2011 Dodge Durango: engine failure

Filed Sep 9, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

The dealership sold wrecked vehicle without fixing the engine only the body of vehicle was repaired. Engine failure truck cut off while in traffic almost hit another vehicle. Yes the vehicle was repaired @my own experiences, yes the engine light was on ps the vehicle was crash a second time @jerry ulm dodge 2966 N. Dale Mabry

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Electrical · 159,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 5 MPH in a drive-thru, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the battery was attempted to be jumpstarted, but the vehicle would not start. Mac haik dodge chrysler jeep ram (11000 north fwy, houston, tx 77037, (281) 301-5150) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 143,000 miles · VA

Noticed a "tapping" noise coming from engine on right driver side. Acceleration of the vehicle was intermittently affected. Tapping noise would get louder at idle and vehicle seemed to be increasingly misfiring at times. This issue affected drivability of the vehicle especially in heavy highway traffic. The diagnosed problem: cylinder 3 missfire/seized lifter roller, ultimately leading to camshaft damage. After review/internet searching, apparently this is a common problem in 5.7l hemi engines and attributed to excessive idling. I never had issues with my hemi until moving to virginia and subsequently sitting in traffic for extended periods of time on I-95 (excessive idling). If this is a known issue, why are consumers not made aware and moreover, why has there not been a recall issued to address the problem? This issue seems to span all makes and models of vehicles that use 5.7l hemis, specifically dodge manufactured vehicles.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Electrical · 101,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH, several warning indicators illuminated, the steering seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to champlaign dodge (located at 1906 moreland boulevard, champaign, il 61822, (217)352-4273) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 101,500.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Vehicle was parked at work. I got off work came to vehicle entered and started engine after about 1 minute, a buzzing sound came from under the dash, then I began to smell smoke like burning wires or something electrical under the dash. Then I saw smoke coming from the engine compartment (under the vehicles front hood). By this time about 1 minute had passed with the engine idling in park. I opened the hood and looked in to see that the alternator was smoking and red hot inside. I tried to turn off the engine, but no response from the ignition button, then crazy electrical things happened with lights dash wipers and etc., then the engine died, and there was not any power or battery everything was dead. I am glad I was not out on the freeway when this happened, or had the family with me. Vehicle was towed to auburn transmission and auto repair. Ph. (253)737-5913 it is my belief that the alternator went to a dead short and killed the battery so fast, it was amazing to see. I thought there would be some kind of fuseable link to prevent such a thing from occurring. That is a most dangerous design, fire prone.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 106,000 miles · AZ

Sudden and complete electrical malfunction with engine failure during operation. For the past year we have experienced intermittant electrical problems with the climate control, auto headlights and the entire dashboard flashing and failing with loss of power.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the headlights flickered rapidly and the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the power seized. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical · 96,160 miles · MI

Alternator suddenly failed, resulting in engine failure at 50mph, loss of power steering and brakes, and eventually total engine shut down over the course of about 800 yards. The vehicle was not covered under a similar recall as it had a higher amperage alternator, although the problem and corresponding safety issue was identical to the part that was recalled on similar vehicles.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 57,045 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 40 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated on and off. The vehicle hesitated to accelerate and, when making left and right turns, the steering seized. The contact coasted over to a main road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,045.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Brakes · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that when attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. As a result, the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v530000 (fuel/propulsion system). However, the parts needed to do the repair were not available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 17,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.