2000 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 1,097 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 118 involved a crash and 26 involved a fire. 88 people were injured and 11 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, front, hubOct 20, 2008
SKF IS RECALLING 2,805 HUB UNITS, PART NO. BR930361, SOLD AS A SERVICE PART FOR 1997-2004 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES AND 1999-2003 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE & REAR AXLE ABS. DUE TO A SPECIFICATION ERROR, THE ROTOR PILOT FOR THE HUB UNIT MAY BE TOO LONG. THIS RESULTS IN THE WHEEL TO NOT BE SEATED FULLY AGAINST THE HUB FLANGE FACE DURING MOUNTING.
IMPROPER SEATING OF THE WHEEL CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, BRAKE ROTOR NOISE, DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE WHEEL AFTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLY WHEEL-END SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. SHOULD WHEEL-END SEPARATION OCCUR, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
SKF WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE HUB UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKF VSM NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-644-8999.
Campaign 08E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingMar 15, 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
Campaign 06E024000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, upper ball jointDec 21, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 04V596000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 01V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 21, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL LIGHTLY VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Mar 2, 2001
BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WERE RESURFACED/ REPLACED. TRANSFER CASE WENT OUT DUE TO MAKING NOISE FROM METAL CHIPS. VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 9, 2001
WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES PEDAL CONSUMER HEARD GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, PULLED TO RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2001
I CARRIED MY VEHICLE TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED BECAUSE MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS SPONGY. THE MECHANICS CHECKED MY TRUCK AND SAID MY BRAKES WERE FINE, BUT I HAD A BAD MASTER CYLINDER. THEY DIDN'T TOUCH ANYTHING, BUT THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT'S UNDER WARRANTY. CARL GREGORY CHECKED THE BRAKES AND CAME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. THEY ORDERED THE PART AND IT WAS IN THE NEXT DAY. THEY PUT THE NEW MASTER CYLINDER ON AND MY BRAKES ARE STILL SPONGY. MY BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THEY START BRAKING. I AM STILL TRYING TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 19, 2000, crash
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAILED, RESULTING IN ONE CRASH. BRAKES WOULD NOT GRAB, AND DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. DEALER AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 20, 2000, crash
CONSUMER WAS IN TRAFFIC AND TRIED TO SLAM ON BRAKES BECAUSE ANOTHER DRIVER IN FRONT HAD STOPPED, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, CONSUMER STOOD ON BRAKES, AND VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T STOP.*AK DEPRESSING BRAKES TO FLOOR CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV UP TO A HIGHER IDLE RPM. *YH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 21, 2000
DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE RETAINER SPRING WHICH CAME OFF AND CAUSED BRAKES TO BE LOOSE/ FALL AND CRACKED THE RIM, AND HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 18, 2000
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEEM TO CATCH AND POP CONSTANTLY AT LOW SPEEDS WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL. *AK