MYRModel Year Report

2000 Dodge Durango

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Durango Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1967 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2000 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2004: 1114 complaints 2005: 1567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 639 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 782 complaints 2014 2015: 503 complaints 2016: 160 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 229 complaints 2018 2019: 141 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2021: 198 complaints 2022: 56 complaints 2022 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
2000: 1075 complaints
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YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991967
20001075
2001665
2002423
2003339
20041114
20051567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012639
2013640
2014782
2015503
2016160
2017210
2018229
2019141
202054
2021198
202256
202328
202413
20257
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 60%

60% of complaints: suspension — 643 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 130 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20020906

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 130 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 90 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020916

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 86 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20120814

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19991213 — PE (closed 20000224)

STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT SPLINE ATTACHMENT

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 1075
R 20010618 — air bags

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 ASSE

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 CLOC

Campaign 01V153000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021106 — PE (closed 20030423)

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

I 20030716 — PE (closed 20031119)

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE

I 20031119 — EA (closed 20050211)

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION

R 20041221 — suspension

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 THE

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.

Campaign 04V596000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

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 PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081105 — suspension

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 T

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.

Campaign 08E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (643 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (130 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (130 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V153000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V596000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E064000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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FAQ

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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.