2002 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 15%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Dodge Durango, 15% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Happened twice since dec. 2018 when driving on city streets at speed of aprx. 35-45 and ABS was deployed it immediatly unlocked and jumped forward causing the car to not immediately stop. Came very close to rear ending car in front of me had I been closer.”
NHTSA complaint #11191233, filed 2019-03, 230,000 miles“I was parked in driveway as I was exiting to go into street the brakes felt very soft. As I shifted into drive the brake pedal went all the way down with minimal braking. I pulled to the side and stopped the engine. I noticed a pool of fluid which turned out to be brake fluid from a brake line. Today nine months later the same thing happened on the other side. This vehicle was purchased new in october,2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10609583, filed 2014-07, 125,000 miles“While driving, no matter what speed the vehicle starts to sputter, loses power and will stall. I was low on gas, and took my car to a local gas station for fuel. After putting $10 in my car was running extremely rough. I was doing about 20 MPH, when it just shut off. Brakes got real hard. After re starting the vehicle all seemed normal. Then, I drove about 3 car lengths and it did it again at a red light. I tried pushing the gas to see if that would do anything, it didnt. I drove all in , about 3 miles, and the car stalled 7 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282838, filed 2019-11, 125,000 miles“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. Steering: terrible and extremely difficult to turn (super hard to steer). Some parts where changed by pep boys in an urgent situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716090, filed 2015-05, 153,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10069570, filed 2004-01, 20,350 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 27 | 19% |
| 2018 | 26 | 11% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 76 | 12% |
| 2012 | 75 | 12% |
| 2011 | 83 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 33 | 2% |
| 2004 | 30 | 3% |
| 2003 | 33 | 10% |
| 2002 | 65 | 15% |
| 2001 | 54 | 8% |
| 2000 | 83 | 8% |
| 1999 | 173 | 9% |
| 1998 | 94 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Durango
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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