Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 15 MPH, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the takata air bag recall. The failure mileage was approximately 85,997.
2000 Dodge Durango airbags problems
50 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 43 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- crashes
- 43
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal31
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Durango airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Durango airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details
What 2000 Dodge Durango owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
During the accident my truck was hit head-on by a van and the air bag did not deploy. I had head injury (headaches, memory lapses, confusion, blury eyes, back/legs pains till this very day. Chrysler was informed several times about the problems with the truck before the accident and they refused to resolve it and after the accident, they still refused to resolve it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she crashed into the side of another vehicle and caused the vehicle to crash into a guard rail. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. All of the necessary parts were ordered and the entire vehicle was repaired by a relative. The frame was also straightened by the relative. Three years later, the contact crashed into the side of a truck. Again, none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured in either crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a neck sprain and lacerations to the forehead. The front passenger sustained multiple contusions and one of the rear passenger sustained facial lacerations. A second passenger sustained burns from the seat belt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving approximately 5 MPH, another vehicle going approximately 55 MPH crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left hand, hip, and rib. The contact and her child who was in the rear middle seat were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The contact's child sustained bruises to the shoulder from the child seat straps. The vehicle was driven away from the scene and was not taken to a repair shop. Prior to the crash while driving approximately 10 MPH ,the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond and the vehicle suddenly slid and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,164.
I have a 2000 dodge durango with 65,000 well kept miles. On oct 7, I was involved in a pileup on interstate 24 in murfreesboro, tn. There were 6 cars, and I was number 3. The airbag did not deploy. I was taken by ambulance to vanderbilt hospital, where I was diagnoses with a broken sternum.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. On november 1, 2008, while driving 45 MPH, the spare tire released from the tire holder. The vehicle flipped over and crashed into a pole. The windshield shattered and the driver side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head. Georgia police report number 081101015 was filed. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle, which damaged the entire front end. The air bags did not deploy. The road conditions were normal. The current and failure mileages were 104,000. Updated 12/31/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH over ice and snow, the rear of the vehicle slipped as the contact decelerated. The vehicle landed into a ditch and then flipped over. The air bags never deployed. A police report was filed. He believes that if the vehicle flipped over, the air bags should have deployed. The failure and current mileages were 78,000. The consumer stated the transmission made a sudden shift prior to the accident and when evaluated by the mechanic the only error code admitted was that of the transmission. Updated 12/18/07 *tr updated 12/18/07.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Durango airbags
Does the 2000 Dodge Durango have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Durango airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Durango airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Durango have bad airbags?
The Dodge Durango model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (143 complaints), 2005 (111 complaints) and 2006 (76 complaints).
Other 2000 Dodge Durango problems
Suspension 507Engine 156Transmission 120Brakes 83Steering 83Electrical 56Locks 42Seats 32Acceleration 26Tires 23Visibility 20Fuel system 15Seat belts 15Wheels 13Lights 8Driver assistance 6Body 4
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