So, with 35,694 miles on my D, I took it to the dealership Monday evening with the following issues and I was curious how many others here (if any) have similar experiences regarding #2 and #3 below:
1. Intermittent front right blinker failures (I know this is an issue for a ton of folks so no need to reply. My left front blinker has been replaced twice already)
2. The fuel fill door sticks. I have to wedge something (usually a folded napkin) under the fuel door before hitting the release button for it to actually open.
3. The power steering system is leaking fluid somewhere. I noticed a few days ago it was making the typical power steering whiny noises when making turns and I checked under the hood on Sunday, the reservoir was well below the "MIN" line and darn near empty. I filled it back up just before heading to the dealership and the whiny noises mostly went away.
4. I didn't know at the time, but apparently the water pump is bad, too. The dealership called to let me know yesterday. I never saw any antifreeze on the ground nor did I ever smell any boiling off from under the hood. It's never run hot either. At any rate, I know this is also an issue for a lot of folks. I hope they finally have a decent supplier for the replacements. I don't know what it is about Durangos and water pumps...I had to replace the water pump *twice* on my 2004 Limited in less than 15 months.
1. Intermittent front right blinker failures (I know this is an issue for a ton of folks so no need to reply. My left front blinker has been replaced twice already)
2. The fuel fill door sticks. I have to wedge something (usually a folded napkin) under the fuel door before hitting the release button for it to actually open.
3. The power steering system is leaking fluid somewhere. I noticed a few days ago it was making the typical power steering whiny noises when making turns and I checked under the hood on Sunday, the reservoir was well below the "MIN" line and darn near empty. I filled it back up just before heading to the dealership and the whiny noises mostly went away.
4. I didn't know at the time, but apparently the water pump is bad, too. The dealership called to let me know yesterday. I never saw any antifreeze on the ground nor did I ever smell any boiling off from under the hood. It's never run hot either. At any rate, I know this is also an issue for a lot of folks. I hope they finally have a decent supplier for the replacements. I don't know what it is about Durangos and water pumps...I had to replace the water pump *twice* on my 2004 Limited in less than 15 months.
