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 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
I have 2001 dodge durango and recently heard noises in the front end ,and the vehicle seems to skip across the road when going over bumps. In addition, the right side tires both front and back are wearing on the outside. The left side is wearing normally. While going over bumps, the steering wheel at times, is almost thrown out of your hands. Vehicle also seems to be riding very rough than when first purchased.…
ODI 10029038
Air Bags · Suspension
Consumer states while traveling at 60 mph, consumer hit a dip in the road, lost control of vehicle, and hit a wall. Upon impact, none of the air bags went off. *ak both airbags deployed tow truck driver informed consumer that the tie rod end failed to cause such accident. *ts
Crash reported
ODI 10030027
Electrical System · Suspension
The control arm and ball joint experienced premature wear. *ak. The dealer refused to replace under warranty. The spark plugs were replaced. *jb
ODI 10029823
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Latch · Suspension
While driving at 40 mph, the consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the front end. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for this problem. The consumer felt that the ball joints wore out. The dealer examined the vehicle, but could not diagnose what was causing the noise. *ak the engine light had come on, the vacuum hose leaked, and there was a knocking noise in the rear compartment. It was later found…
ODI 10061442
Suspension
Steering wheel pulled to right (as if someone grabbed it and pulled). Steering pulled same way again (within seconds) and durango went into spin, then into ditch, then rolled. Road conditions were excellent, no other traffic, weather was dry and clear.*ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 748608
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Rack · Suspension
I have been with this vehicle in the shop every time you turn around. Currently we were driving down the road and smoke came from the vents. It was a fire which they are still trying to find where the short is. Also the convertor for the air conditioner is bad and had to be replaced. Because of the short the battery was replaced two times because of the burning it up, the spring broke when i hit a bump and my…
Fire reported
ODI 10140417
Suspension
When braking vehicle pulled to the right. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic could not resolve the problem. Also, vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found no problem. Vehicle was aligned, balanced, and the tires were changed. *ak
ODI 10059488