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.
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 15, 2010
2001 DODGE DURANGO WITH RECALL FOR THE IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. *KB IN 2008 THE CONSUMER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED REGARDING THE IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2010, THE IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED. THE KEY WOULD NOT GO COMPLETELY IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE, HE WAS UNABLE TO START OR MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION TUMBLER COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE ONE OF THE METAL BARS IN THE TUMBLER HAD JAMMED IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND THAT A NEW TUMBLER WAS NEEDED. THE CONSUMER WAS CERTAIN THAT THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TUMBLER WAS CAUSED BY THE REPAIR TO THE IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 4, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEM OWNER OF A 2001 DODGE DURANGO SLT EXPERIENCE SIMILAR PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A SERIES OF UN-COMMANDED RPM SURGES WHILE IN AND OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL. THE SURGE WOULD BE AS MUCH AS 800 RPM AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT MORE THAN ONCE. IT TOOK THE DEALER FIVE SERVICE CALLS TO FINALLY DISCOVER THE PROBLEM. THE DISCOVERY HAPPENED ONLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON LONG ENOUGH FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO DOWNLOAD AN ERROR CODE FROM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). THE SURGE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILING AND/OR FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS). THE TPS RECENTLY FAILED AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME THE SURGES DID NOT EXCEED 300 RPM BEFORE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. AS IN THE INITIAL FAILURE, AND EVEN THOUGH THE TPS WAS SUSPECT, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PCM WAS NOT PROGRAMMED TO DETECT A FAILING TPS. AS A RESULT, THE PCM CONTINUED TO REACT TO SPURIOUS SIGNALS FROM THE TPS, RESULTING IN UN-COMMANDED RPM INCREASE WHICH CONTINUED UNTIL A HARD FAILURE OF THE TPS WAS DETECTED. *JB
Electrical system, Feb 26, 2010
I HAD A COMPLAINT FOR INVESTIGATION ON A DURANGO. THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF CASE CHANGE (ALL TIMES ARE GMT-0500) PROJECT: NHTSA HOTLINE CENTER CASE: COMMENTS FROM ODI WEB USER CASE NUMBER: [XXX] DATE: 02/26/2010 TIME: 16:06:15 CREATION DATE: 02/22/2010 CREATION TIME: 14:19:39 DESCRIPTION: ENTERED ON 02/26/2010 AT 16:06:15 EST (GMT-0500) BY B.KEARSE: THEN.... NOTIFICATION OF CASE ESCALATION (ALL TIMES ARE GMT-0500) PROJECT: NHTSA HOTLINE CENTER CASE: COMMENTS FROM ODI WEB USER CASE NUMBER: [XXX] ESCALATION: NONE STATUS: CLOSED DATE: 2010-02-26 TIME: 16:06:15 CREATION DATE: 2010-02-22 CREATION TIME: 14:19:39 DESCRIPTION: ENTERED ON 02/26/2010 AT 16:06:15 EST (GMT-0500) BY B.KEARSE: THE CASE WENT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND WITH THE SAME TIME MARK....IT WAS CLOSED. NO ONE INVESTIGATED THIS. NO ONE CARES. PEOPLE ARE DYING FROM THE NHTSA'S NEGLIGENCE. EVERYONE TAKE NOTE THAT THE NHTSA HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY DEFECT! *TR
Exterior lighting, Visibility, Feb 11, 2010
2001 DURANGO HAD HEADLIGHT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN AT 60 MILES AN HOUR. THE CENTRAL TIMING MODULE WENT OUT. WE COULDN'T SEE TO DRIVE AND ONCOMING DRIVERS COULDN'T SEE US. ITS WAS LIKE BEING BLINDFOLDED. YOU CANT NAVIGATE THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT HAVING THE ABILITY TO SEE.THE NHTSA WAS NOTIFIED, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT UNLESS AN INVESTIGATOR FINDS A TREND, THEY CANT ISSUE A RECALL. UPON LOOKING AT THEIR WEBSITE I HAVE FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS FOR THIS... WHICH TO ME IS A TREND. I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE BEFORE THIS WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. I CALLED THE DODGE CORP. OFFICE AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT UNTIL THE NHTSA MAKES THEM RECALL, THEY WONT. SHAME ON DODGE AND THE NHTSA FOR NOT FIXING THE DEFECT. THIS IS NOT AN INCONVENIENCE DEFECT, THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR LIGHTS,WIPERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PLEASE POST COMPLAINT SO THAT THE NHTSA WILL FINALLY SEE A TREND. THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL DEFECT MUST BE RECOGNIZED! PLEASE INVOLVE YOUR LOCAL MEDIA IF YOU GET NO RESPONSE WITH THE NHTSA. THE TIME FOR BAILOUTS TO THE CAR COMPANY'S' IS OVER IF THEY AREN'T REQUIRED TO MANUFACTURE A SAFE PRODUCT! THE NHTSA SAID THEY RECEIVE OVER 500 COMPLAINTS A DAY. WITH THAT MANY COMPLAINTS COULD THEY BE MISSING THIS DEFECT TREND? IT IS TIME TO CHECK INTO THE ELECTRICAL,TRANSMISSION, AND SEAT BELT ISSUES THAT DODGE IS HAVING. THE NHTSA SHOULD BE DOING ALL THEY CAN TO AVOID INNOCENT DEATHS FROM THE NEGLECT OF GREEDY CAR MANUFACTURERS. DRIVING WITHOUT WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR HEADLIGHTS=DEATH! *TR
Electrical system, Feb 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY FLASH ON AND OFF AT TIMES. THE CENTRAL TIMING MODULE AND THE ALARM WOULD ALSO SHUT OFF WHENEVER SHE TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AFTER LOCKING IT WITH THE KEY. MOST OF THE FAILURES OCCURRED WHENEVER IT RAINED WHICH LED HER TO BELIEVE THAT WATER WAS ALSO ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN THEY SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND DETERMINE THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL. SHE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE TOLD HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS REGARDING THE PROBLEM SO THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 164,204. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Power train, Jan 19, 2010
HAVE A LOUD HUMMING SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT STARTS ABOUT 30MPH AND GETS LOUDER AS SPEED IS INCREASED. ALSO HAVE A CONTINUOUS CHIME WHILE DRIVING IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MANY MECHANICS INCLUDING DEALERS AND THEY SAY THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *TR
Suspension, Jan 17, 2010
I HAD MY 2001 DODGE DURANGO INSPECTED TO GET MY LICENSE PLATES RENEWED AND WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Suspension, Electrical system, Seats, Jan 14, 2010
MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT NEEDED OF UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS, SWAY BAR, CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING FRONT END BED SPRING NOISE - SOUNDS LIKE JUNK, TOLD THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT IS LOSE AGAIN. ALSO THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE FRONT DRIVER;S SEAT WENT OUT -COST TO REPAIR OVER 700.00! VEHICLE IS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO 4 X 4. ONLY 86,000 MILES ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND SERVICED, BUT DESPITE THAT CONSTANTLY HAVING FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND BRAKES. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 3, 2009, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING THE GEAR SELECTOR BEGAN SLIPPING FROM 2-WHEEL DRIVE TO 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT INTENTION. AFTER PARKING SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER SHE WAS INFORMED BY HER NEIGHBOR THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 1, 2009
2001 DODGE DURANGO ENGINE BLEW ON HWY WHILE MY DAUGHTER AGE 12 WERE GOING TO MISSOULA. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 15, 2009
2001 DURANGO 5.9 R/T, HEAD LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DOORS LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED AND THEN FAILED. THE SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ( BODY CONTROL MODULE). THE MODULE WAS THEN REPROGRAMMED. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALLED IN LATTER YEAR MODELS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING A NIGHT AND THE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 19, 2009
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW, WIPERS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. I SMELLED A BURN ODOR, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS OR INTERIOR LIGHTS. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC, THE REPAIR WILL REQUIRE TAKING THE DASHBOARD OUT TO GET TO A COMPUTER THAT MAY BE BURNED OUT. ONLY A DEALER CAN DO THE REPAIR WORK WHICH WILL COST OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS IN JUST LABOR COST. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE MECHANIC THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE DODGE DURANGO. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Aug 18, 2009
WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLICKS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERECNES BEFOREHAND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE IS 88000. BML. UPDATED 10/06/09. *LJ THE INERMEDIATE STEEERING SHAFT AND TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE RESISTOR INSIDE THE BLOWER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE FAN TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 10/08/09
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE HEAT UNDERNEATH THE FLOORBOARD AND IN THE ENGINE. SHE ALSO SMELLED SULFUR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING, AND CAUSES RAW FUEL TO FLOW THROUGH THE CYLINDERS. OVER TIME, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO FAIL. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. SHE WAS PROVIDED A LIST OF DEALERS TO CALL THAT HAS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THE EQUIPMENT WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,267.
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2009
FAILURE OF THE DASH LIGHTING, PARKING LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 21, 2009
I HAVE A 2001 DURANGO THAT HAS KEY/IGNITION PROBLEMS SOMETIMES WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN IT WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS THE KEY SO I WENT TO THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW KEY. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THAT AND TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND POP IT AS HARD AS I COULD AND THE KEY WOULD GO IN. THAT DID WORK. BUT, IS THIS CAUSING ANY OTHER PROBLEMS? *TR
Electrical system, Jun 17, 2009
KEY WILL NOT TURN WHEN PUT IN IGNITION; AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH FOUND MANY DODGE VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. PER THE AUTO FORUMS - PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND TAPPED KEY ON RIGHT HAND SIDE WHILE IN IGNITION (I GUESS TO PUSH KEY IN FURTHER) AND THEN THE KEY WOULD WORK TO START DURANGO. HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY TIME. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Equipment, May 18, 2009
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE DURANGO WITH 103,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. AGAIN IT'S BAD, THE COMPUTER IS BAD AGAIN (REPLACED TWICE) AND NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING............ I ENDED UP BUYING A CHEAP CAR TO DRIVE SINCE I COULD NOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS TRUCK, NOT TO MENTION 10 MILES TO GALLON....... THIS TRUCK IS A COMPLETE PIECE OF ?!@#$% AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUY A DODGE, THEY SHOULD GO OUT OF BUSINESS SELLING THE CARS THEY DO... *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2009
WHEN I DRIVE MY DURANGO ABOVE 40 MILES AN HOUR I GET A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ABOUT 50 DECIBELS COMING FROM THE FRONT IN I CHECKED MY HUB ITS NOT THAT IT SOUND LIKE ITS FROM THE AXLE. *TR
Power train, Apr 16, 2009
I HAVE A DURANGO (2001) THAT HAS HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES IN TWO AND A HALF YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSIONS SERVICED AND KEPT ALL RECORDS BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILS EVERYTIME WITHIN A YEAR OF REPLACEMENT. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Electrical system, Mar 26, 2009
ELECTRICAL**** CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CODES STATED THAT O2 SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.. I REPLACED THEM ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. AFTER ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATES THAT O2 SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IT STALLED. MADE IT TO DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE P/S SWITCH LEAKED INTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND SHORTED OUT 02 SENSORS AND POSSIBLY OTHER SENSORS. AND IF NOT WIRING HARNESS IS NOT REPLACED IT COULD SPARK FIRE COST OF REPAIR 3K. *TR
Suspension, Mar 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND SWING ARMS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT); HOWEVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO FAULTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Power train, Equipment, Mar 10, 2009
I HAD A RECALL COMPLETED ON 2/20/09. PRIOR TO RECALL I WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY ISSUES W/ MY VEHICLE. SINCE THE RECALL I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY VEHICLE IS DOING THE EXACT THING THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE CORRECTED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE SHIFT INTERLOCK LEVER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM BEING ABLE TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK W/OUT THE VEHICLE RUNNING. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE IS EASY TO STEAL & PRESENTS A RISK TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE IN THE AREA IF IT DOES COME OUT OF PARK WHEN I AM NOT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Wheels, Mar 2, 2009
VEHICLE IS 2001 DODGE DURANGO R/T 5.9. 26,000 MILES. FRONT END BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING. CALIPERS FROZE/LOCKED ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. OVERHEATING OCCURRED TWICE ON FRONT CALIPERS. NEEDED OUT OF POCKET MONEY FOR REPAIRS. AIR CONDITIONING BROKEN. *TR
Suspension, Feb 24, 2009
I BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE DURANGO AT HAAR TOYOTA. WHEN I WENT TO GET A STICKER THERE I WATCHED AND THE GUY DIDN'T CHECK THE VEHICLE THOROUGHLYTHAT NIGHT THE PASSENGER TIRE LOOKED LOW I KICKED THE TIRE AND IT MOVED. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER TWO DAYS LATER THEY PUT A NEW STEERING RACK AND DRIVERS BALL JOINT IN VEHICLE. 5DAYS LATER I HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY MY MECHANIC HE SAID PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS BAD. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER THEY SAY IT IS FINE WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE NOTHING WRONG. WHAT SHOULD I DO MY WARRANTY IS ONLY 30 DAYS OF WHICH I HAVE ABOUT 1 WEEK LEFT. MY CONTENTION IS THAT THE ORIGINAL STICKER SHOULD NEVER HAVE PASSED IF PERFORMED CORRECTLY. *TR