2003 DODGE DURANGO Engine Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11673302 |
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
#11341817 |
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
#11297845 |
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...
#11150803 |
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.
#10983155 | Fire
REAR AIR DONT WORK FROM HEAT TO COLD . TURN HEAD LIGHTS ON THE PARKS LIGHTS DONT WORK
#10822768 |
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.
#10705761 |
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
#10669113 |
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
#10585747 |
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
#10482860 |
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.
#10472425 |
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)...
#10464573 |
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
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