2001 Dodge Durango: engine stalls while driving

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 19, 2012 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · IN

While sitting in idle the vehicle will rev up on its own, rpms will increase greatly, vehicle will actually lunge forward due to the very high idle. Idle will then drop and sometimes cause the vehicle to stall. Vehicle will then not start properly. Once restart does occur, vehicle will jerk when put into gear. Acceleration is then very slow while rpms are still running very high. While driving rpms will then drop and vehicle will jerk before the rpms rise again. This causes very poor mileage as well as unsafe conditions while at a stop or driving. This occurs intermittently. Has been checked numerous times by different dealerships and independent mechanics, however, problem is so intermittent that a diagnosis has yet to be correct so no solution has been found as of this time. Problem has occurred off and on for 2 years and is very frustrating.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Transmission · 156,000 miles · NC

I was driving my 2001 dodge durango to work one day when it died at an intersection. I tried to start it for about three minutes before it finally turned back on. I got to my destination, then on the way back it stalled out three more times in a row. I managed to get it to a safe parking lot. That weekend I went to get it with my wife following me, and made it home safely, where it sat in my driveway until I could replace the fuel pump. Then, on november 16, 2011, I was driving to work when it stalled out again. Obviously it wasn't the fuel pump, and after doing more research and calling the local dodge dealer I found out that it was probably the PCM (powertrain control module). Apparently there has been a big problem with dodge durango's and dakota's stalling out due to malfunctions of the PCM.

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 Sep 8, 2010 · Electrical · 137,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled; yet, it also made it difficult to slow down. The contact was able to avoid other vehicles on the highway and drive onto the side of the road to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact looked underneath the hood and noticed that the computer was hot and displayed a warning indicator "no bus" which means that the computer was having a communications error. After the vehicle cooled down the vehicle restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that the PCM also malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to shut off. The contact stated that the PCM failed previously. On two occasions the failure nearly caused a crash to occur. The contact viewed numerous complaints regarding the PCM and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this was a wide spread issue. The failure mileage was 137,000.

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 May 18, 2007 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the horn works intermittently and the headlights failed. While driving approximately 60 MPH in dry conditions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle is experiencing electrical failure that causes all of the electrical components to indicate incorrect information. Presently, the dealer is unable to determine the cause of failure. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

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 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 Mar 16, 2004 · Engine · LA

When driving at an undetermined speed oil light appeared on the dashboard, and then the vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to drift to the side of the road. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to dealership for inspection. The mechanic cleaned the oil trap and the problem cleared.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 56,000 miles · GA

Oil pressure dropped, car stalled on major interstate. We had the car towed to our family mechanic. He could not repair because the dealer would not release parts. We had the car towed to the dealer and they told us that there was sludge in the engine and it needed a new engine. The engine has been replaced, but the car now runs very hot and they haven't been able to solve this problem yet (I'm sure sludge is building up again because of this). Our hands were tied and had to have this repaired at the dealer. Because of the mileage, the car was not covered under warranty. Chrysler representative would not even give us the time of day

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 48,598 miles · MI

Durango orginal started stalling and then check engine light came on and stayed on steady. Went to dealer an was suggested PCM was bad no parts available (power control module). Parts ordered. New parts installed same problem when leaving dealership. On closer inspection technican found rear heat inline pump had failed internally and had pumped antifreeze through wiring harness which inturn wrecked cruise control, PCM, heating and cooling controls. Antifreeze is corrsive to copper wiring and we do not know how far the antifreeze traveled in the different wiring harness modules. Dodge has offered to replace original failed inline rear heat pump but will not pay labor $216.00 district manager has offered to give 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty but will not give a longer warranty on electricall harness even though he has determined this will fix problem. But not removed the corrosive from the electrical harness. Tech working problem has see the same problem before at same dealership on durango's