2003 Dodge Durango engine and engine cooling problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Dodge Durango — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph he heard a loud knocking noise in the engine. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that the valve seat came out of the head gasket causing it to open. The vehicle was…”
filed Jan 5, 2012
“While at idle or taking off slowly the truck will stall out-I have found if I run my a/c even when its cold out side it does better-but something is wrong---even when driving at highway speeds rpms go up and down--even when cruise is on gas mileage very bad---feels like something holding truck…”
filed Dec 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Durango | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Durango | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Durango | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Durango | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Durango | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Durango | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Durango | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 Durango | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Durango | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Durango | 20 | 2% |
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.