2013 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 22, 2025 · Transmission · OH

My vehicle randomly stalled in the middle of the road (I was unaware of the recall, I was not notified of recall upon purchase of vehicle) when I was towed to shop they confirmed the issue was the fuel pump relay (I believe that is what it’s called that the recall is for) I was charged $700 for 2.5 mile tow and repair. After leaving the shop my vehicle began having other problems shortly after (within a month) my vehicle stopped accelerating like a normal vehicle would, it was harder to accelerate it seemed and then the noise.. it is like a knock or a grind? I was told I needed to replace my engine mount so I did… another $850 later and the noise is worse and it still doesn’t accelerate like it should and they are saying my transfer case needs replacing and that it will cost me 2k just for the parts. My car was in perfect condition before the relay failed.. no issues. So is it another recall or is it damage due to a recall I was never notified of?

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

3.6l pentastar engine is ticking, from personal research of the noise I've found many people who have this engine have experienced it. People who have had it fixed say its rocker arm bearing failing. It occurs while the vehicle is running, be it at idle or throughout the rev range, under load or stationary.

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Engine produces ticking sound from driver side engine head. Suspected issue is rocker arm or lifter. Ticking sound occurs at idle all the way through rev range, but seems to dissipate at highway speeds under load. If not fixed vehicle engine will expire.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles · IL

Engine made ticking noise when running on every surface. Problem diagnosed as rocker failure. The consumer stated both right side cam shafts and all rocker arms were replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed the cost of repairs under the extended warranty.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine · 90,388 miles · FL

Rocker arms ticking sound and engine failure

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · NV

Around january of 2018 my 2013 durango r/t 4wd low light starting blinking while driving on the highway, pulled over to try and get it to turn off by placing in neutral and turing off. This fixed it and began to drive again on the highway and the light turned back on, no check engine light ever came on. Took the truck to one of the local dodge dealerships and they stated that the vehicle was in working condition and meeting manufacture specification. Then again in august 2018, my transfer case started to make a ticking noise and would engage into low by itself when taking turns and no dash light warning. This time I took it to a local driveline shop and they identified that the transfer case needed to be rebuilt and that it burnt out the transfer case motor. The transfer case would not engage in 4wd low by using the switch but would engage on its own. Still, no check engine light or notification that the transfer case motor was in operational. Additionally, when I took the truck in for the 4wd low issue, I had them look at the RPM gauge and radio. The RPM gauge would just bounce and hesitate when accelerating and the radio would just change stations by itself. After inspection by the local dodge dealership, they stated that they see the issue with the RPM gauge and radio, but since the vehicle is meeting all manufacture specification they are unable to do anything.

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Engine · 100,604 miles · IN

2013 dodge durango r/t with over 100k miles september 21, 2018 vehicle was taken to a mechanic to find the source of the check engine light and ticking in the engine. The ticking was present when the vehicle was idling or driving. The check engine light came on when driving down the interstate. Two mechanics, a new engine, and $8,649 later the following issues were found with the original stock engine: "found lifter roller locked up and damage lobe on camshaft' and 'metal in the oil pan'. After much research it has been found that locked up lifters are taking chunks out of the camshaft, and the pieces of metal that are knocked off are going into the engine. This is a very serious problem that could result in complete engine failure. Dodge needs to be held accountable for the defective parts.

Filed May 3, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

This is a problem is alot of dodge vehicles with the pentastar engines. The valvetrain is a flawed design and is costing people lots and lots of money. My problem is the roller rocker arm is worn and ticking. Not a big deal right? How about $1900+ parts and labor? We, like most americans, live paycheck to paycheck and rely on our vehicles to get us to and from work. Now, why does a vehicle, with just at 100000 miles, need new camshafts, rocker arms, and lifters? Well I'll tell you why. Because dodge is refusing to recall all these units due to expense. What about my expense? Why would they be allowed to not recall this deficient design? Just wondering.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · NM

When I use the key less remote to start the car from outside my car it ideals for about 30 seconds or less then turns off. I try it again the horn beeps once then doesn't start. The radio settings reset on it's own which has happened several times. The console/instrument panel lighting changes from bright to dim when it's still light outside. One of the engine fans turns on/off more than normal and it's louder then it been in the past. I am noticing a ticking noise when the engine is started but no one can seem to find out the issue. Lastly, when accelerating the gas pedal the power lags meaning you can literally floor the pedal and it takes several minutes to get up to speed. All of these issues have happened several times and the dealership tells me there's nothing wrong. Something is wrong because the check engine like once again came on this morning.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · 56,000 miles · FL

I hear a very loud knocking noise when I accelerate, I thought it was coming from the front window which I had replaced and it continues to make the loud noise when you reach like 50 MPH and sometimes even less.