2016 Dodge Durango: Ticking noise from engine
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Durango report: ticking noise from engine. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 14,200 miles.
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2016 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11557409 (filed 11/29/2023): “Vehicle is going into park while driving, when it does that i have to come to a stop and restart the vehicle. i almost got into an accident and i’m scared for my life driving this. the dealership charged me to change the alternator, the batteries and i still h…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11528618 (filed 06/23/2023): “Oil leak from top of the engine, vehicle has being well maintained barely has 61,000 miles, well taken care of, oil leak from top of the engine, theres more people having this issue, possible cause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdklx_inoay or https://www.y…”
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: none clearly reported. 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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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