2003 Dodge Durango Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,200 miles.
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.
“Hello yesterday I left work wasn't in my truck for 5 minutes and it started smoking white smoke came out and I seen antifreeze spray everywhere I don't know if the engine locked on me or the head gasket is blown either way what can I do about this also before this happened when it rains my truck will spin it scared the hell out of me when I was driving to work but this only happens when it rains the tires look good”
NHTSA complaint #11341817, filed 2020-07, 11,400 miles“The spare tire winch on my vehicle failed and the spare tire fell to the pavement. In my case I was fortunate to be in a parking lot when it happened and there was no accident. If this had happened on the highway an accident would have almost surely resulted. The spare tire on these vehicles is quite large and heavy and could cause a large number of possible outcomes if hit at highway speeds. The spare tire winch uses a stranded steel cable to lift and lock the spare tire up against the bottom of the vehicles frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917445, filed 2016-10, 135,000 miles“I noticed my tires were not wearing evenly and I felt and heard a clunk noise every time I back out of my parking spot at work. The dealership inspected and said that the upper and lower ball joints of the right and left wheels of my 2003 Dodge Durango must be replaced. I see there are recalls for all previous year durangos but not the 2003??? The dealership refused to pay for my replacement. I replaced the left side as they were actually broke, my right side still needs to be replaced and are loose and near failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252315, filed 2008-12, 62,899 miles“I have a 2003 Dodge Durango with about 30,000 miles on it and the problem I am having is the center cap on the wheel is coming off when the car is being driven. At first I thought maybe somebody was stealing them but I now know that isn't true. After I lost two of them I decided to check them every time I get in or out of the car. Yesterday I had to go to the doctor, so before I got into the car I looked to make sure that the two center caps that were left was still in their places of which they were. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086338, filed 2004-08, 29,500 miles“The front tire on my Dodge Durango is messed up. It gets stuck sometimes when I'm trying to turn. The shop that I took it to said that the ball joint in the front tire is bad. They told me that they have heard of a lot of durangos that were having the same problems. They also said that my tires are being worn down because of the turn of the wheel. I had to buy a whole new set of tires also. It was very expensive for all the things I had to have done. I saw a website about it so I decided to report mine. Something needs to be done before somebody gets killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102587, filed 2004-12, 18,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 28 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 1% |
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 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.
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