1. Dodge Durango
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Mechanical

2001 Dodge Durango Mechanical Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 20, 2009 · 129,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Mechanical

    I had a recall completed on 2/20/09. Prior to recall i was not experiencing any issues w/ my vehicle. Since the recall i have noticed that my vehicle is doing the exact thing they were supposed to have corrected in the recall. The recall was for the shift interlock lever to keep the vehicle from being able to be taken out of park w/out the vehicle running. At this point the vehicle is easy to steal & presents a risk…

    ODI 10261438

  • October 4, 2008

    Electrical System · Mechanical · Power Train

    I have a 2001 dodge durango with 103,000 miles and the transmission has been replaced 3 times. Again it's bad, the computer is bad again (replaced twice) and now the air bag light is flashing............ I ended up buying a cheap car to drive since i could not afford to fix this truck, not to mention 10 miles to gallon....... This truck is a complete piece of ?!@#$% and i would not recommend anyone buy a dodge, they…

    ODI 10269015

  • August 2, 2005

    Automatic Transmission · Mechanical

    The automatic shifter would slip out of gear. It states that it is in drive but when foot applied to gas vehicle doesn't move like in neutral gear. Taken to dealership nothing done. The vehicle has only 45,000 and needs a new transmission which will cost 1,500 to 2,000 for a rebuilt. This is unbelievable for a vehicle with so few miles. Not only did i pay over $30,000 for this vehicle now i have to spend money that…

    ODI 10131856

  • November 26, 2003

    Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control

    2001 durango r/t. Second failure of transmission (11/26/03) @ 35000 miles. Handled by different dealerships and no one knows exactly why or how transmission is failing. Rpm tachometer races between 100 - 800 rpm during driving conditions including load, light load, flat terrain, and occasionally down hill when driving of speeds greater than [redacted] and overdrive. Excessively hard clung when shifting between 1st…

    ODI 10049616