2001 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 265about this part
- Share
- 40%of 665 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 265 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge Durango, 40% of the 665 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“I purchaced a 2001 d0dge Durango used about a mpnth ago and already I was driving to town and the driver side wheel felt like it was wobling and had a roar. Pulled over didnt see anything , so went on home took it to gateway and was told it was the ball joint. Now im paying payment on a vehicle I cant drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11048325, filed 2017-11, 163,376 miles“While I love my 2001 Dodge Durango rt, there are a couple of serious problems / safety issues the vehicle has. Number one is the passenger front seat is very loose and rocks back and forth during acceleration and braking which could cause severe injuries if the vehicle was in a wreck, whiplash etc. In doing my research the average fix that the dealers will do costs between 600-800.00 which is to replace the motor assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183811, filed 2019-03, 192,000 miles“My whole tire came off, literally separated from axle.. Does not pick up speed.. Been in the shop several times. And shakes. I had my 2 year old grandson with me when this happened coming out of drive thru.. After I paid the truck off it was downhill from there.”
NHTSA complaint #11084503, filed 2018-04, 16,000 miles“Electric fan,steering;rack and pinion; control arm; lower ball joints, front drive shaft, front bearings. Replaced drive shaft,left wheel bearing. I bought it in 2006 w/125,000 miles. Drive shaft went out at 135,000 and steering at 146,000. I still owe money on it and it sits parked because I cant afford the rest of the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10224920, filed 2008-04, 146,160 miles“My ball joints and right contol arm have gone out again. On 12-6-02 I took my car into the dealership and they replaced my ignition switch and right control arm and hub bearings. No I have the same problem again and they do not want to help me with my problem. I just drive in the city. My ro # is 262789. It was a done at valencia Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #10067908, filed 2004-04, 28,518 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 | 13% |
| 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 2001 Dodge Durango
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 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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