2003 DODGE DURANGO Latcheslockslinkages Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Latcheslockslinkages Issues in the 2003 DODGE DURANGO

3 latcheslockslinkages 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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All Latcheslockslinkages Complaints

#10594202 | May 27, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND REMOTE KEY SUDDENDLY FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000.

#10327785 | April 27, 2010

1. THE HEADLIGHTS, PARKLIGHTS, FOGLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DOOR LOCK SWITCH, 4WD, KEY FOB, OR INTERMEDIATE WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOW SPEED AND NOT IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE. 2. IT ONLY OCCURRED ONE TIME, BUT WHAT IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE ROADWAY. 3. THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) WAS REPLACED. *TR

#10257784 | February 7, 2009

AFTER REMOVING IGNITION KEY FROM VEHICLE, OWNER RETURNS TO VEHICLE TO FIND THAT IGNITION KEY WILL NOT STAY IN KEY SLOT OR TURN. VEHICLE IS IN PARK, BUT STEERING WHEEL LOCK DOESN'T ENGAGE PROPERLY, SO STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED MULTIPLE COMPLETE REVOLUTIONS (IF YOU'RE STRONG ENOUGH, THINK NON-POWER STEERING). AT THIS POINT, VEHICLE IS EFFECTIVELY DISABLED. STRIKING THE STEERING COLUMN WITH A RUBBER MALLET DIRECTLY ON IGNITION KEY SLOT RESOLVES PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. BASED ON MY RESEARCH (EXAMPLE HERE: HTTP://FORUMS.AUTOMOTIVE.COM/70/16154/DODGE/1999-DODGE-1500-VAN-KEY-WONT-TURN-IN-IGNITION/INDEX.HTML) THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT OCCURS ON ALL DODGE VANS AND SUVS FROM 1999 TO AT LEAST 2003 MODEL YEAR. THIS TYPE OF DEFECT CAN RESULT IN DRIVER BEING STRANDED IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNEXPECTEDLY. WHILE THIS MIGHT NOT SEEM LIKE AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY ISSUE, IT IS CERTAINLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT DODGE SHOULD BE REPAIRING FOR FREE. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I CAN FIND HUNDREDS OF INCIDENTS OF THIS...

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 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 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 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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