Unknown Or Other Problems of Dodge Durango - part 2

While maneuvering in icy conditions the cruise control because of its design on the steering wheel, inadvertently engaged resulting in a crash. It seems that wearing gloves contributes to the problem.

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Because of it's proximity to the steering wheel, the cruise control engaged inadvertently while maneuvering in icy conditions causing the vehicle to spin wildly out of control resulting in a collision.

2005 Dodge Durango loss of steering and braking control with low speed mountain driving. This was a rental SUV in awd. I am an experienced winter driver with 35+ years of no accidents. Day one. . . No problems. Day two. . . Remote driving on two lane plowed centered road. . . Almost hit two elk on the road in the darkness. Day three. . . About 1 inch of new snow with no apparent traction/control problems (checked hard braking/skidding on the road without problems). The road had not been traveled that morning. I was driving about 20 mph looking for elk on the long gradual downhill (nearly flat), with right turn at the bottom of the hill. When I turned the wheel to enter the turn, the vehicle went straight (no load on the front wheels). Tried braking without sensation of abs pulsing and no change to trajectory. We were heading straight into a guardrail with a steep embankment/cliff. Turned the wheel to the right stop and gave it some gas. The Durango began to change heading and slid along the guardrail instead of going through it and over the cliff. The rental agent told me about another 2005 Durango with 4 (executives) men that drove through a guardrail and down a 60' cliff in March 2005. Originally, the agent thought it was speed related, but then began to wonder after my incident. The thing that doesn't make sense is that there was absolutely no warning that I had lost control in a slow moving vehicle. . . There was no stability/control feedback to the driver. If the road was icy under the snow, there was no sensation of it to the driver. If it was entirely the road, wouldn't you expect others to follow you into/through the guardrails? I see a trend. . . At least two 2005 Durango's in one year driving downhill on two lane snow covered roads losing control and going straight into guardrails without warning. I suspect a latent stability and control problem in Durangos.

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When I open a single window, the entire truck shakes. The front doors shake enough to see a gap. There is so much cabin pressure it feels as if your head is about to explode. It is impossible to ride with window down. The shaking has caused the front left door to have severe wind noise when windows are closed.

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Recall campaign' issued for 2002 Dodge Durango, parts not available.

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I was contacted in July by Chrysler who said that my 04 Dodge Durango slt had a "hot bake paint problem. " the female rep. Asked if I had noticed any paint fading or other problems. I told her "no, not yet. " I was instructed to bring the truck back to USA Dodge also known as mack Dodge and return it for another truck. The same lease agreement still in effect, the new truck would have to be msrp to msrp. I asked why they just would not repaint it and put us in a loaner, she said, "sir wouldn't you like a new truck !" I said, "yes !", already having about 5,000 miles I would be starting the mileage clock to zero. Then I asked how do I know that the new truck I pick out won't have the same problem. I was told they would run the VIN to make sure. Well I was not able to find another truck msrp to msrp even after checking a few dealerships. The truck gave us problems in the past, stall, no start, no stored codes etc. They even blamed it on the key fob once. After what's been on the news I am glad they bought me out of the truck. I pray to god that my wife & 3 kids never got hurt and I will pray that no one else does either.

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Chrysler used inferior steel in the front brake rotors on 2002 Dodge Durangos causing premature failure and a serious safety hazard. I have the brake rotors for proof. The steel flakes off leaving large pits and causes severe braking problems.

I just had $3000 in transmission work done on my 99 Dodge Durango. Now you don't need to depress brake to shift from park to reverse or drive. I have owned this car nearly 4 years and never noticed this before so I assume something was disconnected during repair. When we call repair shop they say brake shift interlock was not a feature on 99 Durango. I feel this is a huge safety issue that needs to be addressed. It is an accident waiting to happen. What can be done?.

The axle broke while driving at 55 mph and as a result the driver was not able to control the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The main bolt attachment to the suspension was replaced because it sheared off.

2001 Dodge Durango, had routine visit to firestone tire to get new tires for the vehicle. The mechanic advised us that the vehicle needed both upper front ball joints, upper control arm remove and replace, control upper one side also lower control arm remove and replace ball joint, lower, both. He advised that on such a new vehicle this is a very uncommon occurence. He said he was unable to get the parts to repair, if he could he gave estimate to us $968. 78 vehicle has not had an accident since its diagnosis.

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On 7/26/03 my daughter and I had been driving for aprox. 30 miles and while maintaining a speed of 60-65mph the engine started to "rev" itself and would make sudden back & forth jerk motions. It would jump forward then stall. The brake pedal completely locked and would not move even when I stood on it. While still at aprox. 60 mph I was able to slow and eventually stop the truck by putting it in neutral and coasting as it eventually lost speed and stopped. An extremely dangerous situation (not the first) courtesy of Dodge. In addition I have problems stopping the truck without it slidingwhen I am forced to come to a sudden stop. The truck skids or slides a few feet before it completely stops. This continues even with new tires. This situation almost caused a serious accident involving small children crossing the road.

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I purchased a 2002 Dodge Durango slt in may of 2002. When I purchased it I asked if it has a recycle air option and was told it did, and was showed what it was. It worked fine in hot or warm weather, but does not work when it is very cold. That feature is very important to me, and feel that they are misleading customers when they say it has recycle air, but don't then tell you that it doesn't work when the weather is cold. Is there anything that I can do about this. I'm stuck buying this car for 6 more years. I probably would not have purchased the vehicle, had I known the recycle air did not work all the time. I previously had a Honda and a Mitsubishi that worked just fine in any kind of weather. I should have been told that, "it does not work when it is cold!".

Gear shift moves into gear without depressing the brake pedal. Gear shift lever sticks out past steering wheel in front of ac and radio controls and is easly knocked into gear.

Car caught fire while driving. Dt.

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Please invesitgate the oil pumps on the 1999 Dodge Durango. Ours has gone out 2 times over the past 2 1/2 months. The dealer is trying to blame this on sludge in the engine from not changing the oil, but that is not true. We do have our oil changed. They also tried to state that we were really low on oil. My husband had just put a quart of oil in the engine the day before. I went to carsurvey. Com and found several listings of this same problem with the 1999 Dodge Durango. . . The oil pressure suddenly drops to zero. Some reports state they even threw their rods when it happened. Others have had bearing wear. We were on the interstate when our oil pressure suddenly dropped to zero when this happened the first time. We had to stop and continue putting oil in the engine about every 100 miles so we could make it home from vactation. It's like the oil was disappearing, but there was no visible leak. No leak in our driveway when we got home either. The dealer replaced the oil pump after we got home in October. Three weeks later the oil pressure would start at zero when I initially turned on the car in the morning, the check engine light would ding, and then the oil pressure would go up to normal. I thought it was due to cold weather. Last Thursday, I went two blocks and the oil pressure dropped to zero 4 times while I was driving. I immediately returned the car home and my husband had it towed to the dealer because we are afraid to drive it. The dealer is replacing the pump again. I read on carsurvey. Com that someone was told this was a problem with some gasket being too small for the oil pan by the dealer. They asked why there had not been a recall to fix this and there was no reasonable answer given. Please help. There appears to be a bigger problem that is being shuffled under the table.

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Oil gauge was not operating. Dealer notified, and still unwilling to assist in this matter. Problem has been repaired.

The cup holders in the front are very dangrous cause they will not hold a large cup shen you come to a stop. The drink goes flying at low speeds to the passanger or driver floor causeing driver to react with one hand to recover it , leaving the other on the steering wheel and causing you to jurk it and change lanes and possibel accident it has happened several times and one can not control your reaction. . Very dangerous but a very simple fix!!*k.

I'd like to provide more information via e-mail, crystler is not taking this seriously and I feel I need to be heard. I don't feel safe at all in that vehicle. Please respond to josh@bibliostat. Com and I will send you my full description of the accident and pictures promptly. Thanks. No,safety defect listed in the summary.

I forgot to mention in my list of complaints from thur. 02/10/00, about the paint on the vehicle. There are spots that have appeared on the hood and some on the side . One spot has white showing, the vehicle is black. The spots looks like splatters or some like spider vains. We asked the service deptment the last time tit was being fixed at tomkinson Dodge what it was or what causedit. They said it was bird droppings that caused it and that the color black will do that. We don't beleive this, because our vehicles have alway been parked in the same area and none have ever developed spots from bird droppings. I don't beleive anything was written down about this. We asked a friend,who has a body shop what he thought it was, which he said it looks like the clear coat was that was not applied properly. We feel that it should be repainted at no cost. No safety defect listed within summary.

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Engine light.

Engine oil pressure sensor.

Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Pleasew give any further details.

Owner was impressed with the vehicle's durability during a crash.

While starting vehicle engine check light came on. Noticed rough idle . Dealer has repaired vehicle for this problem eight times. Please provide further informaton.