What the known faults on this Dodge Durango typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2011–2023 Dodge Durango is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,670–£7,350 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
The 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen registers phantom inputs or displays visible bubbling and delamination behind the glass.
Inspect · Turn the ignition on and inspect the screen edges for air bubbles. Leave the navigation map open for 60 seconds to watch for unprompted 'ghost' screen presses.
3.6 Pentastar rocker-arm / lifter failure causing misfire and tick (earlier cars).
Inspect · Listen for a tick and scan for cylinder-2/misfire codes.
Ticking noise on cold start that fades as the engine warms up, caused by snapped exhaust manifold bolts.
Inspect · Start the engine from cold with the bonnet open. Listen near the front wheel arches for a sharp ticking sound that diminishes after a minute of idling.
TIPM (integrated power module) faults causing random electrical issues.
Inspect · Test all electrics and watch for no-crank/stalling history.
Brake wear and pulsation.
Inspect · Feel for pulsation under braking.
Sections of the rear 'racetrack' LED light bar failing to illuminate or flickering due to water ingress.
Inspect · Turn on the sidelights and inspect the full width of the tailgate light bar. Look for dead LED patches or visible condensation inside the plastic lens.
Oil pooling in the engine valley and dripping down the bell housing, caused by a cracked plastic oil filter housing and cooler assembly.
Inspect · Shine a torch down past the oil filter cap into the V-valley of the engine block to check for pooled fresh oil or coolant.
Automatic shift quality on higher-mileage cars.
Inspect · Feel for harsh or slipping shifts.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.