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2003 Dodge Durango Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Dodge Durango has 17 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Dodge Durango

Suspension
83
Electrical
49
Engine
40
Lights
26
Brakes
22
Steering
20
Powertrain
17
Airbags
15
Visibility
13
Tires
11
Seats
10
Seat Belts
6
Latches & Locks
6
Wheels
5
Other
4
Speed Control
4
Fuel System
4
Structure
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 18, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER WHO OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATE THAT...
Oct 16, 2015POWER TRAINTRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO PARK.
Jun 28, 2015POWER TRAINTHIS COMPANY CLAIMS TO SELL CHRYSLER FLUID THAT WHICH ALMOST KILLED MY DRIVER AND ME BECAUSE OF MY D...
Dec 8, 2014POWER TRAINMY DODGE DURANGO WILL NOT GO INTO PARK, WILL SHIFT WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE AND WILL NOT START UNL...
Aug 16, 2014POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)AT AN IDLE ENGINE REV,S UP AND DOWN,REVS UP ENOUGH TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES ON,TRANSMISSI...
May 15, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINENEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS TIL WE DROVE ALMOST 5 HRS ON VACATION TO GATLINBURG AND BEFORE WE EVEN GOT IN...
May 1, 2012POWER TRAINVEHICLE STALLING. *TR
May 1, 2007POWER TRAIN2003 DURANGO CUSTOMER STATES THAT SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR, IT SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW W...
Mar 4, 2007POWER TRAINI CURRENTLY HAVE 65,000 MILES ON A 2003 DODGE DURANGO SLT PLUS. THIS VEHICLE IS 4X4 AND HAS NEVER B...
Jan 24, 2007POWER TRAINMY WIFE HAD OUR 2003 DURANGO IN TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER FOR SERVICE ONE MORNING A FEW WEEKS AGO, S...
Nov 20, 2006POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH INTO FOUR WHEEL LOW. THE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES AS IF IT IS I...
Jan 13, 2006POWER TRAIN2003 DODGE DURANGO 2WD SLT HAS HAD TRANNY FAILURES CONSISTING OF ELECTRONIC COIL PACKS THAT CONTROL ...
Oct 4, 2005POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION DISENGAGES WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALER REP COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND SAID THEY HAD...
Jun 6, 2005POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTI TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS METAL IN THE DIFFERENTIAL...
Mar 10, 2004POWER TRAINI AM DRIVING 2003 DODGE DURAGO. ON 3-12-04, I WENT TO A CAR WASH. I SHIFT THE LEVER TO N, AND THE PR...
Sep 13, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING 20 MPH REAR DRIVESHAFT DROPPED TO GROUND, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINCONSUMER CALLED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED...

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