2000 Dodge Durango Reliability
The 2000 Dodge Durango has 1,097 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Durango model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2002 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,097
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
118
Complaints citing a crash
26
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Dodge Durango complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 512 | 47% |
| Engine & cooling | 133 | 12% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 120 | 11% |
| Steering | 84 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 83 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 57 | 5% |
| Air bags | 52 | 5% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 45 | 4% |
2000 Dodge Durango recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V153000 | May 8, 2001 | Air bags | 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… |
| 04V596000 | Dec 21, 2004 | Suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint | 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… |
| 06E024000 | Mar 15, 2006 | Engine & cooling | 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 kits… |
| 08E064000 | Oct 20, 2008 | Suspension — front / hub | 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… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Durango years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Durango analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 976 | 6 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 1999 | 2,012 | 5 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2000 (this page) | 1,097 | 4 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2001 | 665 | 7 | Suspension | Caution |
| 2002 | 434 | 6 | Suspension | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Dodge Durango
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Dodge Durango reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Durango has 1,097 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about suspension and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Durango model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2002 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2000 Dodge Durango problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge Durango are suspension (512), engine & cooling (133), powertrain / transmission (120), steering (84). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Dodge Durango have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Durango, including 01V153000 (air bags) and 04V596000 (suspension — front / control arm / upper ball joint). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Dodge Durango compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 2,012 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2001 has 665 complaints and 7 recalls (caution). The 2000 has 1,097 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Dodge Durango?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Durango, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.