Howling noise coming from rear differential. Inspected by dodge dealership, service writer said carrier assembly failed causing differential to be damaged and entire rear axle had to be replaced.
2000 Dodge Durango: whining or grinding noise
6 of the 1,074 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Durango describe whining or grinding noise.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Whining or grinding noise by model year
What owners say
2002 dodge durango check engine light illuminated continuously, black smoke was seen coming from tailpipe. Mechanic determined this was because steering wheel fluid leaking onto the computer. *kb the steering wheel had been making a clunking and whining noise when turned. This was noticed prior to the problem being diagnosed. It took several trips to the dealer and multiple repairs for the dealer to diagnose the problem. The consumer is requesting compensation from the manufacturer.
Rear end makes a whining sound and can be put into drive without pressing brake.
While deaccelerating noticed vehicle was making a howling noise. Dealer has changed differential ring and pinion gear. Please provide further information.
Air conditioning blows out hot air. Never has been that cold. Rear end has a howling noise between 45 and 55 MPH.
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).
Service bulletins that may apply
- Part Description: Seal
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3, 4-5, and 5-4 upshifts causing a powertrain clunk or shudder when...
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Information pertaining to transmission crossmember service
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Subject regarding 45RFE transmission quality enhancements for the 1-2, 2-3, and 4-3 shifts
- Customers may complan that while driving on a smooth road, they hear a driveline drone / vibration that...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Durango whining noise
Is whining or grinding noise a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
6 of 1,074 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Durango (1%) mention whining or grinding noise. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 420Stalling 45Door locks 38Grinding brakes 34No deployment 30Engine failure 27Knocking 25Check engine light 22ABS 21Loss of power 18Premature wear 18Fire or smoke 17Transmission failure 16Brake failure 13Jerking 12Pulling 12Steering noise 11Harsh shifting 10Power steering loss 10Tire blowout 10Won't shift 9Fuel pump 8Headlights 8Overheating 8Adaptive cruise 7Sudden acceleration 7Won't start 7Slipping 5Steering lock-up 5
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