Not sure exactly when the last failure was because I don't travel "all" the time... But when I do... Sometimes the emergency flashers come on by themselves and cannot be turned off. This is not good while traveling down the interstate highways. The flasher switch does not work any longer and the flashers cannot be turned off. I hear clicking noises under the dash and have even tried pullling fuses... You cannot turn the emergency flashers off. My destination is about 250 miles away and when this does happens, they may continue to flash all night long resulting in the battery being dead the next day. I have a feeling this happens even when I don't travel because sometimes when I want to go somewhere the battery is dead and the truck has been sitting in my garage all night.this is obviously an electrical problem that could eventually result in a fire or death...*ak the dealer "maxwell dodge" in austin texas is "special" and does not have to adhere to any "laws". They do not want to fix the upper ball joints on my 2001 durango either unless I can leave it there "until they get around to it". They won't make an "appointment" for the 2 hour repair needed and insist that I bring it there and leave it until they ready to give it back. What a scam! I hope that you will review this matter and correct these issues with the unethical dealers that manufacturers continue to allow distribution and support of thier products.. Thanks, [xxx] 2001 dodge durango r/t 4x4 5.9 liter VIN: [xxx]. *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2001 Dodge Durango electrical complaints
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I often smell a burned wire smell when I get into my 2001 dodge durango. Recently I got in and started the vehicle and the service 4 wheel drive light came on. I took it to a dealer and they said two modules where burned up. 4 wheel drive tranfer case module and the timing module. I dont understand how these modules on a new vehicle would just burn up and the wiring smell still cannot be explained. I was trying to visit your site to see if I am the only one with these problems. I will list the number of times I smelled this burned wiring smell.
While driving at any speed the horn honked and the head lights flashed off and on without warning. Please provide additional information.
Car fan blower for A/C & heat just stopped at 61,000 miles. Car is only 2001. Loaded durango in excellent shape. Hard to believe this is a common problem. Dealer said this was common. Talked to many people said it was not a common problem.
The dash lights started going off and on without warning. I pulled over when I realized the taillights were not working. A fire had started in the taillight socket on the driver's side. The fire department responed within 3 minutes, but the fire still did $8,000 in damage and took the dealer 10 weeks to fix. The cause was unknown, but the entire rear wiring harness had to be replaced.
The ignition switch overheated and melted, causing the ignition to malfunction.
In march of 2001 I bought a 2001 dodge durango 4x4 the first year was great , then despite the fact that I took my vehicle in evey 3000 mi. For whatever was manufacturer recommended maintenance , and the dealers 27 point inspection, the front brakes were suddenly completely shot and cost in excess of $450 to repair last june I believe , right after getting serviced and a front end alignment ,I drove to work , attempted to shut off vehicle, and it refused the engine sped up , the lights flashed , the gauges went wild, and it finally died. Day after day they cept telling me they didnt know what the problem was ,after a week of being worked on the dealership informed me the starter had "gone" and it would be 24 to 48 hours before they could get one about the same time the front end started to make a strange grinding noise while backing up while turning....they still havent figured out this one.....but im wondering if it is a balljoint issue also after several of the regularly schedueled services I complained that there was fluid left on my driveway. I was told that it was run off from the frame of some of the old oil,....now after it is out of warranty,they finally found the leak....the power steering rack is leaking oh and I almost forgot, when I first got this vehicle, the left rear brake light didnt always work...after 4 or 5 attempts to get it repaired , I had a mechanic friend of mine look it over ...in less than 5 minutes he told me the contacts in the housing were defective ....I got the dealership to check into it and they replaced it and it has been fine ever since this vehicle has always had its manufacturers recommended services at the interval required , it was very expensive to buy , and to maintain, it only has 40,000 mi. On it , and looks great, but appearntly it is a money pitt and death trap all rolled into one!!
A fire started under the center seat on passenger's side of the vehicle while driving at 25 MPH. There were flames and heavy smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The cause of fire was unknown.
Durango orginal started stalling and then check engine light came on and stayed on steady. Went to dealer an was suggested PCM was bad no parts available (power control module). Parts ordered. New parts installed same problem when leaving dealership. On closer inspection technican found rear heat inline pump had failed internally and had pumped antifreeze through wiring harness which inturn wrecked cruise control, PCM, heating and cooling controls. Antifreeze is corrsive to copper wiring and we do not know how far the antifreeze traveled in the different wiring harness modules. Dodge has offered to replace original failed inline rear heat pump but will not pay labor $216.00 district manager has offered to give 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty but will not give a longer warranty on electricall harness even though he has determined this will fix problem. But not removed the corrosive from the electrical harness. Tech working problem has see the same problem before at same dealership on durango's
Front ball joint failure under normal driving conditions in the 2001 dodge durango vehicles. Reported cases of failure causing accidents. Manufacture problem, can't be corrected. Ball joints can be replaced but it will fail agian. Also dash lights fail without warning. Several times brake lights and blinkers not working. Pull fuse out- not blown. Put back in and they work again for awhile. Also, middle seat, seat belt not retracting properly for passengers. Risk of bodily injury or death to passengers with all above cases.
Consumer was unable to start vehicle because key was stuck in the lock position in the ignition. The vehicle was towed.
A faulty wiring harness caused the turn signals and hazard lights to out without warning. *nlm *scc
The control arm and ball joint experienced premature wear. *ak. The dealer refused to replace under warranty. The spark plugs were replaced.
Asked local dealership (sanford, nc) to repair. Replaced fuse 12000 miles later same problem and they will not stand behind their first repair. Dt
Computer didn't recognize the switch to start vehicle. Dealer has been notified ,and they changed electronic shift transport case, and the problem is still reoccurring.*ak
I was entering the free way on 05/10 and my car died. It would not accelerate or move at all. I was towed to the dealer and they repaired it. They said that the computer died and they had to order a new computer. After receiving it back on 05/18 I drove it for 5 days and then on may 23 the car died in the middle of an intersection. It is now at the dodge dealer where they are waiting for a part.
Intermittently, radio will go out, electric door locks and power windows will not work. Dealer cannot find cause. *ak dealer found the ignition switch was bad and had it replaced.
Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while driving in heavy rain. Vehicle at dealership at this time.*akwith the windsheild wipers inoperable, making it impossible to exit off the road. The dealer informed consumer the problem is with the ignition switch. It was replaced.
Starter motor shorted out after vehicle was started. Starter motor caught fire. I used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Vehicle was towed to nearest dodge facility. Starter replaced under warranty. Nlm
The transmission makes noise when putting in reverse. The consumer stated that he had continuous problems with the transmission, but the dealer can not duplicate the problem, on two occasions when backing up, the transmission popped back into park and locked up.
Vehicle stalled at 35 MPH, not able to restart. Vehicle was towed to dealer, # 10 fuse was blown. Dealer could not find stalling problem.
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