2003 Dodge Durango: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Steering · 65,375 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was severely leaking from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding sound whenever the contact was driving around a bend or reversing at approximate speeds of 5 MPH. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,375.

Filed Jul 29, 2007 · Suspension · GA

I hear a popping/grinding noise in the front end of my 2003 dodge durango. I have taken it to the shop under warranty 3 times. Twice they have replaced parts but it has not fixed the problem. The tires are wearing out on the outside of the tire. The ball joints appear to be going bad.

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 Sep 28, 2005 · Engine, Locks · 30,000 miles · 00

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. Axle oil and limited slip additive have been replaced with factory chrysler oil additive. Indicative of same problem with 1998 durango that I had, when rear axle pinion bearing was heavily scored. In that incident the same maintenance was done, but repair was out of warranty by 3,000 km's and chrysler only paid 50% of repair of $700.00. Oil changes on complete drivetrain was $590.00 (4x4 with skid plates). This appears to be a metal fatigue problem in combination with engineering specifications that are too wide in tolerances, which allows failure of components to compound problems and create longer term damaging results. Ever since dodge trucks went to maintenance free front axle bearings (you can't pack bearings with grease), poor limited slip tolerances in rear axle, and transfer case that's electronically operated, the drivetrain and front suspension components have excessive loads and poor quality components. Both durangos that I've owned have had 5 wheel alignments (constant pulling to the left) and no off road driving. Strictly highway and city driving. I purchased factory extended warranty on 2003 durango which I highly recommend. So far, out of pocket expenses have been minimal, but durango spends too much time in the shop and is very inconvenient to have serviced constantly. Never had issues with warranty parts or dealer not doing warranty recall work.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Suspension, Visibility · CA

The stabilizer bar on the 2003 dodge durango was coming out causing the vehicle to produce a grinding noise. *mr the grinding noise was coming from the driver side front wheel. The consumer inspected the hub and found that the inner axle had grinding wear on the inside by the rubber boot. The stabilizer bar was coming out about 1/4 inch. The dealer suggested that they didn't hear anything and could not find a problem. Currently, the front end still wobbles and grinds when the vehicle is in motion and when stopping. *sc the windshield wiper module was replaced.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Suspension · NJ

I have had my 2003 durango back to the dealer 5 times for a rubbing/grinding noise in the right front end. I had read the reports of the failures and symptons of the ball joints.*ak all 5 times the dealer has not re-placed the ball joints, the noise still exsists, I even took one of the service guys out in the truck, and he heard the noise. He even commented, that his 2003 dakota, had the same noise, and that he had to replace his front ball joint. They know what the problem is, yet they refuse to fix it.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Suspension · NY

When turning there is squeaking noise in the front end. The noise is worse when the brakes are applied. Sometimes the noise can be heard while driving. The dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times, but was unable to duplicate the problem, so they aren't able to identify the cause.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · IN

While driving at any speed rear disc brake squealed. Dealer examined the vehicle on two occasions, and claimed that the system was working normally.