Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Dodge Durango

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 965 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V555000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
576,418
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-04
Owners notified
2007-12-24

Defect description

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" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V339000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
35,103
Reported to NHTSA
2006-09-07
Owners notified
2006-10-30

Defect description

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 BECOME CONTAMINATED.

Safety risk

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V596000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
592,707
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-21
Owners notified
2004-12-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V077000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
85,400
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-07
Owners notified
2001-04-09

Defect description

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 CASE SELECTOR SWITCH.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO END UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.

Manufacturer 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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

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 OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint16846,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint8945,000 mi
Electrical system64100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5256,765 mi
Suspension3280,000 mi
Air bags2766,000 mi
Suspension: front2534,000 mi
Seats2290,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1964,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1944,867 mi
Air bags: frontal1640,084 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1536,000 mi
Steering1536,000 mi
Exterior lighting1498,000 mi
Power train14127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1442,000 mi
Engine13166,798 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1358,000 mi
Unknown or other1340,084 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1242,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch10—
Service brakes, hydraulic1088,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1063,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly951,326 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline886,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls855,000 mi
Equipment728,518 mi
Steering: rack and pinion751,326 mi
Tires728,629 mi
Electrical system: wiring646,031 mi
Service brakes6151,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm647,153 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs640,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash552,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages571,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)538,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit541,968 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper549,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm545,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing556,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition430,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4117,074 mi
Steering: column440,084 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control440,084 mi
Visibility493,515 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch320,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3115,000 mi
Seat belts399,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections369,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump370,500 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack3—
Structure: body3120,000 mi
Suspension: rear381,494 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf326,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor352,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery248,598 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch253,912 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2246 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor272,000 mi
Equipment: electrical248,598 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights230,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit250,000 mi
Interior lighting247,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)218,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly259,736 mi
Power train: clutch assembly294,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)293,000 mi
Seat belts: front236,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: rear/other236,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust232,250 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Seats: mid/rear assembly299,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module249,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads234,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum27 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: linkages227,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft26,260 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm233,900 mi
Suspension: front: hub2—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear242,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels226,000 mi
Wheels: hub253,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module182,000 mi
Electrical system: horn175,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, diesel1120,093 mi
Fuel system, gasoline171,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump111,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other1169,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel/propulsion system168,000 mi
Parking brake: indicator light1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift178,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1120,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: integrated child seat1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings182,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings120,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment160,123 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields146,463 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber130,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs1100,150 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: springs/bags1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle182,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt177,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer147,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: rim131,000 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.