2000 Dodge Durango Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 127about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 127 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 12% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 13 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2000 Dodge Durango. My car surges while at a stop sign, a light or in park. It surges forward and if to close to another vehicle it may cause an accident. Also out of nowhere my Durango begin to shut off and the engine lights pops on afterward. After a few tries it will start back up and run fine until it happens again.”
NHTSA complaint #10353678, filed 2010-09, 120,000 miles“Driving along on the way to see my father in the hospital and the check gauge light came on and the oil pressure went to 0 and then back up and then back to 0, and then engine seized up. Now will have to replace the engine, chrysler should pony up for all these vehicles when they know there is a problem. I will definitely be keeping receipts for this just in case.”
NHTSA complaint #10264414, filed 2009-04, 122,000 miles“I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 5.9l v8. When it is hot outside (over 90*), the SUV will shut off. I live in florida where it's hot almost all year. I would be driving on the highway and it would just shut off. I am afraid that a semi would hit me from behind. Please do something before someone dies. Please.”
NHTSA complaint #10353553, filed 2010-09, 120,000 miles“My 2000 Dodge Durango keeps shutting down in the middle if traffic. Today my wife was almost ran over by a semi because of this. I have found numerous complaints from other Dodge consumers with the same problem. I am asking that someone please look into this. As soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10400808, filed 2011-05, 176,000 miles“Problems with engine and engine components oil gauge not working, ticking in moter oil leaking. Was told I need new moter. Also strange noises from steering colomn. Truck only has 79,000 miles I am requesting chrysler recall this truck and stand behind their company and fix what is wrong with these engines, ect.”
NHTSA complaint #10187973, filed 2007-04, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 20 | 2% |
| 2005 | 216 | 14% |
| 2004 | 249 | 22% |
| 2003 | 40 | 12% |
| 2002 | 46 | 11% |
| 2001 | 55 | 8% |
| 2000 | 127 | 12% |
| 1999 | 281 | 14% |
| 1998 | 66 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Durango
507 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
120 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsSteering
83 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
42 complaintsSeats
32 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsTires
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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