2003 Dodge Durango

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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   2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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   2002-12-23Exterior lighting02V322000 On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (Ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began December 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

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   2003-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-19 Front susp. Upper ball joint failure
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   2003-11-19Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-11 Upper ball joint separation
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   2004-07-12Visibility04V216000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper module motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on July 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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   2004-12-21Suspension04V596000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4X4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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   2006-02-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-19 Fire under the driver's seat
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   2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar…

   Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

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   2006-06-19Engineering analysisClosed 2006-09-22 Vehicle under-seat fire
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    2006-10-30Electrical system06V339000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the console wiring connector for corrosion, clean as required, and install a cap to prevent additional fluid from contaminating the connector free of charge. The recall began…

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    2008-11-05Suspension08E064000 Skf is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. Br930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 Dodge dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle ABS. Due…

    Remedy: Skf will notify owners and replace the defective hub units free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2008. Owners may contact skf vsm north america customer service at 1-800-644-8999.

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Is the 2003 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Dodge Durango is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Durango have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.