2002 Dodge Durango: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · OK

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

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Lights · 109,299 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the headlamps dimmed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The police were notified and escorted the vehicle home. This was the third time the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,299.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Electrical · 79,410 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while activating the low beam headlights, they began flickering along with the instrument panel and the interior lights. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not contacted in regard to the issue. The failure mileage was 79,410 and the current mileage was 79,466.

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · CA

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?

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Electrical · 47,251 miles · VA

Problem started with the headlights flashing randomly, dash and interior lights flashing in sequence with headlights. Duration of lights being out increases the longer they are on. I was lucky I only had a few blocks to drive to get of the road. The next day the door locks, horn, and wipers stopped working also. Having headlights suddenly go out while driving could be a real safety issue. It appears the problem is the body module, which must be installed by a dealer and programmed.

Filed Dec 4, 2006 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · VA

Central timer module failed unexpectedly at night, causing headlights, taillights, security indicator and horn to activate intermittently while driving. Vehicle unsafe to operate in this condition. Out of warranty, dealer charges $421.00 to fix. This follows several in-warranty electrical repairs - remote locking mechanism, rear axle speed sensor and powertrain control module. Defect could easily cause a wreck and poses a safety hazard.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Lights · FL

I have a 2002 dodge durango and I am experiencing the following problem. The headlights and parking lights go off and on while driving at night. This also occurs while parked and the headlights are on. Started about 3 days ago and has gotten worse. The lights stay off longer and it is happening more frequent. All inside lights flicker as well. I have looked on the forums and have found that this is an issue with the 1999 - 2003 model years and in fact, dodge has a recall for the 2003 year for the central timer module. This is a safety issue that needs to be acknowledged and fixed.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Electrical · 54,200 miles · WV

The central timer module started malfunctioning for no apparent reason. Headlights, parking lights, interior lights, windshield wipers, 4-wheel drive and other electric accessories stop working while driving vehicle. This happens with no warning. Disconnecting battery fixes these problems temporarily, but ignition chime goes off continuously while driving until all of the above accessories stop working altogether. Vehicle is past basic warranty, so dealer refuses to pay for the module.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2003 · Lights · NC

This is a complaint in general about the blinding headlights being put on vehicles now days. Can't something be done to regulate the brightness of the headlights placed in cars. Also, drivers who drive with their driving lights on when not needed really cause problems. Can't it be regulated that driving lights automatically shut off when approaching another vehicle. Headlights nowdays are just too bright. I have almost been in several accidents due to being blinded by the bright headlights.