The service and repair manual for the 2002 Dodge Durango — 5.9L V8 and 4.7L V8 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 4.7L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 556 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Durango manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 347
- General Information 1,589
- Accessories & Equipment 1,132
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 541
- Body & Frame 491
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 404
- Restraints 462
- Drivelines & Axles 261
- Steering 103
- Electrical 1,067
- Suspension 73
- Engine Mechanical 305
- Transmission 1,250
- Engine Performance 1,995
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Durango
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 04V596000Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of contr.
- Suspension — front › hub · 08E064000Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty remov.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 04V216000Driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Owners have filed 556 complaints and Dodge has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Durango. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Durango manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Durango?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 4.7L V8 across the R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2002 Durango problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Durango, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2002 Durango wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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