Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2005 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that his battery had died upon start of his vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was able to recharge the battery. Months later, the contact stated that the same failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle jump started and taken back to his independent mechanic who charged the battery again. Due to the ineffectiveness of the charge, the mechanic replaced the battery. Upon research, the contact discovered that the change over motor linked to the four-wheel drive feature could engage independently while the vehicle was turned off. The contact then linked his failure of his vehicle due to the fact that he could hear an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle once the vehicle was turned off. The contact also stated that the svc 4wd service light would illuminate intermittently upon start of the vehicle. Gill Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1100 s madera Ave, madera, CA 93637) was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 40 mph, an abnormal noise was heard in the front of the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light and oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician refused to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and observed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered oil leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the oil and engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,800.

I am the owner of an auto repair shop, vehicle was driven by me with no engine running problem, no check engine light, no noises or sounds to indicate a problem. Vehicle reason for being at shop was the four wheel drive was not working. After replacing the transfer case motor, I turned key to start vehicle, heard a loud noise, got out of vehicle, inspected, we found that the engine had thrown the number eight connecting rod, thru the engine block. I have photo's, witnesses and documentation.

Started Dodge Durango 2005 and there was a very loud sound coming from the engine. Took truck to mechanic and they are telling me that I need a new engine! it is not operative! metal shards were coming out of the oil.