2000 Dodge Durango Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Door locks keep locking and unlocking themselves. This is a hazzard since it does this while driving. It even does it when I'm not driving. I've already have had someone try to brake in. I'm going to guess that they heard the door locks go up and down. 2 Dodge dealerships that I've checked with say they have no clue.”
NHTSA complaint #10086242, filed 2004-08, 75,000 miles“I have a 200 Dodge Durango, I;d had this vehicle for a year now I recently had a lot of problems with this vehcicle the maste swicth to the window doesn't work. The window gets stuck and it comes up and when it wants to. I was looking through the compliants on this vehcile and others car had the same problem. Also now the door locks are not unlocking also. I was wondering if it is a manufactor problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10102813, filed 2004-12, 30,000 miles“Just bought a used 2000 Dodge Durango slt. The power locks only work on 3 out of 5 doors properly. When I use the power locks they let out a high pitched grinding noise. I am afraid my kids may become locked inside the car and be unable to get out due to the problem with the power locks.”
NHTSA complaint #10020541, filed 2003-05, 68,000 miles“Automatic door lock mechanism failure. I have had two auto lock mechanism failures on my 2000 Durango. I believe this is an important safety issue - I can not open the door - in an emergency this could be critical.”
NHTSA complaint #10056444, filed 2004-02, 51,000 miles“A few weeks ago, it started with the door ajar light, and gate open light coming on when nothing was open. A lot of ice build up (bad seals) made the driver door difficult to latch. A week ago we were driving and all of the locks started unlocking repeatedly. Now we can't even lock our truck, it unlocks itself. It does this whether the vehicle is on or not. It also turns on the interior lights. The switches do not work to lock the doors. We have to remove the fuse (which also controls the wipers, bad idea) to stop the locks from unlocking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182956, filed 2007-02, 94,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 42 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 0% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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