2011 Dodge Durango: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Engine · LA

Started idling rough and jerking when accelerating from a complete stop (traffic lights, intersections, etc) and when accelerating after braking in traffic.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · WA

My car gets stuck in 4low when in awd. Car stalls all the time they have not fixed that recall as of yet. My check engine comes on and tire sensors to 0 on all sides when tires are fine. I can't turn left or right without clunking jerking. Dodge dealer knows the transfer cases have issues but no recalls. The dodge forum is full of complaints about same issue happening to least 20 others I have seen so far. I'm being charged about $5000 to change transfer switch and case now. But with so many of us why hasn't this been recalled. I think the whole problem is our computers are faulty. I have all kinds of lights flashing up at times for no reason and no codes are found with cel on. I was driving out of a store car park when light flashed and car got stuck in 4low now I live only to get to is from a highway and when that is 55mph and I can only go 20mph with wide turns we have an issue.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 325,599 miles · OH

I was driving down the highway at 70 MPH and the car stalled shortly after the etc indicator light started flashing next to a "fcw off" and orange triangles appeared in my side view mirrors. The engine light came on, acc off indicator light came on along side with the ESC light. It started back up so I took it to firestone for a diagnostic, they said it was some minor electrical issues but the torque converter on the transmission needed to be fixed first and informed me that they didnt do any transmission work.they referred me to a-team transmissions, took it a got a second diagnostic and I was told that it wasn't a transmission problem but suggested it was the ABS system. They said they didnt work on it so I took it to a third auto care shop and they said it was the mass air flow sensor. Had it cleaned and the problem still resulted in jerking, losing compression, and occasionally wanting to stall. I couldn't get a straight and I didn't want to pay for anymore diagnostics. Hooked up my obd ii diagnostic system and the only codes I got were p0113, p0300, p0304, and p0340. Parked my car in my back yard and tried to avoid using it until it has been fixed.

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · 90,000 miles · IL

2 complaints 1st my trucks gear shift has been locking up when running an say I stop at a store an run it I leave it running but locked an when I come get bac in an try to put it in drive its locked I cnt move it as if it was remotely started I have to turn the truck off an restart it to fix issue this also has happened when I dnt lock it ex. I go get my check from work I pull up right to the door get out I leave it unlocked bc I only walk bout 5 steps to inside grab my check come out takes less than 30 seconds get in try to put in drive it eont move I have to power off an on to get it to work I kno it shudnt do that only wen I use remote. 2nd complaint when driving say I turn the corner an get on gas to accelerate it will feel as if its lost some power as if its died. Same when I'm goin straight an give it gas itll go then seems as it just slows down I have to push on pedal more for it to pick up speed. Lately it's been while driving itll jerk a few times out of nowhere I can be on a straightaway an itll just get to jerking. Can you please look into these issues for consumer safety. Its scary. Before the alternator recall I was goin thru one of our main intersections an it jus lost all power everything jus shut off an like 3 seconds later it all fired back up an continued rollin days later my alternator went out an left me stranded at the carwash. I had to pay out of pocket then it was recalled. I was reimbursed but I'm jus worried bout my families safety so please look into the mentioned complaints in this. I had to pick a date of occurence to submit this so im putting any date but these things have happened numerous times and seems to be happening more often lately. Thank you.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Fuel system · 125,400 miles · AL

The vehicle is stalling while trying to start , the vehicle will act like it's not getting and fuel while driving and will preform a jerking motion as I continue to press the gas pedal down trying to get some fuel. The vehicle was in motion on a 4 lane highway.the cause of the problem is a faulty fuel system relay , I have done research over a dozen time talked to certified vehicle men and it is a recall on 2011 dodge durango's.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 69,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. Shortly after, the vehicle lost power and the rpms decreased. In addition, the vehicle failed to start intermittently and both turn signals on the mirrors failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. All warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Engine · 62,183 miles · MD

While driving at a constant speed of 25, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, lurching forward, then backed off, then accelerated again. It did this a number of times that day. I pulled off the road and stopped until the vehicle quit trying to accelerate. I was driving on snow/ice and it scared the heck out of me; I was lucky not to wreck because I hit the brakes to counter the sudden acceleration which caused me to slide. The vehicle did the same thing the next day while traveling at a constant speed of 45, and again on february 24th and today, february 25th. Yesterday, february 24th, it did it while in heavily congested traffic while driving about 15 MPH. The sudden acceleration startled me because it lurched me toward the vehicle in front of me and I had to slam on my brakes.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked. Additionally, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v530000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 35,600 miles · WA

Vehicle was purchased on 9/1/14 and began exhibiting problems in first five days. 9/3/14, the car did not start on the first push of button, but started on the second attempt. On 9/5/14, the car was running and in park, I attempted to put the car in gear (drive) and it began shaking side to side. The car did not move when I pushed the accelerator. I put it back in park and hit the stop button and the engine turned off. It started on the next attempt. On 9/20/14, had a similar problem starting, but this time it took multiple attempts and the engine sputtered a bit and eventually shut off. I tried it again and it worked. My daughter attempted to start the car the same day and had the same issue. 9/21/14 experience the same issues with the car not starting. On 9/22/14, I drove it to work and it started fine. Upon leaving work the car failed to start on three attempts, but eventually started. When I stopped 15 minutes later the car would not start again. I placed one foot on the brake and I hit the accelerator as I started the car and it worked. I drove home and attempted to start it again to take it to the dealership, but it would not start. After several attempts it fired up, but began shaking really hard side to side. I put it in drive and the shaking was worse. I put it back in park and the car began sputtering and lurched forward as the engine shut down. I was able to start it a few minutes later and drive to the dealership. It has been at the dealership since 9/22/14 and they have not been able to fix it. I spoke with a chrysler representative who indicated that a recall for the fuel pump relay would go into effect on 10/24/14. The dealership has asked me to take the car until the recall is in effect, despite the fact that both they and chrysler are acknowledging the safety defect. I refuse to put my family at risk in a clearly unsafe car!

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Electrical · 67,778 miles · NC

My car was having trouble accelerating and/or jerking during driving before finally not starting at times. The problem turned out to be the totally integrated power module; which has been documented as a problem by many dodge owners in several vehicles, but there has been no recall, it as if the company is waiting on someone to stall in traffic and cause an accident or death before they respond to the issue. The service reps even denied any on going issue with the part in their vehicles, but when you search the web the complaints are well documented.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Transmission · NC

I purchased a 2011 dodge durango crew v6 last year and I have had nothing but problems with it. When I accelerate at any speed, my vehicle does not respond. The vehicle jumps and would shift gears. The transmission feels like its slipping and does not have the power to accelerate. Also, when I press the brake the back end makes a loud thumping noise like its shifting gears and it jerks forward. The first time I brought it in to the dealership, they updated the software and could not duplicate the problem. I took it back in to the dealership and had a mechanic ride with me and I am still waiting for my issues to be resolved.