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Dodge Durango 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Dodge Durango: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

423Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
14Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
59Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension164 complaints

164 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V596000.

Power Train72 complaints

72 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V555000.

Brakes69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System51 complaints

51 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V339000.

Steering31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V216000.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V216000Reported May 5, 2004 - 320,188 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 320,188 vehicles across all affected models.

04V596000Reported December 21, 2004 - 592,707 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 592,707 vehicles across all affected models.

06V339000Reported September 7, 2006 - 35,103 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 35,103 vehicles across all affected models.

07V555000Reported December 4, 2007 - 576,418 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 576,418 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA06011Opened June 19, 2006 - Closed September 22, 2006

VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA06011Opened June 19, 2006 - Closed September 22, 2006

VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06008Opened February 2, 2006 - Closed June 19, 2006

FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. Resulted in recall campaign 06V339000.

PE06008Opened February 2, 2006 - Closed June 19, 2006

FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. Resulted in recall campaign 06V339000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200225
200358
200495
200546
200623
200716
200831
200915
201017
201113
201213
20136
201411
201520
20169
20178
20185
20195
20204
20211
20252
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.