2003 DODGE DURANGO Interior Lighting Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Interior Lighting Issues in the 2003 DODGE DURANGO
6 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE DURANGO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Interior Lighting Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF WITH THE EMERGENCY INDICATOR ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
2003 DODGE DURANGO: AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING WE HEAR CLICKING NOISES AND SEE LIGHTS (EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR) FLICKERING. STARTS WITH JUST A FEW CLICKS AND FLICKERS AND THEN BECAME WORSE THE LONGER WE DRIVE. TOOK IT TO A SHOP, THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER (VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN MUCH AT NIGHT) AND RETURNED TO SHOP. STILL COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM SO THEY RESEARCHED AND FOUND MULTIPLE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE CENTRAL TIMING MODULE. CHECKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP, OURS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. DEALERSHIP SAID $550 TO FIX. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST (OR SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, OR FIFTH) PROBLEM WE'VE HAVE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
I HAVE 2003 DODGE DURANGO, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2010. THE HEADLAMPS, INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ON & OFF. THE LEFT HEADLAMP WENT TO LOW BEAM. DRIVING AT THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WOULD GO LOW BEAM OR COMPLETELY TURN OFF FOR ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS. I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STAYED ON THE ACCESS ROAD UNTIL I REACHED HOME. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN SUDDENLY, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHICH REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE FUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM). RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V3220000, EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS SWITCH IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
FIRST THE KEY FOBS STOPPED UNLOCKING THE DOORS THEN THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE. CHRYSLER DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODULE. *TR
FIRST THE KEY FOBS STOPPED UNLOCKING THE DOORS THEN THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE. CHRYSLER DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODULE. *TR
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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
Engine
12 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
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