Complaints
1,471
Crashes
138
Fires
42
Injuries
106
Fatalities
13
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1342 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:54,753 mi
Crash-related:6
#2144 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:51,582 mi
Crash-related:1
#362 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,296 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 342 | 6 | — | 54,753 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 144 | 1 | — | 51,582 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 62 | 6 | 1 | 59,296 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 57 | 5 | — | 55,160 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 49 | — | 4 | 69,251 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 48 | 4 | — | 76,171 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 2 | 6 | 123,848 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 40 | — | 1 | 90,462 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 37 | 4 | 1 | 90,172 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 31 | 29 | — | 74,999 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 31 | — | 12 | 81,825 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 31 | — | — | 57,307 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 29 | — | — | 158,008 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 28 | 17 | — | 58,504 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 25 | 1 | — | 106,673 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 6 | — | 88,707 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 12 | 1 | 73,012 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | 7 | — | 88,456 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 92,602 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | 2 | 1 | 86,922 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 13 | — | — | 35,471 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 12 | 6 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 12 | — | — | 29,988 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 10 | — | — | 69,951 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 10 | — | — | 59,264 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 10 | — | — | 41,569 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 9 | — | — | 60,325 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 9 | — | — | 49,238 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 9 | 2 | — | 43,650 mi |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
342
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,753
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
144
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,582
Automatic Transmission
62
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,296
Suspension:Front
57
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,160
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
69,251
Suspension Failures
48
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,171
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Avg Miles
123,848
Engine & Cooling
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,462
Steering Defects
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,172
Air Bags:Frontal
31
complaints
Crashes
29
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,999
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
81,825
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,307
Engine Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
28
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,504
Seat-Related Issues
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,673
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,707
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,012
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,456
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,602
Hydraulic Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,922
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,471
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,988
Latches / Locks
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,951
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,264
Steering:Rack And Pinion
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,569
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,325
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,238
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,650
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2000 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Dodge Durango has 1,471 NHTSA complaints, 138 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 342 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (342 complaints, avg 54,753 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (144 complaints, avg 51,582 mi); Automatic Transmission (62 complaints, avg 59,296 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,795 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Durango include 138 crash-related reports, 42 fire reports, 106 injuries, and 13 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Durango as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Durango?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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