2019 Dodge Durango engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 17, 2026WAEngineOther / Unknown

   At 37008 miles my coolant started to leak and it overheated, when taking to a mechanic they replaced the coolant and tubes and advised that it was rubbing on the hose, so they replaced the hoses and put in new coolant fluid and said it was all addressed, not even a week later, it started to overheat again even though it has all new hoses and they wrapped the hoses so it doesn't wear and cause the leak again and it still happened.

   NHTSA complaint #11731937 · source
2. Filed Apr 13, 2026KYEngine

   At 30,000 had one blown head gasket and a few thousand miles later another blown head gasket. Regular maintenance and oil changes have been done and maintenance. Then last year my cam Shalf had to be replaced and now again a head gasket again. Several cylinders are missing firing. When I took in and they replaced the cam Shalf, I took it saw it said cylinder 5 was missing firing , now it’s showing cylinder 3 with all my lights on my dash on again and the car has 110,000…

   NHTSA complaint #11730939 · source
3. Filed Feb 19, 2026NJElectrical SystemEngine

   First, very hard time trying to file a complaint with Dodge, they make it hard to find info. To make it short, I have a Dodge Durango RT, only 83,000 miles. The vehicle would not start, and was smoking out the back. Was hoping it was something simple brought it to my mechanic. Turns out there was an oil leak, manifold leak and the starter died. I had to tow my car. Called the Dodge company, and they flat out said they could NOT HELP me and would not do an escalation because…

   NHTSA complaint #11719190 · source
4. Filed Jan 6, 2026COEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Took vehicle in for cooling issues, leaking coolant. Garage did courtesy inspection and determined oil cooler failure had caused catastrophic damage to the engine, requiring replacement. Mechanic informed me this particular shop deals with this issue 3-5 times every week, with about one per month requiring full engine replacement. The engine is the 3.6L V6 Pentastar, which is standard in Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Plymouth vehicles and this is a defect known to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11709001 · source
5. Filed Dec 17, 2025PAEngine

   Oil cooler failure .I am concerned because my mechanic says this is a common problem with this type of motor. Why isn't it recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11705560 · source
6. Filed Oct 7, 2025NCEngine

   I was driving my vehicle and the engine light came on and the car started overheating. I had to immediately pull over. There was fluid underneath my Vehicle again. This occurred twice in 6 months. The engine coolant lines have a whole in them. This is the 2nd repair for the same issue in 6 months. The Vehicle has been sitting for over 3 weeks at dodge. They have not answered or responded to our claims. The Vehicle poses a safety risk as it instantly overheats and you lose…

   NHTSA complaint #11691872 · source
7. Filed Oct 7, 2025NCEngine

   Twice this year this has happened. I was driving to work when suddenly the lights on the dash came on and the car started over heating. There was a ton of engine coolant under the car. Took the car to get repaired. They said the coolant lines rub against something under the car and caused a hole. They said it was a defect in the way the car is designed and there is nothing to hold up the coolant lines running to the rear of the vehicle. They told us we needed to contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11691866 · source
8. Filed May 6, 2025100,000 miNJBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11659234 · source
9. Filed Aug 22, 202479,000 miDEEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled and failed to shift into the intended gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated while at an intersection, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission and gear shift module needed…

   NHTSA complaint #11610155 · source
10. Filed Jun 27, 202481,843 miINTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a coolant leak, and the contact was informed that the radiator and radiator hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…

    NHTSA complaint #11597204 · source
11. Filed May 23, 2023MIEngineOther / Unknown

    vehicle was parked, orange red fluid was seen leaking from the vehicle in a large puddle. Dealership mechanic that found the failure as a factory install clamp that was placed too close to 2 rear coolant lines tube causing a hole in each line almost emptying the coolant all over the ground.

    NHTSA complaint #11523560 · source
12. Filed Apr 9, 2023TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I took my car into Fairfield Dodge (Fairfield Texas). I have taken my car in about 3 times already. The first two was to do test on it. I can be driving my car and smell Gas as if I stepped in it. the smell makes me sick. I can park my car and the smell is just ask bad on the outside as it is in the inside. the car dealership said oh we have found the problem. They had my car for 1mth and 2 days and changed the fuel take and canaster, oh that is it. They said it is fixed "…

    NHTSA complaint #11516217 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology