Model year
2003 Dodge Durango
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 339 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Durango (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (47), SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT (47), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (23). NHTSA lists 5 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 665 complaints
- 2002 423 complaints
- 2003 339 complaints
- 2004 1,115 complaints
- 2005 1,567 complaints
- 2006 852 complaints
- 2007 191 complaints
- 2008 97 complaints
- 2009 12 complaints
- 2011 800 complaints
- 2012 640 complaints
- 2013 640 complaints
- 2014 783 complaints
- 2015 503 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 214 complaints
- 2018 233 complaints
- 2019 144 complaints
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 204 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 32 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
06V339000 · Sep 7, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
04V596000 · Dec 21, 2004
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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…
04V216000 · May 5, 2004
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
02V322000 · Dec 2, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
Complaints
339 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 29, fire flag on 18, injury field 28, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE · SEAT BELTS | Nov 6, 2002 | Apr 23, 2003 |
| PE03032 | FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE · SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL… | Jul 16, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| EA03023 | UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM;… | Nov 19, 2003 | Feb 11, 2005 |
| PE06008 | FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; SEATS | Feb 2, 2006 | Jun 19, 2006 |
| EA06011 | VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Jun 19, 2006 | Sep 22, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Durango 2WD · 5.9L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Durango 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Durango 4WD · 5.9L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 11 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
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