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2002 Dodge Durango Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 423 total for the year
Median mileage
76,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.

“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 miles on vehicle since I had it. 2002 Durango. I feel there are more vehicles out there like this.”

NHTSA complaint #10025783, filed 2003-07, 31,000 miles

“Purchased a used 2002 Dodge Durango with 70k miles. Vehicle was under limited warranty. Drivers power window fell into the door at highway speed, nearly causing an accident just from the shock. Went to dealership, was told it was an electrical issue, so not under warranty. Took it to a private mechanic, $500 to replace the regulator. A few months later, passenger side fails, took it to a different dealership, was told it was a plastic pulley that failed, would have been under warranty, but my warranty just expired. Another $500. …”

NHTSA complaint #10466471, filed 2012-07, 76,000 miles

“1-electrical system on overhead digital compass system became very hot. This electrical component system did not work for a period of a few days. It has intermittently worked now. 2-when you turn the steering wheel there is a horrible noise coming from one of the rear wheels. It makes a woo-woo sound every time the vehicle is turned, primarily turning right. A honest mechanic, who is a friend, told me that Dodge (chrysler) was infamous for this type of wheel problem. 3-the transmission seems to have a hard time shifting, which involves the above wheel problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10169697, filed 2006-10, 39,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the spare tire holder was corroded, which caused the spare tire to detach from the holder. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11288895, filed 2019-12, 92,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. While driving 15 MPH, the doors independently locked and unlocked continuously without warning. As a result, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the central timing module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,998.”

NHTSA complaint #10924779, filed 2016-11, 123,998 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202313%
202247%
2021157%
202047%
201921%
201852%
2017105%
201664%
2015214%
2014263%
201391%
201220%
201191%
200844%
200742%
2006172%
2005211%
2004353%
200362%
200282%
200161%
200040%
1999171%
1998101%

Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Durango

Suspension
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 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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