2011 Dodge Durango: misfire or rough idle

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Engine · 68,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the left side of the engine. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted after a previous engine repair and that the failure persisted. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer was aware of the failure and covered the repair under a warranty instead of replacing the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via the telephone. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

The engine valve stem failed prematurely due to poor quality manufacturing. Due to this low quality product it has created low compression in the engine. This has triggered multiple codes such as misfire, ETC, and has affected the acceleration of the vehicle as well as performance and at times from even starting. My family's safety has been put at risk due to stalling of the vehicle in traffic.This was inspected by a proper mechanic who looked into my engine with a camera and used diagnostic tools. There was no lights active during fault..

Filed Aug 9, 2020 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

The engine developed a misfire on cylinder 3. After diagnoses, it turned out the lifter for that cylinder had failed, and the camshaft lobe was ground down, causing a misfire. Sadly this is a well known issue. We have only 90k miles on our very well maintained durango.

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Engine · 132,000 miles · AZ

My durango hit 130k miles and the RPM where getting to almost 5k before shifting and this would happen on freeway and in town . Then a check engine light came on a p306 code is what it was giving me . That's a cylinder number 6 misfire so I had all plugs an new coil on cylinder 6 and put brand new injectors in and it ran good for about 5k miles and it happens again same p306 . I've replaced plugs again and same problem . My durango is a 3.6 I've read a lot on this and was wondering if this is one that has defective l head ? I've put so much money in this SUV idk what else it is I cant drive it for to long before its starts the misfire again .

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 Jun 7, 2019 · Engine · GA

Vehicle developed a random misfire under load. Misfire is intermittent, causing drivability issues. Poses as a potential driving hazard when maneuvering around town or on the highway. Found out it was common for the cam and lifters to fail and the v8 hemis from 2011-2012 on all platforms.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle developed a misfire and was found to have flattened the cam and lifter in number 2 cyclinder causeing motor damage. Vehicle has 107,000 miles on it with oil changes done between 5,000 and 6,000 miles with mobil 1 5w-20 and molar oil filter. Vehicle was estimated around $4,000 to repair.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · MI

Car began misfiring while driving, and then would not move once stopped and then put back into gear. Engine light and fcw indicators came on. Initial diagnosis was to replace two sensors. Problem returned after replacement. Next diagnosis was to replace all 16 spark plugs with boots. Still did not solve problem. Electrical system was checked to find any leaks, none were found, but a new code originated to re-flash computer. Computer was pulled and found to be taking on water and corroding terminals. Computer was cleaned and re-sealed to fix problem. But computer is likely to take on more water and corrode again. Total repair was over 1600.00 and 20 days in shop. Included document does not include initial sensors and plug replacement. Mechanic indicated that based on observation, wires connecting to computer had been worked on in the past, likely to address similar problem

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

The engine is misfiring when driving down the highway. I had the very same issue approximately 6 months ago. I had to have the camshaft and lifters replaced. Luckily it was covered under the warranty because the repair costed over $3000. The issue has started again and unfortunately the vehicle is no longer under warranty. I do not have $3000 to get this reoccurring problem fixed.

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · PA

June of 2013, engine start problems, crank and no start, or crank and run very rough -- sever misfires. Complained to dealer, no codes, so they say no problem. Problem became more severe, recorded video and audio of the problem on my phone. Also had issue with sirius/xm loosing all station presets, and the vehicle would loose connection with the key fob. Could be power issue. They opted to replace the fuel pump with no diagnostics to confirm that this would correct the problem. After the fuel pump was replaced took the vehicle home, next morning it would crank and not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, eventually the tipm (totally integrated power module) was replaced. At least one issue with the tipm has been substandard solid state relays inside the module. This fundamental flaw has seemed to cause a flood of problems across the chrysler product line with a wide range of symptoms. Due to the wide range of symptoms, very poor built in diagnostics, and the inability or unwillingness of service departments to properly diagnose problems, this has LED to under reporting of tipm issue. Please ask for data from chrysler regarding tipm replacements for model years since its introduction. I still have intermittent problem with engine starting and running very rough (severe misfires), no codes along other electrical problems. This vehicle is not safe if the systems of this vehicle do not operate properly and in unison. The tipm is an achilles heel that poses a significant danger to drivers and the motoring public.