2001 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2001 Dodge Durango, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (7% of reports).
- 91electrical system complaints
- 87,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%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.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
- Door locks: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Durango electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 2 | 14% | 651 |
| 2025 Durango | 5 | 63% | 28 |
| 2024 Durango | 5 | 36% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 7 | 22% | — |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 40 | 20% | 1,280 |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 16% | 20,590 |
| 2019 Durango | 38 | 26% | 10,056 |
| 2018 Durango | 87 | 37% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 29% | 39,500 |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% | 49,500 |
| 2015 Durango | 95 | 19% | 48,750 |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 347 | 54% | 70,599 |
| 2011 Durango | 514 | 64% | 68,100 |
| 2009 Durango | 2 | 17% | 145,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 10 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Durango | 22 | 12% | 92,500 |
| 2006 Durango | 84 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 198 | 13% | 72,500 |
| 2004 Durango | 243 | 22% | 60,500 |
| 2003 Durango | 57 | 17% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 48 | 11% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Durango | 91 | 14% | 87,500 |
| 2000 Durango | 56 | 5% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 181 | 9% | 119,278 |
| 1998 Durango | 34 | 4% | 81,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: This may allow development of a high resistive short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact daimler chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In the past year my entire electrical system has gone haywire. First my passengers all lost their ability to use window controls, only the driver has control, but every once in a while it will work, pretty random. Then my left headlight went out. Not the bulb, the entire headlamp stopped working…
As i am driving my blinkers and radio stopped working randomly . Causing safety issues while on the road . This happens while in motion and on the road
Headlights, dash lights, and tail lights flicker intermittently. Starts slowly when lights are turned on and frequency gradually increases.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge Durangos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2001 Dodge Durango (14% of the 665 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 2001 Dodge Durango electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2001 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 6 of 91 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (6).
Other 2001 Dodge Durango problems
See all 2001 Dodge Durango problems or electrical system problems across all Durango years.