2003 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 339 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2003 reports, 29 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 28 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, front, hubOct 20, 2008
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 TO A SPECIFICATION ERROR, THE ROTOR PILOT FOR THE HUB UNIT MAY BE TOO LONG. THIS RESULTS IN THE WHEEL TO NOT BE SEATED FULLY AGAINST THE HUB FLANGE FACE DURING MOUNTING.
IMPROPER SEATING OF THE WHEEL CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, BRAKE ROTOR NOISE, DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE WHEEL AFTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLY WHEEL-END SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. SHOULD WHEEL-END SEPARATION OCCUR, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 08E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 7, 2006
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 BECOME CONTAMINATED.
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
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 ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V339000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingMar 15, 2006
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 PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
Campaign 06E024000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, upper ball jointDec 21, 2004
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 THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Campaign 04V596000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washerMay 5, 2004
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 LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 04V216000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlights, switchDec 2, 2002
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.
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 02V322000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Mar 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced after being drained due to an unknown electrical failure. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the alarm would inadvertently sound while the vehicle was turned off. Additionally, the lights would flash on and off intermittently. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would only restart while in Neutral. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be an out of pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Electrical system, Dec 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER ST. LOUIS AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 2727 DELMAR BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63103, WAS CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 226,000.
Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Jun 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DESERT 215 SUPERSTORE (8030 RAFAEL RIVERA WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV, (702) 963-8000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY MODULE COMPARTMENT NEEDED REPLACEMENT; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART COULD BE PURCHASED ONLINE AND THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Jul 6, 2017
THIS ISSUE HAPPENS RANDOMLY: VEHICLE IS PARKED: POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK ALL DOORS, VEHICLES STARTS FINE BUT "SERVICE 4X4" APPEARS ON THE CLUSTER, ALL DOME LIGHTS STAY ON, CLUSTER LIGHTS (GAGE'S ETC.) DO NOT LIGHT UP, NO EXTERIOR LIGHTS WORK (I.E HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, BRAKE AND SO ON). VEHICLE WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL STATE UNTIL I DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON DIFFERENT DAYS. SOMETIMES IT WILL HAPPEN WITHIN A DAY OF EACH INSTANT, OTHER TIMES IT WILL GO A MONTH AND THEN DO IT AGAIN.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 31, 2017, fire
"TAKATA RECALL"ON JANUARY 2017 MY 2003 DODGE DURANGO. BECAME A BLAZE UNDER MY CARPORT. ATTACH TO MY HOME. CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS TO MY HOME AND VEHICLE. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE APRIL OF 2003 BRAND NEW. AT LIBERTY CHRYSLER DOGGE JEEP. IN HINESVILLE GEORGIA. THIS HAPPENED AT APPROXIMATELY 1:25 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 27TH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DROVEN SINCE A PROMPTLY 9 THE NIGHT BEFORE. AFTER THE FIGHT ILEARN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE RECALL# 06V339000. I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL BY MAIL OR PHONE.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 2, 2017, fire
REAR AIR DONT WORK FROM HEAT TO COLD . TURN HEAD LIGHTS ON THE PARKS LIGHTS DONT WORK
Electrical system, Nov 18, 2016
CHIEF COMPLAINT: PURCHASED VEHICLE USED WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES ON IT. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ENGINE/ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH REQUIRE ME TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS AND ENGINE COILS ABOUT EVERY 50,000 MILES. I HAVE DONE THIS THREE TIME IN THE LAST SIX YEARS COSTING ME ABOUT 900+ EACH VISIT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT MECHANICS FOR OPINIONS. I RECENTLY STARTED GETTING MISFIRING AGAIN. REPAIRED AGAIN ONE AT A TIME AS WELL AS SOME SPONTANEOUS OCCURRENCES THAT WERE VERY FRIGHTENING. FOR EXAMPLE: WIND SHIELD WIPERS GOING CRAZY, LIGHTS BLINKING, DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING, WINDOWS ROLLING THEM SELVES DOWN AT NIGHT, HORN BLARING WHEN TURNING ON HEAD LIGHTS, AND THE BEST ONE RANDOM SMALL ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD I HAVE A FAULTY TIPM. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS VEHICLE DUE TO IT BEING ON YEAR OUT OF THE DOCUMENTED RECALL YEAR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. SOMETHING SHOULD BE MADE RIGHT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HEADLAMP FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V322000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Electrical system, Mar 31, 2016
WIFE STARTED THE TRUCK THIS MORNING AND HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING AND TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS BEFORE BACKING UP. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ALONG WITH THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WERE ALL FLASHING AND GOING CRAZY. I HAD MY WIFE TURN OFF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. RESEARCH ON ALL THE FORUMS SAYS ITS THE "CTM" CENTRAL TIMER MODULE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $520. JUST FOR THE PART AND THAT DIDN'T INCLUDE ANY LABOR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND SOME MODELS DO HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS VERY THING BUT MY VIN WAS EXCLUDED.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 23, 2015
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW IT HAS HAD MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE SAD PART, NOBODY AT DODGE CARED. IT WOULD SHIFT INTO 4WD LOW AT DANGEROUS SPEEDS. AFTER TAKING TO SEVERAL DODGE DEALERS NONE COULD OR WOULD FIX IT. DODGE THEMSELVES BASICALLY LAUGHED AT RIPPING OFF YET ANOTHER CUSTOMER. NHTSB HAS TOTALLY IGNORED THE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS WITH ISSUES ON THESE VEHICLES. OURS IS ANOTHER THAT HAVE THE PULSATING LIGHTS PROBLEM THAT APPARENTLY NHTSA AND DODGE FEEL IT ISN'T AN ISSUE TO HAVE YOUR LIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT 70 MPH. APPARENTLY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE/GOVT. RELATIONSHIP AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE HASN'T KILLED ALL OF US YET EVERYTHING IS OKAY. AT LEAST THE DODGE DEALERS ARE DOING WELL. THEY'VE RAKED IN MORE CASH BY DENYING THE ISSUE AND THROWING EXPENSIVE PARTS AT THESE LEMONS. MY QUESTION IS THIS: IF THESE VEHICLES HAVE HAD A RECALL ON :"SPECIFIC" VIN'S YET THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE HOW DOES THE NHTSA JUSTIFY LEAVING THOSE CONSUMERS WITHOUT HELP OR PROTECTION?
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2015
THE PROBLEM ORIGINALLY STARTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. WHEN I SWITCHED ON THE REAR FAN (HEAT OR AC DID NOT MATTER), THE ENTIRE CENTER CONSOLE (RADIO, BLOWER SWITCHES, AND ELECTRONIC 4WD SWITCH) WOULD GO COMPLETELY DEAD, AND THE "SERVICE 4WD" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THEN THIS STARTED HAPPENING WHEN I TURNED ON THE FRONT BLOWER OR THE REAR BLOWER. THEN IT STARTED HAPPENING WITH BOTH BLOWERS OFF AND THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH. NOW IT DOES IT SPONTANEOUSLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON WITH ALL EXTRA ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (THE HEADLIGHTS, RADIO, AND BLOWERS) ALL OFF. I'M THINKING THERE IS A SHORT SOMEWHERE, BUT CANNOT IDENTIFY IT. SO FAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, THE TCCM, AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH NO APPARENT IMPROVEMENT. I'VE ALSO HAD THE DASH APART AND CHECKED EVERY ELECTRICAL WIRE I COULD GET TO FOR OBVIOUS SHORTS. NO LUCK. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I TALKED TO THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER, AND HE SAID HE THINKS IT'S THE TIPM (MAIN FUSE BOX) IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE SAID HE SEES THEM SHORT OUT "ALL THE TIME, SOME OF THEM SO BAD THEY ACTUALLY CATCH FIRE!" (DIRECT QUOTE FROM HIM.) I AM NOW TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY DURANGO, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD THE HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS, OF DOLLARS IT'S GOING TO COST TO FIX THE TIPM, IF THAT'S WHAT IT REALLY IS. BUT I DO NOT WANT DRIVE IT WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE. I'VE DONE ALL KINDS OF INTERNET RESEARCH ON THIS, AND IT SEEMS LIKE A REALLY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE DURANGOS. ALSO, MY FRIEND WHO WORKS AT A SALVAGE YARD SAYS THESE FUSE BOXES ARE ONE OF THEIR MOST SOUGHT AFTER PARTS. SURELY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT IS THIS COMMON AND OF SUCH A CATASTROPHIC MAGNITUDE SHOULD BE A RECALL!
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF WITH THE EMERGENCY INDICATOR ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Electrical system, Apr 15, 2015
MANY TIMES, WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT HAS SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, SO IT WILL NOT START UNLESS THE DRIVER IS SUCCESSFUL IN PUTTING IT INTO PARK. WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO THIS PROBLEM. USUALLY IN THE WINTER OR IN COOL WEATHER IT DOES NOT SLIP OUT OF PARK. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE WHO CAN FIND OUT HOW TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2015
I HAVE A 2003 DURANGO THAT HAS BEEN SHOWING SOME VERY UNUSUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES FLICKER AT NIGHT. THE DOOR CHIME SOUNDS LIKE THE SPEAKER HAS A SHORT IN IT. I NOTICED THAT MY GARAGE DOOR OPENER NO LONGER WORKS AND SOMETIMES THE COMPASS AND TEMP GAUGE IN THE OVERHEAD FREEZES. THE WORST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND REFUSES TO WORK WITH A NEW BULB. I TESTED THE CIRCUIT AND IT IS DEAD. I LOOKED INTO THE ISSUE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS A CENTRAL TIME MODULE THAT CONTROLS MANY OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE TRUCK. MINE HAS ALL THE CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF A BAD ONE. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT A FEW HUNDRED DURANGO'S AND DAKOTA'S WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE THREADS ON THE INTERNET OF CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING AND DODGE IS NOT REPLACING THEM. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THE HEADLIGHTS CAN STOP WORKING AT NIGHT AS YOU DRIVE. I CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL REVIEW THIS PROBLEM AND SEND ME AN E-MAIL WITH THEIR DECISION IN A FEW DAY'S . THIS NEVER HAPPENED. I HAVE BEEN LOYAL TO DODGE FOR MANY YEARS OWNING 2 DAKOTA'S, 1 RAM TRUCK AND MY DURANGO R/T. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANY DODGE PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE AS I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO TRUST THAT THE COMPANY THAT MADE MY VEHICLE WILL DO WHAT IT TAKES TO FIX A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IT'S AS IF THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT SAFETY. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Jan 4, 2015
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR KEEPS BURNING OUT. CONSTANTLY HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING THE PARTS FOR THE RESISTOR. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET? *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Nov 19, 2014
THE BLOWER ONLY WORKS ON THE "HIGH' SETTING. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2014
SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING OR GOT HOT AND KNOW THE HIGH SPEED FOR HEATER FAN DOES NOT WORK THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO FOR SAME REASON THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPEN MY WIFE BURNED HER FOOT ON THE HARNESS. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Jun 20, 2014
MY HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING ACCOMPANIED BY A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING PANEL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO DO NOT WORK UNLESS PUT ON HIGH, AND THE GAS LIGHT SOUND BEEPS EVERY 20-30 SECONDS CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL GAS IS PUT IN. THE BEEPING SOUND FOR THE GAS LIGHT WILL STOP ONCE REFILLED BUT LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY OTHER PERSON WITH A 2003 DODGE DURANGO IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT DODGE REFUSES TO RECALL THE PART, SAYING IT WAS FIXED, WHICH IS THE CTM MODULE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM, WHEN TAKEN INTO A DEALERSHIP IT IS THE CTM THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND IS ABSURD THAT MORE VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM WHEN EVERY SINGLE ONE IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, May 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND REMOTE KEY SUDDENDLY FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
Electrical system, Jan 14, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Electrical system, Nov 15, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SPARKS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DASHBOARD AND THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR, WIRING HARNESS AND THE RESISTOR HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PERSONALLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.
Electrical system, Sep 21, 2013
BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PIGTAIL MELTED TWICE NOW. I HAVE 4 KIDS AND AM SCARED MY DODGE DURANGO IS GOING TO CATCH FIRE BECAUSE OF THIS HAPPENING. IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WE HAVE TRIED FIXING AND THE SAME THING KEEPS HAPPENING.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 31, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START TO FLICKER. CLICKING SOUND HEARD WHILE THE FLASH OFF AND ON. *JS
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 19, 2013
DRIVING HOME FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO NEW YORK, I-95, LEGAL SPEED LIMIT OF 65MPH, TRUCK SHUT OFF DISPLAYING "NO BUS" IN ODOMETER SCREEN. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, THANK GOD, AND TURNED IGNITION OFF FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THAN RESTARTED TRUCK. THANKFULLY IT STARTED UP AND I WAS ABLE TO PROCEED ON MY WAY. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES MORE WHILE ON MY TRIP TO NEW YORK. DRIVING LOCALLY DIDN'T ENCOUNTER ANY OTHER PROBLEMS. HAVE SCANNER AT HOME AS I'M A AUTO REPAIRMAN AT A NOVICE LEVEL, AND WAS SURPRISED THAT NOT ONE CODE WAS STORED IN THE COMPUTER. NONE OF THE FORUMS SEEM TO BE ABLE TO GIVE ME ANY INSIGHT AS TO WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM AS NONE OF THE RECOMMENDED CHECKS PRODUCED ANY BAD TESTS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIX BY THE CHRYSLER CORP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR
Electrical system, May 2, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS RESISTER AND BLOWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REGISTERING FAR TOO MANY AMPS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000. *TR