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2003 Dodge Durango Switch Problems

11
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

  • exterior lighting · 7 records
  • lighting headlights · 6 records
  • headlights switch · 5 records
  • included recall · 5 records
  • central timer · 5 records
  • timer module · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi7
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 31, 2010 · 51,000 miles

    Instrument Cluster/Panel · Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact was traveling in inclement weather when the headlights and instrument panel lights failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for diagnosis. The mechanic advised that the failure was caused by the ctm. The contact inquired with the manufacturer about nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting: headlights: switch) but was advised his vin…

    ODI 10347756

  • February 21, 2010 · 86,000 miles

    Instrument Cluster/Panel · Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated when he started the vehicle he noticed that his headlights and the dash board lights failed. He contact the manufacturer, the manufacturer stated his vin was not included in recall 02v322000 exterior lighting: headlights: switch therefore they will not assist. The current and the failure mileage were 87,000. The vehicle had not repaired at the time of the…

    ODI 10312812

  • December 31, 2009 · 68,000 miles

    Interior Lighting · Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact was driving at night approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly, the headlights flickered and failed to operate. The driver was able to reach his destination without incident. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the interior light remained illuminated which required the removal of the fuse. The vehicle was taken to an independent…

    ODI 10299723

  • December 31, 2008

    Switch

    2003 dodge durango had problems with a bad module. Consumer states that her vehicle was not a part of the recall for this problem due to the timeline by chrysler. *nj the consumer stated the headlights started blinking. The right passenger low beam went out completely and would come back on after a period of time. The horn also blew, the locks would lock and unlock, the interior lights and alarm went off every time…

    ODI 10263373

  • June 5, 2008

    Switch

    A recall on central timer module. 2003 dodge durango vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *dt the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the expense he incurred for the inoperative headlights in which the ctm was faulty. *jb

    ODI 10313154

  • April 20, 2008 · 87,100 miles

    Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound and noticed the instrument panel lights and headlights were flickering on and off. The lights flashed in 2 to 5 minute intervals. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was operated. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician stated that the central timer module needed to be replaced. The vin…

    ODI 10227455

  • January 25, 2008 · 46,000 miles

    Switch

    Friday january 25,2008 i experienced loss of headlights, electric doorlocks, interior lighting, fog lights, had to use my emergency flashers to drive home from work after taking the vehicle to my repair shop it turns out it was the central timing module, i also found a recall from the nhtsa dated december 2-2002 for the 2003 durango and dakota, i was never notified of this recall, i had my vehicle fixed january…

    ODI 10216645

  • December 5, 2007 · 67,780 miles

    Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The headlights flashed on and off intermittently and the interior lights flickered on and off in the passenger compartment. The dealer stated that the sensor timer module malfunctioned. No repairs were made. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The failure mileage was 67,780 and…

    ODI 10211443

  • August 10, 2007 · 69,800 miles

    Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the headlights would shine off and on while driving at night. The failure caused him to lose visibility because no street lights were present. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 69,800. Updated…

    ODI 10199632

  • October 12, 2006 · 74,000 miles

    Switch

    Dt*: the contact stated the exterior lighting failed due to a defective central timer module. There was a nhtsa recall #02v322000 pertaining to the exterior lighting:headlights:switch. The number was not included in the recall due to the vin.

    ODI 10170704

  • September 25, 2006 · 64,000 miles

    Electrical System · Switch

    All lighting on my 2003 dodge durango except hazard and brake lights failed at the same time. This includes all interior lighting, headlights, fog lights and running lamps. No fuses blown. Discussion with dodge dealership revealed that this is common problem and is caused by failure of the headlight switch unit on the dashboard. Further investigation on message boards also revealed that this is common problem, along…

    ODI 10169508