Four problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2001 Durango.
The contact stated the rear differential clutch pack retainer clips broke, causing damage to the rear differential. He took the vehicle to a dealer, who confirmed the damage. This was not covered by warranty. The vehicle is currently being repaired by the contact himself.
2001 Durango unsafe to drive while in 4 wheel drive. The problem was not with the transfer case. The problem was that the vehicle had two different differentails on it.
The differential on the front of the 2001 Durango was different than the one in the rear. This was causing a hazard for driving. It entailed the changing on one rear end. Vehicle was bought at an auction. It had a manufacturer's defect. The consumer has been in contact with Chrysler, and Chrysler repaired the defect. Consumer had to pay the bill for that. The consumer noticed this when they tried to put the Durango into 4 wheel drive, and it started erratically. The front differential was the correct one, but the rear was not the correct one. The front differential is 396 and the back was a 355 from the factory. The consumer stated Chrysler sent a check for the repairs. Updated 11/16/05.
The vehicle rear differential was replaced at 60000 miles because it made noise. While the rear differential was being replaced the dealer informed the consumer that both the upper and lower ball joints were bad. The consuemr requested reimbursement for the ball joints since they were recalled.