2003 Dodge Durango Exterior Lighting Problems
- 22
- 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.
What owners report
- central timer · 8 records
- timer module · 8 records
- exterior lighting · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- interior lights · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
I was driving along when all lights inside and out started to flash on and off at a very fast rat. The car continued to drive ok. Ever since these lights continue to flash. I have talked to a few mechanics and have had different ideas. I can't invest a few hundred dollars on maybe s. Please help. Millage is 126000
ODI 11281410
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While driving approximately 20 mph, the headlamp flickered on and off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the central timer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate…
ODI 10865080
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The problem originally started about 2 weeks ago. When i switched on the rear fan (heat or ac did not matter), the entire center console (radio, blower switches, and electronic 4wd switch) would go completely dead, and the "service 4wd" light would come on. Then this started happening when i turned on the front blower or the rear blower. Then it started happening with both blowers off and the headlights on high. Now…
ODI 10748940
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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…
ODI 10745456
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Since purchasing this vehicle new it has had major electrical issues. The sad part, nobody at dodge cared. It would shift into 4wd low at dangerous speeds. After taking to several dodge dealers none could or would fix it. Dodge themselves basically laughed at ripping off yet another customer. Nhtsb has totally ignored the thousands of consumers with issues on these vehicles. Ours is another that have the pulsating…
ODI 10785710
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
My headlights and interior lights started blinking accompanied by a clicking sound coming from the left side of the steering panel. The windshield wipers also do not work unless put on high, and the gas light sound beeps every 20-30 seconds continuously until gas is put in. The beeping sound for the gas light will stop once refilled but lights continue to blink, interior and exterior while vehicle is in motion. I…
ODI 10604738
Exterior Lighting
While driving headlights will blink on and off. Dashboard lights will blink on and off. Wipers act up and don't always work. Door locks wont work. *tr
ODI 10559476
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving my durango, my headlights flash on and off. This is very unsafe at night. This problem has been recalled on other durangos but mine was not included, though it is the same problem. I have taken it to a mechanic only to be told they can not fix it, i have to use a dodge dealer. *tr
ODI 10502411
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving, the headlights and the instrument panel lights stopped illuminating. The contact turned the switch and the lights came back on, but then failed fifteen minutes later. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 10464490
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the automatic key fob failed and all of the interiors warning lamps were illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the all of the gauges were providing erroneous readings. The head lights had also failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the central timing module was defective and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10450820
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the exterior lights were inoperative. In addition, the locks, alarm system and windshield wipers were defective. A local mechanic stated that the central timer module would need to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior…
ODI 10419685
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he heard clicking noise coming for the right side of the instrument panel. The contact then noticed that the headlights were flicking on and off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10472611
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at night at highway speeds, the exterior and interior lights would illuminate intermittently. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10442532
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The right side of the vehicle was repaired due to body damage and the contact was told that the right turn signal was not working. The windshield wipers, headlights and turn signals also stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the central timing module failed. Recall campaign number 02v322000, exterior lighting: headlight switch was…
ODI 10377010
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the front headlights were too low to properly see the roadway when driving at night. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised that the central timer module on the vehicle was failing and was also under recall. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10369471
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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…
ODI 10346163
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Traction Control System · Visibility
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
ODI 10327785
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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
ODI 10303193
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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
ODI 10291460
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
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
ODI 10291456
Exterior Lighting
Wife driving home from work head lights flashed on and off and wipers front stop working on low just on high and back stop all together lights just work if drivers door is open took to dealer ship was told that the ctm was bad informed dealer ship that i say a recall on this was told not for my durango. *tr
ODI 10261666
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
While applying brakes vehicle continued to stall. As a result, the vehicle lost power. Dealer stated they were not able to duplicate the problem.*ak the consumer came to a stop to let oncoming traffic pass. The consumer put foot on the accelerator and noticed the vehicle had stalled with no warning while the headlights where still on. On other occasions headlights would dim and then get brighter as the vehicle spit…
ODI 10095095
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