Major Problems with 2003 Dodge Durango Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Dodge Durango

2003 Dodge Durango DRIVESHAFT Victims: 4 Mileage: 10000 miles

2003 Dodge Durango UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4

2003 Dodge Durango COLUMN Victims: 3

Browse 2003 Dodge Durango complaints by category

Problems with UPPER BALL JOINT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Durango owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer complained about front end suspension problems including both the upper and lower ball joints. also front brakes operated poorly.	47 ~ 22813 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 dodge durango w/4.7 v-8 purchased in aug. milage3994. twice since aug. once in sept. and 2/21/04 the dashboard radiator...	45 ~ 91815 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while applying brakes vehicle continued to stall. as a result the vehicle lost power. dealer stated they were not able...	22 ~ 111222 miles
SUSPENSION when applying the brakes in a panic stop or wet or rough pavement. the pedal goes all the way down...	20 ~ 88356 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 60 mph the vehicle stalled and jerked. another motorist informed the consumer that the vehicle was on...	18 ~ 50821 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving driving at any speed and when brakes are depressed vehicle will pull to the right or left. also	18 ~ 24733 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 dodge durango the engine has gone out at only 46 000 miles .i have changed my oil every 3000	15 ~ 48548 miles
STEERING steering failed when making a left hand turn.*mr both upper ball joints were replaced. while driving the brake light illuminated.	14 ~ 60933 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer complained about front end suspension problems including both the upper and lower ball joints. also front brakes operated poorly.	13 ~ 15718 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING all lighting on my 2003 dodge durango except hazard and brake lights failed at the same time. this includes all...	11 ~ 55789 miles
AIR BAGS the front and side curtin airbags failed to deploy in a accident on 8/8/04 i was the passenger in a...	11 ~ 57945 miles
TIRES while driving rear driver's side tire blew out and hit the brake line. as a result the brakes became inoperative.	11 ~ 42860 miles
ENGINE when driving vehicle down road engine will quit with no warning. *tr...	10 ~ 61607 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i currently own a 2003 dodge durango. since i have purchased it in february 2003 it has been in the...	10 ~ 19550 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i currently own a 2003 dodge durango. since i have purchased it in february 2003 it has been in the...	10 ~ 5693 miles
WHEELS the front tire on my dodge durango is messed up. it gets stuck sometimes when i'm trying to turn. the...	8 ~ 67237 miles
SEATS i have a 2003 dodge durango in which i have had problems with the front seat housings. this is the...	7 ~ 31786 miles
POWER TRAIN while driving any speed the vehicle stalled. . the cause was not determined. *jb updated 5/3/2006 - the consumer sat...	7 ~ 103702 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING first the key fobs stopped unlocking the doors then the lights stopped working was told that the central timer module	6 ~ 101424 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my durango accelerates for no reason at all while it is stopped. it happens most frequently after going up a	6 ~ 72431 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER occasional driving of vehicle transporting a toddler and an infant.*ak...	6 ~ 85005 miles
EQUIPMENT my complaint is a 2003 dodge durango. less than 13 000 miles and ball joints arm controls brakes sway arms...	6 ~ 25751 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when attempting to apply brakes pedal proceeded to the floor causing vehicle to lose control. *ak...	6 ~ 9005 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while sitting in vehicle with the engine running power windows and air conditioner stopped working. after several minutes power to	6 ~ 41867 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that he noticed a leak from the brake lines....	5 ~ 36400 miles
VISIBILITY i have had to replace the blower motor resistor multiple times. on one occasion the when the resistor failed the...	5 ~ 53100 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY blower motor completely stops working due to blower motor resistor and attached wiring pigtail completely burning out. this problem has...	4 ~ 129310 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango with a current and failure mileage of 34 500. the contact was...	4 ~ 68190 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. while driving in the rain the contact attempted to activate the front and...	4 ~ 43250 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS a deer was running onto the highway and the driver hit the deer resulting in a collision. upon impact the...	4 ~ 19500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving 55 mph on the highway a loud noise was coming from the left rear tire due to tread	4 ~ 9500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC steering failed when making a left hand turn.*mr both upper ball joints were replaced. while driving the brake light illuminated.	4 ~ 3025 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES after removing ignition key from vehicle owner returns to vehicle to find that ignition key will not stay in key...	3 ~ 114167 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact took her vehicle to the shop because the check engine light...	3 ~ 53333 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the rear passenger and rear driver side tires had tread separation. *jb...	3 ~ 17220 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY problems with windshield wipers. the consumer was told that there was a recall and the relay switch was bad. the	3 ~ 11500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 45 mph the vehicle overheated. suddenly driver heard a loud noise coming from the engine. the vehicle...	3 ~ 26333 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving between 40 to 50 mph there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. dealer replaced	3 ~ 3278 miles
STRUCTURE the consumer believes there is something wrong with the suspension and/or stability of the vehicle. while driving 70 mph on...	3 ~ 5717 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle was in a rear end collision at 25/30 mph on impact the rare hatch back pop open and luggage	3 ~ 15000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a 2003 dodge durango slt on april 24 2003. when my vehicle hit 800 miles the locks started...	3 ~ 8267 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT while sitting in vehicle with the engine running power windows and air conditioner stopped working. after several minutes power to	3 ~ 10000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer complained about front end suspension problems including both the upper and lower ball joints. also front brakes operated poorly.	3 ~ 10819 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer called complaining about having problems with rear seat belts. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.	3 ~ 16667 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL at an idle engine rev s up and down revs up enough to move the vehicle with the brakes on...	2 ~ 138294 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my headlights and interior lights started blinking accompanied by a clicking sound coming from the left side of the steering...	2 ~ 187000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN my wife had our 2003 durango in to the local dodge dealer for service one morning a few weeks ago...	2 ~ 21000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i took my vehicle in to the dealer for an oil change and was told there is metal in the...	2 ~ 33100 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front seat belts don't release on my 2003 dodge durango. when seatbelts are worn and engaged the locking device won't...	2 ~ 31000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS dt: wheels- anytime while driving and turning the wheels they were clanking and making noise on both front tires. the...	2
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while vehicle was parked a fire started underneath the driver's seat. the fire was put out. dealership was notified but	2 ~ 27000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after taking the key out of the ignition switch the vehicle was still running. smoke started to come out from	2 ~ 24000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a used 2003 dodge durango in march 2004 with 21 448 miles from enterprise rent a car. on...	2 ~ 24110 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dealership is unable to perform the windshield wiper recall repairs within a reasonable time because the recalled replacement part has	2 ~ 18000 miles
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT my complaint is a 2003 dodge durango. less than 13 000 miles and ball joints arm controls brakes sway arms...	2 ~ 10572 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2003 dodge durango from bleecker dodge in dunn nc. i have three complaints that i would like...	2 ~ 15000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving rear driver's side tire blew out and hit the brake line. as a result the brakes became inoperative.	2 ~ 52000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was in motion on the highway and without prior warning. both front wheels locked up upon impact. *ak the...	2 ~ 12 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION recall 04v596000 consumer has a 2 wheel drive durango. this vehicle experiences the same problem with ball joints as the...	2 ~ 41000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that smoke emitted from under the dashboard. the contact...	1 ~ 113000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that smoke emitted from under the dashboard. the contact...	1 ~ 113000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE after coming to a stop i put my vehicle in park. while exiting the engine started revving causing it to	1 ~ 160000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1. the headlights parklights foglights interior lights door lock switch 4wd key fob or intermediate wipers would not work at...	1 ~ 86500 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i have contacted the dodge dealer and they said that the only for my vehicle is the windshield wiper motor....	1 ~ 102000 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked the driver side seatbelt was beginning to wear....	1 ~ 45000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2003 dodge durango sxt- had this since 2003 bought brand new and i take it to dealership for oil...	1 ~ 23800 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2003 dodge durango and 2003 dodge caravan. both vehicles have blower fan speed resistors that are burnt out. the vehicles...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango with an odometer reading of 58132 miles. the contact stated that the...	1 ~ 58132 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my daughter was driving my dodge durango when power was lost. she was barely able to get it to the...	1 ~ 85000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING the front end of my 2003 dodge durango began to have a thumping noise. i could not identify what it...	1 ~ 49000 miles
PARKING BRAKE i went to release the emergency brake on my car and the handle broke loose from the brake mechanism. the	1 ~ 90000 miles
HUB > WHEELS the center wheel caps come off while driving. the caps do not fit tight on the wheels. i can remove	1 ~ 55 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: on september 18 2005 one of the two straps that held the gas tank became unhooked. the consumer took...	1 ~ 31000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN front suspension - drive train - locks - axle - power steering pump vehicle has had consistent front end grinding...	1 ~ 30000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING front suspension - drive train - locks - axle - power steering pump vehicle has had consistent front end grinding...	1 ~ 30000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN front suspension - drive train - locks - axle - power steering pump vehicle has had consistent front end grinding...	1 ~ 30000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION the stabilizer bar on the 2003 dodge durango was coming out causing the vehicle to produce a grinding noise. *mr...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i currenty own a 2003 dodge durango which i purchased new in nov 2003. this vehicle has been trouble from...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i currenty own a 2003 dodge durango which i purchased new in nov 2003. this vehicle has been trouble from...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i currenty own a 2003 dodge durango which i purchased new in nov 2003. this vehicle has been trouble from...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING left turn signal causes all dashboard lights to flash. dealer commented "we see this a lot on (durangos). *ak...	1 ~ 20952 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL dt: wheels- anytime while driving and turning the wheels they were clanking and making noise on both front tires. the...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2003 durango with 20 000 miles. after done shopping went to parking lot and hit the unlock...	1 ~ 20150 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving approximately 20 mph consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the front. suddenly smoke started to appear while...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS dodge durango 2003 brought october 2003. on october 21 2004 while on my way to work (a local high school)...	1 ~ 21143 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM as a follow up to odi # 10100538 since my initial complaint filed on on november 25 2004 sheehy replaced...	1 ~ 24420 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while applying brakes vehicle continued to stall. as a result the vehicle lost power. dealer stated they were not able...	1 ~ 8267 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE unresolved collapsing gas tank gauge sticks reading three-quarters of a tank of full regardless of how much gas is added	1 ~ 18306 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the front and side curtin airbags failed to deploy in a accident on 8/8/04 i was the passenger in a...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the front and side curtin airbags failed to deploy in a accident on 8/8/04 i was the passenger in a...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS i have a 2003 dodge durango with about 30 000 miles on it and the problem i am having is...	1 ~ 29500 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION my complaint is a 2003 dodge durango. less than 13 000 miles and ball joints arm controls brakes sway arms...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my complaint is a 2003 dodge durango. less than 13 000 miles and ball joints arm controls brakes sway arms...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am driving 2003 dodge durago. on 3-12-04 i went to a car wash. i shift the lever to n...	1 ~ 15000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT we noticed popping in the front end took durango to dealer they replaced the lower control arm assembly few months...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving 20 mph rear driveshaft dropped to ground causing vehicle to come to a complete stop. took vehicle to...	1 ~ 10000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING vibration in front end of suv. the vibration occurs when driving. dealer states this is normal also vibrates when braking...	1 ~ 258 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a new dodge durango on juy 11 2003 and it now has a little over 800 miles on...	1 ~ 800 miles
COLUMN > STEERING suv 2003 dodge durango went out of control which caused a big accident. *la...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while the consumer lifted up the seat and pulled the lever down his thumb became caught in metal bracket hinge.	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS there were no parts available for the dealership to perform recall number b32 related to the sensor module. the dealer	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the cruise control was set at 65 mph however the vehicle hit a bump and accelerated to 80 mph. *jb...	1 ~ 400 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the spare tire was smaller than the tires on the vehicle. ph tt *jb...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT steering failed when making a left hand turn.*mr both upper ball joints were replaced. while driving the brake light illuminated.	1

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