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2001 Dodge Durango: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Durango, most recently filed December 2007. Owners have filed 665 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 2 power train · 1 electrical · 1 suspension Source: NHTSA Complaints 665filed Owner reports, 1997–2006 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 14mpg combined $4,665/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 4.7 L 8-cyl· 4-speed automatic 4 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Durango. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2001 Dodge Durango. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V555000 Filed Dec 4, 2007

PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported576,418 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V555000
Listed for 2001 Dodge Durango. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V339000 Filed Sep 7, 2006

POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR

Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.
Consequence
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported35,103 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V339000
Listed for 2001 Dodge Durango. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V596000 Filed Dec 21, 2004

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BALL JOINT WEAR

Suspension · front · control arm · upper ball joint
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported592,707 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V596000
Listed for 2001 Dodge Durango. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V077000 Filed Mar 7, 2001

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSFER CASE

Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHEN THE OPERATOR MOVES THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO END UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported85,400 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V077000
Listed for 2001 Dodge Durango. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V366000 Filed Nov 9, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR

Child seat
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Repair progress not yet reported1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V366000

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Owner complaints (665)

665 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.

60involved a crash
20involved a fire
55injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge Durango, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 665.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2001 compares with other Durango years

Best and worst Durango years →
4 965 1,967 1,075 665 423 339 1,115 1,567 852
1997199819992000200120022003200420052006
This year (2001)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 14 mpg combined

14
mpg combined
12
city
17
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,800
CO₂ tailpipe
635 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$4,665per year
$389per month
1,071gallons a year

Miles ÷ 14 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2001 Dodge Durango configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive12 / 17 / 14$4,800635
5.9 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive11 / 16 / 13$5,150684
4.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive12 / 16 / 13$5,150684
5.9 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 16 / 13$5,150684

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Durango years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2002 Dodge Durango report423 complaints · 4 campaigns →2000 Dodge Durango report1,075 complaints · 2 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2001 Dodge Durango FAQ

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 07V555000 (power train), 06V339000 (electrical), 04V596000 (suspension), 01V077000 (power train), 00V366000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2001 Dodge Durango problems?

Owners filed 665 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (265), Power train (106), Electrical system (91) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2001 Dodge Durango get?

EPA rates the 4.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 12 city, 17 highway and 14 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2001 Durango compare with other years?

Among the 1997–2006 Dodge Durango model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 1999 the most (1,967). The 2001 drew 665. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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