2001 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 665 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 60 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 55 people were injured.
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
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 4, 2007
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 07V555000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 7, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V339000 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
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftMar 7, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHEN THE OPERATOR MOVES THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO END UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. 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 01V077000 on NHTSA.gov
Child seatNov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Campaign 00V366000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
665 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, May 2, 2002
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN.*JB
Visibility, Apr 12, 2002
WHEN WINDOWS ARE DOWN VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE VERY HEAVILY. CONSUMER HAD TO SLOWDOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Power train, Apr 6, 2002
AT 22000 MILES, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED JERKING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED BUT IS DOING THE JERKING AGAIN. THE REAR TUMBLE SEATS WOULD NOT FOLD PROPERLY, TOOK IT TO DEALER...PROBLEM REPAIRED. AT 25080 MILES A BEARING SPUN, TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. IT IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 4, 2002
A ROD IS KNOCKING AT 25000 MILES AND THERE IS "OIL SLUDGE".....WE HAVE KEPT UP MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS UNDER THE WARRANTY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER INCIDENTS SUCH AS MINE WITH THE "OIL SLUDGE."
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Mar 29, 2002
AFTER VEHICLE SITS FOR A WHILE AND WHEN STARTING, IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DOES NOT HAVE FULL ACCELERATION POWER. WILL NOT PULL. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED PROBLEM WAS THE FAN. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND ADDED INSULATION BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND AIR CONDITIONER, HOWEVER NOISES AND LACK OF POWER STILL EXISTS. *SLC
Electrical system, Mar 26, 2002, fire
STARTER MOTOR SHORTED OUT AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED. STARTER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. I USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NEAREST DODGE FACILITY. STARTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NLM
Power train, Feb 19, 2002, crash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISION DUE TO RUSTED FRONT AXLE. AS A RESULT, FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF THE TIRE. *AK
Structure, Feb 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE INSIDE THE DOOR.*JB *YH
Power train, Feb 12, 2002
THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN BACKING UP, THE TRANSMISSION POPPED BACK INTO PARK AND LOCKED UP. *YH
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED AT 35 MPH, NOT ABLE TO RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, # 10 FUSE WAS BLOWN. DEALER COULD NOT FIND STALLING PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Feb 1, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (01V077000), CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT A PARTICULAR PART WOULD NEED TO BE ORDERED, CONSUMER HAD TO CONTACT THE DEALER ON 2 OCCASSIONS TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE PARTS, WHICH TOOK ALMOST 2 MONTHS TO GET RESOLVED.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Steering, Jan 15, 2002, crash
RACK AND PINION BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK
Power train, Jan 4, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF, CONSUMER WAS HELPING CHILD OUT OF VEHICLE, WHEN CHILD BUMPED INTO SHIFT LEVER AND CAUSED IT TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO JUMP IN, AND STOP VEHICLE. NO INJURIES. *JG *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 27, 2001
DEALER ALREADY NOTIFIED-PREMATURE 1/4 INCH GROOVING IN ROTORS IS NOT NORMAL DURING MILD OPERATING CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THE METALERGY IS DEFECTIVE IN HARDNESS AND WILL REQUIRE THE EXPENSE OF PREMATURE REPLACEMENT TO AVOID FAILURE RATHER THAN STANDARD SERVICE. *AK
Air bags, Dec 19, 2001, crash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL INSPECT VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Dec 17, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT HER VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 01V077000 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED SERVICE, AND RECALL HAS YET TO BE REMEDIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Dec 17, 2001, crash
CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE WHILE FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, WHILE EASING OFF THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND WENT BACKWARD CAUSING THE DRIVER DOOR TO HIT THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE AND THE CONSUMER TO FALL OUT ONTO THE PAVEMENT, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHOWN WAS DRIVE NOT REVERSE. *SLC
Power train, Oct 25, 2001
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DOESN'T INDICATE WHAT GEAR VEHICLE IS IN. WILL PUT VEHICLE IN PARK WITH INDICATOR STAYING IN PARK.*AK CONSUMER STATES GEAR SHIFT MAY NOT INDICATE ANY GEAR AT ALL. *JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Oct 25, 2001
WHEN GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PUT ALL THE WAY INTO PARK POSITIONING, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT INDICATE IT IS IN ANY GEAR AT ALL. THERE IS A SQUARE WHICH SURROUNDS THE P, D, N, ETC. ON THE GEAR INDICATOR, AND NONE OF THEM WILL BE OUTLINED. IN ADDITION TO SOMETIMES NOT INDICATING THE CAR IS IN GEAR, IT CAN BE IN A DIFFERENT GEAR THAN INDICATED. IT CAN SAY IT IS IN DRIVE BUT WHEN ACCELORATOR IS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO ANYWHERE. IT SIMPLY REVS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL OVER MY SMALL CHILDREN IF I THINK IT IS IN PARK BUT IT ACTUALLY ISN'T. THE VEHILCE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES AND I AM TOLD THIS HAPPENS BUT THERE IS NO REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK
Equipment, Sep 18, 2001
ASH TRAY POORLY LOCATED. NO LIGHT IN OR AROUND THE ASH TRAY.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Other or unspecified, Sep 6, 2001
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DEALER INSPECTED VEHCLE A CRACK WAS FOUND IN FUEL TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Aug 8, 2001
THERE IS NO SHIFT INTERLOCK PRESENT IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKES. ERGO, A CHILD COULD EASILY SHIFT A VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Equipment, Aug 3, 2001
A/C FAILED THREE TIMES W/I FIRST 90 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE REPLACED ALL PARTS, BUT FAILURE RETURNS. THEY HAVE OTHER VEHICLES PRESENTING WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THIS IS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.*AK
Suspension, Aug 3, 2001
THIS VEHICLE AND ALL OTHER DURANGOS ARE NOT SAFE AT THIS SPEED, TO STAY ON TRACK OVER UN-EVEN ROAD. THIS CAN CAUSE SEVEAR ACCIDENTS ON FWY USE AS I-75 OR I-94 IN DETROIT. PLEASE LOOK ALSO AT THE FORD EXPLORE UP TO THE NEW MODEL WHICH HAS FINALY A INDEPENTED REAR , THERFORE A SMALLER ROLL-OVER INCEDENT RATE WILL RESULT. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK