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2007 Dodge Durango Engine problems

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Durango's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on August 1, 2025. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

My alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. The vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start. The check engine light comes on and goes off, sometimes it is off for weeks, other times for a day, the code it sets is always different, even for components that have been replaced. tells me I have a large leak , a small leak in the evap, egr is shorted to ground, ait is out of spec, etc. Now my transmission has shifted from fifth to...

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third back to fifth to fourth, all while at low speed in cruise control. The speedometer, while in cruise control, will jump to 3000rpm, down to 1500, and between all at the same speed.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11677789
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The contact contacted the dealer where they informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11422133
SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The crankshaft position sensor consistently going bad , due to faulty wiring harness or other issues. This will cause the vehicle to randomly shut off while either sitting or driving , and the its unknown as to why it is happening. Suggested repair is to just replace , but I replace 1 a year . I have replaced 6 in the last 5 years of owning this vehicle. Dealership is unable to locate the problem to why the cps keeps failing .

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11223116
Engine & cooling

When slowing down vehicle stalls, in traffic, intersections, and freeway at high speeds. Water leaking in from discontinued cowl panel deterioration allowing water to freely fall all over plugs and coil packs.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11182614
SteeringDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

I was leaving the gas station & the vehicle started jumping up & down like a bucking horse. There was temporary power loss as well as loss of steering. The vehicle displayed a bas/esp error & as well as a traction control error.

Filed Incident Steering · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11161995
SuspensionEngine & cooling

Vehicles 4x4 lock turned on by itself while driving down the street and now it is hard to start the vehicle as I have to press the gas to start the vehicle and makes the rpms jump randomly while driving and in idle, and I bought it from a dealer 3 days ago.

Filed Incident Suspension · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11074885
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. While driving various speeds and while idling, the vehicle would suddenly stall. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the check engine, esp, and abs warning indicators displayed. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11033903
Engine & cooling

Vehicle fluctuates in rpm's upon starting vehicle, while stopped in traffic and while driving down the road. Vehicle also will randomly stall with no warning while in park, while stopped at traffic signals, pulling into intersections and also while driving down the road. Upon stalling I have an extremely short amount of time to pull over before I loose complete ability to steer the vehicle. Vehicle has random violent shifting while driving. Problems began about 90,000 miles and has gotten progressively and severely worse the past 3 months.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11033251
Engine & cooling

The durango cuts off while driving. We have taken it to the dealership (or had it towed) 6 times in the past 7 months for the same problem. The issue is still not fixed. We lose the ability to steer or brake when the engine cuts off.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10864275
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango 4x4. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10764493
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10750412
Engine & cooling

The check engine light constantly remains on after all codes have been addressed. This vehicle is routinely given maintenance checks. Other the codes given (p40), what could the issue by? I have called my local dodge dealership for assistance with the recent recall hoping that would help resolve the issue, but the clerk was very rude stating they were busy. I love my vehicle but for safety concerns, I feel I may need to get rid of it if the problem continues. This has been a permanent issue for at least the last three years...Each year its a struggle to even past emissions due to the check engine light. Thank you. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10749776
SteeringEngine & cooling

While driving the car I turned to park and it shut off. It has done this many times, while driving down the street. I am afraid to drive my kids in the car for fear it will shut off on the highway.

Filed Incident Steering · EngineNHTSA 10743779
AirbagsEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/8/15*cn the consumer also stated the engine oil pan, rusted out. Updated 06/18/15*jb

Filed Incident Air bags · EngineNHTSA 10703985
Engine & cooling

Approximately 3 weeks ago, I had my durango in the dealership for repairs. They put in a new solenoid and electrical computer parts on the engine to the costly tune of $2903. On sunday, december 14th, apparently the engine has now spun a bearing/thrown a rod. They tell me it is going to require a new engine and all of the new parts that were put in 3 weeks ago will come out with the defective engine. I'll have to pay for it all over again. Help please. This can't be happening!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10664768
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel system

The vehicle stalls/loses power while driving down the road, it gives no warning and once the vehicle loses power you lose control of steering and come to an abrupt stop. This leave the vehicle stranded wherever you are with little to no way to safely pull to the side of the road or highway. This is an ongoing issue with this vehicle, it has been into the dealership multiple times and they have continuously failed to find or solve the issue. It is extremely concerning that this vehicle is ultimately putting my...

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family in grave danger as the times that the vehicle has broke down have been in the middle of busy intersections. The forums and web searches online appear to prove that this is a common issue with dodge yet the manufacturer is unable to solve the issue or put out a recall in regards to the problem. This is not only endangering the lives of my family but potentially the lives of many other unsuspecting owners/families. *Js

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10661458
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into neutral in order to restart after numerous attempts the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the door latch would lock and unlock independently. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was an unknown sensor replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10630219
Engine & cooling

Driving on the nj turnpike the engine light suddenly came on and then the engine locked up. The truck is regularly maintained and has not had any accidents prior to this. The car is not even 7 full years of age yet. Called chrysler and they refuse to help out due to age and miles. How does a car in great running condition just stall and die while driving? *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10587145
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, he was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 128,000. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10512097
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

2007 Dodge durango slt 4x4, stalling and engine failure without warning while driving down the road. The first few times the engine stalled it would lose all power and stop in the intersection with little to no way of controlling the vehicle. Once the vehicle stalled and several more times in an attempt to get safely out of the road the engine would no longer start. The dealership has had the vehicle for several days with no luck in finding the issues. I also have issues with the fuel system when filling the...

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vehicle with gas it shoots out of the tank everytime it is filled up. This started at approx 45k miles. I was unaware that this is a safety issue, since it is a know problem with dodge it should be addressed. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10504562
SteeringEngine & cooling

Brought truck in for engine light on & no power on march 9, 2013...Claimed spark plugs put in by manufacturer were 30,000 miles plugs....Who does that anymore. While doing the tune up, mechanic noticed fluid dripping. Power steering pump was leaking. Put new pump in (march 12, 2013) which seemed to be bad. Ordered another pump (arrived march 15, 2013) which worked but the rack in pinion steering blew seals on both ends. Ordered part which took several days to come in (hopefully march 20, 2013). The mechanic...

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believes the rack in pinion was not right from the beginning. This would account for the front tires wearing quickly & funny. It would also account for the noise heard on the passenger side front end when hitting bumps. Both these issues were brought to the dealerships attention prior but nothing was done. Claimed they didn't hear the sound when test driving. Hopefully this will be resolved today march 20, 2013. This is one of many major problems we have had with this vehicle. At least we were smart & bought the extended warranty when we purchased the vehicle. We now know if we bring the vehicle in for a simple repair, an entire system will be replaced. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10503736
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango.The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning while driving at any speed. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer performed a diagnostic that was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer stated that the stalling could be caused by water entering the engine manifold abnormally. The dealer did not replace any parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10447101
Engine & coolingFuel systemElectrical system

I recently purchased a 2007 dodge durango had it brought up on 12/1/2010. The tank was empty so I went to the local gas station to fill up. Let it shut off by itself when full and there was gas spilling out of the tank after it shut off. I assumed it was the pump. So few days later had to fill again it did it again different gas station. There is something seriously wrong with this tank and a really big safety concern for fire or if you don't clean the gas off the side of the vehicle near the tank right away. I am...

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a mother of 2 small children and this terrifies me. My car has less then 36,000 miles and not even a true 3 years old this should still be considered a factory warranty issue or do the right thing and put as a recall. All you have to do is google this and there are hundreds to thousands with the same issue. Http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=fs5u63cn-ii here is a youtube video of the issue mine does as his does also. I just got this vehicle and not even driven more than 23 days and the fuel tank is messed up, and now the gas cap light is coming on and wont go off, and the malfunction light on the instrument panel is now coming on. I believe its all from this fuel tank issue. I cant afford an expense like this. No one could predict an issue like this.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 10373114
Engine & cooling

I have a 2007 dodge durango hemi limited and my wife was driving it on the turnpike expressway toward south at 55 mph when suddenly the engine stalls out without any warning, she lost complete control over the car, the brakes and the steering did not work, she had to maneuver the car and thanks her expertise and no car in her way, she can stopped it putting the transmission in "park", was the only way to stop that deadly situation. My daughter was inside the car so terrified. I took it back towed to the dealer and...

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just like most others with this problem they couldn't find anything. They are trying to get me to pay them first to put a battery and another sensor to see what happened or what is the problem, they don't know. This car almost kills my family and/or someone else and potamkin planet dodge at doral and dodge doesn't response. I am going to get legal help for this matter. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10331969
Engine & cooling

I have a 2007 dodge durango limited that I purchased new 07/28/07from kari dodge chrysler jeep, 1177 us hwy 2 e, kalispell, mt 59901. It is still under warranty; this will expire 07/28/10. Since about march 1st, 2010 it has been stalling and lunging at low speeds; which my husband and I thought was condensation in the gas line, but it finally died on the oncoming lane of traffic 03/16/10. So I call kari dodge 03/17/10 and reported the problem. I brought it into kari dodge 03/18/10 and they claim the fixed the...

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problem, so I picked it up and drove it through the weekend. On 03/22/10 I called kari again and reported to them the durango is still stalling/hesitating/lunging. I brought it in again 03/23/10 and by the time I got to work and kari 17 miles later I was just shaking and sick to my stomach. So far the durango has been in and out of kari dodge three times and will go in again 04/12/10. Each time they call me they say it's ready. I pick it up and continues to stall and lunge. They claim several people have driven it and even their service manger, mike, could not get the durango to do what we say it's doing. My husband and I have once again driven the durango all weekend after kari dodge has said it is ready and is totally unacceptable. We had a friend drive it today and it did the very same thing we are saying it does. The durango has a major problem. I'm scared to drive it. We (my husband and I )could be in a very serious accident or be rear ended. I have a case number started with chrysler customer assistance center #[[redacted]] and I have also logged a complaint with the ftc -ref#[[redacted]]. I have kept a pretty good journal this past month in regards to kari dodge and my durango. They can't seem to fix the problem. Kari dodge always asks me it the check engine light comes on----it does not. Kari dodge also always asks me if I warm it up every morning- I always do. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10324970

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