2001 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 17 records
- ball joint · 10 records
- upper ball · 6 records
- coming front · 5 records
- lower ball · 5 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats · Service Brakes · Suspension
While i love my 2001 dodge durango rt, there are a couple of serious problems / safety issues the vehicle has. Number one is the passenger front seat is very loose and rocks back and forth during acceleration and braking which could cause severe injuries if the vehicle was in a wreck, whiplash etc. In doing my research the average fix that the dealers will do costs between 600-800.00 which is to replace the motor…
ODI 11183811
Suspension
2001 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to ball joint failure during an auto accident. *ld the consumer requested information concerning recalled ball joint failure that may have been the cause of an accident.*js
Crash reported
ODI 11119150
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
My whole tire came off, literally separated from axle.. Does not pick up speed.. Been in the shop several times. And shakes. I had my 2 year old grandson with me when this happened coming out of drive thru.. After i paid the truck off it was downhill from there.
ODI 11084503
Steering · Suspension
I purchaced a 2001 d0dge durango used about a mpnth ago and already i was driving to town and the driver side wheel felt like it was wobling and had a roar. Pulled over didnt see anything , so went on home took it to gateway and was told it was the ball joint. Now im paying payment on a vehicle i cant drive.
ODI 11048325
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving various speeds and making a right turn, the vehicle pulled to the right and a cracking sound was heard from the front suspension. The contact indicated that the cracking noise was caused by faulty ball joints. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate and the light bulb and socket was replaced on several different occasions. Also, the plenum gasket…
ODI 10906880
Suspension
I purchased the vehicle on 7/11/16 and the same day the tire blew due to the upper ball joint which does have a recall. Mine was completely disintegrated, but supposedly the recall was closed as it was to have been serviced already. Either it wasn't serviced or there is still an issue. I contacted nhtsa and they put me through to dodge who spoke with me about there only being one open recall on it and i told her…
ODI 10885066
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, an abnormal noise was present coming from the front drivers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the driver side ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.…
ODI 10864221
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook. When the steering wheel was turned in either direction, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the front wheels. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10714655
Engine · Suspension
I was driving down the road with 2 of my kids.. I started to smell antifreeze going into my car, all of a sudden there was smoke bursting out of my car. We replaced the thermostat 3 different times with in 3 months, the radiator house burst. And no lights came on.. The oil pressure also dropped. Took it to shop to have it fixed, cracked head gaskets and blown motor, now we are with out a car.... Sad because i will…
Fire reported
ODI 10499630
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the front passenger's side tire was becoming prematurely worn due to defective tie rods. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and advised that there was excessive wear in the upper and lower ball joints that had separated from the tie rod. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, who stated…
ODI 10497988
Suspension
Going to a friends house & as i turned on her street i noticed her driving past me going the opposite way. We both put on our brakes and came to a complete stop. I put the vehicle in reverse & started to back up a few feet so i would have enough room to turn around. I heard a giant "clung" & thought "what the heck was that..?" i put the car back into drive and turned my wheels to the left to complete the maneuver.…
ODI 10513565
Suspension
CLUNKING WHEN TURNING. *TR
ODI 10678490
Suspension
Upper ball joints clunking noise over every bump. *tr
ODI 10435374
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Prior to the hub freezing up the suv was making a squeaky noise in the front end this later turned into a clunking noise and the car would sway when ever there were lane changes especially noticeable at hwy speeds 55 to 65 mph and driving over the lane marker caps on the freeway. This then developed into a metal to metal grinding noise from the front end prior to the wheel assembly right front passenger side…
ODI 10645043
Suspension
My car was squeaking for a couple of weeks and then the wheel fell off and the repair shop had to fix the ball joint and said i needed the other side done too. 2 weeks later i had the other side fixed. *tr
ODI 10234638
Suspension
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…
ODI 10262464
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
In the early morning hours of 5/27 the right front lower wheel bearing of my 2001 dodge durango suddenly separated without warning causing the wheel to come loose from the vehicle. The caused the durango to veer to the right and crash into two parked cars. The wheel, axle, bearing, rack and pinion and associated parts are being replaced. Old part will be saved. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10158712
Differential Unit · Suspension
The vehicle rear differential was replaced at 60000 miles because it made noise. *nm while the rear differential was being replaced the dealer informed the consumer that both the upper and lower ball joints were bad. The consuemr requested reimbursement for the ball joints since they were recalled. *nm
ODI 10111009
Suspension
Creaking, clicking noisy front end since 4/2004. Repaired on 4/16/2004 at flemington dodge car & truck country. It is now 10/9/2004 and the same noises are starting again, very noisy. I am taking it back to the dealer again but this needs to be resolved with an appropriate final resolution. It costs me $151.90 to fix this each time and a car rental is required. Also, it has only been 3.5 months since the last time…
ODI 10093856
Suspension
When turning either direction the vehicle's front end produces a knocking noise. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
ODI 10061365
Caliper · Suspension
I bought my dodge durango in october 2002. I heard a clunking noise & felt like someone hit me from behind when i would stop. Had checked at pontiac dealership where i bought it, they said there were no problems. I saw cbs news story on durangos and realized that the ball joints may be the issue with my vehicle, it still makes the same clunking noise, and i still feel the vehicle push forward when i am stopping my…
ODI 10060343
Equipment · Suspension
I have a 2001 dodge durango. After seeing a report on the ball joints on tv i took my vehicle in to be checked. Good thing i did because the right ball joint was about to break and had to be replaced. The left ball joint has some wear but was not replaced at this time. There is a definite problem and it needs to be addressed. *jb
ODI 10060576
Suspension
While driving the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front end. The dealer determined that the ball joints wore out prematurely. The dealer replaced the upper arm and the ball joints. *nm
ODI 10054193
Suspension
Complaint received via e-mail. My wife was driving when she heard a bizarre noise coming from the front wheel of the truck. She immediately started driving towards the dealership, but the wheel for unknown reason broke at the hub and separated from the truck, causing her to skid while making a left turn in the intersection. Fortunately, my wife and children were not injured. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10103701
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Problems with lower ball joints, shocks, lower control arms, etc. *ph the front-end began to fail. The lower ball joints had degraded. The vehicle had to go back in for repairs due to the noise in the front-end, the repair shop assumed that the shocks were bad and replaced them which did not correct the noise. The lower control arms had to be replaced. The vehicle continued to experience problems. The consumer was…
ODI 10062809