2003 Dodge Durango electrical system problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Dodge Durango — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced after being drained due to an unknown electrical failure. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the alarm would inadvertently sound while the vehicle was turned off. Additionally, the lights…”
filed Mar 14, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed back to the residence. The local dealer st. Louis auto sales located at 2727 delmar blvd, st. Louis, mo…”
filed Dec 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS…Campaign 06V339000 · Sep 7, 2006
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 20% |
| 2021 Durango | 39 | 21% |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 Durango | 37 | 26% |
| 2018 Durango | 86 | 38% |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 30% |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 Durango | 94 | 19% |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 Durango | 344 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.