2002 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 11%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Dodge Durango, 11% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving, the steering wheel locks and the car dies. It has happen several times while I'm on the road. Replaced camshaft sensor but it is still dying. If you do a google search you will find that a lot of people are having the same issue. It is dangerous and my life and the life of others can be at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11326992, filed 2020-06, 207,239 miles“I have a 2002 Dodge Durango, have replaced blower motor and several resistors. Two of the wires between the resistor and the blower keep melting. I have replaced the connector and the harness also because they got so hot they melted together. Smoke has rolled out of the dash because of this problem. I checked online and this is a common problem, and seems it is happening to alot of people. Why is this issue not a recall? It is very scary when this happens and it is not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10502173, filed 2013-03, 130,000 miles“Driving to school in the morning, all lights inside and out started flickering. Turned them off, but the headlights stayed on highbeams the whole time while still flickering. Alarm also stopped working. On the drive back the highbeams stayed on again the whole time even when its on off switch. Inside lights won t stay on. When I turn the car on the darn lights will not turn off. Doing my research it seems that its the ctm, and alot of people have had that experience. I have 3 children, what if my lights flicker off again and cause an accident?”
NHTSA complaint #10447210, filed 2012-02, 115,000 miles“Problem started with the headlights flashing randomly, dash and interior lights flashing in sequence with headlights. Duration of lights being out increases the longer they are on. I was lucky I only had a few blocks to drive to get of the road. The next day the door locks, horn, and wipers stopped working also. Having headlights suddenly go out while driving could be a real safety issue. It appears the problem is the body module, which must be installed by a dealer and programmed.”
NHTSA complaint #10230812, filed 2008-06, 47,251 miles“This past week (march 1, 2009) as my family and I were driving towards our family vacation, my 2002 Durango started to make some strange noises and actions. My wipers began to activate and would not stop, my panel lights flickered on/off making some clicking sounds. All this occurred while I was driving. When I got a chance, I turn off the car and restarted it. It stopped the wipers from being on but it also stopped my electric windows, exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, alarm and fab from working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261276, filed 2009-03, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V339000Sep 7, 2006On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet…Covers: Dodge Durango 2001–2003
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 63% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 18% |
| 2021 | 41 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 | 39 | 27% |
| 2018 | 87 | 37% |
| 2017 | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 | 347 | 54% |
| 2011 | 514 | 64% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 10% |
| 2005 | 198 | 13% |
| 2004 | 243 | 22% |
| 2003 | 57 | 17% |
| 2002 | 48 | 11% |
| 2001 | 91 | 14% |
| 2000 | 56 | 5% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 34 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Durango
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsBrakes
65 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology