Three problems related to door latch 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 called regarding the 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the electric door locks automatically opened. The contact believed that the failure was due to the moist air in the state where he resided. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was told the lock switch cylinder needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/30/07.
While driving at 40 mph, the consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the front end. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for this problem. The consumer felt that the ball joints wore out. The dealer examined the vehicle, but could not diagnose what was causing the noise. The engine light had come on, the vacuum hose leaked, and there was a knocking noise in the rear compartment. It was later found that the rear door latch rattled due to internal damage.
Consumer states door locks failed twice.
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