2002 Dodge Durango vs 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Dodge Durango | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 423 | 1,476 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 98 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–15 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 486 |
| Visibility | 15 | 323 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 153 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 146 |
| Suspension | 144 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 85 |
| Power Train | 71 | 58 |
| Seats | 6 | 91 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 45 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 79 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 9 |
| Overheating | 8 | 49 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 11 |
2002 Dodge Durango
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.