Engine head gasket overheated. Also consumer 's car failed inspection because the carbon monoxide through the exhaust system. *Ak
Engine & cooling
Plymouth Duster Engine problems by year
6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Plymouth Duster's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Duster engine complaints
Excessive oil consumption lee than 50,000 miles on engine
The motor mounts was replaced (15) months ago with 43,000 miles on the vehicle. The vehicle now has 57,000 miles and the motor mounts need replacing again. This vehicle is front wheel drive. *Ak
Torsion bar shattered; also serpentine belt popped off and rough idle when starting. *Ak
Husband driving noticed smoke in glove compartment, opened up & noticed flames, stopped vehicle, opened door and saw real heavy & black smoke, vehicle became engulfed in flames, fire dept arrived & put flames out. Was towed. Insurance co. Notified. *Ak
POOR GAS MILEAGE.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data