2000 Dodge Durango
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,075
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
60% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 1,075 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 782 |
| 2015 | 503 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
60% · 643 reportsMost commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
Power train
12% · 130 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
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I doubled parked the truck in front of an old Ford ltd., placed the truck in park and left it in idle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 130 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Steering
8% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
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At 55MPH consumer lost control of vehicle, went into a ditch, and vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-16
Also filed under Air bags
Service brakes
8% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 5 MPH, another vehicle going approximately 55 MPH crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-14
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1999-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-02-24 Steering wheel/shaft spline attachment
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2000Complaint volume 1,075 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the Ram pickup trucks were built at the warren…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began June 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement…
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2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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2003-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-19 Front susp. Upper ball joint failure
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2003-11-19Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-11 Upper ball joint separation
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2004-12-21Suspension04V596000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4X4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar…
Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.
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2008-11-05Suspension08E064000 Skf is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. Br930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 Dodge dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle ABS. Due…
Remedy: Skf will notify owners and replace the defective hub units free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2008. Owners may contact skf vsm north america customer service at 1-800-644-8999.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 643 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 130 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 130 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
- Recall 04V596000 · Suspension
- Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 08E064000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Dodge Durango is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Durango have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.