Complaints
484
Crashes
38
Fires
23
Injuries
33
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:108,967 mi
Fires:8
#247 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:39,712 mi
Crash-related:4
#323 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:111,222 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 47 | — | 8 | 108,967 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 47 | 4 | — | 39,712 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 23 | — | — | 111,222 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 20 | 2 | — | 126,223 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | 1 | 2 | 65,341 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 18 | 1 | — | 34,246 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | 1 | 52,016 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | 85,306 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 13 | 1 | — | 40,866 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 1 | 78,434 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 8 | 1 | 106,233 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 11 | — | — | 68,187 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 52,384 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 24,437 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 | — | — | 11,387 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 88,287 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 126,559 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 6 | — | — | 51,502 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | — | — | 101,424 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 113,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | 27,014 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | 1 | 108,647 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | — | — | 50,240 mi | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | 1 | 88,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
108,967
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
47
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,712
Headlight/Taillight Failures
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,222
Suspension Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,223
Engine & Cooling
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,341
Suspension:Front
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,246
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,016
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,306
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,866
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,434
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,233
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,187
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,384
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,437
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,387
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,287
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,559
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,502
Interior Lighting
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,424
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,014
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,647
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,240
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,500
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2003 Dodge Durango has 484 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (47 complaints, avg 108,967 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (47 complaints, avg 39,712 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (23 complaints, avg 111,222 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,767 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Dodge Durango include 38 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Dodge Durango as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Dodge Durango?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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