2000 Dodge Durango acceleration problems

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 138,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the sensors were replaced (throttle position sensor, crankshaft, speed cam, aic, spark plug wires, rotors and distributor cup, distributor rotor, ignition coil, map sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · OK

Purchased the vehicle locally. After 2 days of owning it the vehicle would shut off at random moments. Sometimes when I am driving at 40mph and sometimes at 20mph and under. In traffic and sometimes after being parked for a bit will not startup. When we are driving and the engine shuts off the steering wheel locks up also. The vehicle may take hours before it starts again. There has been many many complaints and still no real solution. The 1999 to 2001 durangos must be recalled before a fatality occurs.

Filed Jul 15, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 138,880 miles · ID

I own a 2000 dodge durango, and it often will just shut down while I'm driving. I have owned it since october 2008, and this has happened 12 or 13 times. I receive a "no bus" signal on my odometer display. I have replaced battery terminals, and a battery. It seems to happen far more often in hot weather. It sometimes happens when I'm driving 65 MPH on the freeway, and then the car shuts down and I lose power steering (very dangerous), brakes (even more dangerous) and the accelerator doesn't function.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 68,000 miles · MI

The cruise control and horn quit working. I was checking the internet to see what could be wrong with it. I found the recall for replacing the clockspring in the steering wheel and this could cause my problems plus cause my air bag to not deploy in an accident. I contacted the dealer and was told my # (*)was not included and to call chrysler, which I did. I was told the same thing and that I should take it to be fixed and then if it were added to the recall I would be reimbursed. I don't feel I should be responsible for this repair and I don't have the money for it. What happens if I'm in an accident like the ones I've read in some of these other complaints and my air bag does not deploy. Is it just sol or can I sue chrysler? I feel they should include mine and the others in the recall.

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Acceleration · 110,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The vehicle surged uncontrollably between 60-80 MPH before the brakes engaged. The failure occurred on two occasions. The service shop attempted to repair the vehicle, but they could not. The second time the failure occurred, the vehicle was taken to a different dealer. They were able to properly make the repair according to the service bulletin that the manufacturer issued for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 110,200. Updated 11/20/07

Filed May 17, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · NV

I own a 2000 dodge durango that shuts down while driving. It was a dangerous situation because I did not know when the situation will occur. Sometimes it happened when I was in heavy traffic. So far, the air intake sensor and the throttle control sensors have been replaced. This did not fix the problem.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Acceleration · 74,000 miles · VA · crash

Dt: the contact stated vehicle suddenly accelerated. Has been involved in three accidents as a result of not being able to stop the vehicle. The contact's foot was on the brake pedal with the pedal completely depressed all three times. The police were present after all three accidents, but no reports were taken. The insurance company paid for cosmetic body damage repairs to the vehicle after the accidents. The vehicle has not been to a dealership for inspection or diagnostic testing.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

Dt: 2000 dodge durango. The consumer had a problem fixed twice. The consumer went to have the problem fixed for the third time, and the mechanic shop told her that they contacted chrysler, and chrysler told the mechanic shop this was a very common problem. The problem was a cluster for the dashboard. The consumer stated the engine revved very loudly just sitting still. Also while driving, and even in cruise control. Chrysler said all they could do was put a note in consumer's file.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Acceleration · IL

Recall 04v200000 concerning throttle control cable. Dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recall notice. Dealer insisted that consumer take vehicle to the dealer from which they purchased their vehicle.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Consumer had placed key in the ignition to start vehicle when it suddenly accelerated forward, without warning, and hit a tree. Vehicle was still in park position when acceleration occur. Vehicle was totaled by insurance co. Both air bags deployed. Driver suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized.