The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Engine & cooling
Dodge Dynasty Engine problems by year
47 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Dynasty's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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Serpentine belt comes off when splashed by water on road, causing failure of power steering, alternator and water pump. This failure was routine whenever the vehicle was driven through pooled water exceeding 1/2 inch. The upper alternator bracket was found to have suffered fatigue cracks and the alternator mounting bolt was not held rigid. Splashed water causes the belt to slip-catch thus displacing the position of the alternator pulley, and the belt is thrown off the pulleys. This was the last of many...
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incidents (approximately 10 other times) where the belt was thrown driving on wet roads. (The original equipment splash shield is in place.) The loss of power steering in a turn is considered to be an extreme hazard (occurred six times.) The engine is the 3.3 Liter v6 which was used extensively in many chrysler vehicles in this era, and aging may affect many others. (If an owner complains of repetitive instances of throwing the serpentine belt during wet weather, check the upper alternator bracket mounting bolt location for breaks or cracks.) The bracket was removed, a piece of steel was worked to replace the broken area of the bracket and mig welded into the bracket. *Tr
Purchased said vehicle in sept. 2006 Used. Was just driving at posted speed limits in a community area of phoenix, when all of a sudden a loud clacking noise started as I pulled up to my designation, so I turned off the motor, lifted the hood and immediately noticed that the tension pulley had nearly completely came off the motor. It did cause the serpintine belt to come off of all the pullies of the motor. I had to have the vehicle towed home, again for the second time since sept. 2006. Hen the vehicle was at...
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my home I finished removing the pulley that was loose, causing it to bent enough to throw it totally off of its tension purpose. Upon removal a bolt was also broken which may have caused the total problem because it was not tightened to torque specs. Had to replace both parts attached to this pulley.*Ak
I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak I told him needed to be fixed and asked if I could wait on the payment and told him I had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before I got it she had for about 2 weeks and I will have it a month I am trying to find out if there is anything I can do it has a rod out and it is just getting worse I now will not drive it I don't trust it and I will have it 30 days the 30th. The other lady that had it said she told him too so he knew it was like that. Please help and tell me if I have any rights. Sherri
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
Consumer stated that the fuel injection leaks gas on to the engine which caused a fire under the hood. Ts
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Vehicle would constantly shutdown while driving without warning, dealer has replaced computer command control module, but problem is still occurring.*Ak consumer stated the starter, fuel injector, fuel pump, fuel filter coil pack, map sensor, and catalytic converter have all been replaced.*Slc
While driving at 40 to 45 mph there was a loud banging noise coming from the vehicle and smoke came from the tail pipe of the vehicle, and the engine went out. *Ak
The vehicle would stall out for no reason. Vehicle can be restarted after waiting a while, at least 5-10 minutes. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that the problem could not be located or repaired. *Ak *yc
In high humidty vehicle will not return to idle which may cause the vehicle to race and may accelerate. Please provide further information. *Ak
While driving at any speed lost power. When shifting from first to second the vehicle is vibrating and jerking. Dealer. Can't find the problem. *Ak
When warming the vehicle up the vehicle will overheat, causing the consumer to lose power, and there is a smell coming from the vehicle. *Ak
The surpentine belt comes off the pulley, this has happened 7 times. Please provide further details. *Ak
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