2002 Dodge Durango Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Continued problem with braking system. Have had brakes replaced three times in 80k miles. Once the brakes seized on the road ( was stopped by trooper due to smoke) and had to be towed. Recently similar, precursor symptoms to seizing began again, they were confirmed by my dealership and the entire front braking system had to be replaced. This is the second dodge truck/van that i have owned that has had this problem.…
ODI 10334979
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I was in an accident because the 2002 dodge durango's brakes did not work and the abs and brake light came on. This was the scariest thing i have ever experienced. I have had it checked by auto zone, dodge dealer, local mechanic...and no answers. The brakes literally went to the floor. I have 3 children and have no other choice but to drive this death trap. I have also had problems with the ball joints/ electrical…
Crash reported
ODI 10326708
Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a clunking, whining, and humming sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. He drove to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that both the upper and lower ball joints and a tie rod needed to be replaced. The mechanic performed a wheel alignment. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front: control…
ODI 10231821
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have a 2002 dodge durango. It has rear antilock brakes. I have had numerous close calls in hard stop situations where the wheels lock up and the vehicle slides forward. I have taken it to a brake specialist who agreed after a test ride there was a serious problem but said i needed to get the dealer involved. I have taken it to several dodge dealers over a period of about four years. They have made several…
ODI 10318549
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact states that while driving the vehicle the brakes on the drivers side caught on fire. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The brake pads melted to the rotor and the calipers on the drivers side were replaced. The brakes and the rotors were replaced about two months prior to this and six months before that they were replaced. The total amounts of times…
Fire reported
ODI 10128374
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brake falure on 2002 dodge durango, and steering problems. *la
ODI 10081113
Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving 30 mph vehicle hit a pot hole . Consumer applied the brakes, lost control of the vehicle, and hit a curb. Passenger's side wheel fell off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced both upper and lower ball joints. *ak ea03-023
ODI 10061620
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: when the consumer hit the brakes they made a clunking sound and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The occurred regardless of weather conditions. *nm
ODI 10119928
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dealer states that brake rotors are warped to the point of not being turned and that i will need to pruchase new ones at the cost of approx. $450.00. The brakes pads are only slightly worn. Car shutters vigorously when brake is applied. Dealer states that this is not under warrenty and that this is not a manufacturers defect. I have contacted dodge/chrystler waiting for a response.
ODI 10069570
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 dodge durango developed a problem with the brake equipment. *mr the pavement was dry when the consumer rear-ended another vehicle. The consumer felt as if she had no brakes. The consumers friend experienced the same problem. The dealer suggested that the brakes were leaking and worn out. *sc
ODI 10134506
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the driver applied the brake pedal it went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. Nlm
ODI 10019423
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer had to use excessive force when braking to stop the vehicle. *nlm
ODI 10011968
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake will pulsate causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts
ODI 8023671
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