2014 Dodge Durango: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Mar 10, 2024 · Engine · FL

A new 3.6 Pentastar engine was installed in my 2014 Dodge Durango in July 2019, this repair was over $5,000 and FCA only granted a $1300 goodwill towards the cost. After maintaining the vehicle with a new engine in it, this engine is now failing too. The problem is due to the right cylinder head being damaged. This has caused a knocking noise emitting from the engine and rough idling whenever the vehicle is on. A tune up was done last year in December when check engine light came on, with new spark plugs and filters put in but this has not solved the issued. Taking the vehicle back to mechanic to do further diagnostic, a pressure test was done showing the 6 cylinder had no pressure. A damage head with possible damage to crankshaft rods and rocker arms. This vehicle is our main vehicle for our family, and the price to repair this damage on the second engine this car has had is too high. If we continue driving this vehicle, we would result in total power failure, worst case a blown engine. Complaints have been filed with Attorney General of the state of Florida along with the Better Business Bureau.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Engine · CA

Manifold bolts regularly break on Dodge Durango V8 vehicles. Mine are broken, which results in exhaust leak and interferes with the exhaust system, leading to engine check lights and potentially other performance or emissions issues. Symptoms include a loud ticking sound that comes from the engine bay at startup. FCA issued a service bulletin on this known problem and many customers have reported this issue on internet forums dedicated to this vehicle. Several customers have had these bolts break multiple times. The engine block and the manifold are different materials so they expand at different rates with increase in temperature. This places excess stress on small diameter bolts, which eventually fail due to this defect.

Filed Jan 11, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The knocking had increased over time. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the lifters, camshaft, and valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2021 · TX · crash

I bought this vehicle brand new. Many issues right from the start. Right off the bat the vehicle would randomly accelerate while driving or just stall while on the highway. I had a wreck when the car was less than 3 months old. I stepped on the break and the car accelerated into on coming traffic and I hit a vehicle. I took it into the dealership many times reporting this problem to the service techs and they dismissed it that my car was "learning me" and was not "broken in" yet. Along with engine ticking and engine lights coming on I have had so many issues with this vehicle.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 11,000 miles · TX

1. When I want to start my car it cranks more and long and does not start in first attempt, second attempt it starts. Took the car to the dealer they told fuel pump, and when the problem started its just only 110000kms. Send the message to fca they does not care they told the car finished manufacturer warranty we have to repair and its a known problem for them. Funny part is my friend also took the same car same model with one week difference he also face the same issues on same month on 2020 oct I belive. I already reported but no response. This fuel pump can cause problem while driving also if pressure fails and no supply of fuel then itbcan cause accident. The other thing is some other manufacturer for american and german cars already called for recall due to fuel pump on jan 2021, still fca manufacturer does not care they just ignore the complaint and issue telling warranty finish. 2. My second issue happend when around 65000 lms engine is giving noise ticking, dealer told tappet issue warranty finished cant do anything. U can drive its just give sound only. Now the sound is increased and I informed manufacturer they told y I did not tell before my warranty for car is finished, and if we go and check 2014 model durango the problem os common and they dont want to fix they just want us to pay huge amount of money to repair our own, they knows their car have these problems and they never bothered. On my view they have to take initiative to recall to fix. If u go to complaint forum there is lot like this problm. Fca just dont care after they sell their car and want to pay huge amount of money amd does not give reliable car. Nhsta have to involve and take action. Hope I will get positive action from nhsta where manufacturer ignored.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Engine · 156,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge durango. The contact stated that a ticking noise occurred coming from the engine. The engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the engine light was flickering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to determine where the ticking noise was coming from. The mechanic informed the contact that it could be the lifter of the cylinder head. The contact stated that the oxygen sensor, spark plugs, and coil packs were replaced. The contact called jimmy britt chrysler jeep dodge ram (12114 us-301 s, statesboro, ga 30458) and informed the dealer of the failure, and was informed that there would be a fee for diagnostic testing. The contact was also informed by the dealer that chrysler had extended the warranty on the ticking failure however, her vehicle year was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

1. Recently 2 weeks back my car during starting it cranks more time and after switch off and second attempt it starts. When starting with remote the engine starts normal with normal cranking. Battery voltage everything checked all ok. Dealer is telling may be fuel pump to check even they ask more money. My concern is my friend also bought same model car on same week purchased and when I checked with him he also have the same issue and problem came same time. That means the component have some manufacturer defect which will result in safety. Manufacturer should look into the matter and recall for the defect and fix due to same batch car have same fault or defect. 2. My car engine have some ticking noise which was noticed just after finished the warranty. So when checked with dealer hey told warranty finished this is valve lifter issue and it should be changed which the price is too high and I asked for just crossed warranty kilometer of 60000, it came around 65000 km and when I told dealer they advise to change and nothing can be reported I have to pay full and it wil not harm you can drive, now car drove around 118000km with that sound and now I can hear the sound is more this also some manufacturer issue which dealer did not notify the manufacturer teling just change the parts valve lifter and may be camshaft etc. If this issue us coming just after warranty period the company should take unti account the issue and find solution by recalling and fixing the issue.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 123,000 miles · CA

Intermittent no start condition/start and shut off at any time which started after vehicle taken to dealer to complete trans cooler condenser/motor mounts/radio replacement. Can happen at cold start or after vehicle has been driven. This has happened 6 times in a course of almost 3 months. Vehicle taken to scott robinson dodge in torrance, ca 3 times for this issue and they are unable to properly diagnose and repair. Had me replace battery and starter. Condition still exists. Dealer is playing guessing games with the repairs needed for my vehicle. I asked dealer to check fuses and wires to tipm. I believe my vehicle is being affected by the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 and others which affected 2011-2013 durango's. Other 2014 durango owners have complained of a similar experience. A random no start/stall condition is very concerning since that increases my chances of a stall, crash and being stranded. Multiple times I have had my children in the car scared because the vehicle will not start. If the dealer is unable to diagnose and complete repairs, then who can?? I have young children and this is my only mode of transportation. I am without a vehicle and no loaner given by the dealer. If it weren't for covid, I'd really be out of luck with no other means of transportation. Chrysler needs review and expand the current recalls to include 2014 models or maybe a new issue needs to be identified and brought to light. Vehicle issue started 09/05/20 and has continued since. Suv taken to dealer 10/09/20, 10/21/20 & 11/04/20 for issue. They also advised on my 10/21/20 visit that my exhaust manifold bolts are broken which is causing a ticking noise at start up. This was never diagnosed at previous visits and noise has been there. I have attached a more comprehensive report.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MA

Ticking noise when engine was running. Mechanic was familiar with noise. Stated it was a bad rocker arm.when it was taken apart found that the bad rocker had also damaged cam shaft . Ended up replacing all rockers and cams at a cost of 2400.00. Mechanic also stated this was a well know issue with these motors

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down the street and 1 vehicle in front of me about 3 to 4 car lengths. The woman was going same speed, I looked to my right to assure a dog was not going to run into the strret, 2 seconds, an looked back at road and person in front had stopped, with no turn signal on and no oncoming traffic. I firmly applied brakes and tried to veer around the car but there was not sufficient space and hit the back of car so hard it tossed around items in the car breaking front windshield, knocking off my glasses. The force was so hard it thrust my body hard onto steering wheel and leg into dash. The airbags did not deploy for driver or passenger. The seat belt did not hold my body to the seat. I have a very serious contusion on left leg where putting weight on the leg is terrible pain. I have a fractured sturnum(chestbone) making breathing, walking, getting up or down, reaching for something extremely difficult and extremely painful. Your site by VIN number states there was a recall on airbags, I never received any notice of a recall on airbags or seatbelt. I phoned local dealership for history and they reported there has never been a recall on this make and model. I talked with insurace agent and an attorney and they had no information of recalls on this vehicle. Now I dont know what to believe, but I do know something is wrong as either the airbag or seat belt should have prevented me from being thrust forward so hard to fracture my sternum and cause serious injury to left knee. I would like an investigation as to why the airbag and seatbelt did not work properly. I dont believe this vehicle is safe. Please conduct the investigation.

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Engine · 135,000 miles · GA

When cranking up my vehicle I heard a ticking noise, as I started to drive the noise began to get louder. I took my vehicle to the mechanic who informed me that I have a bad lifter in the engine it will cost over $2000 to get fixed or more. I only have 135,000 miles on my durango citadel that is a 2014. I should not be having this type of engine issue this soon. I am highly upset about this issue.

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Seats · 47,960 miles · CA

March 22 2020 I got into my vehicle drivers side and when I sat down the head rest deployed and knock me on the back of the head.had not even started the vehicle it was parked in my drive way. I called the local dealer and he tells that there is no recall for the head rest but on line I see other owners have had this problem happen to them but while driving. Crazy! I could not imagine if this had happenned while I was driving.. My vehicle only has 47960 this should not be happening. He's telling me that this will be out ofmy pocket. Huge saftey problem and hope dodge steps to the plate. I have been a huge dodge owner my last durango I owned for 19 years before I bought this one.. I hope I hear from somone soon!!