2002 Dodge Durango engine problems
53 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Durango, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Owner purchased vehicle on 7/3/03 with 1300 miles on odometer. Owner had problems with noises under the hood and in the steering column. Vehicle would slip out of park into neutral or reverse. Dealership said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. On 11/1/03 the vehicle caught fire and burned. Fire started under hood in engine compartment, but damage too severe to determine exact cause.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact replaced the crankshaft position sensor, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Durango
- Suspension 164 complaints
- Brakes 69 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Transmission 34 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints