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2003 Dodge Durango Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2003 Dodge Durango, and owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
339
owner complaints to NHTSA
29 / 18
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–15
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Durango

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system

    NHTSA 06V339000 Reported 35,103 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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 on october 30, 2006.…

  2. Suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 04V596000 Reported 592,707 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    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.

  3. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 04V216000 Reported 320,188 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

  4. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 02V322000 Reported 3,640 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 remedy within a reasonable…

339 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Dodge Durango have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA; 29 describe a crash and 18 describe a fire. Reports cite 28 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,256 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 63 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The seatbelt is locking up and won't pull out for the driver and the front passenger.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2026 · Seat belts

“The obd reader on my 2003 Durango brings up code for central timing module and eeprm checksum error were the safety recall is in order but the vin number is not in the list of recall. It has all the s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2025 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Dodge Durango (Durango 2WD, Durango 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–15 mpg
City / Highway11–13 / 16–18
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.7/5.9 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd

Compare Dodge Durango model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Durango model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Dodge Durango14
1998 Dodge Durango4965
1999 Dodge Durango31,967
2000 Dodge Durango21,075
2001 Dodge Durango5665
2002 Dodge Durango4423
2003 Dodge Durango4339
2004 Dodge Durango81,115
2005 Dodge Durango81,567
2006 Dodge Durango9852
2007 Dodge Durango4191
2008 Dodge Durango297
2009 Dodge Durango412
2011 Dodge Durango8800
2012 Dodge Durango10640
2013 Dodge Durango11640
2014 Dodge Durango11782
2015 Dodge Durango4503
2016 Dodge Durango3161
2017 Dodge Durango2213
2018 Dodge Durango5232
2019 Dodge Durango4144
2020 Dodge Durango255
2021 Dodge Durango8203
2022 Dodge Durango758
2023 Dodge Durango232
2024 Dodge Durango014
2025 Dodge Durango08
2026 Dodge Durango013

Checking a specific 2003 Dodge Durango

How do I know if my 2003 Dodge Durango has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Dodge Durango; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V322000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.