Six problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2002 Durango.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact stated when driving below 50 mph with the air conditioning activated, the vehicle would continuously overheat. The contact stated the head gasket was defective and causing the failure but the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The dealer advised the vehicle would need to be diagnosed at the owner's expense before any repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
I am making a complaint about the 2002 Dodge Durangos. The oil pressure keeps going low and now the engine has blown. It was not time for an oil change and we keep our oil changed as we are suppose to. This would be the second engine we would have put in this vehicle but the first time it was still covered under the manufactures warranty and was paid for by them but now the warranty has expired.
Sludge in engine in 2005 repaired by Chrysler the old part is not available. Now again in 2008 sludge in engine. Car stopped while in transit in the off ramp of major highway. Sludge in engine has occurred twice now.
The valves on this engine burned out at 59,000 miles. The cause was revealed to be a defective camshaft which was rough and pitted and had burned the valves. This was a manufacturer's defect and not poor maintenance; I have had the oil changed with synthetic oil every 3,000 miles and otherwise taken excellent care of this vehicle. The SUV required a new camshaft and complete valve job, costing approximately $2200 including parts and labor.
Engine just stopped. Car was taken to Chrysler dealership. They said there is sludge in the engine. So far nothing has been done to correct the problem.
Owner purchased vehicle on 7/3/03 with 1300 miles on odometer. Owner had problems with noises under the hood and in the steering column. Vehicle would slip out of park into neutral or reverse. Dealership said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. On 11/1/03 the vehicle caught fire and burned. Fire started under hood in engine compartment, but damage too severe to determine exact cause.