2003 Dodge Durango Front 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
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- left right · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Equipment · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Tires
I have to stop far away from a vehicle fear of running in the back of their vehicle. It doesn't seem to want to stop sometime, this has been happening for awhile now alot recently. It cuts off on me if i get in the highway so embarrassing and when that happens i only can take off slow. Which causes me to exit the highway and not get back on. I had bought a car vacuum and it stated smoking on me, i was using the…
ODI 10326938
Front
Front ball joint making a clicking sound. In 2005 got a recall letter. Called dealer and they said the recall didn;t effect my vehicle. Called several times in the next year to see if the recall was on my vehicle yet. The dealer told me no. Vehicle kept making clunking noise. At 100,00 miles i pulled in my driveway and the wheel feel of at the right ball joint. Tow truck couldn't tow the vehicle due to being all…
ODI 10269270
Front · Steering
Power steering rack failed at 73,000 miles. Unacceptable that the steering would fail with only 73,000 miles!! Paid $900 to have repaired. This was 6 months ago. Now they are saying our wheel bearings are failing and are not covered under the recall that was put in place back in 2004. Even though the mechanic told us that our wheel would fall off if we didn't have it fixed. That should fall under the category of the…
ODI 10253076
Front · Tires · Wheels
I noticed my tires were not wearing evenly and i felt and heard a "clunk" noise every time i back out of my parking spot at work. The dealership inspected and said that the upper and lower ball joints of the right and left wheels of my 2003 dodge durango must be replaced. I see there are recalls for all previous year durangos but not the 2003??? The dealership refused to pay for my replacement. I replaced the left…
ODI 10252315
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
Axle Hubs · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Differential Unit · Engine · Front · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Lock
Front suspension - drive train - locks - axle - power steering pump vehicle has had consistent front end grinding noise since 30,000 km's. Ball joints have been replaced, front axle spyder gears have been replaced. Previous 1998 durango had same problem - fix was front wheel bearings. 2003 durango - dealer says that it doesn't require replacement. Noise and grinding only happen at slow speed turns left or right.…
ODI 10137978
Engine · Front
Sludge build up occurred in the dodge durango.*mr the dealer informed the consumer that there was sludge in the engine and that it was as a result of neglect which then voided the warranty. The consumer explained that the vehicle oil had been changed numerous time by non-dealer mechanic. The dealer nor manufacturer provided any financial assistance. The consumer had the engine replaced by a local repair facility.…
ODI 10135598
Front
This will be the third time i take my 2003 dodge durango for front end noise and problems. The dealer says they couldn't duplicate the noise, but my family knows it's there when we drive and make turns. Why do we have to wait for an accident. Please help me fix this problem. Also 2nd tme for check engine light, with in two months. Thank you
ODI 10102844
Front · Wheels
When driving my 2003 durango at times it feels like the front wheels are locking up and the truck begins shaking badly. I have had it in the dealership and they say they can't find anything wrong. I also have been hearing strange noise from the front right right tire well. Also, my glovebox started hanging down and when i asked the dealership to fix it they charged me and told me that the warranty would not cover…
ODI 10102590
Front
While driving vehicle pulled to the left. The steering was loose. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle needed a front end alignment. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10089932
Front
While driving and turning left or right consumer heard noise coming from the front end. The dealer stated, to call nhtsa, and gave no further explanation.*ak
ODI 10044873
Front
I have a 2003 dode durango with 11,841 miles and i already have problems with my wheel sounding like it is going to fall off. I have not taken it to the dodge dealership yet because i contact cbs news and they told me that you would want to see the car first. I also have a 1999 dodge durango with 69,000 miles and its not even drivable at this point because of the wheel. I took it to the dealership 2 weeks after i…
ODI 10045484
Front
VIBRATION OF VEHICLE AND FRONT ALIGNMEN. *AK
ODI 10062283
Front
When turning there is squeaking noise in the front end. The noise is worse when the brakes are applied. Sometimes the noise can be heard while driving. The dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times, but was unable to duplicate the problem, so they aren't able to identify the cause. *ak
ODI 10103511
Front
On the 2003 dodge durango on highway drive it pulls to the right when you go past 65 mph. It shakes and pulls to either side. My rental went to the right other durangos on the high way went to the left.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10032656
Front
FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK
ODI 10030334
Front
2003 durango has always had a bad bump steer problem (when a bump is hit, the car turns hard left or right). I have seen other durangos,dakotas with their wheel snapped at the tie rod. This could lead to many injuries or deaths.*ak
ODI 10082760
Front
While driving driving at any speed and when brakes are depressed vehicle will pull to the right or left. Also, vehicle needs constant realignment. *ak
ODI 10029926