2003 Dodge Durango Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

12 -14 City / 17 -18 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

230 -245

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Jenna H

Great family reliable vehicle.

Good tires, good brakes, good reliability, good style, lots of room for passengers, love the front end design, tailgate style so room in trunk, however is prone to transmission problems. Still love it though and is a great car for road trips or to be used as a family car.

Denise B

15 years and 120,000 miles later, this car is still reliable transportation for my needs.

Powerful, versatile and comfortable. I love the look and stance of this vehicle. I love the power and performance of the V8 engine. I appreciate the comfort (I'm tall) and the versatility because I can lay seats down and take a truck load of cargo or seat 7-8 average sized people. With the seats down, I can even lay down in the back and sleep in it if I had to.

Ralph G

Four walls of safety: the moose.

Coming from a motorcycle, this thing feels like a solid foundation of safety and comfort. It can tow, its gas usage is actually fine, and it handles wonderfully. I named mine the moose, as it feels as safe as a moose would in a road in Canada. Thick, durable, and not prone to losing chicken with reckless drivers.

ollie w

It's safe and handles well in the weather rain or snow 4 wheel drive doesn't slide

It's dependable, It's safe, it drives well. And It's been a very reliable vehicle

Heather R

It only has 76,000 miles! This is an excellent selling point.

I love that is 4 wheel drive. It has has leather seats, a 3rd row, a rear windshield wiper, and SUPER low miles! It's a dark interior which is great for the dog and kid riding in it! It's perfect for our family!

Stephanie C

The Red Beauty is a sight for sore eyes

No problems runs brand new. Gas mileage stinks a little but she's great in the winter ! Has 3 row seating great for a family trip or if you need to help someone move. Repairs are not an arm or leg either like most SUVs. I just wish it had a sunroof and I would be all set

Joanna L

I just love the size of it.

I love that my vehicle is big enough to carry my four children and me. It is very roomy and has enough room for two car seats in the back. I have not had to do hardly any repairs on it and it is fifteen years old. It still runs great. It has been a great car for the size of my family. I got it from my parents, and prior to that, they also had no issues with the car.

Kwame M

It has 2 wheel drive, 4x4 drive also

It doesn't have any problems as of now, it's a comfortable ride. And very reliable. It takes a lot of fuel, takes about $60 to fill up because it's a v8. Very reliable been driving the car for about two years now and haven't had any issues with it. I recommend this vehicle to anyone who's looking for one of these vehicles

Negative Owner Reviews

Shannon G

Its old and loud but still gets the job done. A newer model would definitely be more efficient.

I dislike the amount of gas it uses and how loud it is. I like how much room it has for the hole family.

Thomas T

It is what it is a way to get back and forth.

Look I really do like my car but I treat it so poorly it is no wonder I have had some issues it is been through so much curb hops coffee spills. But it is paid for and it still runs good enough to get me back and forth to work. I do not think I will ever get rid of it.

Cymoril B

That is eats a TON of gas, that it is good at storage and that it is slow...

I like that the car drives well in the snow, that it is safe in a crash and that it has heated seats and tons of room... I don't like what a gas monster it is, which is one of my biggest factors.

Colbert G

2003 Dodge Durango four wheel drive.

I have a 2003 Dodge Durango. It has an oil leak from the head gasket, and the a/c compressor is out. The engine needs to be rebuilt and the headlights need to be replaced. Other then the minor stuff this vehicle drives good and has four wheel drive with power windows and power locks.

Tanya T

While it's roomy & super comfortable making it great for long trips, it's a gas hog.

I like that it seats 7 & has plenty of room for things in the back. I also like that it's 4 wheel drive. I don't like that it gets bad gas mileage.

Derward R

Needs some work on the brakes could use new plugs

Runs great looks good needs some work. Good truck over all

A B

Older dodge Durango, good winter truck.

Good winter vehicle. It is heavy, so it is a little more expensive on gas, but not too bad considering the size. The drivers window stopped working. I think it came off the track. It is very roomy, and comfortable. Also, the 4 wheel drive works well. The heated seats keep the bottom warm when it gets below zero. It is a good vehicle for Ohio when the snow's flying.

James D

Dodge vehicles are great, you just have to stay on top of the small wrongs

I currently have had zero problems with my vehicle besides in 2015 the AC going out but was an easy fix. The bill for the fix wasn't struggling much, took the auto shop 2-5 days to install the new part. A part the needed to be fix so I would have cool air as I drive. The heat was never a problem while driving

Dodge Durango Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Sport

230 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats

SLT

230-245 HP 15-15 MPG 5-7 Seats

SLT Plus

230-245 HP 15-15 MPG 5-7 Seats

R/T

245 HP 15-15 MPG 5-7 Seats

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2003 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

4.18

97 Reviews

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5 stars

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4 stars

33%

3 stars

22%

2 stars

1 star

Marissa M on April 3, 2021

It works very well In the winter time and it will make you feel safe.

I love that this vehicle has 4 wheel drive. It performs very well in the winter. Something I do not like about this vehicle is that the hubcaps keep falling off.

Taylor F on April 1, 2021

Used dodge Durango. Reliable and resilient

Good reliable car. Burns oil which isn't a huge problem just means I have to keep a quart or two in the car in case of emergency. Biggest problem with this vehicle is it's a gas guzzler

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Ranks #8 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2003 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 4.18 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

4.47

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4.37

2003 Dodge Durango

4.14

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Full Size SUVs.

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20 MPG

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18 MPG

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Is The 2003 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes it was but, getting old now. It seems like now Every time something is going wrong with the vehicle. But, I just fix it and then it gets you from point a to point b again for a little while.

Jennifer A.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Dodge Durango?

Yes it has a few. And, it is always something different. But like I said it is getting old now so I try to keep it up with the things that it needs like oil change yearly inspection and any other... Read More

George S.

Is The 2003 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

It was. Now it makes you feel like you are throwing good money into bad. Basically, the truth is I should be throwing it into a new vehicle.

Kelly L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2003 Dodge Durango fuel pump reset switch located?

Answer: As the driver of a 2003 Dodge Durango, You may be in need of locating the fuel pump reset switch in Your vehicle. Many people's first guess is to look in the main fuse boxAlong the front of the engine bay....

What's the 2003 Dodge Durango transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2003 Dodge Durango uses Mopar ATF+4 Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 14.1 quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various working parts of...

What is the 2003 Dodge Durango fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2003 Dodge Durango fuel filter location is inside of the gas tank. Having the fuel burn optimally is crucial to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the best of shape. You will...

What is the 2003 Dodge Durango egr valve location?

Answer: The evap canister, also known as the purge valve, on the 2003 Dodge Durango is located to the left of the brake booster and master cylinder on the driver side firewall. The EVAP canister is filled with...

What size speakers are in a 2003 dodge durango?

Answer: The stock sound system in Your 2003 Dodge Durango haS6-¾ inch woofers and a pair of tweeters in the front doors and 6-¾ inch coaxial speakers in the rear. The rear speaker placement varies based on what trim...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2003 Dodge Durango Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Dodge Durango Models

2003 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

Ranks #8 Full Size SUV by Owners

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

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Is The 2003 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

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