16 problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving 6o miles a hour on montauk highway in NY, vehicle just shuts off, no codes or lights, and then after pulling over, and almost getting killed, losing engine power and power steering. It then shows no bus error on dash, after it cools down, it restarts. It happens several times, and it was the pcm. Apparently, this is happening to thousands of Durango's, rams, and other Chrysler vehicle. I did a google search. This is a super unsafe problem, and I cant understand why it has not been recalled. There are thousands being replaced. Please investigate this super dangerous problem.
Engine shutdown, out of the blue. Nobus appeared on odometer. All gauges were on 0, but all other electronics worked. Starter would crank, but ignition would not ignite. I'm not sure if fuel pump went on or not. Vehicle would not start back up for apx 20 minutes. A couple days later, it happened again, then twice in one day. The quickest, but temporary, solution is to cool down pcm. An ice pack works great! but this is not always convenient. Needless to say, problem is worse on hot days. Once this happens, you need to replace pcm because solder joints are broken within. When unit cools, metal contracts, and contact is made again, and truck will start. But keep in mind-the solder joints are still broken. When unit heats back up, metal will expand, and connection will be lost again, causing engine shutdown and no bus to electrical ignition system. The very first time this happened, I had gone over a bump, which is probably what initially "broke" the solder joint. A new pcm can run $400. One from a junk yard could work, but there's always the risk that, it too, has the same problem-maybe that's why the truck is in the junkyard to begin with! and if it was in front end collision, good chance it won't be any good either! I've owned my Durango for 13 years, and it has never really left me stranded. But now that it has this problem, combined with bad design of front hub assy, vehicle is very unsafe and it's time to retire it - even though motor still runs strong.
Vehicle dies with no notice, problem is pcm. This is a widely known problem with several years of the Dodge products. The pcm fails and the car can lose power while in operation. This is a dangerous situation because the car can lose power while operating on the highway or at any speed! Dodge refuses to acknowledge the problem. A replacement pcm is reported to resolve the problem temporarily. Some complaints indicate that it's an overheating issue, however mine stalls and dies in various weather conditions. Usually, I can unplug the connectors to the pcm and plug them back in to reset the computer and the vehicle will start and run again for a period of time. Since this problem is so unpredictable, the car is not safe to have on the road.
Warm weather the engine quits. 3 time within two weeks driving 65-70 mph on highway while pulling a boat all 3 times. The problem is the pcm on the passengers side of the engine compartment. Gets to hot and shuts the engine down. No brakes, no steering! this problem is documented in Dodge forums thousands of times with everyone quoting the exact same issues with nothing being done nor any fixes that will work.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall spontaneously and without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vhicle after waiting approximately forty minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the engine would have to be rebuilt. The contact had the vehicle repaired, however, the failure continued. The contact believed there was a failure with the pcm module in the transmission. The approximate failure mileage was 152,305.
Pcm failure. Was driving on highway at 75mph when I lost all power( I. E. Steering, brakes, etc. ) and the engine died. Tried restarting and the odometer flashed a warning code. 30 minutes later it started. I only got about two miles away and it happened again. Contacted local Dodge dealer and they said that it was a fairly common thing but since my warranty was over that I was on my own. A week later I was driving it and the same problem happened. This time I ended up in a ditch because I lost the ability to stop and steer. I replaced the pcm and the problem was resolved. It should have been covered by Dodge seeing that there are over 300 cases alone that people have put on the web about this exact issue. Does someone have to die or something for Dodge to take credit for their mistake? 4 months ago the abs system went out as well. Again, found that 100's have reported this same issue to Dodge.
Going down the road and occasionally at 50 mph the entire vehicle would turn off no power anywhere. Repair shop could not duplicate problem, finally after 2 weeks at the shop they said it needed a new power train control module. The computer number they gave me is a re-manufactured number. So the power train had already been replaced. This vehicle was purchased with 24,000 miles in 2001. Now the cost just for the part is $535. 60. That makes 2 power train control modules for 1 vehicle.
Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably,need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift,speed sensor bad on transmission,old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned.
Pcm was found to be bad. This after the vehicle has stalled and come to a complete stop while driving w/o warning. I have taken it to the dealership 4 times over the past 6+ months. They could find nothing wrong. On the last stall ocassion 3/24/04, a mechanic was able to confirm a bad pcm, this was further confirmed by me visiting Dodgetalk. Com, others had this same problem. Currently the pcm is on backorder it seems there is a huge demand for this part. I know Dodge should have a recall on this. This was just dangerous, it was through the grave of god that on the 7 separate occassions that the stalling occurred that I nor anyone else was injured. Stalling is not an accurate description, more like just stopped while driving.
If your Dodge Durango shuts down for no real reason it is your pcm, don't let the dealer tell you different. This is covered under emissions warranty up to 80,000 or at least it was for me, and the dealer did not want to replace it, he had me replace the ecm and it did nothing for the problem, so I demanded they replace the pcm, I did my own research on Dodge forum. They don't want to replace the pcm first because it costs them not you, like it should cost them because they have a faulty pcm problem that they don't want to admit to. . . . . . Good luck but keep fighting to the pcm. If you want to know more from me my email is wkfrimodig@hotmail. Com.
When I pushased my 1999 Dodge Durango the brakes was nosiy. . . Took it back to the dealer. They charged me $90. 00 to do a brake service. After the brakes was used a couple of times they started making nosie again. . . Took it back and dealer stated that it was the pads and they could not do anything about it. Well after that I was fed up with them and took it to a goodyear shop where they replaced the brakes. (stopped the nosie) and also found out the upper ball joints was bad along with the shocks. . . So they was replaced costing me $1,300. 00. So much for the extended warenties that I purchased with the vehicle. . The dealer also charged me for fliud after two sensors went out that was located inside the transmission. . Wich the warenty was to cover the drive train. . This vehicle is a 1999 Dodge Durango 4x4. . . . New tires had to be purchased because of ball joints was bad causeing tires to wear wrong.
While the consumer was driving, the vehicle completely shut off causing the power steering and the power brakes to fail. The dealer replaced the pcm.
Consumer can be going up to 50mph or more and the vehicle loses all power. It cuts off and dies anywhere without warning. Problem has happened before, but dealer couldn't duplicate problem. Vehicle happened to do it this time at dealer. Consumers were responsible for repair cost of $281 for part. The vehicle is only 2years old. Part that failed was pcm (power control module).
Tire deflated, no visible damage but cause spin out and loss of traction. (tiresize: p235/75r)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r ).
Power control module failed resulting in engine failure. Nlm.