2019 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 17%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,056miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Dodge Durango, 17% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,056 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I arrived home and parked my car under my carport at 8:30 p.m. At 12:20 a.m. I heard loud popping noises and smelled smoke. I went outside to see my 2019 Dodge Durango with 9,012 miles on fire. The hood of the truck was fully engulfed with fire. This fire caught onto the house and my neighbor's home.”
NHTSA complaint #11306810, filed 2020-02, 9,012 miles“On 4.17.19 while I am driving the car with my family ( 3 people ) from lima linda to rancho cucamonga , we had total 3 x episodes of the engine off suddenly without giving warning at all. What really scare us the car stop at all sudden due to engine off when we are driving on freeway 10.”
NHTSA complaint #11197060, filed 2019-04, 15 miles“My car completely shut off on me while taking a right turn into my driveway. It died at the end of my driveway. It turned back on after I put it in park and restarted the engine. Thankfully this did not happen on a busy road in town or on a highway. When I also turn my car on, my stereo sometimes work and sometimes doesn't . It does this a lot. Is any one having the same issues? My car has just a little over 11k miles and shouldn't be having this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11329447, filed 2020-06, 11,100 miles“My vehicle is a 2019 Dodge Durango that the engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and they say that there is a vacuum leak at the engine defined by the evap (evaporative emission system).”
NHTSA complaint #11245262, filed 2019-08, 20,000 miles“On 10/15/19 I was returning my vehicle to lustine chrysler jeep Dodge in woodbridge, va for engine knocking and transmission thumping when (I'm pretty sure I hit a bump on the highway) and the whole electronic dashboard flicker very fast and the vehicle accelerated on its own. I arrived at the dealership, they verified a malfunction code and sent me home to return another day because they didn't have any loaner vehicle to give me. I have loud engine knocking, thumping transmission and the AC blower didn't work october 1, 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11268880, filed 2019-10, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037347Sep 8, 2026Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine…
- 11032984May 19, 2026Cooler - engine oil
- 11032983May 19, 2026Cooler - engine oil
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11029764Feb 23, 2026WATER PUMP
- 11029763Feb 23, 2026WATER PUMP
- 11027837Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11027836Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11026565Dec 3, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11026571Dec 2, 2025Hose- Oil Cooler Inlet, Outlet
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 | 22 | 11% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 25 | 17% |
| 2018 | 27 | 12% |
| 2017 | 28 | 13% |
| 2016 | 16 | 10% |
| 2015 | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 | 74 | 9% |
| 2013 | 116 | 18% |
| 2012 | 141 | 22% |
| 2011 | 180 | 23% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 48 | 6% |
| 2005 | 113 | 7% |
| 2004 | 326 | 29% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 31 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Durango
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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