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: suspension
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Steering, Suspension, Dec 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver’s side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and stated that the front driver’s side wheel was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and she was informed that the ball joint, tie rod, and wheel spindle needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle would need a front wheel alignment. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Suspension, Nov 5, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAINIER DODGE OF OLYMPIA (2550 CARRIAGE LOOP SW, OLYMPIA, WA 98502; (360) 754-5550) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Suspension, Jun 3, 2019
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS OF THE VEHICLE I OWN BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL IS CLOSED. I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE COVERED FOR REPAIR BECAUSE I WASN'T MADE AWARE OF ANY RECALLS WHEN I OBTAINED THE VEHICLE. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT COULD BREAK OFF.
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Mar 28, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED TO THE GROUND AND SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BENT INWARD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE RADIATOR FAILED TO OPERATE AND CAUSED THE COOLING SYSTEM TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE WHEEL HUB BEARING, FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 04V596000 (SUSPENSION), 06E024000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) OR 08E064000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Suspension, Jan 30, 2014
I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE DURANGO IN JUNE 2003. I HAVE HAD CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS,RIGHT HUB ASSEMBLY. RIGHT SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 YEARS AND I WAS JUST TOLD YESTERDAY THAT IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I WAS ALSO INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC OF 18 YEARS, THE WHOLE FRONT SUSPENSION IS BAD AND THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL ALSO HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK 11 YEARS AND HAVE KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED,IN ALL THIS TIME, I HAVE HAD ONLY ONE OFFICIAL RECALL FOR UPPER ARM BALL JOINTS IN 2005. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER TWICE TO QUESTION WHY I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY SO FREQUENTLY(EVERY YEAR FOR THE LAST 5 OF 6 YEARS) AND THEY INSIST THERE IS NOTHING WRONG OR A SPECIFIC RECALL FOR MY VIN. I HAVE HAD ENOUGH WITH REPLACING THE SAME PART OVER AND OVER EVERY YEAR. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS HUB ASSEMBLY & FRONT SUSPENSION. I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE AS MINE.... FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OF 55-60 MPH, BALL JOINT ISSUES, HUB ASSEMBLY ISSUES, AND FRONT SUSPENSION ISSUES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 2 RECALLS FOR 2000 DODGE DURANGO FRONT SUSPENSION AND HUB ASSEMBLY UNITS, AND CONVENIENTLY FOR CHRYSLER, NEITHER ARE MY VIN NUMBER DURANGO. SURPRISE, SURPRISE!! I WILL CONTINUE TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH CHRYSLER UNTIL SOME ONE DECIDES TO TAKE ACTION AND GET THESE ISSUES REPAIRED ONCE AND FOR ALL. I AM GETTING A LITTLE TIRED OF CONSTANTLY PUTTING OUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE SAME ISSUE YEAR AFTER YEAR!! PLEASE HELP GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED! *TR
Suspension, Dec 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF THE TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Suspension, Oct 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HUB UNIT FRACTURED IN HALF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08E064000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB). THE DEALER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Steering, Suspension, May 24, 2011
I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY STEERING LEFT AND THE WHEEL BASE WOULDN'T TURN. SO I BACKED UP AND CONTINUE TO GO AROUND THE CURVE, ONCE I REACHED ABOUT 200 FT OFF MY DRIVEWAY, MY CAR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON IT'S OWN. I BACKED INTO MY DRIVEWAY DRAGGING MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL SIDEWAYS. ONCE I GOT OUT TO CHECK WHAT WAS GOING ON, MY TIE ROD END HAD BECOME COMPLETELY STRIPPED OFF THE RACK AND PINION. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTIONS, SOMEHOW THE GROVES ON THE RACK AND PINION HAD WORE DOWN SO MUCH IT ALLOWED THE TIE ROD TO STRIP AND RELEASE. I WAS SO GLAD I HADN'T BEEN DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO FLIP AND PROBABLY KILL US. I KNOW HAVE TO REPLACE MY RACK AND PINION AND TIE ROD AND JUST REPLACING THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE NOT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. I AM VERY FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE IT NOW IN FEAR THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
Suspension, Dec 26, 2009
VEHICLES HAS BEEN MAKING FRONT NOISE OF AXEL IS ABOUT TO COME OFF - SOMETIME IN THE SUMMER I HAD THE BEARING REPLACED AS THEY HAD CRACKED THEN THE NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION STARTED AGAIN. I THINK THAT THIS MAY BE A RECALL PROBLEM. *TR
Suspension, May 5, 2009
FRONT LEFT BUSHING REPAIRED 6 TIMES AND STILL SQUEAKS AT EVERY SUSPENSION COMPRESSION. *TR
Suspension, Feb 20, 2009
2/18/2009 MECHANIC FIXED WHEEL BEARING-FRONT SUSPENSION HUB AND BEARING LEFT SIDE 1 YR AGO SAME THING WAS DONE TO RIGHT SIDE. I PAID OUT OF POCKET BOTH TIMES. HE TOLD ME TO CHECK INTO RECALL ON DODGE DURANGO. *TR
Suspension, Sep 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER HILLS OR BUMPS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,000.
Suspension, Sep 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. SHE CALLED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT). THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BECAUSE HER VEHICLE WAS 2 WHEEL DRIVE, HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,882.
Suspension, Sep 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS WEARING FASTER THAN NORMAL AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. BETWEEN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 AND AUGUST OF 2008, THE NOISE INTENSIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Aug 16, 2008
I WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES AND NEVER HAVE HAD SO MANY FRONT END ISSUES ON ONE VEHICLE THAN THIS ONE. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DURANGO, REAR WHEEL DRIVE. 5.2L ENGINE THIS VEHICLE DID HAVE A RECALL ISSUED ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *TR
Suspension, Oct 6, 2007
REGULAR DRIVING. NOISE FROM REAR END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED REAR CARRIER AND ALL BEARINGS/RACES. *TR
Suspension, Equipment, Oct 1, 2007
2000 DODGE DURANGO, WHEN MY CAR HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT, THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE BALL JOINTS. MY DURANGO NOW HAS 100,000+ MILES AND IT IS MAKING THE SAME POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT NEEDS NEW BALL JOINTS AGAIN. I FEEL DODGE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I CONTACTED DODGE I WAS TOLD VIA E-MAIL THAT WARRANTY WAS ONLY UNTIL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. THEY DID NOT COUNT ON OWNERS KEEPING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I FEEL DODGE SHOULD STAND BEHIND. *JB
Suspension, Jul 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT). HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY NOTIFIED FRESNO DODGE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THE TIME. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT EVEN THOUGH HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, HE WOULD STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO FAILURES TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE CONSUMER STATED DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DEALER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THE RECALL ISSUED AND THE REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 09/10/07 *TR
Suspension, Jul 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (RECALL#04V596000) FOR THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,200. UPDATED 01/07/08.*LJ UPDATED 12/12/07
Suspension, May 11, 2007
FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK
Suspension, May 11, 2007
FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK
Suspension, Apr 18, 2007
MAKE: DODGE MODEL: DURANGO YEAR: 2000, I ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DURANGO SINCE ABOUT 13,000, (NOW HAVE 93,000. REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS, BRAKE CALIPERS, AND CONTINUOUS CHECKS FOR CLICKING AND VIBRATION FEELING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS HAS NOT BEEN RIGHT FROM THE START. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THE STEERING AND FRONT END. EACH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE THEY CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ENJOYED THE DURANGO, EXCEPT FOR THESE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE STEERING MAKES NOISES AND HAS A FUNNY RESPONSE TO THE TURNING PROCESS. COULD YOU PLEASE REVIEW CLOSER. *AK
Steering, Suspension, Apr 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL 04V596000 REPAIRS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE STEERING ASSEMBLY SHIFTED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS PRIOR TO IT BEING PURCHASED BY THE CONTACT, W3HICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE, AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DEALER TO A RELATIVE'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 80,000.*AK
Steering, Suspension, Visibility, Feb 22, 2007
I BOUGHT MY TRUCK USED AND HAD THEM DO A COMPLETE WORK UP ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT. EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR 1 WEEK. AFTER THAT WEEK MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THEM REPLACE THE "CANISTER" BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID WAS THE PROBLEM. 1 WEEK LATER IT RETURNED. I HAVE HAD IT CLEARED OUT ABOUT 100 TIMES. IT NOW KEEPS TELLING ME I HAVE A GAS LEAK. MY MECHANIC HAS LOOKED AT THIS TRUCK MORE THAN THE AVERAGE TIME. NOW I AM AT 130,000 MILES AND MY SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY SHOT, POWER STEERING PUMP, AUTOMATIC LOCKS ARE SLOWLY MALFUNCTIONING (THEY MAKE A LOUD NOISE ON 2 OF THE DOORS), AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN. *JB
Suspension, Feb 9, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT INTO THE HIGHWAY AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THAT VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, THERE WAS ALSO MINOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER .