Dodge Durango

Rocker arm develops audible tick from worn contact surfaces, typically after 60,000 miles. Parts cheap ($50-80 per arm), labor drives cost due to intake manifold removal.

Symptoms: Ticking from upper engine, louder when cold, doesn't disappear after warmup

Plastic oil filter housing becomes brittle, develops cracks. Oil and coolant passages run through the housing — cross-contamination possible. Dorman 926-959 metal replacement is the permanent fix.

Symptoms: Oil drip under engine, low oil warning, milky residue on oil cap in severe cases

Timing chain tensioner loses tension from chain stretch, primarily 2011-2013 units. Cold start rattle, can jump timing in extreme cases.

Symptoms: Rattle on cold start from front of engine, check engine light for cam/crank correlation

Totally Integrated Power Module fails without warning. No-start, fuel pump relay sticks, all warning lights. Primarily 2011-2013.

8-speed auto (845RE/ZF 8HP) develops shuddering during low-speed acceleration. Worn torque converter clutch is the primary cause.

Alternator may suddenly fail. Recall P60 covers 2011-2014 models.

Full-width LED taillight leaks water through degraded seals. Class action filed (Cranstoun v. FCA).

Upper rear shock mounts develop play — design flaw, not normal wear.