2001 Dodge Durango Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 665 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 665 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles.
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 was driving home from work one night, it was raining, when my headlights, wipers, and dashboard just went out. I pulled over in a parking lot, shut off the engine waiting a couple of minutes and turned it back on and they still wouldn't work. I can not drive my car at night or when it is raining, or even lock my doors. They tried replacing the ignition switch and still no lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10339305, filed 2010-06, 47,500 miles“- the contact called regarding the 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the electric door locks automatically opened. The contact believed that the failure was due to the moist air in the state where he resided. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was told the lock switch cylinder needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/30/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10183926, filed 2007-03, 20,000 miles“2001 Dodge Durango seat belts won't stayed latched in back seats,motor gives itself gas while driving or parked,transmission will not be in any gear when you've put it in drive and then it will jerk and finally go and it has also changed gears while driving I called Dodge and they said that it's all ready been taken in on that recall”
NHTSA complaint #10121416, filed 2005-05, 71,000 miles“While driving at 40 MPH, the consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the front end. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for this problem. The consumer felt that the ball joints wore out. The dealer examined the vehicle, but could not diagnose what was causing the noise. The engine light had come on, the vacuum hose leaked, and there was a knocking noise in the rear compartment. It was later found that the rear door latch rattled due to internal damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10061442, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“My 2001 Dodge Durango started having problems with interior lights, dash lights, intermittent wipers, door locks not operating, the 4-wheel drive light on, and headlights not working. Checked all fuses and all were good. Disconnected/reconnected battery and all returned to normal. Two days later, while my 16 y/o son was driving the vehicle, the interior and dash lights (later to learn the headlights) were flickering on and off. I took it for a test ride and all seemed normal for first few miles, when suddenly the dash lights and headlights started to flicker rapidly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220747, filed 2008-03Latches, 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 2001 Dodge Durango
265 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsElectrical system
91 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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