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1999 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
2%of 1,967 total for the year
Median mileage
146,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 1,967 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. Lost power steering, power brakes, everything. Had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (I am 5'9 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. I have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. Many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the PCM is placed in the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10460524, filed 2012-06, 138,001 miles

“While driving at various times on the highways my car shuts down and I lose steering and power brakes which makes it hard to slow down and move to side of road. After 10 to 15 min l can restart my car.”

NHTSA complaint #10819177, filed 2016-01, 186,000 miles

“I was driving about 25 miles per hour and everything on the system stopped. The steering stopped working, the brakes stopped working and the car turned off. It tends to happen on bumpy roads. This has happened multiple times in my 1999 Dodge Durango during the past year. I think it might be related to the ignition problem affecting other chrysler products. The Durango was not involved in that recall, but it seems as though this is exactly what happens with my truck.”

NHTSA complaint #10626490, filed 2014-08, 165,000 miles

“Usually happens when it is hot out but the truck just shuts off with out notice all power too all gauges go to 0 power steering. Does not matter how fast or slow I am going. I have to park it and let it sit anywhere from 5 minutes up to two hours. I have had several parts replaced and the problem continues no one seems to have an answer. This is so dangerous not only for me but also all other drivers on the road. This needs to be figured out soon I fear for my life and the life of others.”

NHTSA complaint #10734397, filed 2015-07, 131,000 miles

“I was driving down the highway when the vehicle powered down without notice. I lost my power steering and the powered brakes. It would randomly without any warning. Turns out it was the computer, and the mechanic said that Dodge is notorious for the computer failing. The computer is very close to the engine, and this causes the board to warp and connections to break. These cars need to be recalled, and this issue needs to be addressed, or it will get someone killed.”

NHTSA complaint #10463121, filed 2012-06, 110,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
2024321%
2023516%
20221017%
20212211%
2020713%
20192517%
20182712%
20172813%
20161610%
2015388%
2014749%
201311618%
201214122%
201118023%
200888%
2007147%
2006486%
20051137%
200432629%
2003124%
2002102%
2001132%
2000293%
1999312%

Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Durango

Suspension
1,102 complaintsEngine cooling
281 complaintsElectrical system
181 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
181 complaintsBrakes
173 complaintsSteering
170 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
58 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSeats
31 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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