2000 Dodge Durango Front Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 13 records
- front suspension · 11 records
- ball joint · 7 records
- noise coming · 7 records
- coming front · 6 records
- passenger side · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front
Vehicles has been making front noise of axel is about to come off - sometime in the summer i had the bearing replaced as they had cracked then the noise in front of vehicle suspension started again. I think that this may be a recall problem. *tr
ODI 10296994
Front
2/18/2009 mechanic fixed wheel bearing-front suspension hub and bearing left side 1 yr ago same thing was done to right side. I paid out of pocket both times. He told me to check into recall on dodge durango. *tr
ODI 10259499
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving various speeds over hills or bumps, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the technician stated that it was unsafe to drive because the ball joints were severely corroded. The contact called an authorized dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint) and was…
ODI 10243289
Front · Steering · Wheels
I was told that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. I have owned many vehicles and never have had so many front end issues on one vehicle than this one. I was wondering if there has been any recalls on the [redacted] dodge durango, rear wheel drive. 5.2l engine this vehicle did have a recall issued on the rack and pinion steering. *tr
ODI 10238471
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact heard a clunking noise in the front suspension while driving 5 mph. She called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The technician stated that because her vehicle was [redacted], her vin was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the recall repair. She is in the…
ODI 10240991
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. In august of 2007, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. She noticed that the front passenger side tire was wearing faster than normal and had to be replaced twice. Between september of 2007 and august of 2008, the noise intensified. The dealer stated that the front passenger side ball joint was the cause of the failure.…
ODI 10240650
Front
FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK
ODI 10190509
Front
Make: dodge model: durango year: 2000, i always had problems with the durango since about 13,000, (now have 93,000. Replacement of ball joints, brake calipers, and continuous checks for clicking and vibration feeling in the steering column. This has not been right from the start. I believe there is something defective with the steering and front end. Each time i take it to the dealer for service they can never…
ODI 10188240
Front
Dodge dealership charged for recall related alignment to my vehicle. *ak
ODI 10105740
Front
April l. Ray(spouse), told me of noise coming from the front end of the vehicle, around wheel wells, before i could have this looked into, today(december 19, 2004), my wife was driving down woodrow kay rd. In rockmart ga., as she drove up a slight incline that bared to the left, she noticed the driver side wheel started to wobble, before she could get over the hill, and clear of any traffic, she heard a snap or pop…
Crash reported
ODI 10104102
Front
While driving 30 mph front end collapsed. As a result front wheels separated. *ak
ODI 10101869
Front
While driving 55 mph and changing lanes consumer heard a loud popping sound. Consumer pulled over and found the front passenger side tire wheel was titled outward. *ak
ODI 10103573
Front · Vehicle Speed Control
1.) separation upper ball joint - noticed a loud noise from the front driver side...sounded like rubbing. Goodyear rotated the tires which didn't help. They later diagnosed it as the ball joints failing. I remembered seeing the recall investigation on the news and took it immediatley for diagnosis. Estimated repair is $700.00. I also have several other issues, such as 1.) creaking noise from rear driver side -…
ODI 10088843
Front
While pulling out of a parking lot the front suspension broke on the driver's side. This caused the front driver's side rim to break, the wheel to turn outwards, and tire went flat. This resulted in the vehicle hitting a pole. This may have been caused by ball joint failure. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10079308
Front
I have had to recently replace the whole front suspension on my 2000 dodge durango not limited to the ball joints. All ball joints, both upper and lower, plus the control arms, and front shocks had to be replaced. The total repair bill was $1200.00 to repair this problem, and due to this i will probably never buy a dodge product again. *ak
ODI 10072742
Front · Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
I watched the show on cbs about dodge durango's having a problem with the front ball joints in their vehicles and to date they have had 79 "incidents" relating to the front end/ball joints and chrysler has not put out a recall for the vehicle. I have been stationed in guantanamo bay, cuba for the last three years and i finally got a chance to take my 2000 durango in for some much needed work since arriving back in…
ODI 10067708
Front
FRONT END PRODUCES A LOUD POPPING NOISE. *AK
ODI 10061595
Front
FRONT END PRODUCED A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK
ODI 10061524
Front
When making a right hand turn front end produces a knocking noise. *ak
ODI 10062820
Front
While driving consumer heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Als, steering wheel would intermittently jerk away from the consumer without warning. *ak
ODI 10061411
Equipment · Front
I previously complained about steering problem with 2000 dodge durango. I paid nearly $2,000.00 in october 2003 to have problem fixed. It still pulled to the left. Mechanic said that it was because the tires were worn out. I just bought new tires and the car pulls to the right real bad. I went back to the tire store they replaced the front left tire and i still have problem. I am concerned for my and my families…
ODI 10056721
Front
While driving 50 mph vehicle vibrated in the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. *ak
ODI 10062842
Front · Fuel Pump · Leaf Spring Assembly · Rotor
I have had my 2000 durango in to the dealership (when it was under warranty) for spongy, loose, pulsing braking, noise from the suspension, & a chirping/squeaking sound (alternator like) when it is cold outside. The suspension noise was corrected with new spacers in the leaf springs (which they admitted were a problem). I was told that the pulsing in the brake pedal was normal for the durango & not to worry about…
ODI 10051132
Front
Purchased 2000 durango w/70k miles in 5/01. Compalined about front end several times, roughness. Also transmission not shifting. After a few warranty repairs and several costly repairs, torque converter brakes wheel bearings brakes again, the vehicle was out of warranty and they immediately said i need control arms and upper and lower ball jouints. I cant afford to replace them at this point, i am waiting for them…
ODI 10045810
Front · Rack
I have always had problems with my durango since about 12,000 (now have 68,000). Replacement of ball joints, brake calipers, and continuous checks for clicking and vibration feeling in the steering column (mostly when turning left). Now i am told that i must invest $750. For a new power steering rack. I don't mind paying for normal wear and tear, but this has not been right from the start. I believe there is…
ODI 10043522