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Power Train complaints
181 reportsClear category filter74,100 miles · Jun 5, 2010
Electrical SystemPower Train
BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2008 I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO SHUTTING OFF FOR NO REASON. I DID SOME ONLINE SEARCHING AND FOUND THE PCM,ECM UNIT WAS OVER HEATING, AFTER COOLING IT WITH AN ICE PACK FOR 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. AFTER 3 MONTHS I FINALLY BOUGHT I REBUILT PCM ON EBAY, THEY PROGRAMMED THE UNIT …
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BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2008 I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO SHUTTING OFF FOR NO REASON. I DID SOME ONLINE SEARCHING AND FOUND THE PCM,ECM UNIT WAS OVER HEATING, AFTER COOLING IT WITH AN ICE PACK FOR 5 MINUTES THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. AFTER 3 MONTHS I FINALLY BOUGHT I REBUILT PCM ON EBAY, THEY PROGRAMMED THE UNIT FOR MY CAR AND IT RAN BETTER THEN EVER. WELL TODAY 6/4/2010 DON'T YOU KNOW IT DID IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY DEAD, I STILL HAVE THE OLD UNIT AND POPPED THAT IN AND WOW IT STARTED. WE NEED TO FIGHT DODGE ON THIS TO RELOCATE THE PCM ON THE FIREWALL NEAR THE BATTERY WHERE IT STAYS COOL. ALL THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE IS BLOWN TO THAT SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING THIS ISSUE. HOW TO DO WE GET DODGE TO FIX THIS LIKE OTHERS HAVE SAID SOMEONE WILL GET HURT AND I HATE TO TRASH A CAR WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334695
180,000 miles · May 26, 2010
Power Train
TRANSMISSION IN MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO HAS BEGUN TO SLIP AND ITS PULLING HARD. IT WON'T GO INTO 2ND OR 3RD WITHOUT ME DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL. I'VE TRIED TRANSMISSION FIX LUBRICANT, CHANGED THE FLUID AND FILTER, AND TUNEUP. I'VE BEEN READING FROM SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND DOD…
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TRANSMISSION IN MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO HAS BEGUN TO SLIP AND ITS PULLING HARD. IT WON'T GO INTO 2ND OR 3RD WITHOUT ME DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL. I'VE TRIED TRANSMISSION FIX LUBRICANT, CHANGED THE FLUID AND FILTER, AND TUNEUP. I'VE BEEN READING FROM SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND DODGE WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. PEOPLE WORK TOO HARD TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES MAINTAINED AND GETTING A REBUILT OR BRAND NEW ONE WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THAT NORMAL PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF DON'T HAVE. IS IT ANYTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT THIS SO THAT PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF CAN HAVE A PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN WORKING CONDITION AND ITS SAFE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10332427
130,000 miles · Sep 2, 2009
Electrical SystemFuel System, OtherPower Train
COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS: I OWN A 1999 DODGE DURANGO IT HAS 130000 MILES ON FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS IT JUST SHUTS OFF NO POWER TO GAUGES AND ENGINE DIES JUST LIKE I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU ARE JUST HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 30 MIN AND WILL START BACK UP THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO MY FAMILY AFTER SEARC…
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COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DETAILS: I OWN A 1999 DODGE DURANGO IT HAS 130000 MILES ON FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS IT JUST SHUTS OFF NO POWER TO GAUGES AND ENGINE DIES JUST LIKE I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU ARE JUST HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 30 MIN AND WILL START BACK UP THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO MY FAMILY AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB FOR THIS PROBLEM I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THIS HAPPENS DAILY SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN FOUND DODGE NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND REPAIR THERE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES. LAST YEAR I HAD TO REPLACED THE MASTER BRAIN WAS TOLD THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. NOW ONE YEAR LATER AFTER THE WARRANTY IS OUT IT IS DOING IT AGAIN, NO ONE CAN FIND OUT WHY IT IS CUTTING OUT AGAIN, BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIME WITH TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. I HAVE HAD THIS 1999 DODGE DURANGO SINCE 1999 AND ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF IT AS FAR AS MAINTENANCE GOES. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER SUV TO ROLL OVER BECAUSE OF CUTTING OUT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE SUV. I BOUGHT A DODGE BECAUSE THIS HAPPEN ONCE TO MY FORD AND I ALMOST LOST MY FAMILY (3 CHILDREN AND HUSBAND) THAT TIME. I DID LOSE THE FULL USE OF MY LEFT HAND. THIS PROBLEM NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF PLEASE HELP I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10282690
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2009
Electrical SystemPower TrainSuspension
1999 DODGE DURANGO-SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER DUE TO OVERHEATING-COMMON PROBLEM I HEAR. NOW THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND NEED REPLACED OR MY TIRES COULD FALL OFF? LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM AND VERY VERY DANGEROUS. OTHER YEARS OF DERANGE HA…
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1999 DODGE DURANGO-SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER DUE TO OVERHEATING-COMMON PROBLEM I HEAR. NOW THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND NEED REPLACED OR MY TIRES COULD FALL OFF? LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM AND VERY VERY DANGEROUS. OTHER YEARS OF DERANGE HAVE BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE OF BALL JOINTS BEING BAD. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET AND AM HOPING NOT TO. CAN'T AFFORD ALL THESE REPAIRS FOR THINGS THAT SEEM TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258236
75,000 miles · Jan 13, 2009
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY GIVEN NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND SEVERAL UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE COST OF $1,000. THE VEHICLE F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY GIVEN NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND SEVERAL UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE COST OF $1,000. THE VEHICLE FAILED AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN AT THE COST OF $150. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED TO FAIL AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PCM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE MADE BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD ANY FAILURES BESIDES THE BATTERY CABLES, BATTERY, AND PCM BEING REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER BACK FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE FAILURE RECURS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10254857
137,000 miles · Nov 18, 2008
Power TrainSuspension
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DURANGO, AND LIKE MANY, ALMOST SCARY AMOUNTS OF OTHER DODGE CUSTOMERS, AM HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH PROVIDE EXTREME SAFETY HAZARDS TO THE DRIVERS AND OCCUPANTS. ONE OF WHICH IS AN UPPER BALL JOINT ISSUE, WHICH WAS RECALLED ON THE 2000 MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT OTHER YEARS WITH THE SAME DESIGN FL…
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I OWN A 1999 DODGE DURANGO, AND LIKE MANY, ALMOST SCARY AMOUNTS OF OTHER DODGE CUSTOMERS, AM HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH PROVIDE EXTREME SAFETY HAZARDS TO THE DRIVERS AND OCCUPANTS. ONE OF WHICH IS AN UPPER BALL JOINT ISSUE, WHICH WAS RECALLED ON THE 2000 MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT OTHER YEARS WITH THE SAME DESIGN FLAW. ANOTHER OF WHICH IS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, OR AT ALL RENDERING THE VEHICLE 'IN NEUTRAL' AT TIMES WHILE IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, A PROBLEM, WHICH IS STARTING TO OCCUR INVOLVES THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN OUT OF NOWHERE IN TRAFFIC, LEAVING THE DRIVER TO TRY TO NAVIGATE THIS BEAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER BRAKESW/STEERING ETC. IF YOU SEARCH THE INTERNET, YOU WILL FIND LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THESE PROBLEMS, SEVERELY ENDANGERING EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD WHO OCCUPY THESE TRUCKS. DODGE DEALERS CONSTANTLY GIVE OWNERS A RUNAROUND AND DENY THEY HAVE HEARD ANY OTHER CLAIMS OF THESE PROBLEMS. THESE TRUCKS ARE UNSAFE! CHRYSLER NEEDS TO KNOW THAT, AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10249123
136,000 miles · Nov 5, 2008
Power TrainCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A BOAT DOCK, IT SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE LANDED IN THE WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TO BE DESTROYED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A BOAT DOCK, IT SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE LANDED IN THE WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TO BE DESTROYED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01V077000 AND 07V555000 FOR THE 2001 DODGE DURANGO FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COLUMN SHIFT COMPONENT. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSIST AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD PROVIDE THE POLICE REPORT AND ORIGINAL PRODUCTION STICKER, IF NECESSARY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 136,000. UPDATED 11/25/08. *LJ UPDATED 1125/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10247777
72,000 miles · Aug 22, 2008
Electrical SystemPower Train
MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO WOULD SHUT DOWN AND ALL THE GAUGES WOULD GO TO "0." LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. MY WIFE ALMOST HAD A T-BONE CRASH WITH A SEMI TRUCK IN OREM, UT. AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT DODGE FAILED IN THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER. THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) GOES BAD IN SPE…
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MY 1999 DODGE DURANGO WOULD SHUT DOWN AND ALL THE GAUGES WOULD GO TO "0." LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. MY WIFE ALMOST HAD A T-BONE CRASH WITH A SEMI TRUCK IN OREM, UT. AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT DODGE FAILED IN THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER. THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) GOES BAD IN SPECIFICALLY THE 1999 DURANGO'S AND BELOW ARE A BUNCH OF TESTIMONIES THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE COULD END UP DEAD. - HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEHELPER.COM/TOPIC91464.HTM - HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWMORECOMMENTS_REVIEW_41149_4.HTML - HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/DURANGO/1999/ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE_SHUTS_DOWN_WITHOUT_WARNING.SHTML THE BELOW WEBSITE WILL SHOW THAT THIS IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 DODGE DURANGO. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/DURANGO/1999/ELECTRICAL/INDEX.SHTML I JUST SPENT OVER $1,000 REPLACING MY PCM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MOR IMPORTANTLY, MY WIFE AND KIDS ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS RECALLED, AS IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED BY DODGE AS A RECALL, NOT BY THE CONSUMER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239417
55,000 miles · Jun 17, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
MY DODGE DURANGO (1999) STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM TIMES TWO SUMMERS AGO. IT TOOK ME MANY TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND ALOT OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND A YELL FEST WITH THE DODGE FIELD REP. BUT I GOT IT FIXED. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT, IT IS THE PCM(POWER CONTROL MODULE).....FINALLY CONVINCED THEM THEY DIDN'T WANT …
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MY DODGE DURANGO (1999) STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM TIMES TWO SUMMERS AGO. IT TOOK ME MANY TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND ALOT OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND A YELL FEST WITH THE DODGE FIELD REP. BUT I GOT IT FIXED. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT, IT IS THE PCM(POWER CONTROL MODULE).....FINALLY CONVINCED THEM THEY DIDN'T WANT A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS IF MY FAMILY WAS KILLED DUE TO THIS MAJOR DEFECT IN DURANGOS, MAINLY 1999 FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. PCM REPLACED, NO PROBLEMS WITH STALLING SINCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10231309
107,000 miles · Feb 28, 2008
Power TrainFire
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE SUV WITH LOSS OF SPEED. PULLED OVER AND SAW A FIRE. I PUT IT OUR AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED. UPON RETURNING HOME AND INSPECTING THE TRANSMISSION IT WAS SPLIT ALL THE WAY AROUND AND WAS SPRAYING TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE EXHAUST. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE SUV WITH LOSS OF SPEED. PULLED OVER AND SAW A FIRE. I PUT IT OUR AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED. UPON RETURNING HOME AND INSPECTING THE TRANSMISSION IT WAS SPLIT ALL THE WAY AROUND AND WAS SPRAYING TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE EXHAUST. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND NEW DODGE TRANSMISSION LASTED 7 MONTHS AND LOST REVERSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10219572
Official recalls
3May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 11, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK STRAP CAN SEPARATE DUE TO FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TANK WILL BE UNSUPPORTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE TOGGLE LOCK FUEL TANK STRAPS WITH SINGLE TOGGLE LOCK DESIGN. NOTE: AFFECTED VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH MAY 21, 1998, ALSO REQUIRE THE REAR BRAKE TUBE INSPECTION/REPAIR. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK STRAP AND BRAKE TUBE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED ON THESE VHEICLES IN A SINGLE SERVICE PROCEDURE UNDER RECALL 99V-341/DAIMLERCHRYSLER #841. AFFECTED VEHICLES BUILT FROM MAY 22, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 1999, ONLY REQUIRE THE FUEL TANK STRAP REPAIR, WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED UNDER RECALL 99V-342/DAIMLERCHRYSLER #842.
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NHTSA investigations
3EA03023 · Upper Ball Joint Separation
Opened Nov 19, 2003 · Closed Feb 11, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Suspension
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE03032 · Front Susp. Upper Ball Joint Failure
Opened Jul 16, 2003 · Closed Nov 19, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.SINCE OPENING THE PE, ODI HAS RECEIVED 23 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAROUT CONCERN IN THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS THAT IS BELIEVED TO OCCUR AFTER WATER INTRUSION EVACUATES THE JOINT LUBRICANT.DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO SAFETY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF JOINT SEPARATION.OVER 99 PERCENT OF THE FAILURES ARE RELATED TO WORN BALL JOINTS (E.G., NOISE COMPLAINTS).DAIMLERCHRYSLER REVISED THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN AUGUST 2003 TO ALLOW THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO BE SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REDUCE REPAIR COSTS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CHANGED THE SUPPLIER OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS FROM TRW TO NEW CASTLE MACHINING & FORGE FOR MY 2000 VEHICLES.MY 2000 DURANGO VEHICLES ACCOUNT FOR 25 OF THE 37 SEPARATION COMPLAINTS.THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REDESIGNED IN MY 2003.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN MY 2000-02 DURANGO VEHICLES.
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Suspension:front
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.SINCE OPENING THE PE, ODI HAS RECEIVED 23 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAROUT CONCERN IN THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS THAT IS BELIEVED TO OCCUR AFTER WATER INTRUSION EVACUATES THE JOINT LUBRICANT.DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO SAFETY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF JOINT SEPARATION.OVER 99 PERCENT OF THE FAILURES ARE RELATED TO WORN BALL JOINTS (E.G., NOISE COMPLAINTS).DAIMLERCHRYSLER REVISED THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN AUGUST 2003 TO ALLOW THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO BE SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REDUCE REPAIR COSTS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CHANGED THE SUPPLIER OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS FROM TRW TO NEW CASTLE MACHINING & FORGE FOR MY 2000 VEHICLES.MY 2000 DURANGO VEHICLES ACCOUNT FOR 25 OF THE 37 SEPARATION COMPLAINTS.THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REDESIGNED IN MY 2003.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN MY 2000-02 DURANGO VEHICLES.
Suspension:front:control Arm
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.SINCE OPENING THE PE, ODI HAS RECEIVED 23 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAROUT CONCERN IN THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS THAT IS BELIEVED TO OCCUR AFTER WATER INTRUSION EVACUATES THE JOINT LUBRICANT.DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO SAFETY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF JOINT SEPARATION.OVER 99 PERCENT OF THE FAILURES ARE RELATED TO WORN BALL JOINTS (E.G., NOISE COMPLAINTS).DAIMLERCHRYSLER REVISED THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN AUGUST 2003 TO ALLOW THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO BE SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REDUCE REPAIR COSTS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CHANGED THE SUPPLIER OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS FROM TRW TO NEW CASTLE MACHINING & FORGE FOR MY 2000 VEHICLES.MY 2000 DURANGO VEHICLES ACCOUNT FOR 25 OF THE 37 SEPARATION COMPLAINTS.THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REDESIGNED IN MY 2003.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN MY 2000-02 DURANGO VEHICLES.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.SINCE OPENING THE PE, ODI HAS RECEIVED 23 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAROUT CONCERN IN THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS THAT IS BELIEVED TO OCCUR AFTER WATER INTRUSION EVACUATES THE JOINT LUBRICANT.DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO SAFETY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF JOINT SEPARATION.OVER 99 PERCENT OF THE FAILURES ARE RELATED TO WORN BALL JOINTS (E.G., NOISE COMPLAINTS).DAIMLERCHRYSLER REVISED THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN AUGUST 2003 TO ALLOW THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO BE SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REDUCE REPAIR COSTS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CHANGED THE SUPPLIER OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS FROM TRW TO NEW CASTLE MACHINING & FORGE FOR MY 2000 VEHICLES.MY 2000 DURANGO VEHICLES ACCOUNT FOR 25 OF THE 37 SEPARATION COMPLAINTS.THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REDESIGNED IN MY 2003.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN MY 2000-02 DURANGO VEHICLES.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.SINCE OPENING THE PE, ODI HAS RECEIVED 23 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAROUT CONCERN IN THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS THAT IS BELIEVED TO OCCUR AFTER WATER INTRUSION EVACUATES THE JOINT LUBRICANT.DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO SAFETY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF JOINT SEPARATION.OVER 99 PERCENT OF THE FAILURES ARE RELATED TO WORN BALL JOINTS (E.G., NOISE COMPLAINTS).DAIMLERCHRYSLER REVISED THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN AUGUST 2003 TO ALLOW THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO BE SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REDUCE REPAIR COSTS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CHANGED THE SUPPLIER OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS FROM TRW TO NEW CASTLE MACHINING & FORGE FOR MY 2000 VEHICLES.MY 2000 DURANGO VEHICLES ACCOUNT FOR 25 OF THE 37 SEPARATION COMPLAINTS.THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REDESIGNED IN MY 2003.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN MY 2000-02 DURANGO VEHICLES.
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
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