2003 Dodge Durango electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 57 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Durango, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the wire harness for the air conditioner and heater becomes too hot and melts the two connecting wires. The failure has been repaired two or three times, but still persists and causes the vehicle to become very hot. The contact has paid over a $100 for each repair. The dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure and it must be repaired every time. The failure mileage was 93,000.
While driving the vehicle will switch into four wheel low. The indicator light flashes as if it is in four low. The last time we were traveling 35 miles per hour and it happened. I've read about the variety of electrical problems and believe this is one more. The key fobs quit working and we had a strange "p d one" message flash on the odometer. It has been to the dealer three separate times and they have told us we were switching the knob. They won't believe us because they can't make it happen.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango
- Suspension 107 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints