Dt*: the contact stated there was a rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. An independent repair shop determined the rear leaf spring broke. The driver side was repaired and then a year later, the passenger side broke and it was repaired.
2001 Dodge Durango: broken coil spring
5 of the 665 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Durango describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
- 20141
- 20071
- 20015
- 20001
- 19991
What owners say
I have been with this vehicle in the shop every time you turn around. Currently we were driving down the road and smoke came from the vents. It was a fire which they are still trying to find where the short is. Also the convertor for the air conditioner is bad and had to be replaced. Because of the short the battery was replaced two times because of the burning it up, the spring broke when I hit a bump and my daughters neck was wrenched. Every other day the vehicle won't start, the locks won't work after having them redone by clio chrysler, the windows won't go up and down, the car has a bad steering rack which we reported to you quite some time ago (2 different dealerships evaluated and reported this), the ball joints were bad, the car creaks currently underneath as though it is going to fall in to pieces. The alternator had to be replaced, the sensors all were going bad at different times, so every other day the car won't run. The one cost us a mint in gasoline because the car would just drink the gas and shoot out black smoke. This is a 2000 vehicle from problems dating from day one of purchase. The vehicle.
Left rear leaf spring broke at 35mph after hitting minor chuckhole. Upon impact with chuckhole, I heard loud pop and noise under vehicle. Again I stress that this was a very minor chuckhole. The leaf spring could have been defective in some manor.
Right rear leaf spring broken at rear eye where shackle bolt goes through. No abusive action which should have caused breakage.
While making a right turn main rear leaf spring broke. Dealership indicated that although this was a common problem the cause had not yet been determined. Also with the keys in the ignition, but not engaged , consumer was able to put vehicle in gear without the brake pedal being depressed.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4x4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear over an extended period of time. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may not always be heard by the vehicle occupants.
- Risk
- Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on december 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V596000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Durango coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2001 Dodge Durango?
5 of 665 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Durango (1%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 227Headlights 22Check engine light 21Engine failure 21Stalling 20No deployment 18Premature wear 17Grinding brakes 16Wipers 16Knocking 15Fire or smoke 14Pulling 14Airbag light 13Overheating 13Slipping 13ABS 11Harsh shifting 10Adaptive cruise 9Door locks 9Transmission failure 9Jerking 8Loss of power 8Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Power windows 6Fuel pump 5
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