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Dodge Durango 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Dodge Durango: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

339Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
14Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
61Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension107 complaints

107 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V596000.

Electrical System57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V339000.

Engine52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V322000.

Brakes37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V216000.

Steering20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V322000Reported December 2, 2002 - 3,640 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640 vehicles across all affected models.

04V216000Reported May 5, 2004 - 320,188 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 320,188 vehicles across all affected models.

04V596000Reported December 21, 2004 - 592,707 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 592,707 vehicles across all affected models.

06V339000Reported September 7, 2006 - 35,103 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 35,103 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA03023Opened November 19, 2003 - Closed February 11, 2005

UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 04V596000.

EA06011Opened June 19, 2006 - Closed September 22, 2006

VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA06011Opened June 19, 2006 - Closed September 22, 2006

VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03032Opened July 16, 2003 - Closed November 19, 2003

FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06008Opened February 2, 2006 - Closed June 19, 2006

FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. Resulted in recall campaign 06V339000.

PE06008Opened February 2, 2006 - Closed June 19, 2006

FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. Resulted in recall campaign 06V339000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20021
200326
200463
200546
200614
200731
200819
200914
201018
201115
201220
201314
201415
201510
201613
20175
20184
20192
20205
20221
20241
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.