2019 Dodge Durango

2019 Dodge Durango

The 2019 Dodge Durango is a three-row SUV available with various engine and transmission options, including a 3.6L V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 5.7L V8 with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 6.4L V8 with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Durango is praised for its spacious interior, powerful engines, and towing capabilities, but it also has some reported issues.

Engine

3.6L V6

• Intake Manifold Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Rough idling, loss of power, check engine light
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine rattling, timing marks misaligned, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

5.7L V8

• Piston Ring Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from exhaust
  • Solution: Replace piston rings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
  • Note: Affects vehicles produced before September 2018

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Shifting Problems
  • Description/Symptoms: Hard shifting, slipping gears, delayed engagement
  • Solution: Replace transmission or rebuild
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $4,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Torque Converter Shudder
  • Description/Symptoms: Vibration during acceleration, especially at low speeds
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,200 - $1,800
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front Control Arm Bushing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or squeaking noise from front suspension, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace control arm bushings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Body Control Module Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Electrical malfunctions, such as faulty lights, wipers, or power windows
  • Solution: Replace body control module
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly even when vehicle is parked
  • Solution: Diagnose and fix electrical system components causing drain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+ depending on issue

Exterior

• Tailgate Latch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Tailgate cannot be opened or closed properly
  • Solution: Replace tailgate latch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V898

Interior

• Heater Core Leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Sweet smell in cabin, fogging windows, coolant loss
  • Solution: Replace heater core
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Dashboard Rattle
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise coming from dashboard, especially over rough roads
  • Solution: Apply sound deadening or secure loose components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500 depending on severity

Summary

The 2019 Dodge Durango has reported issues, particularly with the 3.6L V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. While some issues are relatively minor, such as exterior latch failures or interior rattles, others can be more severe and expensive to fix, such as engine failures or torque converter shudder. However, it’s important to note that these issues are not universal and many owners have not experienced any major problems with their vehicles.