2000 Dodge Durango: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Engine · 186,400 miles · TN

Would start spitting jumping jerking rough idle almost stop then would pull over put in part would idle really low to where it almost die go to pull out barely would like it was stalling no power even with the gas pedal to the floor was a couple times I almost got hit because it would start this and lose power slow way down would try to get off to side of the road thought it might be the gas so we got the really high grade to just see still does it have got stranded out a couple times had to get someone to come help me get it home it scares me I'm afraid I'm going to get hit when it does this and I'm on fixed income so I can't afford to spend any money on it to fix it so was wondering if it was something that maybe it was recalled for I bought it used in 2013 from a lady that let me make payments til I got it paid for thank you

Filed May 18, 2012 · Seats · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that the front driver's seat slid forward and jerked while braking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Tires · 112,385 miles · FL

While traveling on I-75 south and just before the 333.3 mile marker, a loud droning noise was heard. It almost sounded like a very loud muscle car nearby. The noise continued for a couple of minutes, then a sudden louder noise (almost like an explosion) was heard at the same time as a recurrent thump and banging. The SUV lurched and after managing to get to the emergency lane through moderate traffic, we discovered the left rear steel belted radial had separated completely from itself into shreds and completely from the rim. In doing so, the radial had exploded outward against the mud flap, tearing it off and against the left side of the car to include the passenger and driver door panels. This contact with the door panels left rubber embedded in the paint and also removed paint on some areas. A tow truck was called through our insurance company and the tire was changed. The failed tire remains in our possession, should anyone wish to inspect it. The tire is manufactured by bf goodrich and is a liberator radial medalist p23575r15 108-s m+s. It had less than 5000 miles on it. It was sold to us and installed on our SUV in april 2006 at the walmart super store tire center on 19th ave rd in ocala, fl. We traded michelins in for these tires. Thank god it was the rear tire that failed and not a front tire that would have almost certainly caused a fatal accident at 70+ MPH. We are very thankful we were not physically injured; however, we have three more of these tires still remaining on our SUV.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Suspension · CA

While driving at any speed, the vehicle vibrated and jerked uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details. This information was provided by jacqueline jufton.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Brakes · TX · crash

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and jerked. This caused the driver to hit another vehicle in front. Driver's foot was on the brake, but the vehicle failed to stop. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Locks, Suspension · 60,000 miles · NY

The ball joints wore out prematurely. Sometimes, the steering wheel jerked out of the driver's hand, and there was a clanking noise in the front end. Also, power door locks worked intermittently.*ak

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Suspension · 108,000 miles · MN

Upper ball joints broke without warning. As a result, when turning the steering wheel jerked back and forth.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Suspension · 22,454 miles · PA

While driving consumer heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Als, steering wheel would intermittently jerk away from the consumer without warning.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · CA

When the vehicle hit a bump it jerked out of control. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who indicated that the front end needed to be replaced. *nlm the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left and the right. The vehicle has worn out three tires within the last 14 months. *jb

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · 63,000 miles · CA

On 7/26/03 my daughter and I had been driving for aprox. 30 miles and while maintaining a speed of 60-65mph the engine started to "rev" itself and would make sudden back & forth jerk motions. It would jump forward then stall. The brake pedal completely locked and would not move even when I stood on it. While still at aprox. 60 MPH I was able to slow and eventually stop the truck by putting it in neutral and coasting as it eventually lost speed and stopped. An extremely dangerous situation (not the first) courtesy of dodge. In addition I have problems stopping the truck without it slidingwhen I am forced to come to a sudden stop. The truck skids or slides a few feet before it completely stops. This continues even with new tires. This situation almost caused a serious accident involving small children crossing the road.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Suspension · NC

2000 dodge durango slt--when driving and hit a small crack or bad road the SUV gives a jerk in the front like it is pulling to either side real fast causing loosing of control quickly--it is very noticable--I just got this SUV last month and there is something wrong with why the car jumps out of control when you hit a bad spot in the road--try to dodge the bad roads but is impossible!

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Steering · MO

While driving steering malfunctioned, causing steering wheel to lock up. Driver must jerk the steering wheel in order to return to normal which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.