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#BS-2002-DODDUR-8F7C

2002 Dodge Durango

Based on reports from 556 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
556
Crashes
44
Fires
15
Recalls
6
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 556 complaints, 44 crashes, 15 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

oil sludge resulting in engine failure

21 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

heater ac not working properly

7 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

ac sucks and vent design is terrible

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball JointHIGH

76 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

96
0–30K
103
30–60K
62
60–90K
56
90–120K
43
120–150K
33
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (103 reports) • Median: 58K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint (76 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint76 (14%)
Electrical44 (8%)
Engine33 (6%)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint30 (5%)
Drivetrain28 (5%)
Suspension25 (4%)
Brakes24 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission20 (4%)

2002 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Durango, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Durango, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Durango, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Durango, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

32
02
81
03
121
04
49
05
32
06
23
07
44
08
16
09
27
10
16
11
15
12
11
13
17
14
27
15
11
16
11
17
7
18
8
19
5
20
1
21
2
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

04V216000Jul 2004

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.

04V596000Dec 2004

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

06E024000Apr 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.

06V339000Oct 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.

07V555000Dec 2007

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Durango is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2002 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

556

Class avg

442

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2002.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 556 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Dodge Durango: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Dodge Durango is related to the suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint, with 76 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2002 Dodge Durango has 556 complaints, 44 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Dodge Durango problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Dodge Durango has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Durango problems start?
Based on 393 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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