2003 Dodge Durango wheels problems

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 11,400 miles · MD

Hello yesterday I left work wasn't in my truck for 5 minutes and it started smoking white smoke came out and I seen antifreeze spray everywhere I don't know if the engine locked on me or the head gasket is blown either way what can I do about this also before this happened when it rains my truck will spin it scared the hell out of me when I was driving to work but this only happens when it rains the tires look good

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 19, 2016 · Wheels · 135,000 miles · GA

The spare tire winch on my vehicle failed and the spare tire fell to the pavement. In my case I was fortunate to be in a parking lot when it happened and there was no accident. If this had happened on the highway an accident would have almost surely resulted. The spare tire on these vehicles is quite large and heavy and could cause a large number of possible outcomes if hit at highway speeds. The spare tire winch uses a stranded steel cable to lift and lock the spare tire up against the bottom of the vehicles frame. This stranded steel cable failed right where it passed through the center of the rim. This stranded steel cable is going to fail eventually on every dodge truck that used this design of winch. Everyone will eventually fail. Chrysler has used this design in literally hundreds of thousands of vehicles over the years since the 90s or before. It amazes me that there has been no accidents or fatalities resulting from the failure of the winch. An internet search showed many instances of the spare tire falling from the vehicle due to the cable failing.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 167,000 miles · CT

Turning into a parking lot and the front passenger side tire fell off. 1260.00.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Suspension, Wheels · NY

2003 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front left wheel came off while driving. *smd when the vehicle was put on a flat bed and delivered to the repair shop, he was informed the axle had no way to lubricate the wheel assembly and so when it was dry, it severed itself from the front end.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 140,000 miles · IN

Hit a severe bump in road which broke the steel cable that holds the spare tire under the car body. Cable was likely corroded. Tire discharged from under the vehicle, struck pavement, and bounced 15-20 feet into the air repeatedly nearly striking the vehicle following me. Luckily tire ended up in ditch before causing accident. Retaining clamp is lost. Suspect the potential for this situation exists with any durango or dakota of this vintage.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 62,899 miles · WA

I noticed my tires were not wearing evenly and I felt and heard a "clunk" noise every time I back out of my parking spot at work. The dealership inspected and said that the upper and lower ball joints of the right and left wheels of my 2003 dodge durango must be replaced. I see there are recalls for all previous year durangos but not the 2003??? The dealership refused to pay for my replacement. I replaced the left side as they were actually broke, my right side still needs to be replaced and are loose and near failure. I request that dodge reimburse me for the repair as well as replace for free the right side. I would also like two new tires as they now need to be replaced due to the uneven wear and tear.

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Wheels · WA

2003 dodge durango has a problem with the lug nuts stamped stainless cover. *nj the consumer stated while driving, the right front tire shredded. All of the lug nuts came off, except one. When the consumer applied additional pressure on the lug wrench, to break it loose, the stamped stainless decorative cap twisted off. He was unable to get it back into place, so that the 19mm lug wrench would work. The consumer replaced all of the lug nuts.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Wheels · 55 miles · AR

The center wheel caps come off while driving. The caps do not fit tight on the wheels. I can remove the caps easily only using my fingers.