2001 Dodge Durango from North America - Comments

On 8-8-07 we bought a used 2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4X4 with 56,000 miles on it because my wife's car was stolen 3 weeks ago. Yesterday we had the tranny flushed, oil changed, a/c checked (with 1 can of freon put in), and a K&N air filter installed. I knew when I bought it needed a front end alignment, which is being done on Tuesday. I found the fan clutch isn't working correctly and causes the car to get hot when it sits idling for 5-10 min. So now I'll probably buy an electric fan to cool the a/c and engine. I haven't gotten to play with the 4x4 unit yet, to really see how well it works. I do know the back door locks are frustrating me; they lock and unlock intermittently. I've read about the recall on the ball joints and other stuff, and some rather nasty comments from owners of the Durango that said they have had serious problems with theirs; I just hope that we don't. Any info would be helpful, thanks.

I have had a 2001 Dodge Durango since 2003 and other than the regular servicing and transmission flushes, I probably only have spent an average of $800 a year in repairs. When I bought it, it had only done 79,000 And now at 225,000 I'm still happy, even though I know the repair costs will go up over coming years and am driving about 180 a day! THE BEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED!

Reading through these, I obviously need advice on buying my next car.

The 2001 Dodge Durago I bought had 68K KM when I bought it just two years ago. Now, with no reason to disbelieve the recorded KMs as the car was in outstanding condition and ran beautifully, how should I have detected at that point that in the next two years I would replace Transmission, A/C Compressor, A/C Fan, Steering rack, Brake Servo, Brake Drums. I don't use this car off road, and actually I drive less than 20 miles / day. Face up to it, the product is very poor quality, and anyone who has one has my sympathy, and I offer these words of advice - get rid of it before it injures you in an accident or fire - it's nothing, but a death trap, and I would quite happily repeat this in a court of law should anyone invite me.

My 2001 Durango revs high (1500+ rpm) for no reason. Dealer can't find the problem. Replaced EDAC? Shows no code problems. Any ideas?

My 2001 Durango revs high (1500+ rpm) for no reason. Dealer can't find the problem. Replaced EDAC? Shows no code problems. Any ideas?

I bought my 2001 Durango new from the factory and have maintained it exactly as described by the owners manual. All work has been done by the local Dodge dealer, and as of today 09/13, 2008, the truck has 67K miles on it.

So far I've had to do the following normal things: Replaced both oxygen sensors, belt, battery, plugs, wires, coil, cap, tires, and replaced the rear tail/stop lights as they burn out.

The truck has had the following non-normal issues:

1) 2 new sets of front brake rotors/pads due to premature wearout

2) Upper ball joints popping (recall)

3) Drivers window motor mechanism failure

4) The trailer running light wire is shorted to chassis from the factory.

Within the last four months the truck has developed the following issues:

1) Pops out of Park by itself

2) Steering wheel mounted radio controls no longer function but cruise control does.

3) Service engine soon light is now on

4) Service 4X4 light is now on

5) Surges at 65 mph like its dropping in/out of lock up

6) Gas cap lanyard broke off

7) AC is not blowing cold anymore.

I'm taking it to the dealer again next week, and I'm waiting for the tranny to blow up any minute as they all do.