2003 Dodge Durango brakes problems

33 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 15,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 15,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
10
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
6
Foundation components: disc: pads
3
Foundation components: disc
3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Durango brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Dodge Durango brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 157,000 miles · OR

The drivers side wheel, hub assembly axle bearing front suspension broke off. Completely broke off. Extremely dangerous and seriously danaged

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · IN

Hub or ball joints

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · LA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 87,000 miles · NY

Driving home from north carolina to new york, I-95, legal speed limit of 65mph, truck shut off displaying "no bus" in odometer screen. Was able to pull over safely, thank god, and turned ignition off for a couple of seconds and than restarted truck. Thankfully it started up and I was able to proceed on my way. This happened a few times more while on my trip to new york. Driving locally didn't encounter any other problems. Have scanner at home as I'm a auto repairman at a novice level, and was surprised that not one code was stored in the computer. None of the forums seem to be able to give me any insight as to what caused this problem as none of the recommended checks produced any bad tests. This is a serious problem that should be recalled and fix by the chrysler corp before someone gets killed.

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · MO

I was hearing noises coming from the rear of my vehicle. Took it to a local dealer that told us the entire rear end needed to be rebuilt. Apparently there is a defect in the axles that make the pinioned, differentials and axles to go bad. Paid 3500.00 for the repairs to turn around and have the same thing happen just over a year later.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that he noticed a leak from the brake lines. Upon further inspection he noticed corrosion of the brake lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where all of the brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 8/12/13 *cn the consumer stated rust resistance lines were installed on the vehicle. Updated 09/05/13

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Brakes · CA

My front brakes have been changed twice, and I only have 52,000 miles on it. The brakes are now squeaking horribly, mixed with a grinding noise. My other vehicle is heavier than the durango, has more mileage, and I haven't had to change the brakes once. Something seems wrong with the wear of the durango brakes.

Filed Jul 5, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 100 miles · PA

Vehicle has a brake pulsation and had a brake squeak. This has been going on since vehicle was purchased in 10-03. Vehicle was returned to dealership while under warranty. They replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. This did not eliminate the pulsation but did eliminate the squeak. The transmission bangs into gear and has a long delay going from park into reverse. This is an ongoing problem. The vehicle has been returned to the dealer more than 10 times. They claimed they could not duplicate the problem. This is after telling us they felt something but did not know what it was. Engine stalls and runs rough. This is intermittent and dealer could not duplicate it. I have spoken with several transmission shops and they have stated that there is a fix for the transmission problem. Chrysler will not perform the repair. They did agree to install the necessary parts if I purchased them but then this would void my warranty. And why should I pay for a repair that should be covered under my warranty??

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · CA

I have a 2003 dodge durango it goes through rotors about every 18000 miles.

Filed Feb 17, 2006 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · CA

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.

Questions about the 2003 Dodge Durango brakes

Does the 2003 Dodge Durango have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Dodge Durango brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 15,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Durango brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Durango have bad brakes?

The Dodge Durango model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (173 complaints), 1998 (94 complaints) and 2000 (83 complaints).