2003 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 17%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 17% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 9 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2003 Dodge Durango, the central timer module was replaced in january 2010. The headlamps, interior lights started to flicker on & off. The left headlamp went to low beam. Driving at the night the lights would go low beam or completely turn off for about 5-10 seconds. I got off the highway and stayed on the access road until I reached home.”
NHTSA complaint #10303193, filed 2010-01, 127,546 miles“The central timer module on 2003 Dodge durangos is bad and has been recalled, but my 2003 Dodge Durango was not included in the recall somehow. My central timer module is bad and my driver side headlight doesn't work. I would like my vehicle to be included in the recall since it has the exact problem symptom and solution, and is just as dangerous as other Durango's that are included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10215562, filed 2008-01, 60,000 miles“Takata recall on january 2017 my 2003 Dodge Durango. Became a blaze under my carport. Attach to my home. Causing a total loss to my home and vehicle. I purchased my vehicle april of 2003 brand new. At liberty chrysler dogge jeep. In hinesville georgia. This happened at approximately 1:25 a.m. On the morning of january 27th. The vehicle had not been droven since a promptly 9 the night before. After the fight ilearn that there was a recall on the year of this vehicle. This is the recall# 06v339000. I was never made aware of this recall by mail or phone.”
NHTSA complaint #10992402, filed 2017-05, 200,230 miles“This issue happens randomly: vehicle is parked: power door locks do not work you have to manually unlock all doors, vehicles starts fine but service 4x4 appears on the cluster, all dome lights stay on, cluster lights (gage's etc.) do not light up, no exterior lights work (I.e headlights, parking lights, brake and so on). Vehicle will not return to normal state until I disconnect the battery and reconnect. It has happened multiple times on different days. Sometimes it will happen within a day of each instant, other times it will go a month and then do it again.”
NHTSA complaint #11003484, filed 2017-07, 184,000 miles“Air conditioning stopped working under normal use. After inspecting the blower motor resistor, and connector plug I found the inside to be melted likely due to too much voltage. I had to cut the wires as the connector was fused to the resistor. Not able to find this connector through local junk/salvage yards, because this apparently is a common issue with this model Durango. Only able to get after market part for this connector, and will have to re-wire it to the blower motor resistor.”
NHTSA complaint #10464408, filed 2012-07, 122,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V339000Sep 7, 2006On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid is spilled from the floor mounted cup holder, an unused console power outlet…Covers: Dodge Durango 2001–2003
Related service bulletins
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- 10129011Mar 27, 201356045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
- 10013998Oct 18, 2004Multiple wiring changes.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 63% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 18% |
| 2021 | 41 | 20% |
| 2020 | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 | 39 | 27% |
| 2018 | 87 | 37% |
| 2017 | 62 | 29% |
| 2016 | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 | 95 | 19% |
| 2014 | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 | 347 | 54% |
| 2011 | 514 | 64% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 10% |
| 2005 | 198 | 13% |
| 2004 | 243 | 22% |
| 2003 | 57 | 17% |
| 2002 | 48 | 11% |
| 2001 | 91 | 14% |
| 2000 | 56 | 5% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 34 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Durango
91 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
16 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 27, 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