2000 Dodge Durango Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 6 records
- only miles · 6 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- freeze plugs · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2000 durango, with 60,100 miles on it, had a scent of anti-freeze, so i took it in to the dealer. I was informed that the freeze plugs on one side of the engine were leaking. The parts were removed/replaced, and the old parts had corroded through. I was told i had better change the balance, because "they could go at any time". When i asked how it was possible that these items could fail in such a (relatively)…
ODI 10090458
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was drving on the highway with my wife, 2 children, a friend of the family, and my family dog, when the oil gauge needle dropped to zero, and the warning sound began to go off. According to the gages, i was loosing oil pressure. After a second, the gauges would return to normal. It was intermitent. After 2 minutes of this, i decided to pull of the road and check the oil level, it was full... I turned the car back…
ODI 10086795
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 dodge durang: i was driving on the highway with my wife, 2 children, a friend of one of my chilren, and my family dog, when the oil gauge needle started to bounce back and forth. It indicated that i was loosing presure and then return to normal. After 2 minutes of this, i pulled off the road and checked the oil level. It was full....... I turned the car back on, and the problem went away. I went further down…
ODI 10086789
Engine And Engine Cooling
Our 2000 durango with only 57k miles, had the "check guages" light come on. The engine temp went to hot, then to cold. After taking it into the dealer, i was told that the water heater needed to be replaced ($300), the soft plugs (freeze plugs?) were bad and needed to be be replaced ($1500) and there is an internal oil leak ($1,000). This is a 2000 model year, purchased in january of 2000 and only has 57,000 miles
ODI 10062467
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 dodge durango. At about 69,000 miles the vehicle heater suddenly went cold and the vehicle overheated. I pulled over and checked under the hood. The vehicle lost all antifreeze. Towed it home. The next day found that a freeze plug had a hole in it. After repair, found that the freeze plug had corrosion and actually rusted through. Dealer said it was due to lack of maintenence. Impossible, freeze plugs are not…
ODI 10060115
Engine And Engine Cooling
The truck overheated without any warning. This caused the truck to stall while making a right turn. The radiator was leaking and one of the pistons had started melting per the dealership. The engine needs to be replaced. *nm the oil pressure gauge stayed normal and the warning light did not come on. *sc *jb
ODI 10054121
Engine And Engine Cooling
Traveling on he interstate in my 2000 dodge durango with 50k miles on it when sudden loss of oil pressure to 0. Knocking under hood. Pulled over, towed to mechanic shop. Engine total loss. I have seen and heard numerous same problems and feel something should be done and i will be working my hardest on that.*ak
ODI 10049670
Engine And Engine Cooling
On 8/7/02 my oil pressure suddenly dropped to 0. A dodge mechanic replaced the oil pump, which was under warranty since the vehicle had only 28,000 miles on it. On 8/19/03 my oil pressure again suddenly dropped to 0. My car was towed to a dodge dealership where an asst. Service mgr. Told me i would likely need a new engine. He said that although he had only seen this problem "one other time" my extended…
ODI 10070615
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine failure in my 2000 dodge durango. Engine showed oil sludging that caused engine failure even though car 2.5yrs old with 32k miles.
ODI 10005169
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving, vehicle started smoking. It stalled and everything locked up. The temperature gauge went from normal to hot very fast. The dealership indicated that the engine had blown. Ph
ODI 10006674
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving the engine light illuminated; also , the transmission light. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer reset memory, 60 miles later the transmission failed. Please provide any further information. Ts....*ak
ODI 10001314
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the oil pressure failed while driving on the freeway. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had the oil pump replaced three times. Both heads have been replaced. The sludge has been cleaned out, and the engine still had no oil pressure. No leaks have been noticed. The vehicle can be driven for about 3 miles, and then the oil pressure will drop. *jb
ODI 10121171
Engine And Engine Cooling
November 1, 2002 our 2000 dodge durango malfunctioned. It was towed into a dealership where an adjuster from our extended warranty company (north american) was sent. According to the mechanic at the dealership, an "upper plenum gasket" malfunctioned, causing oil to suck up into a part of the engine and burn up. We were told that the burned oil then dropped into the oil pan where it was then sucked up into the intake…
ODI 10005633
Engine And Engine Cooling
I am the original owner of my 2000 durango slt 4x4, since the time of purchase in 2000. I had my vehicle in the shop for the rear roof a/c fan motor going on and off every time i am in the car while the a/c switch is off. I have all records and can contact the dealer for proof that this issue was reported, inspected and worked on numerous times and never resolved. 9 years later, and the problem still persists and…
ODI 10264338
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving consumer heard a thumping sound coming from the front end. Dealership serviced the truck and was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak
ODI 10062998