Issue ID | 1528154 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11166046 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 07/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 5. 7l hemi engine defect: at 105,665 miles the engine has developed a flattened cam along with damaged lifters at number eight cylinder. I suspect that the adjacent lifters and more than one lobe of the cam is damaged. Dodge dealership service group is requiring $1000 deposit teradown fee to confirm supect ailment, to be applies to reair, if authorized. Range quoted between $2000 and $4000. I have researched and found some cost as high as $4800. Research has also shown this defect of the 5. 7l hemi engine is not a rare occurence. I requested assistanct from dodge, it was denied. Vehicle is in shop. I will have to move if not fixed to avoid storage charges. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SUGAR LAND, TX |
VIN pattern | 1D4SD5GT8BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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