Sudden loud knocking then pop, started smoking pulled over immediately. Due to rod bearing failure rod went through block and all oil came out. Vehicle is available for inspection. Drivers safety was at risk because vehicle lost power and was unable to exit the roadway in a timely manner. No warning was given other than heard a couple of clicks then immediately followed by a loud pop.
2012 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking
8 of the 640 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Durango describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 29 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
While driving at various speeds, upon slowing down the vehicle stalled. This occurred 50+ times. This occurred while my family was in the vehicle on many occasions. Vehicle was serviced for fuel pump recall, however the stalling continued. My mechanic pointed out the ticking noise, referring to the manifold needing repair. Most recently, the car barely wanted to turn over. Struggling for almost 3 days, thankfully I just pulled into my driveway and turn the car off. Then something told me to try to start the vehicle…well that made something smoke in the motor? Repaired the alternator, battery, and starter. Two days later, check oil light comes on, Back to shop to tell me the cam shaft/lifers need to be replaced!!! Quoted $35-4000 if can find a cam shaft repair kit!!!
The Engine seized due to rod bearing Chrysler has recall number 11V487000 it has never been done on my truck and is no showing
Lifter and limp mode problems. There is noise comming from engine. Took to shop and found out reason for noise and low power was lifters and is a very common problem. What brought the safety thing up is wife was in accident in March because couldn't get out of way quick enough. Had vehicle towed to shop from accident site and body repair. Thought was just a fluke and had damage repaired and noticed a ticking and power problems immediately after accident repair. Took to dodge dealer and found out common problem with the lifters cam and limp mode. Had at same repair shop for other recall 2 months prior for recall and inspection with no noise or issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was knocking noise in the engine. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram (6171 pensacola blvd, pensacola fl 32505, (850)972-2050) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pump relay. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Vehicle started have a ticking noise. So I took it to dealer. Dealer states I need new engine doe to haveing metal shavings in engine oil. Vehicle has 136000 miles on it the oil have been changed every 3000 miles dealer won't help with this issue and don't want 8600 for new engine. There are a many people with this issue
At 144000 miles my left cylinder has started to make a ticking sound. The makes the sounds at a stand still also while driving.
Cranked the car one morning and when started driving ,the check engine light came on and there was a knocking noise coming from the engine and was loosing power. The car was stalling after 20 minutes drive. I took it to the dealer and the diagnostic came with a misfire cylinder #5. Further diagnostic reveal broken cam shaft. The car has only 66773 miles. The repair was done it was long and expensive about $4500.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
- Risk
- Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 11V487000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Durango knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2012 Dodge Durango?
8 of 640 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge Durango (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge Durango
Stalling 155Fuel pump 82Won't start 64Check engine light 48Loss of power 40Engine failure 23Fire or smoke 23Wipers 19Misfire 17Power steering loss 14Airbag light 13Steering lock-up 12Headlights 11Warning lights 11Key fob 9Won't shift 8Brake failure 7Jerking 7Adaptive cruise 6No deployment 6Hesitation 6Overheating 6ABS 5
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