2002 Dodge Durango Power Train Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 9 records
- shift park · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- park position · 5 records
- automatic transmission · 4 records
- gear shift · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
While driving on an interstate highway at 65 miles per hour the engine shut down and i pulled off onto the shoulder. After sitting for about 5 minutes i tried the ignition key and the engine started and i continued on my way.
ODI 11084305
Power Train
Truck will not go in right gear it skips from park to drive to neutral and now the key is stuck in the ignition. The vehicle will start but it will not go in park.
ODI 10971250
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the gear shift slipped into different gears while parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number :07v555000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI 10884139
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed that the gear shift was in the reverse position and was unable to shift into park. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 244,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10731701
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the shift lever became stuck in and out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was awaiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 07v555000 (power train);…
ODI 10680841
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted out of park. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift out of park intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v555000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,500.
ODI 10669144
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the park position. The contact had shift into neutral and park on a flat surface since otherwise it would roll away. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10682726
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that he was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse or park while the vehicle was idle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v555000 (power train) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10548761
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
Column Shift · Electrical System · Power Train
--- please--- nhtsa needs to expand recall notification to cover more vehicles. I have 2 durangos, both have same problem described in recall notification # 69542. Dodge customer care hotline claims both of my vehicles (vin [xxx] and [xxx]) are not covered by this recall. Both of my vehicles exhibit same conditions described in recall notification. Recall id # 69542 - power train:automatic transmission:lever and…
ODI 10505437
Power Train · Steering
The vehicle does not shift into park thus key cannot be removed. *tr
ODI 10492266
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle vibrated excessively. Also, when the brakes were applied the vehicle would skid and jerk forward. The failure was recurring. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id numbers: 07v555000(power train) and 08e064000(suspension) but was advised by the dealer that all recall for the vehicle had been…
ODI 10573553
Power Train
The shift column in my 2002 dodge durango will not go into gear. I have to giggle it several times to go into drive or reverse. *tr
ODI 10482173
Power Train
Beginning in april 2012 it was extremely hard to get gear shift out of park you had to attempt this several times this occurred every so often there was no significant routine. We took this to dodge in gainesville several different trips and it would not repeat the problem for them. Starting around december of 2014 the vehicle would come out of park all by itself while parked and with the vehicle off then we would…
ODI 10679274
Power Train
Transmission and power train broke. Pieces of it were later found on the road. Transmission melted and caught fire, and later the whole vehicle was engulfed in flames and smoke. By the time firefighters had arrived , the whole vehicle front was burnt down. The vehicle was totaled. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10445596
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle could not be shifted out of park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10442900
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it rolled away and crashed into the sidewalk. The driver and passenger air bags deployed. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic. The vehicle was examined by an engineer who was unable to diagnose a failure code, or recreate the reason why the vehicle rolled out of the park position. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10379860
Power Train
My vehicle gets stuck in park. The situation has occurred on numerous occasions to the extent of 5 or 6 times a year. The car is completely inoperable when this happens. Our solution, as recommended by a mechanic, was to bang on the steering wheel until it frees itself, but the most recent occurrence was unable to be resolved in this manner. My vehicle is of a year and model (2002 dodge durango) that has had a…
ODI 10255856
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would become stuck in the park position for approximately 2-3 minutes. The dealer could not assist because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
ODI 10249703
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchase the vehicle new in jan 2003. I first experienced the problem a few months later but it was very occasional and consequently couldn't be identified by the dealer. What happened was that (usually at highway speed), the engine would very briefly shut off and then resume normally. The best way i could describe it would be a slight 'stagger'. Over the years the problem has become more and more frequent and now…
ODI 10235768
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift into park and that it was difficult to remove the key. In addition, the gears shifted independently and the key was able to be removed while the vehicle was still in motion. The contact had to apply the emergency brake at times to prevent a failure. The dealer replaced the gear shift cable and an s bracket, but the failure…
ODI 10925901
Power Train · Suspension
When i shift automatic transmission into gear it makes a ticking noise and also when i turn they're always kind of a thump feel to the entire vehicle. I also can take my key out of ignition no matter if its in drive, par, reverse etc...
ODI 10958341
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
Power Train
Vehicle's drive shaft fell off while driving.*mr while driving the consumer noticed black smoke coming from the tailpipe. A few seconds later the driveshaft fell from underneath the vehicle. The consumer was able to manuever the truck onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Three weeks later an inspector was sent to the dealer to check on the vehicle. At that time the consuemr was told that…
ODI 10091543