2011 Dodge Durango: Cylinders misfiring
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Durango report: cylinders misfiring. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 62,650 miles.
NHTSA has 185 owner complaints for the 2011 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766947 (filed 09/25/2026): “The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was ass…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745183 (filed 06/19/2026): “Car shut off whike driving and couldn't control the vehicle…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace head, gaskets, oil, antifreeze and rockers (3 reports) replace lifters (1 reports) replaced pcm (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,380 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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