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16 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:29 PM
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Well, the dealer still wont tell me what went wrong. All they said wsa that Chrysler approved the repairs and a new engine was being shipped from Detroit. But they wouldn't tell my WHY THE FIRST ENGINE FAILED in the first place. All they said was that "You need a new engine."
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Replying to: speedtrap (Jul 17, 2009 8:31 pm)  In any case, I'm glad you've gotten the problem resolved as quickly as you did!  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: speedtrap (Jul 08, 2009 5:52 pm) Chrysler is apparently avoiding answering problems. This is their position. And they will not budge until the Government Agency mandates some answers. We have had All the same problems and more. From the very beginning our truck would stall, their call cente has no recored of us ever calling. Our horn clockspring had to be replaced. The horn would 'blaze' the airbag clock spring also had to be replaced. We have had three insrument clusters. The area manager knows about the stalling and admitted to the "shame on us" factor at Chrysler for not investigating the matter. He said he would look into it. And has now ducked responsibility. We also loose brake pressure and steering control as the engine fails. We have had 2 batteries, these problems have obviously drained the 2 prior. Windows work sometimes, sometimes they don't. Oh yeah, has anybody ever experienced the engine dying and then just like that it starts up again. But yeah the awful thing is that you don't even realize you have no power until the brakes and steering are no longer compatible. This is not a fluke, if continued it could be considered murder. not fun to have semitrucks behind you at 70-80mph when your "stuck" but actually appear to be moving. The wheels are still spinning,no power or control [interior electrical or mechanical]. We have experienced the fire under the dash, they refused to cooperate to tell us what damage had been done. They do not want to have to refund us all. But if you don't quit you win. Oh yeah, the unpompous explaination for engine failure"your egr valve is designed to open at freeway speeds and close at idle." So what doe sthat mean everytime we go through a drivethrough will have a power failure. Get real. Make sure that every time you speak with a dealer, or rep from chryler at 1800 992 1997 you watchfully ensure they repeat back every statement made FOR LEGAL DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES. They will paraphrase in their own words and that is ok. I've talked to some of the younger and older reps they have all been helpful lately. They have thanked us after we told them to make sure they "cover themselves" so that they do not become some person's fall guy in the process of things. This things just about at the end ladies and gentlemen March Soldiers!! This is what Americans are made of. We know how to fight for what is right. The right way. You just keep praying, get answers on what to do next from God and Do Not Quit!!! Always ask right away to be transferred to America. Offshore is to submissive to evil authority. For weeks we thought we were working with the "Lemon Law Desk". No Greater Love Than A Man Lay Down His Own Life For His Friends (Its for those not as strong as us, Huh what about the children)? |
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 17, 2009 8:40 pm) |
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My Durango was still under the 7 year/70,000 mile warranty. Yes the exact same thing happened. THe valve stem broke and the rod dropped into the block. After about 2 weeks, without any questions, Dodge put in a rebuilt motor. I was a little annoyed when they told me that the replaced motor is only covered by the balance of my warranty, (about 5500miles left) I have since been having numerous issues with it stalling while slowing down. It's at the dealership now, still under warranty. As usual though, it's not stalling for them. I have found various articles on the web in regards to 2004 Hemi Motors. Apparently there has been an issues with the valve stem braking and the rod dropping into the block. Dodge supposedly fixed it for 2005 and up, but the seem reluctant to do anything for the 2004's except for hope it happens after warranty. Good Luck..
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Replying to: speedtrap (Nov 12, 2009 6:29 pm)
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Replying to: durangocrap (Nov 12, 2009 7:22 pm) |
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I need help! I bought my 2004 Dodge Durango in june of 2005. It has the V-8 5.7 Hemi engine. From the time I had it i noticed a light ticking sound when it was idling. I took it to the dealer but they didn't hear anything. Now the warranty has run out and the engine has died! My daughter was using it and she called and told me that it didn't want to go. So she made it to a shop and they checked it out. They said something about no pressure from somewhere and not all the cylinders firing. They said I need a new motor. Since it's not under warranty anymore, is there anything i can do? Is there any type of class suit since so many people are having this problem? i changed the oil every 3000 miles, had it serviced regularly. It had started cutting off when I came to a stop after driving it a while, but when I put it in park and crank it back up, it ran fine. My daughter is beside herself. she can't believe a truck that we barely had 4 years would go bad so soon.
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Replying to: kaykaywc (Nov 13, 2009 11:01 pm)
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Replying to: durangocrap (Nov 18, 2009 8:54 pm) |
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