2001 Dodge Durango Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- clock spring · 8 records
- cruise control · 6 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- lost control · 4 records
- airbag light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 5 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by the door and quarter panel by another vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy and the driver's seat belt failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the nose, head, lips, left and right legs, and both arms.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10934818
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10787900
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Power Train
The other driver was at a stop and i was driving between 50 and 55 mph on the highway. The other driver pulled out infront of me from my left to right. As we impacted my air bag did not deploy but the passenger's air bag did deploy. I was the only person in my car. I struck him with such force that the vehicle i was driving was forced off the road and then was stopped by a tree. After 2 hits the driver's side air…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10654748
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver side power seat independently shifted forward in a rocking motion whenever coming to a complete stop. The seat would reset to the correct position after resuming normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the air bag clock spring was replaced. The manufacturer…
ODI 10744162
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought vehicle about 1 month ago and my horn and cruise control were working at time of purchase. Took car home and went out the next day and found out that horn didn't work after almost getting into and accident, so now i no longer have a horn or cruise control on my car. *tr
ODI 10504622
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle swerved several times. The contact applied the brake and lost control of the vehicle, entering the oncoming traffic lane and crashing head-on into another vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10450844
Air Bags · Electrical System · Horn · Steering
Airbag light comes on when steering wheel is turned to the left. Horn becomes inop. When steering wheel is returned to the right, airbag light goes out. Horn operates again. Suspect fault with the clockspring. *kb
ODI 10446706
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact was driving 40 mph with the cruise control activated when the air bag warning lamp illuminated, the horn became inoperable and the cruise control would not deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10421235
Air Bags
Was driving on an on ramp of a bridge. The back of the truck came around to the front and then crashed into the side of the bridge. The truck crashed and turned over. Air bags never deployed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10386693
Air Bags
Tl - the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While traveling 20 mph the contacts vehicle was struck in the front end by a nearby vehicle, however none of the airbags in the contacts vehicle had deployed. None one was injured and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 116000. Bml
Crash reported
ODI 10359255
Air Bags · Electrical · Electrical System
I own a 2001 dodge durango. The horn has failed completely. The cruise control has failed completely. The airbag light remains illuminated on the dashboard (along with several other icons), and now i'm finding out that in the event of an accident, the driver's side air bag will also fail. I am told that this is due to a failed "clock spring" and it affects every control located within the steering wheel. This part…
ODI 10354503
Air Bags · Frontal
Air bags did not deploy in direct front end collision, bumper, grille, fan and motor were pushed back but airbags did not deploy. Worried that i have been driving a vehicle for 4 years with faulty airbags. Hurt knee,wrist, back and hand. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10258136
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 60 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and the vehicle rolled over nine times. She was knocked unconscious and does not remember much about the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The owner of the vehicle sustained a broken elbow and both the owner and the passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises. A police report was filed. The contact believes that…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10250494
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle head on into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 45,000. Updated 10-29-08 *bf the consumer stated there was a large tree in the road. The consumer suffered injuries. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10244011
Air Bags · Driveshaft
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise. The vehicle veered to the right and rolled over. The contact felt that the cause of crash was the drive shaft. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained serious injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer have not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The current and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10197483
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated while driving any speed over bumpy roads or while turning the wheel all the way to one side or the other. This was accompanied by a warning tone from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken in for service.
ODI 10165740
Air Bags · Upper Ball Joint
Dodge durango 2001 upper ball joints and air bag defect. Vehicle involved in an accident. *bf the consumer received the ball joint recall notice after the ball joint failed resulting in an accident. The front end of the consumer's vehicle crashing into a concrete protection barrier. The driver's air bag did not deploy and as a result he hit his head against the windshield. The consumer contacted the dealer about the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10114920
Air Bags
The clock spring has failed in my 2001 dodge durango 4wd. The air bag light stays on, the steering wheel radio controls are inoperable, the cruise control is inoperable, and the horn is inoperable. Sounds like the same issue that was a recall on the minivans yet local dealers want me to pay for the repair.*ak
ODI 10098469
Air Bags · Column · Cruise Control · Unknown Or Other
Clock spring failure-same sceanario as current nhtsa investigation involving daimler chrysler mini-vans. Failure resulted in a non-warranty covered expense of $219.42 in parts and labor to replace clock spring.*ak
ODI 10056652
Air Bags
I was sitting at a stop sign, the car in front of me pulled out into the path of an oncoming car. It swerved to avoid hitting her and his wheels locked to the right and his car turned onto the road i was on and he hit me almost head on at about 30 to 35 miles per hour. My steering rack in penion was broken, my radiator, radiator core, fan, both fan housings, grill, front left lights, driving lights, bumper,…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10055061
Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Engine · Glass, Side/Rear · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle on this occasion started knocking and the check gauges light appeared. It stated i needed oil when i recently had an oil change. It then cut off. I took the vehicle to the dealer to find out that i needed a new engine supposedly due to sludge build up. I have had all oil changes and services performed. I even went as far as to have the 30,000 mile service done. Previous problems include replacement of an…
ODI 10052971
Air Bags
While driving 35 mph the consumer lost control of the vehicle and was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact none of the airbags deployed. *ak *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10039679
Air Bags
I own a 2001 dodge durango that is in e.xcellent condition with approximately 50k miles. The clockspring that sits in the steering column has gone bad causing the airbag light to remain on rendering the airbag useless. It first started a couple of months ago only when turning the steering wheel to the right but has progessively gotten worse, to the point that it is on all of the time. *ak
ODI 10033098
Air Bags · Automatic (Asc)
Consumer stated that while driving at 65 mph an 18 wheeler came toward her lane. Consumer pressed the brakes to avoid the 18 wheeler and lost control of vehicle. Vehicle rolled and flipped down an embankment, and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer and two passengers were rushed to a hospital, where the consumer sustained back injuries. Passenger sustained no injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10032309
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