general problems of the 2001 Dodge Durango

Seven problems related to power train 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.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

Headlights, overhead dome, instrument lights all flash on and off when headlights are turned on which is impossible to drive at night without serious being a serious major safety hazard. Checked forum for Dodge products, there is also a service bulletin in your database there are many complaints of people with the same malfunction, and mechanics told everyone same thing power train or body control module (bcm).

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2014

The other driver was at a stop and I was driving between 50 and 55 mph on the highway. The other driver pulled out infront of me from my left to right. As we impacted my air bag did not deploy but the passenger's air bag did deploy. I was the only person in my car. I struck him with such force that the vehicle I was driving was forced off the road and then was stopped by a tree. After 2 hits the driver's side air bag still did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle could be shifted out of park even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a pin within the gear shift mechanism was bent. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 01/10/lj.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the gear shifter could be moved without depressing the brakes first. A local mechanic diagnosed that the neutral safety switch was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 133,340.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2007

Have a loud humming sound comes from the front starts about 30mph and gets louder as speed is increased. Also have a continuous chime while driving in forward or reverse. I have taken it to many mechanics including dealers and they say there's nothing they can do.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2007

When I drive my Durango above 40 miles an hour I get a loud humming noise about 50 decibels coming from the front in I checked my hub its not that it sound like its from the axle.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2007

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the electronic door locking mechanism automatically would start unlocking back and fourth and stops at some point. The vehicle was also difficult to get out of the park position, and the shift lever was difficult to get out of park. The failure recurred on multiple occasions, and the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a faulty door repair. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,500. Rw.




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