2000 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,471 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Dodge Durango, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 4 defect investigations. It scores 57/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 49,900 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2000 Dodge Durango sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2003, 2007–2008, 2016–2022.
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Where 2000 sits among all Durango years
What owners report
“When i had front brakes put on my 2000 durango last month, it was noted that the ball joints need to be replaced. I have 48,000 miles on this truck.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
“When driving foe 10 miles. Engine shuts off. Loose all power. New pcm. Same results.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
“The vehicle is having a bearing failure in the differential which can cause the unit to seize and i have taken the vehicle to the dealer i purchased it from 4 times and each time i get a different story on what they feel or think the problem is”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
“Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the steering bolts are lose and it is causing steering wheel to jump. Dealer notified. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
“The" abs" warning light was illuminated causing the brakes lock. Dealer diagnosed brake switch failure caused lock-up. Ph”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
“Drivers power seat 'slack". When you apply brakes to stop, the seat slides forward then returns back after the stopping motion ends. This affects the drivers seat position and braking action. In an accident this will put the driver closer to the steering wheel and air bag. Suspension- driving on…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Durango
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 834 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 58,596 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,000 and 88,358 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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 TO A SPECIFICATION ERROR, THE ROTOR PILOT FOR THE HUB UNIT…
Fix: 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.
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 PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL…
Fix: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
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 JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD…
Fix: 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.
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 ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V596000.
Technical service bulletins
95 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2000 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2000 Durango TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Durango drew 1,471 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 57/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 2000 Dodge Durango problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Dodge Durango are suspension (644 complaints), engine (165), and transmission & drivetrain (131).
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Durango problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 Dodge Durango problems around 58,596 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,000 and 88,358 miles.
Does the 2000 Dodge Durango have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.