Around 30,000 miles, noticed inner treads of front tires were getting low. Had alignment done around 20,000 miles and they said it wasn't neccessary. Went for another alignment at 44,000 because inner treads were now bald. Replaced tires and had alignment done. Problem, right ball joint is just about hanging off. Boot cover is fully stretched. Mechanic can't do alignment. Dodge says normal wear and tear (out of warranty). I don't think so, noticed alignment problem from start. Seems dodge feels pulling is normal when driving.
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Vehicle fishtails when riding over ripples and bad roads. Dealer rotated/balanced tires and aligned car. Still makes you feel you are going to loose control on bad roads. Tv program showed an account of a problem similiar to mine which dealt with a steering and stabilization defect. We nearly lost control when pulling an rv recently. Dealer didn't know what else to do about problem at the time.
While driving at highway speeds and going over a bump vehicle loses control. It feels very unsafe to drive, it feels like vehicle is going to crash into next vehicle. Took to dealer, and they said its one of the characteristics of the truck. Please provide any further information.
Problems controlling steering, when hitting very small bumps on the highway. Car tends to jump and skip hard to the left or right, causing the driver to be forced to compensate hard on the steering wheel to keep the back end of the car from fishtailing. Problem keeps knocking car out of alignment & has now caused damage to both front tires. Have been advised by independant mechanics, that the wrong road conditions (rain, snow etc...) could very likely create a fatal outcome if this problem is not corrected.
While consumer was driving on highway and without any notice vehicle started to do 180 degree turn, and then brakes would stop working. Has not contacted dealer.
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When car goes over any bump it make a groaning noise. Sounds like my 10 year old pickup. In the shop 2 time. Not fixed.
The vehicle constantly drifts to the left and right while driving, the dealer performed a front wheel alignment but the consumer stated that the problem persisted, the dealer stated that the vehicle is operating as designed. Nlm
Vehicle pulls to right when driving at any speed. Also, when a bump is hit steering wheel feels free from driver's hand. Dodge has been contacted.
When driving between 60-70mph vehicle would vibrate. Rear window was not sealed properly after replacement due to a scratch. Driver's window replaced due to regulator dragging. Electrical wires for air conditioner were pinched and failed to work.*ak vehicle sounds to have an electrical problem, windows have failed, door regulators failed, battery failed, and while driving the RPM, odometer, and trip meter all went to zero. Consumer had to replace goodyear tires, no other tire information provided.
Vehicle has been in to the shop repeatedly for front end alignment problems. Currently working with attorney under california lemon law. Vehicle had two front defective tires that were replaced by goodyear. The front end has been confirmed by two different dealerships as being out of aligment five times now. Vehicle initially pulled hard to the right at freeway speeds. After supposedly being repaired by the dealership, the vehicle started pulling hard to the left at freeway speeds. I feel that there is a safety issue because you have to significantly compensate "the pull" by holding the steering wheel at an angle. The pull of the vehicle is damaging the front tire that are currently on the vehicle.*ak (tiresize: 31-1050r15)( dot number: tire size: 31-1050r15 )
Rattle under dash that can be heard in backseats. Dealer unable to fix problem after 5 tries.
Lose control of the steering, the vehicle is swerving all over the road. We have had it to the dealer many times. They say that this is characteristic of the durango.
Consumer was traveling 75mph, almost hit another vehicle on the side of bridge. Vehicle felt like someone was pulling it left to right. Problem was intermittent, but happened alot. Manufacturer didn't see it as a problem.
Air conditioning blows out hot air. Never has been that cold. Rear end has a howling noise between 45 and 55 MPH.
While driving vehicle would make funny noises in the front differential. Also, would pull to the right if steering wheel was let go & brakes not applied. Took vehicle to dealership & informed consumer it was a caster adjustment & it was already done. However, problem still existed. Took to dealership in arizona, and informed consumer that it was a design flaw, and manufacturer knew about it*ak.
Vehicle has severe whining noise from rear diffrential.also has grinding/clicking noise to date, rear differential ring and pinion has been replaced (not fixed); complete rear end assembly installed 05/01/00 (not fixed), dealer contacted me and told me they would "rebuild the new assembly to try to correct the problem, and would not give me the vehicle back until it has been corrected." this is 3 attempts at the same problem, I.e., new gear set; new rear end assembly; currently rebuilding the new rear end assembly (without ever having returned vehicle to me with new rear end installed).
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