2000 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- 45
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 45 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- ball joints · 18 records
- upper ball · 5 records
- ball joint · 5 records
- upper lower · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
At my 30,000 servicing i complained of a lot of creaking noises coming from front/back especially when going over bumps, or accelerating/turning up/down slight inclines. Dealer "loosened and re-torqued leaf spring mounting bolts". Noise went away. About 7 months later, the noise returned and has worsened (now i am off warranty). Took it to a different dealer, who said that the original dealer should have replaced…
ODI 10010785
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
Consumer lost all steering, the vehicle was towed to the mechanic and indicated the front track bar and tie rod broke. *jb when the tie rods broke, the left the front wheels were without the ability to steer and was unable to slow or stop. The entire rack assembly was replaced. Scc
ODI 10009224
Suspension
The vehicle experienced failure of the front end at 45000 miles and had to have the upper/lower ball joints and lower control arm replaced. The vehicle is currently experiencing problems with the front end again. The vehicle feels as if riding on "clouds" when driving, even on dry pavement. Consumer does not have complete control of movement when driving. While driving on uneven road the suspension felt very loose.…
ODI 10030084
Suspension
Fatal one vehicle accident occurred on january 25, 2002 involving the 2000 dodge durango rt. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree.*mr the mother of the deceased received a recall almost three years after the accident on the upper ball joints. She believes that the ball joints in her son's vehicle may have been defected and caused him to lose control of his vehicle. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10138788
Steering · Structure · Suspension
September 13, 2001 my husband curtis joyner was killed in a crash in hernando, ms due to poor wheel base structure and poor wheel balance structure of durango's of handling curves, was stated by accident reconstructing crew that's what caused the vehicle to rollover in curves. I hired attorney mcgraw of olivebranch, ms; who later stated he did not have the time to put into this matter, but was certainly a good case.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10147301
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Suspension
While consumer was driving on highway and without any notice vehicle started to do 180 degree turn, and then brakes would stop working. Has not contacted dealer. *ak
ODI 892992
Suspension
While driving vehicle goes over a small bump and it will slide left or right. Consumer has a hard time keeping control of vehicle when this happens. Consumer has verified that tires were rotated/ balanced and pressured correctly.*ak
ODI 8015277
Suspension
While driving at highway speeds and going over a bump vehicle loses control. It feels very unsafe to drive, it feels like vehicle is going to crash into next vehicle. Took to dealer, and they said its one of the characteristics of the truck. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 894194
Air Bags · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Latch · Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Winding sound in steering when tuning wheel,horible sound while turning wheels and backing up,door locks are in locked position (can't open to get out of car and loud sound going off when door locks are supposed to self lock at 25 mph)bought car in 2001, after 6 mo took car to dearership to report problems while still under warranty and they said nothing was wrong. Still have paperwork to show of the complaints.i…
ODI 10102598
Automatic Transmission · Idler And Attachment · Steering · Suspension
Since day one this vehicle has been in and out of dealership, from transmisson problems, steering , noises. I stopped bringing in truck at 30,000 miles when my warranty expired, and know i just have live with it.*ak
ODI 10098139
Suspension
I purchased a used 2000 dodge durango at lee automall, saco, maine, on 03-06-03. I was informed a 150 point check had been performed and the brakes were new on used vehicles on their lot. My first maintenance/oil change was 04/03 at lee automall, auburn, me. I provided a concern that the front brakes had been scwell'g at each slow down or stop and that brake dust was accumulat'g on the tire rims. The brakes were…
ODI 10029278
Suspension
Rattle under dash that can be heard in backseats. Dealer unable to fix problem after 5 tries. *ak
ODI 738630
Suspension
Lose control of the steering, the vehicle is swerving all over the road. We have had it to the dealer many times. They say that this is characteristic of the durango.*ak
ODI 734226
Suspension
When turning in either direction with minor road imperfections, vehicle jumps and pulls to the opposite direction. Also a noise can be heard coming from the rear of vehicle. Cause of the problem has not been determined. *ak vehicle would drift dangerously into opposite lanes when slight road bumps are present. Consumer stated tire and suspension seem to be bouncing more than normal. Tire pressure was changed from 31…
ODI 10039955
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Hinge And Attachments · Radiator Assembly · Recliner · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Suspension · Switch
The vehicle constantly drifts to the left and right while driving, the dealer performed a front wheel alignment but the consumer stated that the problem persisted, the dealer stated that the vehicle is operating as designed. Nlm
ODI 560054
Suspension
While traveling at any speed consumer noticed a loud noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was serviced three times, but the technician was unable to duplicate the problem.*ak *mr
ODI 10062930
Steering · Suspension
When making a left or right turns, there would be a loud popping noise coming from the steering wheel. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10061466
Rotor · Suspension
While driving, the consumer heard a loud knocking sound in the front end. The driver also stated the brake pressure was not normal. The driver pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ball joints, bearings, rotors, knuckles, hubs and axle. Please describe further. *jb
ODI 10055910
Suspension
Fax fwd on behalf of barbara edens (tx) re defective suspension on a 2000 dodge durango slt w/5.9 engine, requesting immediate action by nhtsa re recall investigation on this issue.*mr the consumer stated the manufacturer put a dodge dakota v6 engine suspension on the dodge durango when they should have put the dodge ram pickup suspension on instead. The control arms had to be replaced three times in the three years…
ODI 10051884
Suspension
Vehicle pulls to right when driving at any speed. Also, when a bump is hit steering wheel feels free from driver's hand. Dodge has been contacted. *ak
ODI 880456