2003 Dodge Durango drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 15 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Durango, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 20 MPH rear driveshaft dropped to ground, causing vehicle to come to a complete stop. Took vehicle to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved. Consumer's wife sustained a black eye, lacerated lip, and mid back pain for which she's going to physical therapy for. Consumer experienced whip lash, and his 9 year old daughter sustained lower back pain. His son was shaken up. As of 10/21/03, nothing had been done.
Never had any problems til we drove almost 5 hrs on vacation to gatlinburg and before we even got into town the check gauge light came on and realized the temp gauge was in the red. Never leaked coolant or smelled any antifreeze. The next day after letting it sit overnight it seemed fine no check light was on drove it back still no engine light on and temp was fine,few weeks later all hell broke loose! The valve train started ticking.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango
- Suspension 107 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints