2003 DODGE DURANGO Engine Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2003 DODGE DURANGO
12 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE DURANGO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
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 specification of recall but vin number isn't in the list of recalls. I'm driving around in a unsafe vehicle due to manufacturing error that my vin number is the only thing why they won't fix it. Why do they not care if I kill myself or others from this that the recall is
HELLO YESTERDAY I LEFT WORK WASN'T IN MY TRUCK FOR 5 MINUTES AND IT STARTED SMOKING WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT AND I SEEN ANTIFREEZE SPRAY EVERYWHERE I DON'T KNOW IF THE ENGINE LOCKED ON ME OR THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN EITHER WAY WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS ALSO BEFORE THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT RAINS MY TRUCK WILL SPIN IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO WORK BUT THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS THE TIRES LOOK GOOD
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 10/2019. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR AT A STOP, LET ALONG WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP. THEN RPM'S DROP! I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO THIS, WITH MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR!!! THE SHOP I'VE TAKEN TO CAN NOT FIND OUT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. GRANTED WE TRIED REPLACING HOSES, VALVE GASKETS TUNE UP. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIND AND FIX THIS BEFORE A SERIOUS INJURY HAPPENS. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED AS I WAS DRIVING AND I HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO RESTART. THE STREETS AND ROADS I HAVE TO TRAVEL ARE USUALLY ALWAYS BUSY. ALSO THE VEHICLE WHEN STOPPING THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS SLIDE BACK AND FORTH, THEY ARE NOT WHAT I WOULD CALL SAFE... FOR I BELIEVE THE RULES ARES...
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS 'ON ' ON DASHBOARD, HAD TO TAKE TO SERVICE STATION TO GET IT CHECKED OUT , THEY TOLD ME TO CHECK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE . ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CODE IS FOR EVAP LEAK , CHANGED THE GAS CAP , CHECKED HOSES , LIGHT REMAINS AFTER BEING CLEARED.
REAR AIR DONT WORK FROM HEAT TO COLD . TURN HEAD LIGHTS ON THE PARKS LIGHTS DONT WORK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF ENGINE OIL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKING, THE DRIVER SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH ABOUT AN INCH. ALSO, WHEN I'M AT A RED LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. BOTH OF THESE ARE VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS ISSUES AND SHOULD BE RECALLS. *TR
THERE IS AND HAS BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DODGE DURANGO 4.7 ENGINE I AM JUST ONE OFMANY WHOO HAVE BEEN EFFECTED BY THE DEFECTS AND FAAILURES OF THIS ENGINE. NOTHING WILL PROBABLY EVER BE DONE LIKE THROWN RODES THROUGH ENGJINE OVER HEATING ISSUUES. *JS
THE CAR STARTED OVER HEATING LAST MAY 2013. AFTER ALL THE REPAIRS, THE CAR IS STILL OVERHEATING - REPLACED THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT, THE HOSES, FLUSHED THE COOLANT AND PUT FRESH COOLANT IN IT, FIXED THE FANS. I HAVE TO ADD COOLANT TO KEEP IT FROM OVERHEATING HOWEVER EVEN THAT IS NOT WORKING. THE ISSUE ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC IS WITH THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN THAT HAS A FLAW IN IT. IT IS A RE- CALL THAT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE A LONG TIME AGO AND DODGE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A LOST OF ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,050.
NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS TIL WE DROVE ALMOST 5 HRS ON VACATION TO GATLINBURG AND BEFORE WE EVEN GOT INTO TOWN THE CHECK GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON AND REALIZED THE TEMP GAUGE WAS IN THE RED. NEVER LEAKED COOLANT OR SMELLED ANY ANTIFREEZE. THE NEXT DAY AFTER LETTING IT SIT OVERNIGHT IT SEEMED FINE NO CHECK LIGHT WAS ON DROVE IT BACK STILL NO ENGINE LIGHT ON AND TEMP WAS FINE,FEW WEEKS LATER ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! THE VALVE TRAIN STARTED TICKING. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP (KINGS CJD) AND FOUND A FAILED ROCKER & TAPPET HAD REPLACED 4 DAYS LATER WAS DOING IT ON THE DRIVER SIDE,TOOK IT BACK THAT'S WHEN IT TOOK THEM A FEW DAYS TO FIGURE OUT IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT DOWN INTO THE CYLINDERS. CHRYSLER DIDN'T HAVE CYLINDER HEADS AVAILABLE IT TOOK OVER 2 MONTHS FOR US TO GET THE PART (NOT FROM CHRYSLER)...
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN ROAD ENGINE WILL QUIT WITH NO WARNING. *TR
Other 2003 DODGE DURANGO Problem Areas
Electrical System
47 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
47 complaints
Exterior Lighting
23 complaints
Suspension
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
18 complaints
Suspensionfront
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
13 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Interior Lighting
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint