2002 Dodge Durango Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Dodge Durango has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 423 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 13 fires, 38 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (164 reports).

4Recalls
423Owner complaints
35Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Durango?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Dodge Durango recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Recall 07V555Dec 4, 2007576,418 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 06V339Sep 7, 200635,103 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

Recall 04V596Dec 21, 2004592,707 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Recall 04V216May 5, 2004320,188 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Dodge Durango problems

Problem areas named in the 423 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension164
Power Train73
Electrical System51
Service Brakes, Hydraulic50
Engine And Engine Cooling46
Steering31
Air Bags17
Visibility15
Exterior Lighting11
Unknown Or Other11

What owners report

2025-06-23, Suspension
I have had my front wheel hub replaced 12 times yet my car isn't part of any recall
2025-01-03, Suspension
The hub on my 02 Durango has had to be replaced 8 times since I bought it in 2018 but everyone says my car isn't part of recall.
2021-05-29, Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling a travel trailer I got onto the freeway. As I have been pulling the trailer for a while now with this vehicle my comfort speed is around 45mph but will push up to 50mph maybe 55mph at the most. Anyways while entering the freeway I accelerated and as I got ready to merge I let my foot off the gas but the peddle stayed down and the vehicle continued to accelerate until around 80mph to 85mph when I finally got the peddle to release and stop acceleration. I quickly got off the freeway to calm myself as I was terrified I was going to crash. During this incident the first thing I did was tap the brakes lightly which did absolutely nothing and the car kept accelerating next I grabbed
2020-11-26, Engine
WHEN DRIVING TO THE STORE I SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND WENT IN . WHEN I CAME OUT I CRANKED IT OVER AND IT STARTERED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE BY FIREWALL AND WAS INGOLFED IN FLAMES
2020-06-02, Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND THE CAR DIES. IT HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I'M ON THE ROAD. REPLACED CAMSHAFT SENSOR BUT IT IS STILL DYING. IF YOU DO A GOOGLE SEARCH YOU WILL FIND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS DANGEROUS AND MY LIFE AND THE LIFE OF OTHERS CAN BE AT RISK. *TR

2002 Dodge Durango questions

Does the 2002 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge Durango: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift; Electrical System; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Durango?

Based on 423 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (164), Power Train (73), Electrical System (51).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Dodge Durango has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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