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2000 Dodge Durango
2 recall campaigns and 1,057 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2000 Dodge Durango; the recalls concern suspension and air bags.
The component named most often is suspension: 445.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 80.5 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 242 per 1,000 for the Dodge Durango line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 430.3 complaints per model year across the 26 Dodge Durango model years on this register; 118 complaints reported a crash and 26 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2004 (303); the most recent in the file is dated 8 Sep 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 4 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 of time. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.
Consequence: Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign D47).
Defect, as filed: 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 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
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 clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 982).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Dodge Durango (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Durango line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 445.4 | 242 | 80.5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 94.5 | 73.6 | 116 |
| Power Train | 89.6 | 75.6 | 83.9 |
| Steering | 61.2 | 43.1 | 45.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52.8 | 34.9 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 38.2 | 128.4 | 99.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 641 | 445.4 | 242 | 80.5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 136 | 94.5 | 73.6 | 116 |
| Power Train | 129 | 89.6 | 75.6 | 83.9 |
| Steering | 88 | 61.2 | 43.1 | 45.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 76 | 52.8 | 34.9 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 38.2 | 128.4 | 99.3 |
| Air Bags | 53 | 36.8 | 42.5 | 54 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 43 | 29.9 | 6.1 | 16.3 |
| Seats | 31 | 21.5 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 18.1 | 18.8 | 42.9 |
| Tires | 22 | 15.3 | 8.3 | 47.5 |
| Visibility | 21 | 14.6 | 16.5 | 37.6 |
| Engine | 21 | 14.6 | 56.6 | 10.7 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 11.1 | 9.8 | 17.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 9.7 | 20.1 | 18.9 |
| Equipment | 12 | 8.3 | 9.6 | 17.5 |
| Wheels | 12 | 8.3 | 7 | 11.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 6.9 | 74 | 34.5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6.3 | 31.3 | 32.8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3.5 | 19.6 | 11.2 |
| Structure | 4 | 2.8 | 11 | 65.9 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 5.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 2.8 | 37.8 | 4.3 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 4.7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 1.4 | 5.8 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 6.8 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
1,057 unique complaints, 1,439 component mentions; 85 injuries and 11 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA03023 | Engineering analysis | UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION | suspension | 19 Nov 2003 | 11 Feb 2005 | 04V596000 |
| PE03032 | Preliminary evaluation | FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE | suspension:front | 16 Jul 2003 | 19 Nov 2003 | — |
| PE02082 | Preliminary evaluation | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE | seat belts | 6 Nov 2002 | 23 Apr 2003 | — |
| PE99074 | Preliminary evaluation | STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT SPLINE ATTACHMENT | steering | 13 Dec 1999 | 24 Feb 2000 | — |
Other Dodge Durango model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 216,100 |
| 1998 | 4 | 964 | 501,621 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1,960 | 528,511 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1,057 | 808,807 |
| 2001 | 5 | 658 | 2,501,384 |
| 2002 | 4 | 412 | 1,524,416 |
| 2003 | 4 | 328 | 951,638 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1,081 | 9,486,952 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1,494 | 9,874,919 |
| 2006 | 9 | 825 | 9,675,655 |
| 2007 | 4 | 178 | 8,736,853 |
| 2008 | 2 | 91 | 8,725,439 |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 | 5,267,812 |
| 2011 | 8 | 646 | 3,930,801 |
| 2012 | 10 | 453 | 4,100,567 |
| 2013 | 11 | 350 | 4,102,083 |
| 2014 | 11 | 358 | 9,338,873 |
| 2015 | 4 | 181 | 6,259,239 |
| 2016 | 3 | 71 | 4,867,027 |
| 2017 | 2 | 40 | 4,815,665 |
| 2018 | 5 | 22 | 5,241,515 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 733,129 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 322,331 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 1,627,264 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,835,813 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 74,703 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Durango model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Durango have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 04V596000, was reported to NHTSA on 21 Dec 2004 and concerns suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint. Across all model years the Dodge Durango line has 73 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 4 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Dodge Durango complain about most?
Suspension: 641 of 1439 component mentions (445.4 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 136. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.