2002 Dodge Durango
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2002 Dodge Durango.
Recalls on the 2002 Dodge Durango
Suspension: 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…
Suspension: hub
BR930361, SOLD AS A SERVICE PART FOR 1997-2004 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES AND 1999-2003 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE &…
Power train: column shift
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 436 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2002 Dodge Durango at a glance
- Trims
- R/TSLTSLT PlusSport
- Engine
- 5.9L 8-Cylinder, 4.7L 8-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD, RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2002 Dodge Durango?
Owners have filed 436 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2002 Dodge Durango reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2002 Dodge Durango?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2002 Dodge Durango listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.