2000 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 2000 Dodge Durango unexpectedly shut off while driving at about 25 mph, with no warning lights appearing beforehand. Even after replacing the battery, fuel pump, shocks, ball joints, disc brakes, and front rotors, the engine stalled again. Your mechanic couldn't identify the root cause, so the vehicle remains unrepaired. Diagnosing this intermittent stalling issue may require a comprehensive electrical and fuel system inspection to identify what's causing the unexpected shutdowns.

Your engine stalls without warning at unpredictable times—sometimes multiple times in a single day, then not again for weeks. The stalling happens whether your engine is hot or cold, regardless of outside temperature, and whether you're turning, driving straight, parked, or moving. Your car may start and then immediately stall, or stall while you're driving. This is an intermittent issue that happens consistently over time. A mechanic will need to diagnose the fuel, ignition, or sensor system to identify the cause of the stalling.

SHUTS OFF ENGINE WHEN YOUR DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE ODOMETER HAS A NO BUS READING ON IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! THANKS FOR ANY HELP. *TR

Your engine suddenly shut off while driving on the freeway at 65 mph with no warning and no error codes appeared. This happens intermittently — after it stalls, you have to wait 15-20 minutes before it will start again, then it dies once more. Your mechanic has been unable to identify the cause. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the fuel system, ignition system, or engine control components to find what's causing the random shutdown.

Your truck randomly shuts off completely while you're driving, with no power to anything, and then restarts when you put it in neutral. This has happened multiple times. The issue likely involves the electrical or fuel system and may require diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.

Your Durango has a recall on the ball joints, but the recall has been closed and you're being told it won't be covered. Your mechanic has confirmed the upper ball joints are failing and warned they could break off while driving. A mechanic can inspect and replace the worn ball joints to restore proper suspension function.

Your 2000 Dodge Durango was part of a suspension recall (campaign 04V596000), but the dealership couldn't get the required parts for over 30 days. You're experiencing abnormal noises from your suspension at 140,000 miles, and the dealer confirmed that wheel bearings and ball joints need to be replaced. The repair will likely involve replacing the wheel bearings and ball joints as part of the recall service.

Your car's electrical system suddenly stopped working properly while you were driving in heavy traffic. You lost your turn signals and other electrical components malfunctioned, creating a safety hazard for you and other drivers. The issue likely involves a failed alternator, battery, or blown fuse that needs to be diagnosed and replaced.

Your vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving at high speeds or sitting at traffic lights and stop signs. A loose wire in the engine computer is causing the problem — you can temporarily fix it by plugging the wire back in, but it keeps coming loose and the stalling returns. The underlying issue needs to be permanently secured or the connector may need replacement to prevent future stalls.

Your engine suddenly shuts off while driving with no warning lights or dashboard alerts, making it happen unexpectedly on freeways and residential roads alike. You've already replaced the alternator, battery, starter, and three different PCM (engine computer) units, but the problem continues. The dealership found that the PCM keeps shutting down, which triggers a "no bus" error, suggesting the PCM itself may be defective even after trying new, used, and refurbished units. The fix will likely require diagnosing the PCM electrical connections or replacing it with a properly functioning unit, possibly with updated software.

While driving your 2000 Dodge Durango at 5 mph, you heard an unusual noise from the front driver's side tire and discovered the front wheel had completely detached from the vehicle. Your mechanic found that the ball joint, tie rod, and wheel spindle had failed and needed replacement, along with a front-end alignment. The repair was completed successfully.

Your car is shutting off completely while you're driving without warning — the engine just dies as if you turned off the key. This happens after the engine warms up, especially in hot weather, and initially restarts immediately but has been getting worse. You're also seeing a "NO BUS" message on the dashboard, which means your car's computer isn't communicating properly with the diagnostic scanner. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing the computer (PCM) communication system, which may require replacing the PCM, reseating electrical connections, or replacing related sensors.

Your ABS warning light is on, and when you apply the brakes—even at low speeds like 20 MPH—the vehicle doesn't stop as quickly as it should. You're also hearing an abnormal grinding noise when you press the brake pedal. The issue could involve the ABS system, brake pads, or brake rotors, and a diagnostic test at a dealer would be needed to pinpoint the exact cause.

The outer edge of your tire's tread is peeling away from the rest of the tire, causing it to lose air and go flat. This is a tire structural failure that makes the tire unsafe to drive on.

Your truck suddenly stalled while driving, which was frightening and dangerous. Even after a mechanic diagnosed and fixed multiple engine components—including the idle air control, MAP sensor, throttle position sensor, ignition coil, distributor, and canister purge valve—your truck continues to stall unexpectedly while driving. The underlying cause may not have been fully identified yet, and further diagnostic testing or component replacement may be needed to resolve the stalling issue.

While driving at 55 mph, your steering suddenly became very loose and you nearly lost control of the vehicle. You've had to replace the ball joints three times, and you're also experiencing a loss of power on the driver's side—affecting your door locks and windows. The repair will likely involve inspecting the steering linkage and ball joints for wear, and diagnosing the electrical system to restore power to the driver's side components.

Your driver's seat slides forward when you brake, which can be dangerous during hard braking and may cause you to press the brake pedal harder than intended. The movement is caused by worn parts in the seat's electric lift mechanism or electric forward/backward positioning system, not by the motors themselves. The fix will likely involve replacing the worn mechanical components in the seat adjustment mechanism.

Your truck is shutting off without warning while driving at any speed or during turns, and your radiator fan fuse keeps blowing whenever the fan should turn on. You may also experience shaking while driving. The shutoffs could be related to the electronic stability control system, while the fuse issue suggests an electrical problem with the cooling fan circuit.

Your Dodge Durango stalled while you were driving. When you took it to a dealer, they found that three components had failed: the transmission neutral switch, the fuel gauge, and the alternator. The vehicle wasn't repaired at that time. Fixing this will likely require replacement of the failed alternator, neutral switch, and fuel gauge components.

Your tires experienced a blowout on the highway about a month after purchase, and the replacement tire has repeatedly lost air pressure over the following weeks, eventually going flat with visible bubbles forming between the treads. The tires appear to be defective and failing prematurely. You may need to have the tire inspected for manufacturing defects or replaced under warranty.