Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively. Also, when the brakes were applied the vehicle would skid and jerk forward. The failure was recurring. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 07v555000(power train) and 08e064000(suspension) but was advised by the dealer that all recall for the vehicle had been satisfied. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma the consumer stated when she attempted to stop, the vehicle locked up and skidded forwarded.
2002 Dodge Durango transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that he was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse or park while the vehicle was idle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v555000 (power train) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The transmission shift selector sometimes won't engage in park. This hasn't caused a problem yet. However I am very careful to set the parking brake so that the vehicle doesn't roll away. I called chrysler to inquire about a recall that affected many 2002 durangos that had a similar issue. They said my vehicle was not part of the recall even though I am having a similar problem.
Vehicle fail to engage in park position which in turn locks the key in ignition leaving it susceptible for theives to break in and to take the whole vehicle and also very unsafe especially when your park in an incline.
--- please--- the federal safety agency 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 [xxx] and [xxx]) 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. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle does not shift into park thus key cannot be removed.
The shift column in my 2002 dodge durango will not go into gear. I have to giggle it several times to go into drive or reverse.
Transmission and power train broke. Pieces of it were later found on the road. Transmission melted and caught fire, and later the whole vehicle was engulfed in flames and smoke. By the time firefighters had arrived , the whole vehicle front was burnt down. The vehicle was totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle could not be shifted out of park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 178,433.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that she was unable to shift the vehicle into park, but was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (component: power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal rumbling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but was never able to duplicate the failure. Most recently, the contact was informed by the dealer that the failure was caused by the rear differential, after the warranty was expired. The contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the vehicle could have slammed to a stop in a dangerous situation and the manufacturer denied the failure until after the warranty expired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it rolled away and crashed into the sidewalk. The driver and passenger air bags deployed. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic. The vehicle was examined by an engineer who was unable to diagnose a failure code, or recreate the reason why the vehicle rolled out of the park position. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 MPH, he heard a noise. When the vehicle was taken to local repair shop, the clutch pack retaining clip on the rear differential was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. Updated 1/21/11 *cn the clutch pack retainer failed and had to be replaced as well as the entire rear differential post unit. Updated 03/23/11
The front suspension is having multiple problems, my 02 durango has been through 2 previous cv joints on the driver's side and 1 previous on the passenger side, and now both have failed once again. Driver's side front hub assembly/bearing has gone bad for 2nd time, also the upper & lower ball joints have gone bad for the 2nd time each. I need 2 new lower back bumpers for the upper control arm (both front). My vehicle now has 103k miles. At approximately 60k miles the front propeller shaft went bad and once replaced, it somehow put a hole in the y - pipe for the exhaust, and that must be replaced as well, I was told the new/aftermarket shaft were slightly larger to accommodate the power, thus which took the space. All of this will be quite expensive. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The vehicle would not respond when the contact attempted to shift into park. He had to shift into reverse in order to turn off the vehicle. He applied the emergency brake to keep the vehicle from rolling away. To start the vehicle, he had to shift into neutral and apply the emergency brake again to keep the vehicle from rolling away. He believed there may have been an issue with the transmission and took the vehicle to a local mechanic. They could not determine the cause of the failure; however, they stated that it was not due to the transmission. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). No repairs have been made. The current and failures mileages were less than 69,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact was unable to place the vehicle into drive. She had to maneuver the gear shifter several times before the vehicle would shift into the drive position. There were no warnings prior to this failure. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that a solenoid failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in a recall and no compensation would be provided. The failure mileage was 128,000 and current mileage was 129,800.
My vehicle gets stuck in park. The situation has occurred on numerous occasions to the extent of 5 or 6 times a year. The car is completely inoperable when this happens. Our solution, as recommended by a mechanic, was to bang on the steering wheel until it frees itself, but the most recent occurrence was unable to be resolved in this manner. My vehicle is of a year and model (2002 dodge durango) that has had a recall for the shifter lock situation (g28), but dodge has informed me that my vehicle does not qualify for repair. I have searched automobile sites on the internet and a number of folks have had the same problem as mine exhibits and have been able to get it repaired under the recall notice, yet mine gets denied. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer this morning due to this failure and will, no doubt, have to pay to get it back, but I feel my vehicle should be included in the recall repairs as announced.
My 2002 durango has developed problem where gear shift lever is sticking in park at initial startup. Will free up after several minutes delay or if brake pedal is pumped 3-4 times. Will not repeat unless engine is off several hours. Regular daily occurrence past 4 weeks. Current mileage is 100,010 miles. At first thought shift linkage freezing in winter weather but now have had problem on days with extended hours of temps well above freezing. No dealer contact yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would become stuck in the park position for approximately 2-3 minutes. The dealer could not assist because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
I purchase the vehicle new in jan 2003. I first experienced the problem a few months later but it was very occasional and consequently couldn't be identified by the dealer. What happened was that (usually at highway speed), the engine would very briefly shut off and then resume normally. The best way I could describe it would be a slight 'stagger'. Over the years the problem has become more and more frequent and now occurs at all speeds in all driving conditions regardless of load, temperature, weather, etc. It now occurs at least daily and sometimes several times in less than one minute. Often the engine will die completely and needs to be restarted using the key. Today, the engine died (completely) as I was pulling out of a parking spot and attempting to merge with oncoming traffic. It died (completely) again as I was going about 25 MPH on city streets under light load. It died again (completely) as I was pulling into the parking lot of a business. During my commute to work it 'staggered' at highway speed at three separate times at highway speed while under moderate load. Suffice to say this is quite dangerous as the power steering and power brakes become significantly more difficult to use following loss of power.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The recall repair was performed in february 2008. Someone was nearly pinned between his vehicle and another vehicle when his son pulled the gear shift out of park. The dealer and the manufacturer informed him that there was a fail safe bracket that should have replaced during the recall repair. Since the bracket is made of pot metal it can fail easily. The vehicle is currently being serviced at the dealer. The failure mileage was 110000 and the current mileage was 111318.
Abs and brake light came on in the dash. The brakes did become spongy. Vehicle was taken directly to the mechanic about 3/4 down the road. He found the clip to the rear ABS sensor had broken and the sensor torn apart. Further investigation showed that the sensor had been broken by the rear differential which had for no good reason shattered into pieces. This is a garage kept vehicle with 50,000 miles and no abuse.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact stated that she did not receive a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 76,000. Updated 04/28/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact went to the dealer on two different occasions due to the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). On both occasions, the dealer stated that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was unable to schedule an appointment. He is currently experiencing the shifter locking once he turns the ignition. He lives in a remote location and the dealer is the only one in the area. The current mileage was 103,140 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04-08-08 *bf the consumer stated he traveled out of state to get the recall done. Updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. When the vehicle was started and the gear was shifted into reverse, the vehicle shut off and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was parked and restarted. The steering wheel became unlocked. The failure occurred when the vehicle was both cold and warm and only when the gear was shifted into drive or reverse. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.
I have a 2002 dodge durango. I purchased the vehicle around 12/20/07. Around 1/5/08 I noticed that the vehicle could be shifted out of park with out the key in the ignition or the brake being pressed. This is an obvious safety concern as it could easily slip out of park or if there is a child in the car they could hit it out of park. I did some research on the problem and found that there was a recall for this exact problem on 01-02 dodge durangos and dakotas. I then got in contact with a dealership to have the recall work done and they said that my VIN number was not under the recall and that I had to call chrysler customer service. I called them and they to told me my vehicle was not covered under the recall and that they would not fix it. I feel that my car should be covered under the warranty because I am experiencing the exact thing they were recalled for and have the same year and make of the recall. Please let me know if there is any way you can help me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While driving 35 MPH, the oil pump failed without warning. The oil pressure dropped and the motor locked. The dealer rebuilt the transmission, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that there was oil leakage in cold weather. When the engine heated up, there was sludge because the leaker stopped the strainer. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 112,300 and failure mileage was 91,053.
The transmission shifter is sometimes able to be moved out of 'park' without the key in the ignition. This does not happen all the time, but has occurred 4 times in the past week or so. I would like this checked and corrected under recall 07v555000, but when I called my dealership, they stated that "chrysler sends out recall information too early and the recall hasn't started yet". I called chrysler and they said that there are no open recalls on my durango. They would not look up the recall # I tried to give them.
On the first days of november, I stopped on a red light, when the light was green I started going. When the transmission reached the third gear, the engine revved up to 3000 + RPM. Took it to mechanic and used the scanner tool to found out that the transmission was slipping on the third and fourth gear. I was driving late night so not too many cars around. I had to replace the whole transmission.
Transmission will not stay engaged in park. Parking will not engage and the only way to keep vehicle from rolling is to apply the parking brake.
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