2003 Dodge Durango Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
While at idle or taking off slowly the truck will stall out-i have found if i run my a/c even when its cold out side it does better-but something is wrong---even when driving at highway speeds rpms go up and down--even when cruise is on gas mileage very bad---feels like something holding truck back---not smooth engine driving. No check engine light--no codes. *tr
ODI 10440117
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving to work on secondary roads at approx 30mph, engine smoked, seized, over-heated, bucked and failed. Had it towed and mechanic immediately noticed sludge around top of some gasket. Before further inspection, he said immediately that it was not a good sign at all and most likely would need new engine. I was shocked as this truck is our secondary vehicle and has only been driven approx 20,000 miles in 3…
ODI 10432643
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph he heard a loud knocking noise in the engine. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that the valve seat came out of the head gasket causing it to open. The vehicle was repaired by decarbonating the engine. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10442486
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 dodge durango. Consumer states problem with blown head gasket *tgw
ODI 10417533
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10429491
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have an 03 dodge durango and ever so often when i make a stop the rpm go up and down and makes it want to shut off and there's times where it actually cut off and some days when i want to pull off it wont move unless i sit there and let it warm for at least 2-5 minutes lugs have started to pop off had a diagnostic and they found nothing. *tr
ODI 10329388
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While idling at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated by itself. The brake pedal was depressed when the failure occurred. The rear tires turned over and pushed the vehicle out into the intersection. The vehicle then began to fishtail. The contact turned the wheel to the left and caused the vehicle to roll over. He sustained head injuries. The contact referenced nhtsa…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10246375
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 dodge durango was purchased from a local dealership in wickliffe,oh in april of 08. The vehicle has been at the dealership needing to be serviced in excess of 7 times, from the bushings being replaced to the check engine light repeatedly coming on with the dealerships inability to fix it . I have been in a rental car more than i have driven the vehicle that i purchased from the dealership. There was an evap…
ODI 10245072
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the heater failed to function. The contact also stated that the connecting wires for the fan resistors were melted. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10422438
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 dodge durango. The vehicle has been in to the service department of my local dodge / jeep dealer due to a an engine light coming on. They have been unable to find out what is wrong with the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10206932
Engine And Engine Cooling
We bought a 2003 dodge durango on june 26, 2007. On august 8, 2007 all of a sudden, with no warning it started sounding funny, like a diesel, a few minutes later the oil pressure dropped to zero and just a few seconds after that the engine locked up. We were on the interstate abut 50 miles from home with 2 children. Luckily we got a ride home and had the vehicle towed later on that night. The vehicle was under a 7…
ODI 10200462
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving down highway, the oil warning light came on. Immediately we pulled over and checked oil, which was fine. We started the car and began driving. While driving, the engine began to make a clicking noise. Immediately, i pulled over again and had to have the car towed to a dodge dealership. I was told by the dodge service department that the engine failure was due to sludge in the oil that blocked the…
ODI 10162691
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 durango, for the past several weeks, the truck will not start in the morning, you are forced to hold you foot on the gas until the truck is warmed up. When driving, when you come to a stop the idle of the truck drops so low, feels like the truck is going to stall, then it caught itself at the last moment. Truck has been back to the dealer no less then 9 times for this problem. They have not been able…
ODI 10145066
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving any speed, the vehicle stalled. . The cause was not determined. *jb updated 5/3/2006 - the consumer sat for about ten minutes and the vehicle was restarted. When it was restarted it made a lot of noise. The consumer drove the vehicle home about 10 mph. The next morning the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility who indicated that the problem was probably with the engine or transmission. *nm
ODI 10113516
Engine And Engine Cooling
While traveling 70 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle ten minutes later, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic could not be duplicate the problem. *ak....incident date 09/30/2004. Consumer claimed dodge was responsible for stalling. Daler never had an experienced mechanic examine the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10105109
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and restart the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10097039
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 60 mph the vehicle stalled and jerked. Another motorist informed the consumer that the vehicle was on fire. The consumer exited the vehicle, and watched the engine compartment become engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished with no injuries. The dealer informed the consumer that engine threw a rod, and it punctured the oil pan. *ak the engine was replaced. *sc
Fire reported
ODI 10057234
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle has a brake pulsation and had a brake squeak. This has been going on since vehicle was purchased in 10-03. Vehicle was returned to dealership while under warranty. They replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. This did not eliminate the pulsation but did eliminate the squeak. The transmission bangs into gear and has a long delay going from park into reverse. This is an ongoing problem. The vehicle…
ODI 10161536