2002 Dodge Durango electrical system problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Dodge Durango — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving, the steering wheel locks and the car dies. It has happen several times while I'm on the road. Replaced camshaft sensor but it is still dying. If you do a google search you will find that a lot of people are having the same issue. It is dangerous and my life and the life of others can…”
filed Jun 2, 2020
“My vin tag: (xxxx) I replaced blower motor, resistor, and plug multiple times on my 2002 dodge durango and it keeps melting/burning up. If I leave it on low or medium fan setting eventually it will catch fire, I'm finally coming to you to see if you can help. Owners of the 1998-2007 dodge durango's…”
filed Sep 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS…Campaign 06V339000 · Sep 7, 2006
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 20% |
| 2021 Durango | 39 | 21% |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 Durango | 37 | 26% |
| 2018 Durango | 86 | 38% |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 30% |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 Durango | 94 | 19% |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 Durango | 344 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.