general problems of the 2002 Dodge Durango

Dash and under neath and steering colunm and speed cluster caught fire today. Truck was parked and running.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 50 mph, the exterior lighting and instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.

Headlights flicking on and off as well as the interior lights. Cannot drive at night.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that there was evidence of an electrical fire. There were no flames visible; however, excessive smoke emitted inside the vehicle. The headliner and front bench seat were burned. In addition, the floor mounted cup holder, heater, and air conditioner control devices melted. All the windows and the interior of the vehicle were covered with heavy soot. The contact mentioned that the wires coming from the connector harness were burnt. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v339000 (electrical system). The failure occurred prior to being serviced per the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer and manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 236,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. While driving 15 mph, the doors independently locked and unlocked continuously without warning. As a result, the battery became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the central timing module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,998.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at any speed the vehicle stalled out which leads to a complete power loss. The contact the vehicle is able to be restared however it took a few minutes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure milage 125,00. Kh.

Oil pressure keeps changing when it shouldn't which is causing car to overheat.

It started with a soft bell sound (e. G. Like when you open a door), doors locking and unlocking, small light on the 4 x 4 knob going off and on, console light turning on and off and the 4 x 4 system was not working. All issues started a couple of months prior to 1/7/14. It was worked on by Dodge of woodbury, NJ during the 1/7/14 week. Now, (5/12/15) there is a bell sound again on and off. Not sure if the 4 x 4 is working since I've had no need to use it. However, this is an electrical issue that is not going away fully!.

--- please--- NHTSA needs to expand recall notification to cover more vehicles. I have 2 Durangos, both have same problem described in recall notification # 69542. Dodge customer care hotline claims both of my vehicles (VIN 1b4hs48n82f161343 and 1b4hs38n82f183241) are not covered by this recall. Both of my vehicles exhibit same conditions described in recall notification. Recall id # 69542 - power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-- recall date: Dec 04, 2007-- model affected: 2002 Dodge Durango summary: vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position. Consequences: either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 07v555000 ( power train). The contact stated that while driving the key was able to come out of the ignition. The key was also able to be removed from the ignition in any gear. The engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnostic was unknown. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. Nw.

Driving to school in the morning, all lights inside and out started flickering. Turned them off, but the headlights stayed on highbeams the whole time while still flickering. Alarm also stopped working. On the drive back the highbeams stayed on again the whole time even when its on off switch. Inside lights won"t stay on. When I turn the car on the darn lights will not turn off. Doing my research it seems that its the ctm, and alot of people have had that experience. I have 3 children, what if my lights flicker off again and cause an accident?.

I have a 2002 Dodge Durango sport with 123k miles. I was driving 70 mph on the freeway, when my car completely shut down. . . . I. E. Power steering, power brakes, everything. Due to the fact that I could hardly turn off the road I was nearly rear ended by an 18 wheeler. I had 2 small children in the vehicle with me, and it was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. I have read online thousands of people having the same issues, which are apparently the pcm is too close the engine which causes the vehicles instruments to shut down. I find this a major reason to investigate this issue. Does Chrysler/Dodge need a whole family to die in one of their vehicles before they decide to issue a recall? this is a very serious issue that the NHTSA needs to investigate before, if it hasn't happened yet, someone gets killed.

I was in an accident because the 2002 Dodge Durango's brakes did not work and the abs and brake light came on. This was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I have had it checked by auto zone, Dodge dealer, local mechanic. . . And no answers. The brakes literally went to the floor. I have 3 children and have no other choice but to drive this death trap. I have also had problems with the ball joints/ electrical issues. I had the abs fuse pulled, but not sure if this is a solution. Has there been other complaints of brake failure in these vehicles.

Exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, alarm and fab stopped working. The car would start, the turn signals would work. It just stopped working all of a sudden. Dealership found nothing wrong and said the computer had reset it self. Now it is doing it again. Has happened twice. Good thing it wasn't at night. Have to take it back in.

Rear windshield wiper runs on and on and on. . . . Then shuts off, then will go on again even if you use fob to unlock doors! headlights now don't go on when desired, or will stay on even after you turn car off. Found that others with this year & model Durango have similar problems. Issue is ctm (central timer module) which should be replaced and not by the consumer so very often - but could cause hazardous driving conditions if it goes when you need to use the lights.

I have a 2002 Dodge Durango, have replaced blower motor and several resistors. Two of the wires between the resistor and the blower keep melting. I have replaced the connector and the harness also because they got so hot they melted together. Smoke has rolled out of the dash because of this problem. I checked online and this is a common problem, and seems it is happening to alot of people. Why is this issue not a recall? it is very scary when this happens and it is not safe.

Truck quit running and was intermittent at highway speed and then quit for 10-15 minutes.

This past week (March 1, 2009) as my family and I were driving towards our family vacation, my 2002 Durango started to make some strange noises and actions. My wipers began to activate and would not stop, my panel lights flickered on/off making some clicking sounds. All this occurred while I was driving. When I got a chance, I turn off the car and restarted it. It stopped the wipers from being on but it also stopped my electric windows, exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, alarm and fab from working. The car would start, the turn signals would work but all previously mentioned items would not work. When I arrived to my destination, my friends and I looked and tested some fuses to no avail. The next day we continue to test fuses and modules and noticed that by tapping a module box next to the left driver doors and adjacent to the brake would make the interior lights on/off. I purchased the part called the time and theft module part no. 56049073ak. The part was ordered from the dealer, we replaced it and it seemed to have solved the problem. Now the inconvenience was to have the key fab reprogrammed so that it can lock/unlock the doors and activate the security alarm. This was another cost that can only be done at the dealer. The purpose of this complaint is so that other Dodge Durango owners and the NHTSA can see if this should be a recall and find out if any other drivers have had similar problems. Again, my concern is that lights went out, wipers intermittently on/off, etc. If at night, I assure you that my frustration would have been much higher.

Resistor that controls heater blower speed failed numerous times. Electrical connector that connects power to resistor also failed twice. When connector failed, evidence of significant electrical arcing between contacts and smoldering fire. Dealer service/parts claims problem mis due to original blower motor having excess current drain, so I replaced blower motor with new dealer part. Problem re-occurred with melting of connector. Five resistors and two connectors. High potential for under-dashboard fire at connection.

2002 Dodge Durango the heater blower wires started to melt, the heater blower resistor failed and the plug between the wires and resistor melted together. This is the second time this has happened. First time the vehicle was in warranty and the dealer just replaced the resistor. I would have to look at my records but I believe it was around 58,000 miles on the vehicle. Now the vehicle has 80,000 miles on it. At first it smelled like something was burying when the blower fan was on. The higher the setting the worst the smell became. I have replaced the resistor but left the melted plug and wires because the dealer wants $70. 00 just for the parts. I am guessing I will have to replace the wires and plug the next time this happens. I believe I have already thrown out the part but I will check. The melted plug is on the vehicle.

Electronic control module failure causing headlights to flicker on and off. Was advised by the dealer that total failure could result. Also advised that 700 of these items are currently on back order. I have been waiting since July for this part. It would seem to be a widespread issue.

- the contact stated that on 07/08/05 the 2002 Dodge Durango sport caught on fire in the middle of the night while parked in the garage. The fire was caused by the unused wire connector as mentioned in recall campaign# 06v339000 which stated that on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid was spilled from the floor mounted cup holder an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may become contaminated. The contact received a recall letter in 11/06 for the same problem that caused the fire. The contact called the manufacturer ,and was told that she would have to go through the insurance insurance company for reimbursement because the vehicle was repaired by someone else other than a Dodge dealership. The contact stated that the repairs done on the vehicle showed that the vehicle caught fire due to the wire connector. The contact felt that the manufacturer handled this matter unprofessional, and felt they should give her some type of reimbursement. The recall came too late, and the manufacturer should be responsible for the contacts loss. The consumer stated the point of origin of the fire seemed to have started at the plug for a power seat or heated seat. The contact has provided the invoice for the repairs and pictures of the fire. Update 4/25/07.

Intermittently the electronic system would cause the electrical system to come on or go out by it self (headlight power door locks, windshield wipers, headlights, etc) or cause the SUV truck to stall completely. The truck has been to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

1-electrical system on overhead digital compass system became very hot. This electrical component system did not work for a period of a few days. It has intermittently worked now. 2-when you turn the steering wheel there is a horrible noise coming from one of the rear wheels. It makes a "woo-woo" sound every time the vehicle is turned, primarily turning right. A "honest" mechanic, who is a friend, told me that Dodge (Chrysler) was infamous for this type of wheel problem. 3-the transmission seems to have a hard time shifting, which involves the above wheel problem. 4-the air conditioning system does not cool and the vehicle is only 4 years old. 5-the leather covered dash is peeling up and began last summer, when the vehicle was only 3 years old. Contacted Chrysler/Dodge hq and dealership and both have refused to repair problem.

Consumer stated that while driving she smelled an odor of burning rubber but didn't know that it was her vehicle. As soon as she put the turn signal on, all the dashboard lights started to blink. When the turn was complete she saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. The consumer managed to pull over into a mall parking lot and at that point the vehicle went up in flames.

For a 2002 Dodge Durango, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking the doors by themselves and kept repeating the process every ten or twenty seconds while operating the vehicle. Even when the one hour car ride was finished and the key removed, the power door locks continued to lock and unlock the doors making it impossible to lock the car for the night. The batteries from the remote access devices were removed, but did not solve the problem. Even one day later, the door locks continue to intermittently lock and unlock the door.

While driving with the cruise control set, and the rear passenger (electric) window operated the vehicle begins to shake.

Electronic controls of safety equipment do not funtion properly. Turn signals,lights,cruise. Gauges,windows,radio,airbag etc. . All have malfuntioned since the car was picked up from the dealer. It is obvious that a electrical problem exists in the vehicle but doddge/Chrysler is un willing to address the issue . This is an ongoing issue. I have numerous witnesses and have started video recording the problems.