2002 Dodge Durango Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 17%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,058miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Dodge Durango, 17% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,058 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“The transmission shift selector sometimes won't engage in park. This hasn't caused a problem yet. However I am very careful to set the parking brake so that the vehicle doesn't roll away. I called chrysler to inquire about a recall that affected many 2002 durangos that had a similar issue. They said my vehicle was not part of the recall even though I am having a similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10514530, filed 2013-05, 77,150 miles“While driving on an interstate highway at 65 miles per hour the engine shut down and I pulled off onto the shoulder. After sitting for about 5 minutes I tried the ignition key and the engine started and I continued on my way.”
NHTSA complaint #11084305, filed 2018-04, 146,242 miles“When I shift automatic transmission into gear it makes a ticking noise and also when I turn they're always kind of a thump feel to the entire vehicle. I also can take my key out of ignition no matter if its in drive, par, reverse etc...”
NHTSA complaint #10958341, filed 2017-03, 58,000 miles“On the first days of november, I stopped on a red light, when the light was green I started going. When the transmission reached the third gear, the engine revved up to 3000 + RPM. Took it to mechanic and used the scanner tool to found out that the transmission was slipping on the third and fourth gear. I was driving late night so not too many cars around. I had to replace the whole transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10211256, filed 2007-12, 79,000 miles“Beginning in april 2012 it was extremely hard to get gear shift out of park you had to attempt this several times this occurred every so often there was no significant routine. We took this to Dodge in gainesville several different trips and it would not repeat the problem for them. Starting around december of 2014 the vehicle would come out of park all by itself while parked and with the vehicle off then we would have trouble getting the key out or the vehicle back into park. This happens constantly and we are now scared to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679274, filed 2015-01, 83,117 milesRelated recalls
- 07V555000Dec 4, 2007On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the…Covers: Dodge Durango 2001–2002, Dakota 2001–2002, RAM Van 2001–2002 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10136906Jan 30, 2014Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer…
- 10136527Mar 27, 201356045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 9 | 28% |
| 2022 | 9 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 9% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 | 37 | 6% |
| 2011 | 51 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 18 | 9% |
| 2006 | 55 | 6% |
| 2005 | 217 | 14% |
| 2004 | 99 | 9% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 71 | 17% |
| 2001 | 106 | 16% |
| 2000 | 120 | 11% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 103 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Durango
144 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 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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