Three problems related to front suspension control arm 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.
Heavy rust buildup on frame behind upper control arm mounts. After removing rust, frame metal is very thin with holes throughout. Possibly leading to flexing & cracking. Definitely reducing crash abilities.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the front passenger's side lower control arm became fractured. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who stated that the upper control arm, lower control arm and the ball joints needed to be repaired. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was previously remedied under NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 08e064000 (suspension). The failure mileage was not available. Updated 2/27/cn the owner of the vehicle requires a spanish response. Updated 3/6/2014.
The front end has always been loose and rattled. A part of the steering control arm has been replaced but did not resolve the sudden pulling in either direction - toward the right when changing lanes to the right or exiting the freeway, and the same thing when moving to the left, when the left front crosses the protion of the road were the lanes join. The left front rattles bad enough to feel in the steering and floor board, as well as being extreamly audible. The dealership states there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.