Five problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2000 Durango.
Steering was swaying to left & right. Vary bad vibration on front end. Occurred all the time. Steering column could have broke in half. Had steering column replaced because it was completely rusted through & something done for the power steering.
: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined a component in the steering column had fractured and needed to be replaced.
While consumer was traveling 60-65 mph wheel shook violently. Consumer was close to the right side of the road, and when he came upon an exit he took it and pulled to the side. When he got out and looked at wheel it had turned toe-in. Consumer immediately called dealer, and had the vehicle towed. Vehicle was repaired at cost of $2100. 00. There was no mention of a recall or investigation. Dealer replaced the wheel bearings, tie rods, steering column, and the steering rack. All those parts had to be replaced because of ball joint failure, and the wheel coming almost off vehicle.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the steering bolts are lose and it is causing steering wheel to jump. Dealer notified. Ts.
Vehicle's steering gear and immediate shaft had to be replaced, due to part failure , while having a routine inspection done.