Issue ID | 346334 |
Internal NHTSA # | 759138 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/02/02 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Note: two oil changes within 2,000 miles of breakdown (have receipts). Traveling on busy highway when oil pressure dropped to 0 and engine immediately began to make loud tapping noise. Oil pan was removed and "a lot of metal shavings from the engine" had clogged the oil screen causing the oil pump failure. As a result of the oil pump failure, the engine was damaged and needs replacement. Based on ntsa database and discussions with area experts, this oil pump failure/engine damage defect condition for the 1998 durango (5. 2l) is common, yet frequently unreported. No assistance from manufacturer. Warrants detailed agency scrutiny and product recall due to defect condition. Will be pursuing legal action to recover cost of oil pump and engine replacement. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y6WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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