the dealership that the cause was excessive sludge in the engine. We have done regular oil changes and routine maintenance on the vehicle. The durango has only 80,00 miles on it. We have a 1993 chevrolet truck which has 183,000 miles on it . We have also done routine maintenance and regular oil changes on it and it is still running well. We also have a 1993 jeep wrangler which has 170,000 miles on it. It is also running well. We are suspect that there must be a major flaw in the design of the dodge durango engine as we have since heard of similar stories from many other dodge durango owners.

Filed Sep 24, 2005 · Brakes · 22,700 miles · PA

Drivers side front brake caliper seized while driving on highway. Vehicle pulled strongly to the left. We were able to stop the vehicle safely. The corresponding wheel and tire were extremely hot from the friction of the dragging brake. Vehicle was brought to a chrysler dealer for service. The dealer replace the brake caliper at our expense. The vehicle had 22,700 miles on it at the time of the incident. Old part was left at dealer and is probably not available.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Engine · VA

We have regular oil changes on our 2001 dodge durango with 67,000 miles. About two week ago the oil gauge would show normal oil pressure and than would show no oil pressure at all. We had a vehicle serviced and was told that it was the oil sending unit. Two weeks later we it replaced again. Next we were told that we needed an engine flush and that would solve our problem. We told it a dodge dealer and had a bilstein engine done on it. After the engine flush we were told to bring it back around 500 miles and change the oil again. We drove it two blocks and had to return to the dealer. The oil gauge was doing the same thing and the engine was knocking. We were told by the dealership that there was probably oil sludge in the oil pan and leave it. We left it with the dealer and now we are being told that we need a new engine. I feel that there is a problem with dodge and their oil sludge issue. I find out that there are my others with this issue and are being told that they did not take of their vehicles.

Filed Apr 27, 2005 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · OH · fire

I was having problems with my 2001 durango coming to a complete stop when applying the brakes at certain times. I was told by the dealership to replace the brake pads, which I did. The next day, the drivers front wheel started smoking, assuming it was due to the new pads, the truck continued to be driven. A day or two later, it got so bad that the left side caliper seized up and got so hot it started a fire. I then had complete replacement of front roters, calipers and pads. About 6 months later the left side caliper started hanging up and smoking. The rotor, caliper and pads were inspected and found to be in working order. The rotors and pads were cleaned and test driven applying the brakes very hard. After that, things seemed to be working fine. It is now about 6 months later and about a year after the original incident and the left caliper is hanging up again. The brakes on this vehicle have cost me nearly $2,000 up to this point and it looks like it's going to be costing me more $$$ to get it repaired. I have never had such a problem with any vehicle I've ever owned. After my lease is up on my durango, I will never buy another dodge ever again.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Engine · 246 miles · TX

We purchased the car on december 1 2000 and it was back at the dealer on dec 2 2000, for over heating. Then again on 4-05-01 for over heating, and again on 8-30-01 for the same, and again on 10-16-01 for the same. Then 12 more times after the last date listed. There has been 2 new engines put into this car. The dealer has paid for the repairs every time but one. The last time this happened I was crossing two lanes of on comming traffic when my car died, I had my 3 kids in the car. We were able to role out of the intersection before being hit. We are trying to get a buy back from chrysler. Please help. If you have any info that will help in this process we would love to know about it. Thanks for your help.