2003 Dodge Durango Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 3% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On june sixth, my family and I were traveling south on I-95 during a heavy rainstorm. I lowered my speed to approximately 30 m.p.h. Due to the heavy rain when suddenly traffic slowed. I decelerated keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front and when I looked in my rear view mirror, I saw a blue ford ranger approaching. I realized that the vehicle approaching was not going to stop in time. The ranger struck our vehicle at approximately 30 m.p.h. Our vehicle was still traveling forward so the impact was dissipated to approximately 25 m.p.h. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041082, filed 2003-10, 7,500 miles“1. The headlights, parklights, foglights, interior lights, door lock switch, 4wd, key fob, or intermediate wipers would not work at all. Luckily the vehicle was at a low speed and not in motion on a highway when the incident took place. 2. It only occurred one time, but what if I had been driving on the roadway. 3. The central timer module (ctm) was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10327785, filed 2010-04, 86,500 miles“After removing ignition key from vehicle, owner returns to vehicle to find that ignition key will not stay in key slot or turn. Vehicle is in park, but steering wheel lock doesn't engage properly, so steering wheel can be turned multiple complete revolutions (if you're strong enough, think non-power steering). At this point, vehicle is effectively disabled. Striking the steering column with a rubber mallet directly on ignition key slot resolves problem temporarily. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257784, filed 2009-02, 108,000 miles“Vehicle was in a rear end collision at 25/30 MPH , on impact the rare hatch back pop open and luggage fell out. Body shop indicated that the impact wasn't' severe enough to release the hatch back.”
NHTSA complaint #10029800, filed 2003-07, 7,500 miles“Front suspension - drive train - locks - axle - power steering pump vehicle has had consistent front end grinding noise since 30,000 km's. Ball joints have been replaced, front axle spyder gears have been replaced. Previous 1998 Durango had same problem - fix was front wheel bearings. 2003 Durango - dealer says that it doesn't require replacement. Noise and grinding only happen at slow speed turns left or right. From stop to light acceleration to hard left or right turn, new noise from rear axle - limited slip unit now getting louder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137978, filed 2005-09, 30,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 42 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 0% |
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 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsEngine
12 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.
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