2002 Dodge Durango steering problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Dodge Durango — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering is very loose. Has a lot of play in it. Have replaced tie rod ends. At this time we can not seem to find out what is causing it.”
filed Feb 16, 2020
“Automatic transmission, gear shift is locking in park. After starting vehicle and trying to shift into drive, gear shift will not move. Has occurred 3 times in last two weeks. After "playing" with gear shift, trying to get it to move, I hear a click and then it is operative. On the 3 occasions…”
filed Sep 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Durango | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Durango | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Durango | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Durango | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Durango | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Durango | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Durango | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 Durango | 41 | 6% |
| 2011 Durango | 27 | 3% |
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.