2013 Dodge Durango: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · PA

The engine in my vehicle stalls without warning while driving, which poses a significant safety risk, particularly on busy roadways where it could lead to accidents, endangering both myself and other drivers. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed in the past by a certified Dodge dealership auto shop, and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. However, the vehicle or its components have not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Before the engine stalls, the electronic throttle control lamp flashes, the vehicle gives a noticeable jerk, and then the engine shuts down. This problem occurs at any speed but has not happened when the vehicle is at a full stop.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 87,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehcile was taken to ingram park chrysler jeep dodge ram (7000 northwest loop 410, san antonio, tx 78238, (210) 782-8470) and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer for an interim repair however, local dealer was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 87,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Seats · 120,000 miles · AR · 1 injury

Within one week time frame, both front headrests suddenly and loudly snapped apart with a loud bang and propelled forward with great force. My husband was in the drivers seat when it happened on that side but luckily did not have his head resting on it. We were merging onto the interstate when it happened and the horrible noise made us slam on the brakes and almost come to a stop. It was a huge shock and very scary. Sounded like a gunshot going off. The second passenger headrest exploded open today with my sons head resting in it. It jerked his head forward and hit him on the temporal side of his head. Complaints of a headache so far. We were parked when this happened. *dt *dt *dt *tr consumer stated her husband called both local dodge dealership that they had bought the car from and then also called chrysler after dodge. There was nothing that could be done. Contact did not have an active warranty through them and there were no specific recalls out on the headrests at this time. The two front headrests were replaced with non-dodge brand generic ones. Contact kept the original malfunctioning ones just in case they would need to be looked at some point.*jb *dt

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving, the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk violently when the rpms reached a certain number. The failure occurred often and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new transmission needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Transmission · IN

Durango started jerking when going up hills, hard time shifting gears, and sometimes wouldn't shift at all, and overdrive not functioning

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 34,500 miles · PA

While the car is in motion on a city street it will engage into low mode all by itself, causing the car to jerk and drive very slowly. The traction light also comes on. I am unable disengage the low mode. I have tried putting the vehicle in neutral to disengage however most of the time it doesn't work. The car will at some point usually after about 10-20 mins of trying to put the car in neutral and switching the auto awd/low knob back and forth resume regular driving mode at some point. This has been happening every since I bought the car 2 years (7/2016) ago sporadically. The dealers have been unable to fix it because it doesn't throw any kind of error code and they are saying they have to see the car actually do it. This is a safety hazard because while driving the car engages in a low mode by itself causing the car to jerk and drive slower all of a sudden and could potentially cause an accident. The part of the system causing the issue is unknown.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Seats · 69,500 miles · TX · 1 injury

While driving on the highway I felt my head jerk forward and heard a pop from my headrest. At the time I was driving straight going about 68 MPH. When I felt the impact behind my head my instinct was to hit my brake thinking someone had hit me from behind, but once I looked around there was no one close behind or to the sides of me. I pulled off the highway and looked at the headrest and noticed it had popped open. This only occurred on the driver seat headrest. Again, I was not involved in any collision at or around the time of the incident. I have been in collisions years prior to this, but none from behind.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Engine · 54,000 miles · CA

While driving my car surges at times. I can lose power at any given speed and then suddenly my car will jerk fast. Sometimes when driving slow to go around a roundabout it will just lose power and barely go. While at a stop but in drive, the motor will vibrate. This has been ongoing since I purchased my durango. Seems to be getting much worse. Only 54,000 + miles on it.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 15v11500 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 13,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While reversing at 2 MPH, the vehicle jerked before reversing. In addition, the vehicle jerked before accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reflushed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions.the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Engine · 2,481 miles · VT

One month after purchasing vehicle, countless problems with brand new vehicle, but the biggest problem is the stuttering, or "fishbite", problem with the mds sensor that operates the active fuel management system. This supposed characteristic, as chrysler calls it, causes the vehicle to buck and jerk like the engine is going to cut out, between 40-80 MPH on level ground and on hills. Brought the vehicle into the dealership for this continuous problem, star case opened, techs from chrysler consulted and being told that its required to fuel with 89 octane, which is not stated on the sales sticker or the owners manual, which only states recommends 89 octane, not required. Told to disable the eco system to only run on 8 cylinders, which is not why I purchased the vehicle. I purchased it for power, as well as fuel economy on the highway. So this last time I took to the dealership, the service manager disconnected the mds sensor and drove the vehicle, vehicle performed fine, reconnect the mds sensor and the problem continues. Have also been told that the torque converter is locking up, once again a characteristic per chrysler techs and engineering. So, which lie is the lie and which lie the is the lie. Lied to continuously, have not had calls returned from dealership to know what the status is of my vehicle, plus have continuously been blown off by chrysler cares group in detroit with my current case filed with chrysler, just tonight on 29 august 2014, it took me 8 times to contact my case managers because I was told I would be contacted two days ago, but they have been busy. Load of crap, chrysler does not care!! Months ago we received a recall regarding the brake booster. I called my dealership immediately (seeing as properly functioning brakes are important) and was told that the parts weren't in. Months later and I have still heard nothing.