2002 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 42
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 42 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- blower motor · 6 records
- interior lights · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- door locks · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
- electrical system · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Truck quit running and was intermittent at highway speed and then quit for 10-15 minutes. *tr
ODI 10261798
Electrical System
This past week (march 1, 2009) as my family and i were driving towards our family vacation, my 2002 durango started to make some strange noises and actions. My wipers began to activate and would not stop, my panel lights flickered on/off making some clicking sounds. All this occurred while i was driving. When i got a chance, i turn off the car and restarted it. It stopped the wipers from being on but it also stopped…
ODI 10261276
Electrical System
Resistor that controls heater blower speed failed numerous times. Electrical connector that connects power to resistor also failed twice. When connector failed, evidence of significant electrical arcing between contacts and smoldering fire. Dealer service/parts claims problem mis due to original blower motor having excess current drain, so i replaced blower motor with new dealer part. Problem re-occurred with…
ODI 10261587
Electrical System
2002 dodge durango the heater blower wires started to melt, the heater blower resistor failed and the plug between the wires and resistor melted together. This is the second time this has happened. First time the vehicle was in warranty and the dealer just replaced the resistor. I would have to look at my records but i believe it was around 58,000 miles on the vehicle. Now the vehicle has 80,000 miles on it. At…
ODI 10249300
Electrical System
Problem started with the headlights flashing randomly, dash and interior lights flashing in sequence with headlights. Duration of lights being out increases the longer they are on. I was lucky i only had a few blocks to drive to get of the road. The next day the door locks, horn, and wipers stopped working also. Having headlights suddenly go out while driving could be a real safety issue. It appears the problem is…
ODI 10230812
Electrical System · Emission Control
Dodge durango just stops running at random times. This occurs at speeds of 10-60 mph or even when the car is being started. The odometer blinks and reads no bus. There are numerous reports of this on dodge internet forums. The powertrain control module and/or crankshaft sensors end up being replaced, but the problem is hard to diagnose and dangerous because it occurs without warning and while driving. With so many…
1 injury
ODI 10175548
Electrical System
Central timer module failed unexpectedly at night, causing headlights, taillights, security indicator and horn to activate intermittently while driving. Vehicle unsafe to operate in this condition. Out of warranty, dealer charges $421.00 to fix. This follows several in-warranty electrical repairs - remote locking mechanism, rear axle speed sensor and powertrain control module. Defect could easily cause a wreck and…
ODI 10175080
Electrical System
Electrical system failures have resulted in turn signals not working on four different occasions over the course of 5 years. The wiring harness under dash has been repaired under warranty, replaced not under warranty, and repaired again not under warranty. 4th failure has not yet been addressed. Right turn signal does not function. Flasher, bulbs and fuses are working. Over $1,600 invested in turn signal problems.…
ODI 10173533
Electrical System
Electronic control module failure causing headlights to flicker on and off. Was advised by the dealer that total failure could result. Also advised that 700 of these items are currently on back order. I have been waiting since july for this part. It would seem to be a widespread issue. *jb
ODI 10166253
Electrical System
Tl*- the contact stated that on 07/08/05 the 2002 dodge durango sport caught on fire in the middle of the night while parked in the garage. The fire was caused by the unused wire connector as mentioned in recall campaign# 06v339000 which stated that on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid was spilled from the floor mounted cup holder an unused console power outlet connector…
Fire reported
ODI 10181692
Electrical System
The central timer module started malfunctioning for no apparent reason. Headlights, parking lights, interior lights, windshield wipers, 4-wheel drive and other electric accessories stop working while driving vehicle. This happens with no warning. Disconnecting battery fixes these problems temporarily, but ignition chime goes off continuously while driving until all of the above accessories stop working altogether.…
ODI 10122519
Electrical System
Intermittently the electronic system would cause the electrical system to come on or go out by it self (headlight power door locks, windshield wipers, headlights, etc) or cause the suv truck to stall completely. The truck has been to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10113542
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Power Train · Structure
1-electrical system on overhead digital compass system became very hot. This electrical component system did not work for a period of a few days. It has intermittently worked now. 2-when you turn the steering wheel there is a horrible noise coming from one of the rear wheels. It makes a "woo-woo" sound every time the vehicle is turned, primarily turning right. A "honest" mechanic, who is a friend, told me that dodge…
ODI 10169697
Electrical System
Consumer stated that while driving she smelled an odor of burning rubber but didn't know that it was her vehicle. As soon as she put the turn signal on, all the dashboard lights started to blink. When the turn was complete she saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. The consumer managed to pull over into a mall parking lot and at that point the vehicle went up in flames. *ak *nlm
Fire reported
ODI 10044337
Electrical System
For a 2002 dodge durango, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking the doors by themselves and kept repeating the process every ten or twenty seconds while operating the vehicle. Even when the one hour car ride was finished and the key removed, the power door locks continued to lock and unlock the doors making it impossible to lock the car for the night. The batteries from the remote access devices were…
ODI 10014444
Electrical System
While driving with the cruise control set, and the rear passenger (electric) window operated the vehicle begins to shake.*ak
ODI 10078949
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Latch · Module · Seat Belts · Switch · Unit · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
Electronic controls of safety equipment do not funtion properly. Turn signals,lights,cruise. Gauges,windows,radio,airbag etc.. All have malfuntioned since the car was picked up from the dealer. It is obvious that a electrical problem exists in the vehicle but doddge/chrysler is un willing to address the issue .this is an ongoing issue. I have numerous witnesses and have started video recording the problems.
ODI 10040920