2014 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 782 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 23 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 60 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Campaign 17V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsOct 14, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light MIL should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.
Campaign 14V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)Oct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled.
If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.
Campaign 14V636000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJun 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
Campaign 14V293000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, May 20, 2018
WATER COLLECTING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RACE TRACK TAIL LIGHTS ON MY 2014 DODGE DURANGO
Other or unspecified, Nov 13, 2017
WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP IN COLD WEATHER, MY CAR'S MAIN CONTROL CENTER SCREEN BLACKED OUT. IT HAD THE PHRASE "PLEASE INSERT UPDATED USB". I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE. MANY PEOPLE SAID THEY HAD A USB STICK TO PUT IN AND IT WORKED. I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW AND IT DID NOT COME WITH A STICK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET AN UPDATE. THEY SAID IT WOULD BE $45. INSTEAD THEY ARE TELLING ME IT DIDN'T WORK AND I NEED A WHOLE NEW RADIO AT $335 PLUS INSTALL. SO BECAUSE OF A RADIO UPDATE MY DAY TRIP WAS RUINED, BECAUSE MY HEAT AND AIR WAS NOT WORKING! AFTER GOOGLING THIS ISSUE IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM WITH DODGE/JEEPS. WHY ARE THEY NOT TAKING CARE OF THIS ISSUE WITHOUT THE EXPENSE GOING ONTO THE CUSTOMER?!!!
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2017
WHILE STARTED AND PARKED AND SITTING IN DRIVER SEAT, TRIED TO PUT DOWN MIDDLE ROW HEADRESTS VIA THE COMPUTER DASHBOARD. IT DID NOT WORK, AND THEN DRIVER SIDE HEADREST POPPED OUT. SHOP CLAIMS IT'S COSMETIC AND NOT ELECTRICAL. HEADREST LATCH IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACES $802 PARTS AND LABOR. I BELIEVE IT'S 1) ELECTRICAL & 2)(SECOND PLACE ON COMPLAINT) POOR HEADREST CONSTRUCTION. APPROX DATE OF INCIDENT LISTED.
Other or unspecified, Jun 4, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, BUT RUNNING, IN MY DRIVEWAY. GOT OUT TO LET PASSENGERS OUT. TURNED AROUND TO GET BACK IN AND CAR STARTED DRIVING ITSELF FORWARD, ALMOST HITTING MY CHILD. MANAGED TO JUMP IN AND STOP IT AFTER IT HIT MY HUSBAND'S CAR WITH THE OPEN DRIVER DOOR. THE SHIFTER KNOB HAS MOVED ITSELF INTO THE DRIVE POSITION AND ACTUALLY SHIFTED GEARS WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING PRESSED.
Other or unspecified, Feb 2, 2017
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK, WITH IGNITION OFF, ON SMALL SLOPED DRIVEWAY MULTIPLE TIMES.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2017, crash
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE, I NEEDED TO GO BACK INTO THE HOUSE TO GET SOMETHING. I SHIFTED THE CAR TO PARK TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING. WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE THE CAR PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE GARAGE IS ON LEVEL GROUND. I ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR TO PRESS THE BRAKE. I WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND WAS DRAGGED OUT OF THE GARAGE. AFTER BEING DRAGGED THROUGH THE GARAGE I ENDED UP PARTIALLY UNDER THE CAR, I LET GO OF THE CAR AND ROLLED AWAY NOT TO BE RAN OVER BY THE STILL MOVING CAR. I THEN GOT UP AND RAN AFTER THE CAR THAT WAS GOING DOWN MY DECLINE DRIVEWAY. WHEN I GOT INTO THE MOVING CAR I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED THE CAR FROM "DRIVE" TO "PARK". THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR. THE GARAGE DOOR/FRAME WAS DAMAGED AS WELL. I HAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED AN AMBULANCE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 22, 2016
THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. I WAS AT THE POST OFFICE DROPPING OFF MAIL OUTSIDE IN THE MAILBOX IN MY CAR. I DROPPED A PIECE OF MAIL ON THE GROUND. I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT OF MY CAR. MY CAR BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD, I WAS ABLE TO GET IN AND PLACE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY DOOR HIT THE MAILBOX. LATER I WENT TO THE DEALER TO GET A QUOTE TO FIX MY DOOR AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED. THEY SAID I MUST HAVE NEVER PUT IT IN PARK. THEY WANTED $1000 TO FIX A LITTLE SCRATCH AND DENT ON THE DOOR. I DECIDE NOT TO FIX IT. TODAY I NOTICED THE POSSIBLE RECALL, THOUGHT I SHOULD MENTION THIS. I'M NOT LOOKING FOR A RESPONSE. THAN YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Dec 21, 2016, crash
ROLLAWAY ACCIDENT. IN 2015 I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PLACED ON. I CONTACTED FODGE ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID THAT ALTHIUGH THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHY MAY HAVE BEEN ON THAT IF THE BRAKE WAS NOT DEPRESSED.COMPLETELY TO THE GROUND THE BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED.
Other or unspecified, Oct 21, 2016, crash
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER/ PLACED IN PARK WHILE ENGINE WAS ON / WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED FORWARD AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND GARAGE. ( WAS REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY/ ADJUSTER HAS COMPLETED THE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLE AND HOME).
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2016
OUR DURANGO WILL JUST COMPLETELY GO HAYWIRE (DISPLAY SCREEN, LIGHTS - INTERIOR, DASH, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, THE 3RD ROW HEAD RESTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN, DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK) AND SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. ALL POWER GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO REGAIN CONTROL.
Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2016
VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF PARK ON BOAT LAUNCH, TOTALLY SUBMERGING VEHICLE FOR A TOTAL LOSS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 30, 2016
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 I BACKED OUR NEWLY PURCHASED USED 2014 DODGE DURANGO INTO OUR GARAGE, TURNED IT OFF AND WENT INTO MY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ON ITS OWN SO I WENT OUT AND PRESSED THE BUTTON TO TURN IT OFF. WHEN I RETURNED INSIDE MY HOUSE, THIS OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES (THE VEHICLE STARTED & I WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE TO TURN IT OFF). THIS IS PARTICULARLY TROUBLING AS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE REMOTE START. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT WHILE MANY SOFTWARE ISSUES WERE UPDATED AND CORRECTED, NO DEFINITIVE CAUSE AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE SELF STARTED WAS FOUND. NOW I AM AFRAID TO PARK IN MY GARAGE, BECAUSE WHAT IF WE FAILED HEAR THIS DURANGO SELF START & ENDED DEAD FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING? HAVE OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS BEEN REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED? WHAT IS OUR RECOURSE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?
Other or unspecified, Jan 22, 2016
THE GPS SYSTEM ON MY VEHICLE PROVIDES INACCURATE INFORMATION THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS EASILY. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THIS ISSUE, I WAS USING THE VEHICLE GPS AND IT ASKED ME TO TURN RIGHT WHEN I TURNED, THE WAS NO ROAD SO I NEARLY HIT THE CURB. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEVER BEING TO TEXAS BEFORE, MY VEHICLE HAS RESISTED LOCATIONS IN TEXAS AND OTHER LOCATION THAT MAKES THIS ISSUE OUTRAGEOUS. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL REPORT OF THIS ONLINE WITH DODGE AND JEEP BUT FCA SEEMS NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AS THEIR ANALYST DID NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. THE GPS INFORMATION PROVIDED ON MY VEHICLE IS TOTALLY WRONG AND FOR THAT MATTER I HAVE STOPPED USING IT. I CALLED DODGE ONCE AND THEY TRIED TO RESET THE GPS WHICH DID NOT WORK AND SO THEY ADVICE ME TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT THE CLOSEST DEALER TO ME TOLD ME THAT THEY CANNOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM THEM. ONE OTHER THING IS THAT THE ISSUE AFFECTS THE TIME ON THE VEHICLES MAKING THE TIME LITERALLY GO BACK SOMETIMES. ONCE, I OBSERVED THE CLOCK MOVE BACK FROM 12:05PM TO 11:49AM. AFTER READING SEVERAL REVIEWS ONLINE, IT WAS REALIZED THAT THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE UCONNECT SYSTEM MEANING THAT THE ISSUE IS AFFECTING ALL OR SOME VEHICLES FROM FIAT CHRYSLER OF AMERICA. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BECAUSE THIS CAN EASILY COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE FOR A GPS TO ASSUME WRONG LOCATION. THIS ISSUES IS AN ONGOING ISSUE SO I JUST PLACED A DATE IN THE WHEN IT HAPPENED FIELD.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Dec 29, 2015
THE CAR IS MAKING AN ANNOYING "WHINING NOISE/HUM" WHEN DRIVING. AS THE SPEED INCREASES SO DOES THE NOISE. I HAVE HAD THE 2014 DURANGO CITADEL (V6) 2 YEARS AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES ON IT. I STARTED TO NOTICE THE NOISE AROUND 12,000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE INFLATED AT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND HAVE BEEN RECENTLY ROTATED. THIS HAS HAD NO EFFECT ON THE LEVEL OF NOISE. I SPOKE TO ANOTHER OWNER OF THE DODGE 2014 DURANGO CITADEL AND HE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HE MENTIONED THAT ON A RECENT SERVICE AT THE DODGE DEALER THEY ASKED HIM IF HE WAS EXPERIENCING ANY NOISE IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. I WILL BE FOLLOWING UP WITH MY DEALER TOMORROW.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 25, 2015
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATED UPON EXITING VEHICLE AND KEY FOB BECAME DESENSED DUE TO RF INTERFERENCE IN AREA. DASH DISPLAY INDICATED THAT "KEY FOB NOT RECOGNIZED". CAR HAS KEYLESS START BUTTON AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. ALL FUNCTIONS ON KEY FOB WERE NOT OPERATIONAL. ROADSIDE TOWING ASSISTANCE HAD TO BE REQUESTED.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 27, 2015
SHORTLY AFTER 1ST ACQUIRING THE 2014 DODGE DURANGO R/T AWD AN EXHAUST SMELL FILLING THE CABIN WAS NOTICEABLE AFTER ACCELERATION AND STEADILY TRAVELING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH W/THE FRONT AND REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNITS ON RECIRCULATION. THE OCCURRENCE WAS REPEATABLE AND NOTICEABLE BY MY SPOUSE AND CHILDREN WHILE RIDING IN THE DURANGO. IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE EXHAUST LEAK BUT ULTIMATELY THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGINATION OR CAUSE; THEY ATTEMPTED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE DODGE DURANGO WAS BROUGHT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THE REAR CABIN AIR EXHAUSTERS AND LIFT GATE GROMMETS WERE REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. THE 2ND DEALERSHIP ULTIMATELY ADVISED THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW OR WHY THE EXHAUST IS ENTERING THE INTERIOR CABIN AND HAVE LABELED THE EXHAUST LEAK AS A SMELL. A NON-FEASIBLE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN OFFERED. DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXHAUST LEAK ISSUE IS AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER REVIEW. THE DODGE DURANGO HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 27, 2014
WIFE WENT TO START UP VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK OVER.CALLED AAA FOR A JUMP. IT CRANK AND STARTED WITH A RATTLE CAN SOUND.I CAME HOME TO VERIFY SOUND. IT DID SUCH SOUND AS SHE EXPLAINED. I'M A MECHANIC AND REMOVED VALVE COVER TO CHECK FOR ROCKER DAMAGE NONE FOUND. I REMOVED INTAKE AND FOUND WATER IN #7AND #8 CYLINDER.I LOOKED AT SEALS ON INTAKE AND FOUND NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE SEALS WERE NOT SQUARE IN BORES OF INTAKE. I HAVE NOT REMOVED OIL PAN BUT I SUSPECT CONNECTING RODS BENT ON START UP. I NEED TO KNOW IF DODGE NEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I DID DO A COOLANT PRESSURE TEST AND IT HELD FINE WITH NO LEAKS. WAS THERE A RECALL ON THE INTAKE WHICH DESTROYED MY WIFE'S ENGINE. *TR