Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2026 Dodge Durango.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was heavy white smoke coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure returned upon reaching arriving at the intended destination. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle and the emergency services were contacted. When the fire department arrived on the scene, the smoke had ceased; however, the odor remained. The fire department inspected the vehicle and determined that the fire might have started due to a failure of the cooling hose. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
1) major transmission failure, fluid leakage, and visible undercarriage corrosion on a newly leased car with under 3k miles on it. Additional: losing vehicle function. Car would not shift into gear and would not move. Car is currently at the dealership in which it was leased. 2) yes, huge safety concern. Losing vehicle function while traveling on a bridge—with limited ability to safely stop posed a serious risk to our safety and to others on the road. 3) yes, problem has been confirmed by dealer. 4) the vehicle has not been inspected at this time by anyone other than the dealership in which it was leased. 5)while accelerating at approximately 30–35 mph, the vehicle began emitting a high-pitched whining noise, similar to sound of a remote-control toy car. The vehicle then started jerking back and forth during acceleration. Shortly after, the “check engine” light illuminated. We activated our hazard lights, reduced speed to approximately 10-20 mph, exited the bridge, and pulled into an emergency stopping area. There was no prior warning that there was a problem.