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.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 10, 2007
VERY FRUSTRATING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH RPM FLUCTUATING UP AND DOWN WHEN I HAVE NOT, AND I REPEAT NOT, MOVED MY FOOT DOWN ONTO THE ACCELERATOR. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN DISAPPEARS. VERY SCARY, HAVE ALMOST CRASHED A FEW TIMES WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY. WORST THING IS THE PROBLEM CAN'T ALWAYS BE REPRODUCED FOR ANYONE TO BELIEVE ME!!!!! *TR
Suspension, Aug 15, 2007
MY VEHICLE IS 6 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED MY CAR BEGAN VIBRATING REALLY BADLY AND MY TIRES WERE WEARING FLAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I TOOK MY DURANGO TO THE 76 SERVICE STATION AND THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS WORN, MY FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE WORN VERY BADLY AS WELL AS THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE BAD. I HAVE ONLY SEEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLES WITH 4X4 BUT I THINK THE 4X2 MODELS NEED TO ALSO BE INSPECTED. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR FOR A VEHICLE ONLY BEING 6 YEARS OLD AND DRIVEN ONLY 14,280 A YEAR. I CANT AFFORD TO PAY THE 1500 DOLLARS THAT WAS QUOTED TO HAVE IT FIXED, SO NOW IT SITS UNLESS IT HAS TO BE USED, BECAUSE I AM AFRAID THAT MY FRONT TIRE IS GOING TO FALL OFF. *JB
Power train, Air bags, Jul 25, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE CAUSE OF CRASH WAS THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPDATED 09/11/07 *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 6, 2007
2001 DODGE DURANGO CHECK GAUGE AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO FAULTY OIL PUMP. **CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS TICKING AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETECTED WHEN SHE FIRST TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, IT NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED, HOWEVER IN MAY 2007, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE IDLE WAS OFF AND WHEN THE CONSUMER WOULD COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO HER, SHE NOTICED THE IDLE WAS FIXED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON 4 SEPARATED OCCASIONS FOR ENGINE RELATED ISSUES. *JB
Electrical system, May 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSES ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO INDICATE INCORRECT INFORMATION. PRESENTLY, THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 56,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON 04/06/2007 THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE OIL WAS CHANGED AT THE REQUIRED MILEAGE; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MOTOR WAS BEYOND IT'S LIMIT WITH OIL AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE UP. BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILED THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE OWNER HAS POSSESSION OF THE OLD ENGINE.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Apr 2, 2007
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 6 YEARS. MY TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE OVER 5-10 MPH. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND IT WAS OVER THE MILEAGE. HOWEVER, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $6,000 TO HAVE EVERYTHING FIXED. THESE WERE THE ISSUES: - TRANSMISSION RE-HAUL ($4,150) - CATALYTIC CONVERTER ($1,100) - DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE ($500) *JB THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS TO PAY $6,000 FOR TRANSMISSION SERVICES AFTER 6 YEARS OLD.
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2007
2001 DODGE DURANGO CUSTOMER STATED THAT IT IS A CLICKING NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES AUTOMATICALLY**CC THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING THE ELECTRIC LOCKING SWITCH ON ONE OR MORE OF THE DOORS. THE PROBLEM MANIFESTED WHEN THE LOCK SWITCH BECAME WET AND THEN IT WOULD SHORT OUT THE ELECTRIC SWITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HE COULD NEUTRALIZE THE ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM BY REMOVING THE APPROPRIATE FUSE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD FUSE PANEL. *JB
Power train, Mar 20, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 DODGE DURANGO WITH 55000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TWICE BEFORE IT RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. *AK
Suspension, Mar 16, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO SUV. THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS. HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FRONT AND LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND COULD BE REPAIRED AT COST TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND OBSERVED RELATED COMPLAINTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 50,000. *AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 1, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY OPENED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE MOIST AIR IN THE STATE WHERE HE RESIDED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. *AK UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB
Electrical system, Feb 12, 2007, crash
TILT WHEEL HAS CAUSED SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN HAS CAUSED THE INDICATORS AND ALL ELECTRICAL IN THE COLUMN TO EVENTUALLY QUIT COMPLETELY. BELIEVE IT IS FROM THE WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SHORT WHEN MANUFACTURED, WHEN TILTED CONTINUOUSLY. *NM
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2007, fire
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO WITH AND ODOMETER READING OF 150000. THE VEHICLE HAD SAFETY RECALL 1F637489-F42 UNUSED WIRING CONNECTOR UNDER THE FRONT BENCH SEAT, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE DAMAGING THE SEAT AND THE CARPET. THE CONTACT HAD THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE, HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE THAT WAS DONE TO THE CONTACTS CARPET AND BENCH SEAT. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SHE HAS ANY RECOURSE TO RECOVER THE DAMAGE TO HER CAUSED BY THE SAFETY RECALL TO HER FRONT CARPET AND BENCH SEAT. THE CONTACT DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE ANY PICTURES, BUT SHE DOES HAVE THE RECEIPTS FOR THE REPAIR WORK. *NM UPDATED 02/22/07.*JB
Electrical system, Jan 11, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL (06V339000 - F42) ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE IS NOTHING CURRENTLY WRONG WITH THE CONTACTS CAR. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TRYING SINCE OCTOBER 1, SCHEDULE THE SAFETY REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAS MADE AND SHOWED UP FOR THREE APPOINTMENTS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Electrical system, Dec 1, 2006
I BOUGHT MY 2001 DODGE DURANGO SPORT IN NOVEMBER 2000. OVER THE COURSE OF THE PAST SIX YEARS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SO MANY REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS OF PARTS, BRAKES, TIRES, ELECTRICAL FUSES & RESISTORS DONE THAT I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE BIGGEST CONCERNS TO ME HAVE BEEN AROUND BRAKES NEEDING REPLACEMENT THREE TIMES, UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL, LOWER BALL JOINTS EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE WEAR AS WELL (BUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET DAIMLER/CHRYSLER TO FIX THEM BECAUSE IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY OR THE RECALL NOTICES) AND ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD SHOWING UP INTERMITTENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING LINE REPLACED COMPLETELY DUE TO IT RUSTING THROUGH AND CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING STEERING FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY STEERING FLUID AND TOLD ME IT WOULD BE FINE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PART CAME IN. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME AS SOON AS THE PART ARRIVED. TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD TO CHASE THEM DOWN TO GET AN ANSWER AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE PART HAD ARRIVED AND WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK TO BRING THE DURANGO IN FOR REPAIRS. JUST RECENTLY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ASK THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND THEY ASKED ME IF THE CAR WAS BUCKING OR STALLING. I SAID NO AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT THEN. I TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT COULDN'T EVEN BE SEEN FOR A WEEK AND A HALF. I ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE AND THEY SAID THAT CHRYSLER DOESN'T PROVIDE THOSE, BUT THEY COULD CERTAINLY GET ME A RENTAL...WHY BOTHER BUYING FROM A COMPANY THAT DOESN'T OFFER EVEN MINIMAL THINGS TO THEIR CUSTOMERS? *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 11, 2006
ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DISABLING ABS FEATURE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK AND REVEALED DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE. VEHICLE IS 2001 DODGE DURANGO WITH APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON IT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. *NM
Suspension, Nov 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO EITHER SIDE REGARDLESS OF SPEED, THERE WAS A CREAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 04V596000, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2006
AFTER BEING ADAMANT ABOUT THE MAINTENANCE ON MY TRUCK, THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED AND MY ENGINE LOCKED. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WAS TOLD IT WAS "GUNKED" UP AND PIECES WERE IN IT. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Sep 8, 2006
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE DURANGO SLT, MY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED WITH 17000 MILES ON VEHICLE. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VALVE IN THE 4WD SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AND AFTER THAT(ABOUT 26000+ MILES) THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING OVER 60 MILES AND COME TO THE FIRST STOP. WHEN I WOULD GO TO TAKE OFF AGAIN THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER AND LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL YOU STOP VEHICLE AND LET IT COOL DOWN (ABOUT 2 HOURS) THEN THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND POWER RESTORED. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH LIGHT ON AND OFF TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG AND JUST RESET THE LIGHT. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE NOT DONE A LOT OF LONG DISTANT TRAVELING IN THE PAST 2 YEARS SO (LAST TIME WAS GOING ON VACATION AND LIGHT CAME ON WHILE GETTING GAS) I AM WORRIED THAT THE NEXT TIME WE LEAVE ON VACATION OR TRAVEL MY FAMILY WILL BE BROKE DOWN AND EVEN WORSE CAUSE A CRASH ON HIGHWAY. THANK YOU. *NM
Steering, Sep 4, 2006
I NOTICED A SMALL LEAK COMING FROM MY DURANGO. IT APPEARED TO BE POWER STEERING FLUID. DUE TO BAD WEATHER, I WAS UNABLE TO CHECK INTO THE SITUATION FURTHER. THE NEXT DAY THE LEAK WAS MUCH WORSE. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I FILLED IT UP AND DROVE IT ABOUT 5 MILES AND CHECKED IT AGAIN. IT WAS EMPTY. THERE ARE TWO LINES BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND PINION. THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE TWO LINES. FAILURE OF POWER STEERING MAY CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RUBBER ISLOLATOR BETWEEN THE PRESSURE LINE AND RETURN LINE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS ON THE '98 DURANGO'S BRAKE LINE ISSUE. THE PRESSURE LINE RUSTED UNDER THE RUBBER ISOLATOR CAUSING THE LEAK OF STEERING FLUID. THE PRESSURE LINE MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE THE OLD PRESSURE LINE. *NM
Electrical system, Aug 28, 2006, fire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND WAS OF AN ELECTRICAL NATURE. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED OVER BUMPY ROADS OR WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A WARNING TONE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.
Electrical system, Visibility, Aug 1, 2006
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, FOR THE AC/HEAT ON MY 2001 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4WD, HAS FAILED TWICE, SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE GARAGE PERFORMED A TEST OF THE SYSTEM AND WANTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWER, BUT THE DEALER CLAIMED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR, AT A MUCH LOWER COST. UPON REVIEW OF DODGE DURANGO ONLINE FORUMS, THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE FOR MANY DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. APPEARS TO BE EITHER A DEFECT IN THE SYSTEM OR DESIGN DEFECT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *JB
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Jul 26, 2006
2001 DODGE DURANGO UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE CORRODED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER AFTER SHE HAD ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. WITH ONLY 64,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jul 22, 2006
AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON AND WAS ADDRESSED BY A LOCAL AUTHORIZED MECHANIC, THE VEHICLE WARNING TONES BEGIN SOUNDING CONTINUOUSLY, THE REMOTE RADIO CONTROLS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE REAR WIPER WOULD GO ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE SAME MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC BUT COULD FIND NO ISSUES. AFTER WHICH ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. *NM