Three problems related to radiator 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 that the vehicle overheated while driving 30 mph. There was coolant leaking from the reservoir and the temperature erratically raced to hot. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where they replaced the thermostat and the radiator pressure cap. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000.
While returning from a family vacation(app. 600mi. Round trip) the Durango check gauges light came on the dash, I found the temp gauge was hot, while looking for a wide place to pull over on the highway the motor died. I opened the hood to try to find the problem I found that the coolant reservoir was still full of cool fluid, and the radiator was also cool(about body temp) also found the top radiator hose was way too hot to touch. While waiting for the tow truck, about 30 min. Later, I heard bubbling, and gurgles from the coolant system, then the radiator was really hot. After having the tow truck drop it off at my mechanic, he said the motor was blown(no compression in cylinders 2, 4, and 6) probably caused by a stuck thermostat. Estimated repair bill for a remanufactured motor app. $6,000.
- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. The vehicle overheats and the heater blows out cold air. The dealer had replaced the thermostat twice and the radiator cap. The check engine, abs light and check gauges light have turned on. The failure mileage was 70,000. The contact has repair invoices.