2003 Dodge Durango: engine overheating

5 of the 339 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Durango describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2022
3
2021
3
2020
1
2019
6
2018
1
2017
5
2016
1
2015
4
2014
1
2013
4
2012
6
2011
10
2008
1
2006
3
2005
7
2004
15
2003
5
2002
8
2001
13
2000
8
1999
21
1998
5

What owners say

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Transmission · 172,200 miles · IL

This company claims to sell chrysler fluid that which almost killed my driver and me because of my disabilities and other issues and for using dexron fluid in their product. They are advertising this to other chrysler owners. I have research and locate a few documents where this company mislead me and used dexron instead of chrysler fluid atf4 which completely different dexron. Transtar tried to pass the blame when my 2003 durango was working perfectly until using their fluid which cause my transmission to overheat and destroy it. I only asking them for filter. They claim to be expects in transmission and who knows who else that sell this bad product to other chrysler/dodge owners. Https://www.transtar1.com in the letter from transtar they upfront admitted fault of using the wrong product as they claim its good for chrysler/dodge, when it has not.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

The car started over heating last may 2013. After all the repairs, the car is still overheating - replaced the radiator, the thermostat, the hoses, flushed the coolant and put fresh coolant in it, fixed the fans. I have to add coolant to keep it from overheating however even that is not working. The issue according to the mechanic is with the engine and cooling system design that has a flaw in it. It is a re- call that should have taken place a long time ago and dodge needs to step up and fix the problem.

Filed May 2, 2013 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit wiring harness overheated and failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the wiring harness was found to be burned. The dealer replaced the wiring harness resister and blower. The dealer stated that the wiring harness was registering far too many amps. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 164,476 miles · MD

Blower motor completely stops working due to blower motor resistor and attached wiring pigtail completely burning out. This problem has occurred every 12 -18 months over the last five years of ownership. The failure requires the replacement of a resistor(part # 5061575aa) and wiring harness connector kit.(part # 5017124ac) it is my understanding from the mechanics who have made these repairs that all or part of the parts requiring replacement have overheated to the extent of melting and/or burning prior to failure.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Engine · CA

While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle overheated. Suddenly, driver heard a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop. The mechanic determined that the thermostat was not working properly, dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.