2000 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 507 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2000 Dodge Durango, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,145 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (53% of reports).
- 507suspension complaints
- 49,145median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joints: mentioned in 267 of 507 complaints (53%)
- Front end: mentioned in 83 of 507 complaints (16%)
- Upper lower: mentioned in 51 of 507 complaints (10%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 30 of 507 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2000 Dodge Durango at $1,450, and half of them between $880 and $2,000.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2004), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 305 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 507 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Dodge Durango suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 2 | 14% | — |
| 2025 Durango | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Durango | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 3 | 2% | 3,500 |
| 2018 Durango | 6 | 3% | 11,140 |
| 2017 Durango | 4 | 2% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Durango | 5 | 3% | 37,750 |
| 2015 Durango | 9 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 7 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 5 | 1% | 1,996 |
| 2012 Durango | 6 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 7 | 1% | 39,000 |
| 2009 Durango | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2008 Durango | 4 | 4% | 46,500 |
| 2007 Durango | 4 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 10 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 14 | 1% | 94,212 |
| 2004 Durango | 18 | 2% | 15,350 |
| 2003 Durango | 91 | 27% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 144 | 34% | 42,539 |
| 2001 Durango | 265 | 40% | 48,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 507 | 47% | 49,145 |
| 1999 Durango | 1,102 | 56% | 63,671 |
| 1998 Durango | 540 | 56% | 68,000 |
| 1997 Durango | 2 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Problem: 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 not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.
Risk: Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driverâs side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and stated that the front driverâs side wheel was detached…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Durangos have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 507 owner complaints about suspension for the 2000 Dodge Durango (47% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Durango suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,145 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $880 and $2,000), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 267 of 507 complaints, followed by “front end” (83).
Other 2000 Dodge Durango problems
See all 2000 Dodge Durango problems or suspension problems across all Durango years.