Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Dodge Durango has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 339 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E064000 REPLACEMENT HUB UNITS/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V339000 POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V596000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BALL JOINT WEAR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V216000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V322000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 91 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 40 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 39 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
Of the 339 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 339 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Dodge Durango faces significant issues with suspension and electrical systems, as supported by multiple recalls and over 100 complaints. Frequent failures such as ball joint wear could impact safety. Maintenance and repair costs may be higher over time due to these common issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| ball joints | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| windshield wipers | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| headlight switch | 80,000–120,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 3,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 25,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Frequent headlight failures
- Erratic windshield wiper operation
- Uneven tire wear
- Fluid leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.