2002 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
The steering is very loose. Has a lot of play in it. Have replaced tie rod ends. At this time we can not seem to find out what is causing it.
ODI 11309475
Steering
Automatic transmission, gear shift is locking in park. After starting vehicle and trying to shift into drive, gear shift will not move. Has occurred 3 times in last two weeks. After "playing" with gear shift, trying to get it to move, i hear a click and then it is operative. On the 3 occasions, took from approximately 1 to 3 minutes before hearing click. Looked up on line to see if others were having issue and…
ODI 11131143
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel was positioned in a lopsided manner which made it difficult to steer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10985728
Steering · Suspension
Heavy rust buildup on frame behind upper control arm mounts. After removing rust, frame metal is very thin with holes throughout. Possibly leading to flexing & cracking. Definitely reducing crash abilities.
ODI 10876509
Steering
I currently am having all 4 of my ball joints replaced on my 2002 dodge durango and i noticed that my upper right ball joint is original. This ball joint was under recall and i contacted dodge about this. They said the recall was replaced in 2005. I assured them that this ball joint is original as it is pressed into the control arm and asked if i could simply bring my car into them and have them check this out. They…
ODI 10736216
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
During breaking, steering, and turning, i hear a "clacking" sound and there is a feeling of something sticking. When the suv is parked on my drive way, i release the hand break and i can hear a strong "clack" sound. I had times where the breaking system was difficult to press. I took the suv to pep boys and their evaluation shows that it needs upper and lower ball joints, front brakes, and shock and struts.…
ODI 10716090
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving down wayne road when suddenly my car started slowing down everything seem to be working except the gas paddle. I had my feet on gas but it was not responding i quickly pulled to the right as it was hard to turn steering wheel. It was cars behind me and it was scary knowing someone could hit me . I called my husband and he came thought he could just give me a jump but he said its nothing wrong with…
ODI 10702090
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
The vehicle started to swerve into the other lane on the highway, and as i attempted to regain control with both hands firmly on the wheel, and gentle steering, i found i still had no absolutely no control with the steering, it was completely loose it was disconnected. At that same time, i went for my brakes, only to find they all of a sudden were not functioning either. The vehicle eventually swerved into the fence…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10632936
Power Train · Steering
The transmission shift selector sometimes won't engage in park. This hasn't caused a problem yet. However i am very careful to set the parking brake so that the vehicle doesn't roll away. I called chrysler to inquire about a recall that affected many 2002 durangos that had a similar issue. They said my vehicle was not part of the recall even though i am having a similar problem. *tr
ODI 10514530
Power Train · Steering
Vehicle fail to engage in park position which in turn locks the key in ignition leaving it susceptible for theives to break in and to take the whole vehicle and also very unsafe especially when your park in an incline. *tr
ODI 10507120
Power Train · Steering
The vehicle does not shift into park thus key cannot be removed. *tr
ODI 10492266
Steering · Suspension
I was making a right hand turn and then an immediate left at about 10mph i heard a pop on driver's side front wheel and then lost control of my car. I was able to regain control of my car but it would not turn to the left i was able to get the car to side of the road even though steering was extremely difficult. I checked the tire it was fully inflated but the top of tire was tilted out at the top i could not drive…
ODI 10346982
Front · Mechanical · Steering
I just found out today that i will need to install a completely new set of front wheel bearings, tie rods and ball joints after factory recall. According to repair shop they installed the same faulty components to replace the ones that were recalled. I was told they should have installed the correct units with grease fittings, they did not. Going to cost $980.00 to repair. *tr
ODI 10314189
Steering
I was driving my 2002 dodge durango down the street and all of a sudden my steering column locked on me. I could not turn or steer the vehicle. It took every ounce of strength to finally move the vehicle to the side of the road and i am a pretty big guy. Took it back to the dealer where i purchased it and after examining it they told me that the rack and pinion was shot. I just purchased the vehicle about 3 months…
ODI 10267215
Steering
The lever for tilt steering wheel broke in steering column and steering wheel will no longer change positions. According to dodge dealer, a new steering column is the only remedy. *tr
ODI 10243038
Hub · Steering · Wheel Bearing
Vehicle has just over 74,000 miles and a very slight shudder and vibration from front wheels evolved into hard vibration at speeds over 35 mph. I took the vehicle to a repair facility where i was told that both front hubs and bearings had to be replaced because of wear, and the tie rod ends on both sides were worn beyond repair and had to be replaced. The cost of repair to my vehicle is approximately $1024.00. *tr
ODI 10201660
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brake falure on 2002 dodge durango, and steering problems. *la
ODI 10081113