Two problems related to oil pump have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2001 Durango.
2001 Dodge Durango check gauge and oil light came on when riding on the highway due to faulty oil pump. * the consumer stated the engine was ticking and making a loud noise. The consumer stated that because the problem was not detected when she first took the vehicle to the dealer, it now needs a new engine. The consumer was informed the problem was fixed, however in may 2007, the consumer noticed the idle was off and when the consumer would come to a stop, the vehicle would not idle down. When the consumer applied the accelerator there was a noise coming from the transmission. The consumer was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, however when the vehicle was returned to her, she noticed the idle was fixed. The vehicle has been to the dealer on 4 separated occasions for engine related issues.
Engine siezed and had to be replaced. Oil pressure gauge dropped to zero so we changed out the oil pump and discovered sludge build up although the oil had been changed regularly. About 2 months later the engine locked completely. The sludge problem had clogged access to the front two pistons and eventually the locked completely.