2001 Dodge Durango Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2001 Dodge Durango, and owners have filed 665 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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5 safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge Durango
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Column shift (power train)
On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Electrical system
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may become contaminated.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the console wiring connector for corrosion, clean as required, and install a cap to prevent additional fluid from contaminating the connector free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006.…
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Suspension: upper ball joint
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…
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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Column shift (power train)
Vehicle description: light duty trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
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Child seat
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
665 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Dodge Durango have filed 665 complaints with NHTSA; 60 describe a crash and 20 describe a fire. Reports cite 55 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,137 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 163 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN); but the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly shifted”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle; an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the vehicle. An independent mechanic was notified of the failure an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2023 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Dodge Durango (Durango 2WD, Durango 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11–12 / 16–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7/5.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Durango model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Durango model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Durango | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 4 | 965 |
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 3 | 1,967 |
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2 | 1,075 |
| 2001 Dodge Durango | 5 | 665 |
| 2002 Dodge Durango | 4 | 423 |
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 4 | 339 |
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 8 | 1,115 |
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 8 | 1,567 |
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 9 | 852 |
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 4 | 191 |
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2 | 97 |
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 4 | 12 |
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 8 | 800 |
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 10 | 640 |
| 2013 Dodge Durango | 11 | 640 |
| 2014 Dodge Durango | 11 | 782 |
| 2015 Dodge Durango | 4 | 503 |
| 2016 Dodge Durango | 3 | 161 |
| 2017 Dodge Durango | 2 | 213 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango | 5 | 232 |
| 2019 Dodge Durango | 4 | 144 |
| 2020 Dodge Durango | 2 | 55 |
| 2021 Dodge Durango | 8 | 203 |
| 2022 Dodge Durango | 7 | 58 |
| 2023 Dodge Durango | 2 | 32 |
| 2024 Dodge Durango | 0 | 14 |
| 2025 Dodge Durango | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2001 Dodge Durango
How do I know if my 2001 Dodge Durango has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2001 Dodge Durango; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V366000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.