2002 Dodge Durango Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Durango has developed problem where gear shift lever is sticking in park at initial startup. Will free up after several minutes delay or if brake pedal is pumped 3-4 times. Will not repeat unless engine is off several hours. Regular daily occurrence past 4 weeks. Current mileage is 100,010 miles. At first thought shift linkage freezing in winter weather but now have had problem on days with extended hours of temps well above freezing. No dealer contact yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10254320, filed 2009-01, 99,400 miles“Electronic controls of safety equipment do not funtion properly. Turn signals,lights,cruise. Gauges,windows,radio,airbag etc.. All have malfuntioned since the car was picked up from the dealer. It is obvious that a electrical problem exists in the vehicle but doddge/chrysler is un willing to address the issue .this is an ongoing issue. I have numerous witnesses and have started video recording the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10040920, filed 2003-09, 60 miles“During a rain storm, while my husband was driving, the locks would lock and unlock for no particular reason. He even got locked out and our child locked inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10029143, filed 2003-07“Multiple problems with 2002 Dodge Durango. Power locks intermittently lock and unlock without activating them. Bad creaking noise from front suspension, possible ball joint problems. Check engine light goes on and off intermittently. Brakes really soft, horrible stopping distance. Engine runs really rough in morning for first 10-15 minutes. Only 21000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10058178, filed 2004-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 42 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Durango
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsBrakes
65 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 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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