Complaints
556
Crashes
44
Fires
15
Injuries
48
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#176 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:42,913 mi
Crash-related:3
#244 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:96,985 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#330 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:47,990 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 76 | 3 | — | 42,913 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 44 | 1 | 4 | 96,985 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 30 | 2 | — | 47,990 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | — | 1 | 108,089 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | 1 | — | 106,227 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | 1 | 1 | 77,771 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 20 | — | 1 | 55,993 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 4 | — | 19,671 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | 111,066 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 17 | — | — | 45,615 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | 1 | 1 | 66,320 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | 1 | 1 | 50,101 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | 1 | 174,935 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 151,062 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 4 | — | 103,714 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | 27,635 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 7 | — | 1 | 58,253 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 6 | — | — | 74,230 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 6 | 3 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 6 | 1 | — | 68,259 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | 1 | — | 64,336 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 96,090 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | 1 | — | 26,428 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | 1 | 95,553 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
76
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,913
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
96,985
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
30
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,990
Transmission / Drivetrain
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,089
Suspension Failures
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,227
Engine & Cooling
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,771
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,993
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,671
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,066
Suspension:Front
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,615
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,320
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,101
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
174,935
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,062
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,714
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,635
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,253
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,230
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,000
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,259
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,336
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,090
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,428
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,553
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Dodge Durango has 556 NHTSA complaints, 44 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 76 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (76 complaints, avg 42,913 mi); Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 96,985 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (30 complaints, avg 47,990 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,345 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Dodge Durango include 44 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 48 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Dodge Durango as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Dodge Durango?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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