Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was just driving then out of nowhere. No warning No lights inmitted on dash no idea the engine will shut off. Replace alternator, Battery,Starter,3 PCM,still no luck. Noticed that PCM could have been the so that's why I went through 3 of em. New ,Use ,and Refurbish one. The dealership mechanic noticed that PCM would shut off and henced (no bus) would illuminate. Happened quite often scary part is that no warning of any source would appear on freeway residential anywhere. Engine will shut off while driving.
I was in line at a drive thru restuarant when I smelled smoke got out of the vehicle and saw flames pouring from under the front of the car, I yelled for the people in front of me to move and moved the car to a safer place in the parking lot. Since I had left all belongings including my phone assistance was requested from spectators to call the fire department who came and put the fire out, by then there wasn not much lect under the hood as it had all burned.
I bought a 2000 Dodge Durango back in July of 2014 from a local dealership. In October of 2015 the vehicle was in motion on a city street, going about 30 miles per hour. A cloud of black smoke came out of my heater vents, it smelt of burnt plastic and sulfur. Almost immediately after that happened all my dash lights came on and started dinging at me, and the battery voltage meter went from over 18 to under 14. I was able to pull into a local business, and parked the vehicle, I shut the vehicle off and popped the hood. Under the hood it smelt even stronger of burnt plastic. I checked the oil, thinking that maybe I had an oil leak and lost all the oil I had just put into a week before, but the oil was fine. The transmission fluid was fine. All fluids were fine. …
I purchased a 2000 Dodge Durango used at 147K miles in November 2014. By March 2015, it turned off randomly while I was driving, multiple times over the course of 6 months. The speed didn't matter. After seeing 2 mechanics, they sent me to an electrical specialist who determined it was my PCM. I replaced it 3 times, and the second one sent to me had holes drilled in it then filled with silicone. That one worked the least. Apparently, the PCM was replaced once before I purchased it. When I got the third one in, it seemed to correct the issue. How is the engine shutting off randomly not a recall issue? What if it shut off while I was driving down the highway at 65mph? What if there was no good place to pull over, and with no power steering I might add? I had my kid in the car with me most of the time.
We just got another call on this 2000 Durango apparently the issues are the same for every Dodge Durango from 1999 to 2007 vehicle stalls at any speed at any time any where wet or dry common problem on all durangos and no easy fix or solutions not even from Chrysler we americans are wondering when you will issue a safety recall on this particular brand model and years or will you just ignore this email until someone's stalls on the 70 -75 miles per hour fast lane of the highway with there kids or loved ones and is killed ?? Come NHTSA this is a very serious matter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the sensors were replaced (throttle position sensor, crankshaft, speed cam, aic, spark plug wires, rotors and distributor cup, distributor rotor, ignition coil, map sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at high speeds or stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact mentioned that there was a loose wire in the vehicle's computer. He was able to plug the wire back in and the vehicle would restart. However, the wiring would become loose again and the failure would recur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Drivers power seat 'slack". When you apply brakes to stop, the seat slides forward then returns back after the stopping motion ends. This affects the drivers seat position and braking action. In an accident this will put the driver closer to the steering wheel and air bag. Suspension- driving on the freeway , if you encounter bumpy or rough roads on a curve the car will sometimes slip sideways a bit, it's enough to startle you for a moment.
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with 118K and with out warning I lose all power gas brakes steering etc and for me to get the car started again I have to pop the hood and wiggle the middle PCM harness ( which is a white connector) and then im able to start my car again. This also once cause me to go bounce off a wall in a parking garage because of the loss of power steering and brakes when the cut off on me while trying to make a turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air conditioner leaked under the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic added dye to the refrigerant to determine where the leak was located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Electrical complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge Durango, 5% of the model year's 1,075 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › interior/under dash (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Durango electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2000 Dodge Durango, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Durango electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 118,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 10 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.