DodgeDurango2002
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2002 Dodge Durango Mechanical Problems

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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.

What owners report

  • ball joints · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 21, 2010 · 124,314 miles

    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

  • June 28, 2006

    Engine · Equipment · Mechanical

    I have had to have the vacuum hoses replaced in my 2002 dodge durango 4 times since buying it in july of 2003. The check engine light comes on every time. I have complained to the dealership that has worked on it, but they don't seem to care. I had one of the mechanics say they have seen the problem before when i had him show me where the hoses were located. The hoses were cracked and looked like they had been on…

    ODI 10163262

  • March 23, 2006 · 39,491 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical

    2002 dodge durango slt 2wd: ball joints were replaced after recall was issued, however about 6 months after they were replaced, the exact same noises began occurring again. Took car to dealer with the complaint and they denied the new ball joints were worn. Upon getting new front tires installed at sears (about 3 months after the dealership inspected the joints) they inspected the car without being asked (it is part…

    ODI 10165467

  • March 12, 2002

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical

    While driving home on march 12, 2010 my 2002 dodge durango slt began to overheat and it shut down on me. I called and had my car towed to a mechanic who inspected the car. He stated the engine will need to be replaced due to the oil sludge which caused the engine to overheat leading to engine failure. Prior to this incidence the maintenance was well done and there was no signals which would have alarmed me that a…

    ODI 10324002