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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1D4HS38N53F••••••2003 Dodge DURANGO
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2003 Dodge DURANGO build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
274on the model
105builds in total
4injuries
Most reportedSuspension 2Power Train 1Steering 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingNov 2019
I was driving along when all lights inside and out started to flash on and off at a very fast rat. The car continued to drive ok. Ever since these lights continue to flash. I have talked to a few mechanics and have had different ideas. I can't invest a few hundred dollars on…
Air BagsJun 2013
2003 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice concerns. *smd the dealer replaced the air bag control module at a cost of $519.77
Parking BrakeFeb 2006
I went to release the emergency brake on my car and the handle broke loose from the brake mechanism. The handle which is hinged to the dash board remained hanging from the dash board
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2005
I have a 2003 durango, for the past several weeks, the truck will not start in the morning, you are forced to hold you foot on the gas until the truck is warmed up. When driving, when you come to a stop the idle of the truck drops so low, feels like the truck is going to stall,…
SuspensionJan 2005
2003 dodge durango 27,500 miles-lower ball joints need replacing already-dodge expects me to pay for alingment after ball joints are repleaced. I don't think this is right. Ball joints do not normally go bad at this low mileage
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1D4HS38N53F570630 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.