2000 Dodge Durango Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Durango. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V596000Dec 21, 2004592,707 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
  Covers: Dodge Durango 2000–2003, Dakota 2000–2003

  Reported issue: 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 of time. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.

  Possible consequence: Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on december 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 01V153000May 8, 2001216,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge Durango 1997–2000, RAM 1997–2001, Dakota 1997–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: 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 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m"…

  Possible consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE03032Front susp. Upper ball joint failureClosed · Jul 16, 2003
• PE99074Steering wheel/shaft spline attachmentClosed · Dec 13, 1999

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