2002 DODGE DURANGO Vehicle Speed Control Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2002 DODGE DURANGO
5 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE DURANGO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
While pulling a travel trailer I got onto the freeway. As I have been pulling the trailer for a while now with this vehicle my comfort speed is around 45mph but will push up to 50mph maybe 55mph at the most. Anyways while entering the freeway I accelerated and as I got ready to merge I let my foot off the gas but the peddle stayed down and the vehicle continued to accelerate until around 80mph to 85mph when I finally got the peddle to release and stop acceleration. I quickly got off the freeway to calm myself as I was terrified I was going to crash. During this incident the first thing I did was tap the brakes lightly which did absolutely nothing and the car kept accelerating next I grabbed the floor mat thinking that maybe it was obstructing the peddle, it was not. Then I quickly used...
WAS DRIVING DOWN WAYNE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN EVERYTHING SEEM TO BE WORKING EXCEPT THE GAS PADDLE. I HAD MY FEET ON GAS BUT IT WAS NOT RESPONDING I QUICKLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AS IT WAS HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS CARS BEHIND ME AND IT WAS SCARY KNOWING SOMEONE COULD HIT ME . I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE CAME THOUGHT HE COULD JUST GIVE ME A JUMP BUT HE SAID ITS NOTHING WRONG WITH BATTERY. IT LOOKS LIKE IM NOT GETTING ANY GAS. IT WONT TURN OVER SO HE PUSHED ME IN THE MALL. UNTIL I GET OFF FROM WORK. I WAS BLESSED THAT IT HAPPEN TO DO THAT ON THE DAY HE WAS OFF BECAUSE I JUST STARTED A NEW JOB AND I DIDN'T NEED TO MISS A DAY AS SOON AS I START WORKING. I ALSO READ MANY SIMILAR...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE MONTH AGO THE RPMS INCREASED TO 2000 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND RECURRED WHEN IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT EVEN WHEN HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CLEANED WHICH TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE FAILURE. CHRYSLER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 99, 687.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT DO NOT FUNTION PROPERLY. TURN SIGNALS,LIGHTS,CRUISE. GAUGES,WINDOWS,RADIO,AIRBAG ETC.. ALL HAVE MALFUNTIONED SINCE THE CAR WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM EXISTS IN THE VEHICLE BUT DODDGE/CHRYSLER IS UN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE .THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. I HAVE NUMEROUS WITNESSES AND HAVE STARTED VIDEO RECORDING THE PROBLEMS.
WHILE TOWING A TRAILER DOWNHILL AT 55 MPH WITH CRUISECONTROL SET, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HIT CANCEL CRUISE BUTTON 3 TIMES, BUT VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED, RPMS WENT TO 4500. CONSUMER THEN APPLIED BRAKES, BUT THAT DID NOT SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. TRAILER BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, VEHICLE FLIPPED, RPMS WERE STILL OVER 4000. CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE, VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. NO INJURIES, VEHICLE AND TRAILER WERE TOTALLED. *AK
Other 2002 DODGE DURANGO Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
76 complaints
Electrical System
44 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
30 complaints
Power Train
28 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspensionfront
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
6 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint