Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06V339000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2000 to 07/01/2003V (Vehicle)3510310/30/2006ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/07/200609/11/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis may allow development of a high resistive short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. f42.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080230307/08/2003080410010003414Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch. *tt10/20/2003
080070203/25/2002634087Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc09/27/2002
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
083200010/20/2000618862On some vehicles, the service 4wd lamp is illuminated even though the truck is not a 4x4 vehicle. *tt05/03/2001
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
080380012/08/2000616718Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt03/08/2001
080330011/03/2000615684Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics.01/28/2001
080360011/17/2000615687Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt01/28/2001
080350011/10/2000615686Some vehicles may exhibit a surge while the speed control is engaged at 74 - 76 km/h (46 - 47 mph) and / or at 109 - 111 km/h (68 - 69 mph). *tt01/28/2001

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA06011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/19/200609/22/2006VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE
 Daimlerchrylser corporation (dcc) will recall 35,103 my 2001-2003 dodge durango vehicles equipped with front bench seats (recall # 06v339, see defect report for details).the subject vehicles are equipped with either front bucket seats or a 40-20-40 split front bench seat.vehicles equipped with front bench seat contain an uncapped, unused connector located under the front edge of the seat.the connector provides power to the center console power outlet for vehicles with bucket seats, but it is unused in vehicles equipped with bench seats.the connector is located rearward of the cup holder on the tunnel for vehicles equipped with the bench seat.this connector contains a fused b+ circuit wire (that is continuously powered with the key off) and a ground wire. dcc determined that if liquid is spilled from the cup holder onto the tunnel, the uncapped connector may become contaminated.this contamination may allow development of a high resistance short circuit in the connector, causing localized heating, which could eventually lead to a fire.dcc will inspect the uncapped connector for corrosion, clean as required, and install a cap to prevent liquid contamination.all of the reported under-seat fires were on subject vehicles with a 40-20-40 bench seat.this investigation is closed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
EA06011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/19/200609/22/2006VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE
 Daimlerchrylser corporation (dcc) will recall 35,103 my 2001-2003 dodge durango vehicles equipped with front bench seats (recall # 06v339, see defect report for details).the subject vehicles are equipped with either front bucket seats or a 40-20-40 split front bench seat.vehicles equipped with front bench seat contain an uncapped, unused connector located under the front edge of the seat.the connector provides power to the center console power outlet for vehicles with bucket seats, but it is unused in vehicles equipped with bench seats.the connector is located rearward of the cup holder on the tunnel for vehicles equipped with the bench seat.this connector contains a fused b+ circuit wire (that is continuously powered with the key off) and a ground wire. dcc determined that if liquid is spilled from the cup holder onto the tunnel, the uncapped connector may become contaminated.this contamination may allow development of a high resistance short circuit in the connector, causing localized heating, which could eventually lead to a fire.dcc will inspect the uncapped connector for corrosion, clean as required, and install a cap to prevent liquid contamination.all of the reported under-seat fires were on subject vehicles with a 40-20-40 bench seat.this investigation is closed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
PE06008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/02/200606/19/2006FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT06V339000
 Odi is aware of 10 reports alleging that a fire originates underneath the driver's seat.six of thefires occurred while the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch turned off (key not in the ignition).the subject vehicles are equipped with manual seats. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, (ea06-011), to allow further investigation of the issue.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/01/2011100000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the motor for the heater blew hot air and he smelled melting wires. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the resister, the wiring harness, and the blower motor had failed and needed to be replaced. the contact personally repaired the vehicle by replacing the resister, the wiring harness and the blower motor. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 130,000. the vin was unavailable. mah
01/01/2011100000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the motor for the heater would blow out hot air and he could smell melting wires. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that the resister, the wiring harness and the blower motor failed and needed to be replaced. the contact repaired his vehicle by replacing the resister, the wiring harness and the blower motor. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 130,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
09/01/20121667981
 While driving my vehicle at 30 mph, it shut off without warning. the vehicle had half a tank of gas, new alternator, and new battery. i was crossing an intersection when the incident occurred. *tr
09/01/2012166798
 While driving my vehicle at 30 mph, it shut off without warning. the vehicle had half a tank of gas, new alternator, and new battery. i was crossing an intersection when the incident occurred.
08/10/201292000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed, which would illuminate and power off sporadically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 92,000. kmj
08/10/201292000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed. the contact stated that the instrument panel would turn on and off while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that there were no recalls and there was nothing that could be done. the failure mileage was 92,000. ap
08/08/20121697001
 While crossing an intersection my vehicle shut down without warning. *tr
08/08/2012169700
 While crossing an intersection my vehicle shut down without warning.
06/05/2012151598
 Car just stops and doesn't give you any warning, loose steering and brakes makeing it hard to get tothe side of the road. having to take off battery cables and remove relays and replace hoping that it will start for you. i'm afaird to take any where thinking i will get stranded.
10/15/201198000
 The headlights on my 2001 dodge durango blink on and off when they are turned on. this problem renders the vehicle inoperable to drive at night. i read on the internet that thousands of other drivers have also experienced this problem. it has something to do with the central timer module. dodge should be made to issue a vehicle recall to fix this unsafe blinking headlight problem.
10/07/2011
 My power locks are constantly locking and unlocking by themselves while driving, also while car is off.
01/01/2009
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and activating the air conditioner, only hot air would blow from the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the evaporator failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
01/01/2009
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, she turned on the air conditioner, but only hot air would blow from the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the evaporator failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. sm.
05/10/2011
 A/c control panel burned out...smoke came through dash directly behind ac control unit. smell of burning wires..i pulled to the side of road and turned off vehicle.. pulled panel away from a/c control and unplugged the ac control unit..took to dealer had to replace ac control panel and fuse was blown in fuse box.
07/01/2011
 Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, i am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.
05/10/2011
 A/c control panel burned out...smoke came through dash directly behind ac control unit. smell of burning wires..i pulled to the side of road and turned off vehicle.. pulled panel away from a/c control and unplugged the ac control unit..took to dealer had to replace ac control panel and fuse was blown in fuse box.
07/01/2011
 Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, i am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.
05/10/2011
 A/c control panel burned out...smoke came through dash directly behind ac control unit. smell of burning wires..i pulled to the side of road and turned off vehicle.. pulled panel away from a/c control and unplugged the ac control unit..took to dealer had to replace ac control panel and fuse was blown in fuse box.
07/01/2011
 Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, i am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.
05/10/2011
 A/c control panel burned out...smoke came through dash directly behind ac control unit. smell of burning wires..i pulled to the side of road and turned off vehicle.. pulled panel away from a/c control and unplugged the ac control unit..took to dealer had to replace ac control panel and fuse was blown in fuse box.
07/01/2011
 Headlights flashing: high beam to low beam, windshield wipers not working, variety of warning lights coming on and off during driving:security, low wiper fluid, service 4wd, engine light, interior lights coming on during driving, i am told it is the central timing module and have spoken with many having same prob.
12/10/2010100000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated was driving at 10 mph and below in inclement weather, the lights, windshield wipers and door locks failed. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer and they advised that the failure could have been caused by a fuse. after having the fuse replaced, the failure recurred a short while later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised him that there was a failure with one of the computer components but they were not sure of the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
12/10/2010100000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that once starting the vehicle up and driving at low speeds in incliment weather. the lights, the windhield wipers, and door locks suddenly wouldn't work anymore. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer and they advised him that it might be a fuse. after having the fuse replaced the failure occurred a short while after. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised him that there was a failure with one of the computer components, but their not sure of the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. tb
11/02/201099150
 The headlights, interior lights and windshield wipers will flicker on an off intermittently. this can occur many times in a row or not for days. it happens when it is rain, dry, warm or cold. i can find no common denominator to what causes the issue. a search on the internet finds many other incidents of this for the 2001 dodge durango.
01/26/2011145000
 2001 dodge durango r/t has melted wiring located at the front blower fan resistor connection. the melted wiring and connector were producing an extremely bad burning odor when the blower fan stopped working except on the high setting. the fan will not be used until repairs are made. apparently this is a known issue because my local dealer sells a replacement pigtail which they say they replace to resolve the problem. this indeed a fire hazard and should be recalled as a manufacturer defect. my local dealer advised there is no recall at this time.
10/20/2010120093
 While driving 2001 dodge durango will shut off if foot is token off the gas pedal. will alson shut off during turns in major traffic, causing an accident. truck will also shut off within 5 min of idiling. i have had the idle valve control replaced, fuel pump, battery, tps sensor, fuel cleaned etc. it doesn't throw any codes and mechanics don't know what the problem is. please help! this is becoming dangerous, especially with small children in the vehicle.
07/15/2010145000
 I own a 2001 dodge durango. the horn has failed completely. the cruise control has failed completely. the airbag light remains illuminated on the dashboard (along with several other icons), and now i'm finding out that in the event of an accident, the driver's side air bag will also fail. i am told that this is due to a failed clock spring and it affects every control located within the steering wheel. this part is on nationwide backorder and i was told today that 1,400 are backordered. several dealers have told me they have no idea of when (or actually if) this part will be coming in. i understand that dodge dakotas were recalled for this very reason, however there was no recall on the dodge durango. i am now driving a car with no horn, no cruise control and no driver's side airbag.
09/03/2010137000
 Tl. the contact owns 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle complete shut down causing the vehicle to become difficult to slow down. the contact was able to avoid other vehicles on the highway and pull to the side to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact looked under the hood and notice the computer was really hot and reading no bus which means the computer is having a communication error. after the vehicle cooled down the vehicle restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. the contact stated the pcm has malfunctioned and that's what caused the vehicle to shut off. the contact stated the pcm has gone out previously and both times the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact saw via the internet numerous complaints regarding the pcm and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a wide spared issue. the failure mileage was 137,000. jo
07/15/2010145000
 I own a 2001 dodge durango. the horn has failed completely. the cruise control has failed completely. the airbag light remains illuminated on the dashboard (along with several other icons), and now i'm finding out that in the event of an accident, the driver's side air bag will also fail. i am told that this is due to a failed clock spring and it affects every control located within the steering wheel. this part is on nationwide backorder and i was told today that 1,400 are backordered. several dealers have told me they have no idea of when (or actually if) this part will be coming in. i understand that dodge dakotas were recalled for this very reason, however there was no recall on the dodge durango. i am now driving a car with no horn, no cruise control and no driver's side airbag.
09/03/2010137000
 Tl. the contact owns 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle complete shut down causing the vehicle to become difficult to slow down. the contact was able to avoid other vehicles on the highway and pull to the side to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact looked under the hood and notice the computer was really hot and reading no bus which means the computer is having a communication error. after the vehicle cooled down the vehicle restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. the contact stated the pcm has malfunctioned and that's what caused the vehicle to shut off. the contact stated the pcm has gone out previously and both times the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact saw via the internet numerous complaints regarding the pcm and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a wide spared issue. the failure mileage was 137,000. jo
07/15/2010145000
 I own a 2001 dodge durango. the horn has failed completely. the cruise control has failed completely. the airbag light remains illuminated on the dashboard (along with several other icons), and now i'm finding out that in the event of an accident, the driver's side air bag will also fail. i am told that this is due to a failed clock spring and it affects every control located within the steering wheel. this part is on nationwide backorder and i was told today that 1,400 are backordered. several dealers have told me they have no idea of when (or actually if) this part will be coming in. i understand that dodge dakotas were recalled for this very reason, however there was no recall on the dodge durango. i am now driving a car with no horn, no cruise control and no driver's side airbag.
09/03/2010137000
 Tl. the contact owns 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle complete shut down causing the vehicle to become difficult to slow down. the contact was able to avoid other vehicles on the highway and pull to the side to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact looked under the hood and notice the computer was really hot and reading no bus which means the computer is having a communication error. after the vehicle cooled down the vehicle restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. the contact stated the pcm has malfunctioned and that's what caused the vehicle to shut off. the contact stated the pcm has gone out previously and both times the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact saw via the internet numerous complaints regarding the pcm and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a wide spared issue. the failure mileage was 137,000. jo
07/15/2010145000
 I own a 2001 dodge durango. the horn has failed completely. the cruise control has failed completely. the airbag light remains illuminated on the dashboard (along with several other icons), and now i'm finding out that in the event of an accident, the driver's side air bag will also fail. i am told that this is due to a failed clock spring and it affects every control located within the steering wheel. this part is on nationwide backorder and i was told today that 1,400 are backordered. several dealers have told me they have no idea of when (or actually if) this part will be coming in. i understand that dodge dakotas were recalled for this very reason, however there was no recall on the dodge durango. i am now driving a car with no horn, no cruise control and no driver's side airbag.
09/03/2010137000
 Tl. the contact owns 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle complete shut down causing the vehicle to become difficult to slow down. the contact was able to avoid other vehicles on the highway and pull to the side to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact looked under the hood and notice the computer was really hot and reading no bus which means the computer is having a communication error. after the vehicle cooled down the vehicle restarted and the contact drove the vehicle home. the contact stated the pcm has malfunctioned and that's what caused the vehicle to shut off. the contact stated the pcm has gone out previously and both times the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact saw via the internet numerous complaints regarding the pcm and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a wide spared issue. the failure mileage was 137,000. jo
03/01/201098000
 Air bag light is always on and the horn does not work , cause a bad clock spring
04/09/2010141500
 Lights flicker when driving, also loss of intermittent wiper, loss keyless entery, loss interior lights, loss of rear window wiper, loss power door locks. car can not be driven during rain or at night. disconnected battery to reset cmt and all worked fine until lights were turned on. once again light will flickerand again loss the operation of intermittent wipers, interior dome lights, rear window wiper, power locks, keyless remote entery, and door locks. the first time this happened was on or about 4/09/10 then reset cmt (disconnected battery)on 4/22/10. test drive resulted in problem returning on 4/22/10.
02/03/20101
 I had a complaint for investigation on a durango. the following is from the nhtsa notification of case change (all times are gmt-0500) project: nhtsa hotline center case: comments from odi web user case number: [xxx] date: 02/26/2010 time: 16:06:15 creation date: 02/22/2010 creation time: 14:19:39 description: entered on 02/26/2010 at 16:06:15 est (gmt-0500) by b.kearse: then.... notification of case escalation (all times are gmt-0500) project: nhtsa hotline center case: comments from odi web user case number: [xxx] escalation: none status: closed date: 2010-02-26 time: 16:06:15 creation date: 2010-02-22 creation time: 14:19:39 description: entered on 02/26/2010 at 16:06:15 est (gmt-0500) by b.kearse: the case went for further investigation and with the same time mark....it was closed. no one investigated this. no one cares. people are dying from the nhtsa's negligence. everyone take note that the nhtsa has been informed of this potentially deadly defect! *tr
01/16/2009100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would suddenly flash on and off at times. the central timing module and the alarm would also shut off whenever she tried to open the door after locking it with the key. most of the failures occurred whenever it rained which led her to believe that water was also entering into the vehicle and caused the failure. on february 5, 2010, while driving in the rain, the headlights began to flash and then they shut completely off. the headlights and windshield wipers were no longer functioning while she was driving at various speeds. she was able to drive onto the emergency lane and determine that various electrical components were non-functional. she called several dealerships and was led to believe that the failure was normal. she called the manufacturer and a representative told her that there were no recalls regarding the problem so they could not assist her. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. the current mileage was approximately 164,204. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
01/14/2010860001
 Multiple replacement needed of upper & lower ball joints, sway bar, currently experiencing front end bed spring noise - sounds like junk, told the front lower ball joint is lose again. also the heating elements in the front driver;s seat went out -cost to repair over 700.00! vehicle is a 2001 dodge durango 4 x 4. only 86,000 miles original owner. this vehicle meticulously maintained and serviced, but despite that constantly having front suspension repairs and brakes. *tr
11/02/2009160000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. while driving the gear selector began slipping from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive without intention. after parking she smelled a burning odor from the vehicle. moments later she was informed by her neighbor that the front end of the vehicle was smoking. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. she was advised that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. the current and failure mileages were 160000.
07/10/20091261011
 2001 durango 5.9 r/t, head lights, interior lights, doors locks intermittently worked and then failed. the solution was to replace the ignition switch and the central timer module ( body control module). the module was then reprogrammed. according to the mechanic this is a common problem and was the subject of a recalled in latter year models. this is extremely dangerous when driving a night and the head lights go out. *tr
08/15/20091071
 I was driving and all of sudden the horn started to blow, wipers and lights came on. i smelled a burn odor, radio stopped working. i have no headlights or interior lights. took it to mechanic, the repair will require taking the dashboard out to get to a computer that may be burned out. only a dealer can do the repair work which will cost over a thousand dollars in just labor cost. i understand from the mechanic that this may be a common problem in the dodge durango. *tr
07/12/200988000105/11/2005
 Whenever the contact drives the vehicle he noticed that the steering wheel clicks. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership, and the contact did not notice any differecnes beforehand. the current and failure mileage is 88000. bml. updated 10/06/09. *lj the inermediate steeering shaft and tie rods were replaced. the brakes had to be replaced several times. the resistor inside the blower motor had to be replaced in order for the fan to defrost the windshield. updated 10/08/09
08/01/20091234141
 Failure of the dash lighting, parking lights, interior lights and taillights. *tr
06/19/20091502801
 I have a 2001 durango that has key/ignition problems sometimes when i put the key in it will not turn the ignition. i thought maybe it was the key so i went to the dealer to order a new key. the service adviser told me that they had a lot of problems with that and to put the key in the ignition and pop it as hard as i could and the key would go in. that did work. but, is this causing any other problems? *tr
10/04/20081
 I have a 2001 dodge durango with 103,000 miles and the transmission has been replaced 3 times. again it's bad, the computer is bad again (replaced twice) and now the air bag light is flashing............ i ended up buying a cheap car to drive since i could not afford to fix this truck, not to mention 10 miles to gallon....... this truck is a complete piece of ?!@#$% and i would not recommend anyone buy a dodge, they should go out of business selling the cars they do... *tr
03/09/20091690001
 Electrical**** check engine light came on codes stated that o2 sensors needed to be replaced.. i replaced them about 2 weeks later check engine light came back on. after another diagnostic test states that o2 sensor needs to be replaced. driving in rush hour traffic it stalled. made it to dealership states that the p/s switch leaked into the wiring harness and shorted out 02 sensors and possibly other sensors. and if not wiring harness is not replaced it could spark fire cost of repair 3k. *tr
02/11/2009170001
 The blower resistor motor has failed multiple times on this vehicle. dealerships have told us it is a design flaw and should be recalled. causes the air conditioner/heater to only work on high or not at all. costly repairs for consumers, many consumers have this issue with the 2001 dodge durango. could be a safety issue as the defrost does not work when this issue occurs; especially bad during a snow storm. *tr
02/05/20081340001
 I was driving at night and all of a sudden my headlights and interior lights started blinking off and on. it became more and more frequent and other drivers were annoyed as it looked like i was flashing them. eventually i had to shut my lights off, at night! the central timing module failed and caused this. it has happened to hundreds of other durango drivers and is a known issue. why hasn't a recall been introduced on something that is potentially fatal? *tr
01/04/20091
 My 2001 durango caught fire while in park. it happened just after having a little trouble with the lights behind dashboard / fuse blown . the place repairing my truck said that i have a short in the electrical cluster that controls lighting behind dash. i have seen other similar complaints one at carcomplaints.com. *tr
10/01/2007110000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. while parked in the driveway with the engine shut off, the vehicle began to smoke. the contact extinguished the fire and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. she discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v339000 (electrical system). the dealer installed a cap to prevent additional fluid from contaminating the connector, which caused the fire. almost one year later, the failure recurred. the contact also experienced failures with the head gaskets. while the vehicle was at a repair shop, the mechanic checked the fluids with the engine running. the mechanic opened the driver's door and observed a large amount of smoke and flames inside the passenger compartment. after the fire was extinguished, it was discovered that the cause of the failure was the same plug that set the driver's seat on fire a year earlier. the contact stated that the repair should be included in the recall because she believes it was not properly repaired the first time. the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
06/26/2008644001
 Driving lights went on and off while driving at night. when serviced found out about recall #57272 for 2003 dodge durangos. they have a body control module issue on this year model. mine is a 2001 durango that has the exact same issue and dodge will not help with anything because it is out of the recall year. while searching on the internet it seems there are other years that have the same issue. dodge customer service was very poor when asked to assist in this regard. *tr
07/01/2008750001
 After purchasing my durango used from a local dealer i immediately began having issues with the transmission slipping out of gear while going up passes, passing car, towing etc. i took it back to the dealer and they stated that the transmission had been over filled causing this. i then drove it again and it still happened. in researching my durango i found that it already had its tranny replaced at 60k miles by the previous owner. i also have the gear shift lever that will come out of gear without the brake being pressed, but i see they actually recalled that particular item so it will soon be fixed. i also have rear and passenger window that stopped rolling up or down by their controls but still operate with driver controls. and last but not least my engine service light came on right before a trip stating that i had a coolant leak. i had just washed my durango so i reset the light and it hasn't came back on again. what did happen though is as soon as i reset the light my service 4wd light came on and will not clear. does dodge actually recall the annoying things too or do they wait until it becomes a problem that actually kills someone before anyone takes notice? hello toyota here we come tire of all the tranny issues with american cars. *tr
06/10/20081048951
 Power locks, headlights, dome lights, intermittent wipers, and rear wiper all flicker and then fail to work. also, there is a buzzing and ticking sound coming from under the engine fuse box even with the vehicle turned off! i unplugged the negative lead on the battery. the problem came right back! *tr
09/15/200787000209/10/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the headlights, wipers, and power door locks malfunctioned intermittently. after the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the headlights, wipers and power door locks would function properly; however, the interior lights would flicker. the dealer stated that the central timer module needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 87,000. updated 03/05/08. *lj
11/01/2007830005004/07/2001
 My 2001 dodge durango headlights, taillights, and dash lights blink intermittently and the dealer does not admit there is a problem, but after researching online found other owners complaining about the same problem. is this not a dangerous situation for drivers who may need their lights to work dependably? how does one get the manufacturer to investigate this situation? *tr
05/12/200756000110/22/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. the contact stated that the horn works intermittently and the headlights failed. while driving approximately 60 mph in dry conditions, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle is experiencing electrical failure that causes all of the electrical components to indicate incorrect information. presently, the dealer is unable to determine the cause of failure. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 56,000.
01/01/19011
 2001 dodge durango customer stated that it is a clicking noise inside the vehicle and that the doors lock and unlock by themselves automatically**cc the problem was identified as being the electric locking switch on one or more of the doors. the problem manifested when the lock switch became wet and then it would short out the electric switch. the consumer was told he could neutralize the electric lock system by removing the appropriate fuse in the left dashboard fuse panel. *jb
11/09/2004108/14/2000
 Tl* - the contact has a 2001 dodge durango with and odometer reading of 150000. the vehicle had safety recall 1f637489-f42 unused wiring connector under the front bench seat, which caused a fire in the vehicle damaging the seat and the carpet. the contact had the safety recall repaired at the dealer's expense, however, the dealer refused to pay for the damage that was done to the contacts carpet and bench seat. the contact would like to know if she has any recourse to recover the damage to her caused by the safety recall to her front carpet and bench seat. the contact does not currently have any pictures, but she does have the receipts for the repair work. *nm updated 02/22/07.*jb
11/10/2006111/15/2000
 I bought my 2001 dodge durango sport in november 2000. over the course of the past six years i have had to have so many repairs and replacements of parts, brakes, tires, electrical fuses & resistors done that i can honestly say that i will never buy another dodge vehicle again. the biggest concerns to me have been around brakes needing replacement three times, upper ball joints replaced due to recall, lower ball joints exhibiting excessive wear as well (but not being able to get daimler/chrysler to fix them because it isn't covered under my warranty or the recall notices) and abs & brake lights on the dashboard showing up intermittently. i had to have the power steering line replaced completely due to it rusting through and continuously leaking steering fluid. the dealership replaced my steering fluid and told me it would be fine to drive until the part came in. they said they would call me as soon as the part arrived. two weeks later i had to chase them down to get an answer as to whether or not the part had arrived and was told i would need to wait another week to bring the durango in for repairs. just recently my check engine light came on, i drove straight to the dealership to ask them to look at it and they asked me if the car was bucking or stalling. i said no and they told me it was nothing to worry about then. i tried to make an appointment, but couldn't even be seen for a week and a half. i asked for a loaner vehicle and they said that chrysler doesn't provide those, but they could certainly get me a rental...why bother buying from a company that doesn't offer even minimal things to their customers? *jb
08/09/200671000105/02/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. the fire department was called and determined the fire originated from under the driver's seat and was of an electrical nature. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. the dealership was not notified but the contact planned to. the vehicle was totaled and a police report was taken.
06/01/200651000106/23/2001
 After the check engine warning light went on and was addressed by a local authorized mechanic, the vehicle warning tones begin sounding continuously, the remote radio controls stopped functioning and the rear wiper would go on intermittently. the vehicle was brought back to the same mechanic who performed a computer diagnostic but could find no issues. after which all vehicle lights began flashing when the headlights are turned on. *nm
06/17/2006110/14/2003
 Driving 70 mph on interstate with my two small children with me, without warning i lost power and all gauges went to 0. fortunately, i was able to make it to the emergency lane. i shut the vehicle off waited a few moments and tried to restart. the engine would not start, all lights on the panel were on, windows, radio, seats, and locks worked. i had the vehicle towed to a dealership where it still sits. unable to locate problem at this time. finding on forums that it is a pcm issue and seems to be more prevalent than the vendor admits. *nm
09/01/20000108/29/2000
 I have been with this vehicle in the shop every time you turn around. currently we were driving down the road and smoke came from the vents. it was a fire which they are still trying to find where the short is. also the convertor for the air conditioner is bad and had to be replaced. because of the short the battery was replaced two times because of the burning it up, the spring broke when i hit a bump and my daughters neck was wrenched. every other day the vehicle won't start, the locks won't work after having them redone by clio chrysler, the windows won't go up and down, the car has a bad steering rack which we reported to you quite some time ago (2 different dealerships evaluated and reported this), the ball joints were bad, the car creaks currently underneath as though it is going to fall in to pieces. the alternator had to be replaced, the sensors all were going bad at different times, so every other day the car won't run. the one cost us a mint in gasoline because the car would just drink the gas and shoot out black smoke. this is a 2000 vehicle from problems dating from day one of purchase. the vehicle. *nm
10/07/2004620005
 While driving at any speed the horn honked and the head lights flashed off and on without warning. please provide additional information. *jb
04/07/200447045
 A fire started under the center seat on passenger's side of the vehicle while driving at 25 mph. there were flames and heavy smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the cause of fire was unknown. *ak
10/21/2002510902
 The control arm and ball joint experienced premature wear. *ak. the dealer refused to replace under warranty. the spark plugs were replaced. *jb
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 Consumer states, while driving, the dashboard lights illuminated and all instruments went in a negative mode, the gas gauge went from full to empty, the speedometer went to zero and all the other instruments went the opposite direction, possible electrical problem. *slc
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 While driving, the dashboard lights illuminated and all instruments went in a negative mode, the gas gauge went from full to empty, the speedometer went to zero and all the other instruments went the opposite direction, possible electrical problem. *slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
03/05/2002105/01/2001
 Starter motor shorted out after vehicle was started. starter motor caught fire. i used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. vehicle was towed to nearest dodge facility. starter replaced under warranty. nlm
03/05/2002105/01/2001
 Starter motor shorted out after vehicle was started. starter motor caught fire. i used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. vehicle was towed to nearest dodge facility. starter replaced under warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
12/28/2004500005006/30/2001
 Not sure exactly when the last failure was because i don't travel all the time... but when i do... sometimes the emergency flashers come on by themselves and cannot be turned off. this is not good while traveling down the interstate highways. the flasher switch does not work any longer and the flashers cannot be turned off. i hear clicking noises under the dash and have even tried pullling fuses... you cannot turn the emergency flashers off. my destination is about 250 miles away and when this does happens, they may continue to flash all night long resulting in the battery being dead the next day. i have a feeling this happens even when i don't travel because sometimes when i want to go somewhere the battery is dead and the truck has been sitting in my garage all night.this is obviously an electrical problem that could eventually result in a fire or death...*ak the dealer maxwell dodge in austin texas is special and does not have to adhere to any laws. they do not want to fix the upper ball joints on my 2001 durango either unless i can leave it there until they get around to it. they won't make an appointment for the 2 hour repair needed and insist that i bring it there and leave it until they ready to give it back. what a scam! i hope that you will review this matter and correct these issues with the unethical dealers that manufacturers continue to allow distribution and support of thier products.. thanks, ricky greer 2001 dodge durango r/t 4x4 5.9 liter vin: 1b4hs28z11f603563. *ak
10/15/200348598
 Durango orginal started stalling and then check engine light came on and stayed on steady. went to dealer an was suggested pcm was bad no parts available (power control module). parts ordered. new parts installed same problem when leaving dealership. on closer inspection technican found rear heat inline pump had failed internally and had pumped antifreeze through wiring harness which inturn wrecked cruise control, pcm, heating and cooling controls. antifreeze is corrsive to copper wiring and we do not know how far the antifreeze traveled in the different wiring harness modules. dodge has offered to replace original failed inline rear heat pump but will not pay labor $216.00 district manager has offered to give 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty but will not give a longer warranty on electricall harness even though he has determined this will fix problem. but not removed the corrosive from the electrical harness. tech working problem has see the same problem before at same dealership on durango's
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
06/01/200301/02/2001
 Front ball joint failure under normal driving conditions in the 2001 dodge durango vehicles. reported cases of failure causing accidents. manufacture problem, can't be corrected. ball joints can be replaced but it will fail agian. also dash lights fail without warning. several times brake lights and blinkers not working. pull fuse out- not blown. put back in and they work again for awhile. also, middle seat, seat belt not retracting properly for passengers. risk of bodily injury or death to passengers with all above cases.
06/01/2002305/01/2002
 Asked local dealership (sanford, nc) to repair. replaced fuse 12000 miles later same problem and they will not stand behind their first repair. dt
01/29/2002
 Vehicle stalled at 35 mph, not able to restart. vehicle was towed to dealer, # 10 fuse was blown. dealer could not find stalling problem. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/16/20101
 2001 dodge durango with recall for the ignition/park interlock system. *kb in 2008 the consumer scheduled an appointment to have the recall performed regarding the ignition/park interlock system. on february 16, 2010, the ignition malfunctioned. the key would not go completely in the ignition, therefore, he was unable to start or move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the consumer was then informed that the ignition tumbler could not be repaired because one of the metal bars in the tumbler had jammed in the locked position and that a new tumbler was needed. the consumer was certain that the malfunction of the tumbler was caused by the repair to the ignition/park interlock system. *jb
06/16/20091090001
 Key will not turn when put in ignition; after a google search found many dodge vehicles have this problem. per the auto forums - put key in ignition and tapped key on right hand side while in ignition (i guess to push key in further) and then the key would work to start durango. have to do this every time. *tr
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 Consumer was unable to start vehicle because key was stuck in the lock position in the ignition. the vehicle was towed. *ak
05/17/2002102/20/2001
 Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while driving in heavy rain. vehicle at dealership at this time.*akwith the windsheild wipers inoperable, making it impossible to exit off the road. the dealer informed consumer the problem is with the ignition switch. it was replaced. *jg
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
03/09/2008208/01/2001
 My 2001 dodge durango started having problems with interior lights, dash lights, intermittent wipers, door locks not operating, the 4-wheel drive light on, and headlights not working. checked all fuses and all were good. disconnected/reconnected battery and all returned to normal. two days later, while my 16 y/o son was driving the vehicle, the interior and dash lights (later to learn the headlights) were flickering on and off. i took it for a test ride and all seemed normal for first few miles, when suddenly the dash lights and headlights started to flicker rapidly. a few seconds later the headlights went out completely for approximately 5-7 seconds and came back on. the headlights went out again as i was pulling off the road for approximately 7-10 seconds with intermittent interior dash lights flickering. i turned the vehicle off, removed the negative battery terminal for approximately 3 minutes and again all returned to normal. this
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
05/24/2002202/01/2001
 I was entering the free way on 05/10 and my car died. it would not accelerate or move at all. i was towed to the dealer and they repaired it. they said that the computer died and they had to order a new computer. after receiving it back on 05/18 i drove it for 5 days and then on may 23 the car died in the middle of an intersection. it is now at the dodge dealer where they are waiting for a part.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
539121
 The ignition switch overheated and melted, causing the ignition to malfunction. *ak
04/22/2002102/20/2001
 Intermittently, radio will go out, electric door locks and power windows will not work. dealer cannot find cause. *ak dealer found the ignition switch was bad and had it replaced. *slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
04/15/2004403/31/2001
 In march of 2001 i bought a 2001 dodge durango 4x4 the first year was great , then despite the fact that i took my vehicle in evey 3000 mi. for whatever was manufacturer recommended maintenance , and the dealers 27 point inspection, the front brakes were suddenly completely shot and cost in excess of $450 to repair last june i believe , right after getting serviced and a front end alignment ,i drove to work , attempted to shut off vehicle, and it refused the engine sped up , the lights flashed , the gauges went wild, and it finally died. day after day they cept telling me they didnt know what the problem was ,after a week of being worked on the dealership informed me the starter had gone and it would be 24 to 48 hours before they could get one about the same time the front end started to make a strange grinding noise while backing up while turning....they still havent figured out this one.....but im wondering if it is a balljoint issue also after several of the regularly schedueled services i complained that there was fluid left on my driveway. i was told that it was run off from the frame of some of the old oil,....now after it is out of warranty,they finally found the leak....the power steering rack is leaking oh and i almost forgot, when i first got this vehicle, the left rear brake light didnt always work...after 4 or 5 attempts to get it repaired , i had a mechanic friend of mine look it over ...in less than 5 minutes he told me the contacts in the housing were defective ....i got the dealership to check into it and they replaced it and it has been fine ever since this vehicle has always had its manufacturers recommended services at the interval required , it was very expensive to buy , and to maintain, it only has 40,000 mi. on it , and looks great, but appearntly it is a money pitt and death trap all rolled into one!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06/01/20071
 Dealer has failed to repair unused wiring connector on recall. it has been at least three months that the dealer said it ordered part and it never came in. i have not been contacted. *tr
12/13/200646031109/06/2003
 Tilt wheel has caused short in steering column has caused the indicators and all electrical in the column to eventually quit completely. believe it is from the wiring harness being too short when manufactured, when tilted continuously. *nm
01/11/200735737006/15/2001
 Tl* - the contact has a 2001 dodge durango. the contact received safety recall (06v339000 - f42) on electrical system. there is nothing currently wrong with the contacts car. the contact has been trying since october 1, schedule the safety repair. the contact has made and showed up for three appointments and was told that the part that needed to be replaced for the safety recall is not available.
09/21/2005800001
 Dt: on september 21, 2001 underneath the console in the front seat row the wiring harness caught on fire. it was an electrical fire. one could see the smoke coming from the plastic piece. there was no forewarning. the vehicle was off, and there were no keys in the ignition. the vehicle was sitting for thirty minutes. contacted the dealer, they said insurance company should be notified. *ak
03/19/200455400102/26/2002
 The dash lights started going off and on without warning. i pulled over when i realized the taillights were not working. a fire had started in the taillight socket on the driver's side. the fire department responed within 3 minutes, but the fire still did $8,000 in damage and took the dealer 10 weeks to fix. the cause was unknown, but the entire rear wiring harness had to be replaced.*ak
01/21/200340000107/01/2001
 A faulty wiring harness caused the turn signals and hazard lights to out without warning. *nlm *scc *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
06/16/200652000203/16/2001
 The blower motor resistor, for the ac/heat on my 2001 dodge durango slt 4wd, has failed twice, since i have owned the vehicle. a service garage performed a test of the system and wanted to replace the blower, but the dealer claimed this was a common problem with this model and replaced the resistor, at a much lower cost. upon review of dodge durango online forums, this appears to be an issue for many dodge durango owners. appears to be either a defect in the system or design defect. please investigate. *jb
03/04/20051
 When we opened the doors to the durango, there was smoke inside and a burning odor. fortunately there was no fire. the lights and the radio in the vehicle did not work. we got the car home and disconnected the battery. durango was towed to dealership and repaired at our cost. the dealership found a short in the harness (for the heated seats, which we do not have) under the seat. *nm
11/08/200458000812/11/2003
 I often smell a burned wire smell when i get into my 2001 dodge durango. recently i got in and started the vehicle and the service 4 wheel drive light came on. i took it to a dealer and they said two modules where burned up. 4 wheel drive tranfer case module and the timing module. i dont understand how these modules on a new vehicle would just burn up and the wiring smell still cannot be explained. i was trying to visit your site to see if i am the only one with these problems. i will list the number of times i smelled this burned wiring smell. *ak
06/04/20041
 Car fan blower for a/c & heat just stopped at 61,000 miles. car is only 2001. loaded durango in excellent shape. hard to believe this is a common problem. dealer said this was common. talked to many people said it was not a common problem. *ak
09/01/20022
 Computer didn't recognize the switch to start vehicle. dealer has been notified ,and they changed electronic shift transport case, and the problem is still reoccurring.*ak *jb

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