2003 DODGE DURANGO Visibility Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2003 DODGE DURANGO

5 visibility 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.

Complaints

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Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#10889219 | July 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIRS, BUT A REMEDY WAS NOT PROVIDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

#10415411 | July 27, 2011 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE AS THE BLOWER MOTOR STOP RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RESISTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED BUT AND CAUSED THE WIRES TO BECOME COMPLETELY MELTED. THE CONTACT ADDED THAT THE WIRING BECAME SO HOT THAT IT BURNED TO THE TOUCH. A REPAIR KIT WAS INSTALLED BUT IT FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

#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

#10252085 | December 17, 2008

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR ONCE A YEAR FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS IN MY 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THIS TIME THE HEATER WIRING HARNESS PIGTAIL CONNECTION WAS CORRODED AND MELTED AND BURNT, IT WAS MELTED TO THE RESISTOR MODULE. AFTER REPLACING IT NOW THE ABS LIGHT ,THE BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON, THE CLOCK WONT WORK,THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK. THIS DURANGO ONLY HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT. THE DODGE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SAID THEY SELL ALOT OF THESE RESISTORS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE THERE ARE FIRES IN THIS RESISTOR OR HEATER WIRING HARNESS. I SAW LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS ON ONLINE AUTO CHAT BOARDS. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS PROBLEM. *TR

#10246477 | October 23, 2008

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR MULTIPLE TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION THE WHEN THE RESISTOR FAILED, THE WIRING HARNESS AND RESISTOR GOT SO HOT THEY FUSED TOGETHER, INCLUDING THE ACCOMPANYING WIRING. THE LAST TIME I PURCHASED ON AND REPLACED IT I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN REDESIGNED AND WOULD HOLD UP BETTER. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY A DODGE EMPLOYEE NOT TO RUN THE SYSTEM ON THE LOWEST SETTING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS COOLED BY THE AIR MOVEMENT INSIDE THE HVAC DUCT WORK, BUT AT WHAT POINT WILL DODGE ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A POOR DESIGN AND LACK OF QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS. *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 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 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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