2001 Dodge Durango

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2001 highlighted. 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1967 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 338 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: 637 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 781 complaints 2014 2015: 502 complaints 2016: 159 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 227 complaints 2018 2019: 139 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 183 complaints 2022: 53 complaints 2022 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2001: 665 complaints
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YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991967
20001075
2001665
2002423
2003338
20041114
20051567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012637
2013640
2014781
2015502
2016159
2017210
2018227
2019139
202053
2021183
202253
202326
20248
20257
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 25%

25% of complaints: suspension — 168 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 89 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 63 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

2001 DODGE DURANGO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BALL JOINT FAILURE DURING AN AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION CONCERNING RECALLED BALL JOINT FAILURE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT.*JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180813

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001112 — child seat

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Campaign 00V366000 — check if this car was fixed

2001 — complaint volume: 665
R 20010409 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHEN THE OPERATOR MOVES THE TRANSFER CA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECE

Campaign 01V077000 — 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

I 20060202 — PE (closed 20060619)

FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT

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

I 20060619 — EA (closed 20060922)

VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE

R 20061030 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON

Campaign 06V339000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071224 — power train

ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 07V555000 — 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

2001 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (168 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (63 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V366000 (child seat) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V077000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V596000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V339000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V555000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E064000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge Durango is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Durango have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.