Complaints
964
Crashes
82
Fires
25
Injuries
84
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1168 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:50,221 mi
Crash-related:6
#289 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:46,607 mi
Crash-related:4
#364 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:140,940 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 168 | 6 | — | 50,221 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 89 | 4 | — | 46,607 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 64 | 1 | 9 | 140,940 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 52 | 4 | — | 59,813 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 32 | 5 | 2 | 92,595 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 15 | — | 88,101 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 25 | 2 | — | 41,072 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 22 | 1 | — | 96,467 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | — | 78,845 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 19 | 1 | — | 52,973 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 13 | — | 64,948 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 15 | — | — | 47,018 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 2 | — | 56,672 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | 1 | 176,992 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | 131,812 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 13 | — | — | 76,174 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 12 | — | 1 | 37,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 10 | 4 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 75,240 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 3 | — | 56,968 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 9 | 2 | — | 58,896 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | 1 | 22,005 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 7 | 1 | — | 73,001 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 36,814 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 6 | 1 | 2 | 51,434 mi |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
168
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,221
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
89
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,607
Electrical Faults
64
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Avg Miles
140,940
Automatic Transmission
52
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,813
Suspension Failures
32
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
92,595
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,101
Suspension:Front
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,072
Seat-Related Issues
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,467
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,845
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,973
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,948
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,018
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,672
Headlight/Taillight Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
176,992
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,812
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,174
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,240
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,968
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,896
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,005
Steering:Rack And Pinion
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,001
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,814
Electrical System:Wiring
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,434
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2001 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Dodge Durango has 964 NHTSA complaints, 82 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 168 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (168 complaints, avg 50,221 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (89 complaints, avg 46,607 mi); Electrical Faults (64 complaints, avg 140,940 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 2001 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,462 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Dodge Durango include 82 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 84 injuries, and 0 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 2001 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Dodge Durango?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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