Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DURANGO / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006075765 Incident Date: May, 23 2006
Consumer's City: NEWPORT BEACH Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DURANGO Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 13 2006 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2002 dodge durango check engine light illuminated continuously, black smoke was seen coming from tailpipe. mechanic determined this was because steering wheel fluid leaking onto the computer. *kb the steering wheel had been making a clunking and whining noise when turned. this was noticed prior to the problem being diagnosed. it took several trips to the dealer and multiple repairs for the dealer to diagnose the problem. the consumer is requesting compensation from the manufacturer.*nm