Dodge Durango oil consumption problems

Filed Jun 2, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

Engine stopped while driving and steering was pulling to the right..was able to start back up and park it..has p0303 code..and p0300 code pending...checked number 3 spark plugs. And engine seems to be burning oil..cleaned up spark plugs and white smoke is coming out driver side exhaust pipe..will try changing pvc valve next..

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Engine · NY

The oil cooler/ filter housing leaked causing oil to pool on the motor and leak from the vehicle. It’s apparently a common problem with this engine. It’s said that if the oil leak wasn’t noticed at first the engine would’ve seized. Definitely a defect on the manufacturers end.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Engine · 174,000 miles · MT

Bought the car used in 2014. Always had misfire/rough running problems in heavy rain or a car wash. In may 2019, driving in the rain, the engine failed catastrophically. Research on line and my own repairs discovered a flaw in the first generation cowl grill. It allowed water to flood the top of the engine. A leak in the intake manifold gaskets allowed the water to enter the engine, causing it to hydrolock. It broke a connecting rod. It did however still run, but was very noisy. The intake leak was not noticed in any other conditions, nor was the check engine lamp on prior to this event. The engine did not use oil or make any other noises prior to this event. It has about 175000 miles.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Oil filter adaptor housing recall - when I took this to my local mechanic he states this has been on back order for 6 months. Per the internet this affect models from 2011 to 2019. This is causing an oil leak. This can cause the whole engine to seize and is causing oil to leak into the exhaust.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Engine · 55 miles · SC

Vehicle check engine light came on, went to have vehicle diagnosis completed by shop and it was found that housing oil filter is damaged which lead to oil leak it was found that chrysler engine design of housing oil filters for 3.6l engines have been poorly made an it is a common issue service bullentin sb-10058301-5939 verifies this issue

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical · 800 miles · OK · fire · 2 injuries

Our 2012 dodge durango r/t was purchased brand new as a replacement for lemon law buy back of our 2009 dodge journey. The durango is plagued with design flaws. The most obvious is the tipm total integrated module. The failure of this module resulting in our vehicle catching fire. The vehicle cranks but does not start at times, other times when it starts it dies in the street. While taking it to the dealership for repairs they would not repair it and another dealer denied the repairs. The only loaner I was placed in was a brand new durango with the plastic still covering the seats, floor etc. The brand new loaner also contained a faulty tipm. We didn't even have the loaner a day because the lights were bright lighting everyone, alarm was going off driving down the road, radio was crackling, the instrument panel was flashing. Our durango contains all of these issues; left and right rear tail light assemblies are dead, both front struts are blown leaking, spraying fluid under the vehicle onto the frame and brake(s), line(s), transmissions is leaking, high engine oil consumption. Our durango is still under factory warranty, plus a platinum extended warranty. While our vehicle is covered under an extended warranty they will not pay for a rental car because the tipm is national backordered part. Please.... You have to recall this vehicle before others are injured or killed!

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Engine · 126,050 miles · MO

It started with what I thought was just an egr problem about two years ago, and I replaced it. It kept dying, especially when it was raining pretty good, and I thought something was getting wet. I thought it was the starter or battery, and replaced the battery. A few days before the last incident, it didn't want to start again, so I thought I guessed wrong and was going to replace the starter. May 3, 2013, on the way to work, it started running real rough, and the check engine light started flashing. It was raining very hard. I pulled over, and smelled burned oil, and then saw a multicolored sheen on the wet, rainy pavement. The engine died before I got the hood up. I can start it, but it sounds like someone is inside with a hammer. The guy that towed it said it threw a rod out the driver side of the engine, by the motor mount. It starts, but sounds like someone is inside the engine with a hammer. From what it sounds, the rod broke, and went through the side of the engine. With almost 700 complaints, something should be able to be done. I owe almost $8000 on this car, and it will cost at least half of that to fix it. It isn't worth anything the way it is, and it costs more to fix it than it is probably worth. A simple internet search brings up all of these same symptoms for this 5.7l hemi engine, without even mentioning the issues. There are that many problems with it. It isn't a safety issue when you lose all power steering, brakes, and pour out oil at highway speeds in the rain? Please do something. Thank you.

Filed Apr 17, 2013 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

After a snow storm and the snow melted, when I attempted to start it, the starter was grinding. The engine was hydrolocked and broke the connecting rod for #3 cylinder. Subsequent investigation turned up a tech bulletin (not mandatory recall) to replace cowl at the base of the windshield due to water leakage onto the top of the engine which can cause misfiring. I never received notice of this tech bulletin or the potential catastrophic consequences of not implementing it. There was no indication the defective cowl could cause total engine failure in the tech bulletin. The melting snow seeped into the #3 cylinder, possibly from a failed intake manifold seal or warped intake manifold (yet to be determined), and caused hydrolock. I found evidence of a small amount of water in the oil pan which leaked from #3 cylinder. I also found water under the intake manifold near the #3 cylinder. This is a safety issue because a broken connecting rod usually punches a hole in the block causing oil to spill on the road! This was a 5.7l hemi. The engine needed to be completely rebuilt.

Filed Nov 11, 2012 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MO

Main bearing spun and lifter stuck on engine. No warning sign with low oil light, no funny noises, the car just died on me after stopping at the bank and starting to pull away. With such a common problem why isn't dodge stepping up to help with these bad engines? It's a shame.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the oil warning light illuminated and there was an unusual ticking coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence where it was examined by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that there was a thick layer of burned oil sludge on the engine valve covers. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.