2003 Dodge Durango: check engine light

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · PA

Air bag light stays 'on ' on dashboard, had to take to service station to get it checked out , they told me to check if there were any recalls for this issue . Also the check engine light stays on , code is for evap leak , changed the gas cap , checked hoses , light remains after being cleared.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Engine · 166,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there was excessive consumption of engine oil. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics, who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 57,250 miles · OH

Never had any problems til we drove almost 5 hrs on vacation to gatlinburg and before we even got into town the check gauge light came on and realized the temp gauge was in the red. Never leaked coolant or smelled any antifreeze. The next day after letting it sit overnight it seemed fine no check light was on drove it back still no engine light on and temp was fine,few weeks later all hell broke loose! The valve train started ticking. Had it towed to the dealership (kings cjd) and found a failed rocker & tappet had replaced 4 days later was doing it on the driver side,took it back that's when it took them a few days to figure out it was leaking coolant down into the cylinders. Chrysler didn't have cylinder heads available it took over 2 months for us to get the part (not from chrysler) as far as we know they still don't have the part available. 28 plus people are on a waiting list to receive cylinder heads that are still not available! Repeated trips to the dealership for leaking valve covers on both sides,still dealing with issue of possible leak around crank seal on timing cover. Chrysler does seem to give a darn about our time and money wasted for the supposed repairs that are not fixed!! Has anyone else reading this had any issues regarding cylinder heads???? I think when you have 28 plus people on the waiting list for the same part for the same make & model vehicle same engine 4.7 v8 obviously their is a manufacture issue not an owner issue!!! That's just a taste of what is going on their is plenty more and chrysler just keeps telling us im sorry and that's it im sorry!!! We have had several case mgrs and noone seems to be caring.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Engine · 108,000 miles · NC

While at idle or taking off slowly the truck will stall out-I have found if I run my A/C even when its cold out side it does better-but something is wrong---even when driving at highway speeds rpms go up and down--even when cruise is on gas mileage very bad---feels like something holding truck back---not smooth engine driving. No check engine light--no codes.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

2003 dodge durango was purchased from a local dealership in wickliffe,oh in april of 08. The vehicle has been at the dealership needing to be serviced in excess of 7 times, from the bushings being replaced to the check engine light repeatedly coming on with the dealerships inability to fix it . I have been in a rental car more than I have driven the vehicle that I purchased from the dealership. There was an evap code as they so eloquently stated so they allegedly fixed that only to find that the check engine light still continually comes on. Every time that the problem was supposedly resolved, I was back at the dealership within 2 to 3 days with the same problem again. The management there stated and admitted that they simply can't fix the vehicle therefore they are going to get me out of it so they even had me to pick another vehicle which they said would fit perfectly and should not affect the payment that I have in place right now. I have been hearing about getting this replacement vehicle for over 3 months with no result. The vehicle is not safe when driving on the highway and hitting a bump because it feels as if the front end is going in two different directions. My wife wont drive it, we are scared to put our kids into it and I need your help right away.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact took her vehicle to the shop because the check engine light remained illuminated. The mechanic noticed that fuel was leaking onto the exhaust, which could result in a fire. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty. However, they stated that there was a recall for the 2004-2005 models. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · 23,800 miles · KY

My 2003 dodge durango sxt- had this since 2003 bought brand new and I take it to dealership for oil change, tire check etc . Follow the maintanance guide on what should be check out , now truck at a ( stop light ) it wants to stall, I was doing 35 on on the street I live on and my truck cuts off no warning, cuts light and all went out on me, an police car was infront of me across the road facing at me and as soon as the light went green he pulls me over and tell for my safety you need to check your power supply I said thank you. The next morning I bring my truck dodge dealer ship one of the guys seems like he was trying to rush my off stating that they were too busy , so I bring it back the next day they check it out and could not find nothing wrong I even paid ( $85.00 ) I think there something wrong with my electric system . Now when I am on the road it tries to stall , and the RPM go up 3.5 and back down to 0.5 went to auto zone the guy there guy gave me some after reading when my truck light came back on the codes were general evap system failure , and p0441-evap purge system performance ,p0068-manifold pressure/throttle position correlation ,p0123-throttle position sensor #1 high , system ,p2074-manifold pressure/throttle position correlation - high flow/vacuum leak, p0700-transmission control system ,p0440-general evap system failure , now every time I drive it has a lot of hesitation then power in all drop then my battery light come on on the dash and the check engine light by the time I get check out no free to check my problem I was going to report to dodge company I never had a problem now whatever it is causing me to lose power I was on high was 264 with a lots or car and my truck cuts off I could not do anything no warning light then a police car came behind me and help me off the road. Said to the officer that I got it check out and now I am stuck out here with nothing working I need some to check this out.

Filed Oct 25, 2007 · Engine · CA

I have a 2003 dodge durango. The vehicle has been in to the service department of my local dodge / jeep dealer due to a an engine light coming on. They have been unable to find out what is wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Engine · 27,711 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. While idling, the engine would stall and the vehicle would jerk and surge forward at low speeds. Occasionally, the vehicle would shut off and then restart minutes later while idling. The contact noticed that the check engine light would illuminate during the failures. He took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they replaced the nvld pump vacuum canister, the cam sensory, and the split hose solenoid canister. The check engine remains illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 27,711 and current mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2005 · Engine · 24,420 miles · MD

As a follow up to odi # 10100538, since my initial complaint filed on on november 25, 2004 sheehy replaced the evaporation canister on my vehicle. On january 5, 2005 the check engine light came on once again. My vehicle is currently back in sheehy's shop. They now tell me that the gas tank needs to be replaced and that the vehicle is not safe to drive as the evaporation leak is excessive coming from the gas tank. They have put me in a rent a car until the new gas tank comes in. I haven't put 5,000 miles on it yet, it has less than 26, 000 miles on it and has been in the shop 6 times since I purchased it in march 2004 (purchased as a used vehicle). I want to know what recourse I have as everything done to this point has failed and I am afraid that once the gas tank is replaced that I may be in danger of something else failing in which case I may not be so lucky to live to tell or report it to anyone.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Suspension · FL

This will be the third time I take my 2003 dodge durango for front end noise and problems. The dealer says they couldn't duplicate the noise, but my family knows it's there when we drive and make turns. Why do we have to wait for an accident. Please help me fix this problem. Also 2nd tme for check engine light, with in two months. Thank you

Filed Nov 25, 2004 · Engine · 24,420 miles · MD

I purchased a used 2003 dodge durango in march 2004 with 21,448 miles from enterprise rent a car. On 9/24/04 I took the vehicle to sheehy dodge in upper marlboro, md for a check engine light problem. The code was p0440, which is for a general evaporation system failure and they replaced the purge solenoid. On 9/30/04 I took the vehicle back to sheehy, as the check engine light came back on. Sheehy's advisor contacted me later that day and said the light was not on and there were no trouble codes displayed, (the light was on when I arrived at sheehy that morning). I was told if the light came back on to bring it straight back, which I did again on 10/6/04. This time the same code came up as the first visit, p0440 and they replaced the l.d.p. Leak datec pump. Then again on 11/8/04 the light came back on again and I took it back to sheehy. This time the code was also for an evaporation leak and they replaced the gas cap. On 11/23/04 the check engine light came on again. I have another appointment scheduled with sheehy on friday, 11/26/04 to find out what the problem is again. During this period, I have driven approximately 500 miles, as my commute to work is only 2 miles. I am at my wits end right now, as this will be my 5th time in two months that this check engine light has come on. I would like to know how many other 2003 dodge durango's are experiencing this same problem and how many more times I can be expected to have to return to dodge service facilities before this problem will be permanently corrected.