2001 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Engine · 217,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle; an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the vehicle. An independent mechanic was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was most likely related to a defective rod bearing. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 217,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Engine · 160,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 40mph, a loud knocking and metal sound emitted as the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine to failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000. .... Updated 08/05/14 *bf updated 08/18/2014

Filed May 21, 2012 · Engine · 223,000 miles · KY

Whe I drive the durango it starts out fine. When I am driving at a highway speed the oil pressure is fine, but when I slow down or come to a complete stop the oil pressue is at the line right above the 0. I have read many complaints about the sludge that the engine makes. I have 4 kids and I don't need anything to happen to this vehicle to break down. I also hear a ticking sound when I first start the engine and then it goes away. I don't have the money to pour into this vehicle! If there are so many complaints and the mechanics know about it why isn't there a recall! Very dangerous situation for anyone to be in.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Electrical · 104,895 miles · CO

Power locks, headlights, dome lights, intermittent wipers, and rear wiper all flicker and then fail to work. Also, there is a buzzing and ticking sound coming from under the engine fuse box even with the vehicle turned off! I unplugged the negative lead on the battery. The problem came right back!

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 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 May 23, 2005 · Engine · 47,500 miles · NY

Dt: without warning the check engine light came on and oil pressure dropped, vehicle made a noise like a ticking sound. Truck was taken to dealer, who said he would check it out, and if the engine was bad it will have to be replaced at owner's expense. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said there was a good possibility that the problem was an oil sludge.

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 8, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · 20,000 miles · TX

While driving at 40 MPH, the consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the front end. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for this problem. The consumer felt that the ball joints wore out. The dealer examined the vehicle, but could not diagnose what was causing the noise. *ak the engine light had come on, the vacuum hose leaked, and there was a knocking noise in the rear compartment. It was later found that the rear door latch rattled due to internal damage. *sc

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · TX

When shifting gears vehicle produces a loud knocking noise.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Suspension · 25,000 miles · OH

There was a knocking noise that sounded like something was loose in the front end of the vehicle. The noise mostly occurred when vehicle went over a bump in the road. Dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · NJ

When making a left turn heard a knocking noise from the front end. Dealership serviced vehicle several times, but was unable to locate the cause of the noise.