2003 Dodge Durango Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 5% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an air bag warning light on my dash, took it to my mechanic and was told it is a seat belt tensioner he has tried for two weeks to obtain this part and was told there is a nation wide back order on this item. It will take two or more weeks to be shipped. Sounds like it affects a lot of durangos and was wondering if this should have been a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10874380, filed 2016-06, 75,400 miles“After coming to a stop, I put my vehicle in park. While exiting, the engine started revving causing it to jump out of gear. This resulted in a crash into an apartment that could have turned out much worst.”
NHTSA complaint #10471723, filed 2012-08, 160,000 miles“Takata recall said vehicle hit another vehicle that improperly pulled across the highway in front of my 2003 Dodge Durango. Therewas a disabling accident in which the air bags exploded and burned,partially, there is a police report as well as medical and photo documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #11062838, filed 2018-01, 150,000 miles“I have had 3 wrecks . 2 I hit deer head on the last, my brakes failed steering failed as I skid and I hit a tree in feb 2013. At no time did my airbags inflate. I wore my seat belt on all 3 occasions not injured except lower back pain every once in a while.”
NHTSA complaint #10648946, filed 2014-10“I bought a 2003 Durango for my daughter in april, 2004 from hertz car sales. Last saturday morning she was driving home with two other passengers in the car and she hit a light pole. I would guess that they hit at about 35 MPH. The impact stopped the car pretty suddenly. She was wearing her seat belt, but the other two weren't. The airbags never went off. The person in the passenger side almost broke thru the windshield. He had a concussion, needed stitches and broke his hip on the dash. I expect that to be the greatest liability. The bumper is bent way back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102347, filed 2004-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 42 | 8% |
| 2014 | 72 | 9% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 28 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 25% |
| 2008 | 26 | 27% |
| 2007 | 32 | 17% |
| 2006 | 76 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 7% |
| 2004 | 143 | 13% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 43 | 6% |
| 2000 | 51 | 5% |
| 1999 | 50 | 3% |
| 1998 | 30 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Durango
91 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTires
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEquipment
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology