general problems of the 2000 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver’s side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and stated that the front driver’s side wheel was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and she was informed that the ball joint, tie rod, and wheel spindle needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle would need a front wheel alignment. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

- the contact called regarding a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the right front wheel came off the vehicle. While traveling at 25 mph. The road conditions were dry. The failure mileage was 73,000. There were no injuries. The tire on the vehicle rolled out into the highway and struck another vehicle causing damage to that vehicle. A police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a Chrysler Dodge dealer, who was unable to diagnose the problem. Also, there was also minor damage to the front bumper .

While driving the consumer's 2000 Dodge was unstable in the rear. While making a turn the vehicle felt as if it were going to turn 360 degrees.

A loud banging noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle would shake uncontrollably. The consumer has contacted the dealer for an appointment. Please provide additional information.

While driving on the highway 65 mph car stalled. Consumer lost control of steering and brakes as well. She then veered to the right side of the road coming to a stop.

While driving at any speed, the vehicle vibrated and jerked uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details. This information was provided by jacqueline jufton.

Without warning the front suspension collapsed. This occurred while the driver was driving 25 mph, causing the consumer to loose control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. The owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Please add any additional information. Ea03-023.

While driving vehicle goes over a small bump and it will slide left or right. Consumer has a hard time keeping control of vehicle when this happens. Consumer has verified that tires were rotated/ balanced and pressured correctly.

While driving at highway speeds and going over a bump vehicle loses control. It feels very unsafe to drive, it feels like vehicle is going to crash into next vehicle. Took to dealer, and they said its one of the characteristics of the truck. Please provide any further information.

Rattle under dash that can be heard in backseats. Dealer unable to fix problem after 5 tries.

Lose control of the steering, the vehicle is swerving all over the road. We have had it to the dealer many times. They say that this is characteristic of the Durango.

While traveling at any speed consumer noticed a loud noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was serviced three times, but the technician was unable to duplicate the problem.

Vehicle pulls to right when driving at any speed. Also, when a bump is hit steering wheel feels free from driver's hand. Dodge has been contacted.