2002 Dodge Durango Front 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.
What owners report
- ball joints · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front
Front end makes a really bad noise backing up and then going forward. Sounds as if there is a popping noise going on and rippling effect such as..example if you put a close pin on a bicycle tire to get it to make noise. I've had it looked at by a dealer and a garage and both seem to cant any thing wrong with it .this has been going on for the last 3 years now....can it be the ball joints? *tr
ODI 10398105
Driveline · Front
The front suspension is having multiple problems, my 02 durango has been through 2 previous cv joints on the driver's side and 1 previous on the passenger side, and now both have failed once again. Driver's side front hub assembly/bearing has gone bad for 2nd time, also the upper & lower ball joints have gone bad for the 2nd time each. I need 2 new lower back bumpers for the upper control arm (both front). My…
ODI 10344789
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
Front
When i purchased this car i had concerns that it had either been in a accident or a flood. I wrote to the attorney generals office, and asked to cancel my contract because i felt that i had been deceived. I felt that there weren't any other options for me, i was now stuck with a lemon, and i hoped and prayed that the car would last until i could afford to pay for it. When i purchased tires , i was informed that the…
ODI 10275715
Front
SUSPENSION CLUNKING/POPPING. *JB
ODI 10161537
Front · Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint failure. Loud noise and decreased steering function. Recall on 2002 durango 4x4 but not on 2002 durango without 4x4. Perhaps same parts were used in both type 2002 durango. Recall should be on both. Estimate repair cost $1500. *tr
ODI 10248392
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The air bag light and the check engine remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the air bag failure. The dealers diagnosis located the failure to the air bag sensor electrical wires. No codes were displayed regarding the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to a tire garage, because the front tires felt unstable while driving. The tire…
ODI 10362414
Front
I have 45,000 miles on my dodge durango. Ever since i bought the car new i have not been able to keep the vehicle aligned. I have gone through several sets of new tires. I recently had the ball joints replaced. Firestone tire dealership told be the wheel was ready to fall of dodge fixed it under warranty but made it sound like no biggie. My car was still making a bad noise when i turned and then it started doing it…
ODI 10130715
Front
Noise and knocking sound coming from front end while driving, could also feel the knocking thru steering wheel. Took vehicle to goodyear to have tires rotated and was told by them that all ball joints were worn and would probably fail soon, possibly causing and accident. Called dealer and they said they would replace the parts under warranty (only 28,000 miles on vehicle), but couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't…
ODI 10091009
Front
Visited your website to check on reports because we have a 2002 durango r/t which is ommiting a small constant sqeaking noise from both sides at the front of the vehicle and am horrified to read about the problems people have been having with ball joints. I am extremely worried now and want to know if i can get the dealers anything about it at no cost to me or if it is still at the stage where it has not been…
ODI 10088661
Front
After noticing strange noises from the front suspension of the 2002 durango, i took it to the delaership. Thye could not identify any problems. Over the next few months the noises have become more pronounced, and now seem to coem from every tire/ corner of the vehilce. Took the truck in a second time- nothing could be found, dealer said they test drove the vehicle down the very same road that i hear the noises- like…
ODI 10082949
Front
I have a 2002 dodge durango [redacted] that has 45000 miles ,the front end makes loud squeking noise,no matter where or what you are doing with it, just getting in it does this. Dodge checked balljoints and said they are fine,not to worry???i have had to have the front end aligned 5 times 3 times under warranty and it still is wearing out tires and pulling to one side or the other, again dodge says there is no…
ODI 10114300
Front
Over a period of time, i noticed extensive noise in the front end of my 2002 durango. It got worse and was most prominent when striking potholes or changes in the surface elevation when driving or moving the vehicle. At 35,000 miles i took it in to the selling dealership for a check up. I was concerned about the ball joint situation, as it was quite a public affair. The front end noise became so loud that it sounded…
ODI 10078789
Frame And Members · Front · Labels
Main support bracket on front frame of vehicle was only partly welded from factory. This held the support suspension on vehicle. Before it broke i did report possible front end problem with the dealership. They said there was no problem. The vehicle broke down out of town on may 7 03. It is still broke. They said it need a brand new frame from factory. This vehicle only has 31000 miles on it. I have only put 2500…
ODI 10025783
Front
Loud popping noise in suspension of 2002 dodge durango; loosened steering. *ak
ODI 10067918
Front
The front end has always been loose and rattled. A part of the steering control arm has been replaced but did not resolve the sudden pulling in either direction - toward the right when changing lanes to the right or exiting the freeway, and the same thing when moving to the left, when the left front crosses the protion of the road were the lanes join. The left front rattles bad enough to feel in the steering and…
ODI 10095568
Front
When making a turn there is a loud noise coming from the front suspension.*ak
ODI 10030159