Four problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Oil pressure indicator would go off and the pressure gauge would drop to nothing. Driving car stopped running in intersection. Car was towed to Dodge who repaired car. Light is still on and pressure continues to drop to nothing intermittently. Dodge has list of repairs needed. Initial Dodge assessment at purchase stated new ball joints needed in Feb 2003 at 57,000 miles.
Consumer was driving at approximately 40-50 mph when it slid on ice, there was no impact. However, it did turn over onto passenger's side. A fire immediately started underneath the hood , close to the generator cable. Vehicle was totaled. Cause is still unknown.
Consumer was driving inside of a parking garage upon applying brakes the brakes didn't work had to put on emergency brakes to pull into a parking space. Then truck started smoking underneath his vehicle. Consume r tried to open hood and it wouldn't come up. Vehicle started to spit out sparks and fire occurred. Flames started dripping from underneath the hood. Then the truck exploded and the two front tires blew out. Fire department was notified.
Consumer was driving for 4 miles when smoke was coming from underneath the hood, and within 20-30 seconds the entire front end was engulfed in flames, resulting in total loss of vehicle.