2000 Dodge Durango Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Dodge Durango I been having problems with panel, tail and head lights I recent fix the problem I went out of town and the problem came back again I was out of light on the middle of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10330734, filed 2010-05, 122,000 miles“My turn signals on my 2000 Dodge Durango recently stopped working. They either flash once or don't flash at all. I have changed the bulbs and the fuses and neither action helped with the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10303456, filed 2010-01, 72,000 miles“For 2000 Dodge Durango slt plus. Wire for headlight dimmer in steering console is too short which leads to the wire pulling out of the connector in the console. After the wire pulls out the headlights no longer operate. To correct the failure the wire must be spliced and increased in length by approximately 1/4 inch.”
NHTSA complaint #10347545, filed 2010-08, 98,000 miles“Dodge Durango 2000 model intermittent turn signal failure..started happening just a few times now happens every time we drive..turn signals stop functioning have replaces the relay and bulbs and still no fix...there are many complaints online but no remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10383327, filed 2011-02, 100,000 miles“Since purchasing the Durango, I have experienced several issues with the car. The lights turn off when driving. When this occurs, you have 3 choices: get off the road; turn on the high beams; flick the lights and hope that they come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10093713, filed 2004-10, 59,165 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 13 | 41% |
| 2022 | 26 | 43% |
| 2021 | 94 | 45% |
| 2020 | 23 | 41% |
| 2019 | 45 | 31% |
| 2018 | 56 | 24% |
| 2017 | 82 | 38% |
| 2016 | 53 | 33% |
| 2015 | 197 | 39% |
| 2014 | 259 | 33% |
| 2013 | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 39 | 12% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 24 | 1% |
| 1998 | 17 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Durango
507 complaintsEngine cooling
127 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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