Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2014 Dodge Durango

The oil filter adapter housing is leaking oil. I was made aware that it is a problem on all Dodge Durango models. The dealership is charging over $1k for the repair. This is a manufacturing defect which the company should cover.

I had significant oil leaks in my driveway for the last few months. I noticed my check engine light was on at 105,000 miles. I took it to a mechanic to get serviced. They replaced transmission fluid (purchased at Dodge dealership) and serviced any other areas. I received the vehicle back and noticed it was still leaking a great amount. I took it back to the mechanic thinking the issue was not solved. The mechanic then advised me that there is an oil leak next to the oil cooler and when parked at an incline, it begins to leak profusely. He said this is very common with Dodge Durango's and reached out to the dealership to inquire about recalls. They indicated there is no current recall. This is very disappointing. I have seldom driven the car since the pandemic and have upkeep the maintenance on the vehicle. I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle in 2016.

I am writing this complaint as my 2014 Dodge Durango limited had an oil leak. Oil ends up all over your garage, road, driveway in the size of a softball on the group after the car has been turned off. After taking to local mechanic, I was informed that the "cooling assembly or a sensor was leaking". It turns out my car the entire cooling assembly was bad. Mechanic informed me that 3 other chysler/Dodge products were in his shop over the past week with the same issue. Also, when he received the part from the local Dodge dealer, they originally had 5 in stock that week and I got the last one. So, this appears to be a flaw in the manufactured part that leaks oil and could potentially cause a fire, illness, etc. Part and labor cost me $650. 00. My 2014 Durango has 65,000 miles at time of posting.

Developed a leak in the oil filter housing, which leaks down through the engine compartment and also gets on the exhaust system. This is a very common issue with the pentastar 3. 6l engine on all Chrysler produced vehicles. They have made a few revisions to this part, but have never issued a recall leaving many vehicles with this faulty and potentially dangerous part.

Part # 68105583af was leaking engine oil. The oil was collecting between the heads. Dealer replace the part but I haven't been able to get imformation from Dodge if the part has been redesigned oil collecting between the heads could cause a fire the oil leaks when the engine is running.

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.

While driving 2014 Durango (w/ 26313 miles) on highway, the "check engine light" came on, and the car slow down to 30 mph and it would not accelerate more than 30 mph. I pulled over and inspect the car and found oil dripping from the engine and the entire bottom of the car was soaked with oil which can be a fire hazard. Upon doing a brief research online I found many people who owns a 2014 Dodge/ Chrysler with a pentastar engine reported that the cracked "plastic engine oil filter housing" causing the leak. I took my car to the dealer and they refused to fix my car under warranty and blamed me for "over torquing" the oil filter.

Noticed oil leak under vehicle. Upon inspection, discovered it was the oil filter housing. Took to dealer who quoted $474. 70 for repair. Vehicle had 47,xxx miles and should have been covered under the powertrain warranty. Chrysler customer care could not state why it wasn't covered other than it was outside the 3yr/36,000 mile bumper to bumper. Mechanic did not specify that part was damaged from oil changes. Just stated cracks were found in the oil filter housing. Service bulletin sb-10058301-5939 dated August 7, 2015 shows there is a known issue. Additional sb-10080203-2280 dated June 15, 2016 proves that fca knows there are numerous issues and want engineers to be called. It is common to all 2014 3. 6l pentastar oil filter housings after the apparent design change from metal to plastic. Fca agreed to recoup 50% of the cost after they couldn't explain why it wasn't covered under the powertrain warranty. It's a well known issue across the numerous forums out there. Oil draining down back of motor over transmission bellhousing could be hazardous as a fire could be started due to proximity to exhaust system.