The Lemon Index2000 Dodge Durango.
The 2000 Dodge Durango is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 454 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 237, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 12 to 15 mpg combined. The best Dodge Durango year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,073 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Dodge Durango year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 40K to 90K miles on the car (608 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- suspension complaints mostly came at 35K–68K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 44K–110K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 38K–87K miles
Recalls 4
- suspension 2008
SKF IS RECALLING 2,805 HUB UNITS, PART NO.
- engine 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530.
- suspension 2004
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…
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 92 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information regarding engine ticking noise
- Subject pertains to intermittent harsh engagement into reverse gear on certain re model…
- Some customers may notice a lower than expected engine performance due to a possible loss or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedUpper ball joint separation2003–2005
- ClosedFront susp. upper ball joint failure2003
- ClosedSafety belt cinching latch plate2002–2003
- ClosedSteering wheel/shaft spline attachment1999–2000
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★☆☆☆ · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $4300–5350 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Pe 03-032: front suspension: upper ball joints. The upper ball joints wore out prematurely.
2000 Dodge Durango owner · NHTSA complaint 10042668
More owner reports
The left side wheel has vibration, and shaking inside of the wheel well. While traveling on the highway.
NHTSA complaint 10034192
Pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joint failure: the upper ball joints prematurely wore out and the wheel separated.
NHTSA complaint 10034152
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Dodge Durango reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 237; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Durango year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2000 Dodge Durango problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (56%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and engine (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Durango have?
4 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Durango get?
12 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Durango problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 90,000 miles. The middle report was at 59,100 miles, from 608 complaints.
Does the 2000 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $5350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Dodge Durango have?
4.7L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Durango year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works