2000 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 507about this part
- Share
- 47%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,072miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 507 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 47% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,072 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a recall on the ball joints of the vehicle I own but I was told that the recall is closed. I believe that it should be covered for repair because I wasn't made aware of any recalls when I obtained the vehicle. The upper ball joints are bad and a mechanic told me it could break off.”
NHTSA complaint #11217475, filed 2019-06, 172,000 miles“Have had several problems with ball joints and control arm on 2000 Dodge Durango, they have replaced them twice under warranty and now they are bad again and need changing and Dodge will not cover since I am over the 100,000 miles warranty. This should be a major recall since I have had numerous problems with this since right after I purchased the car new.”
NHTSA complaint #10163791, filed 2006-07, 125,000 miles“Dodge Durango 4x2. We have had to have the upper ball joint repaired and now the steering knuckle is out on the vehicle. I have contact Dodge dealers and customer care and was told the recall on this only pertained to the 4x4. I am having the same problem with the 2000 4x2 and they state it is not on the recall list. I do see that there were 400,000 4x2 with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10161020, filed 2006-06, 117,000 miles“I have had to recently replace the whole front suspension on my 2000 Dodge Durango not limited to the ball joints. All ball joints, both upper and lower, plus the control arms, and front shocks had to be replaced. The total repair bill was $1200.00 to repair this problem, and due to this I will probably never buy a Dodge product again.”
NHTSA complaint #10072742, filed 2004-05, 69,000 miles“I have a 2000 Durango slt plus, I took the vehicle into the local tire shop to have the front end aligned because of excessive tire wear. The service dept stated they would not align the vehicle because of the condition of the upper ball joints. The truck only has 45,000 miles on it. They also stated they would not drive it until they are replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10038907, filed 2003-09, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V596000Dec 21, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4x4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint…Covers: Dodge Durango 2000–2003, Dakota 2000–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10011940Dec 16, 2004Upper ball joint extended warranty.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 91 | 27% |
| 2002 | 144 | 34% |
| 2001 | 265 | 40% |
| 2000 | 507 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,102 | 56% |
| 1998 | 540 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Durango
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology