Auto loans: 2003 Dodge Durango
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.7 to 18.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 15.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Dodge Durango for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Dodge Durango specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.7L 8-cylinder | 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5.9L 8-cylinder | 5.9L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 425 g/km | 425 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $24.34 | $26.04 | $28.06 | $28.06 |
2003 Dodge Durango: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.7 L | 4.7 L | 5.9 L | 5.9 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,612 | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (107), electrical system (57) and engine and engine cooling (40). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V339000 | 2006-09-07 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED. |
| 04V596000 | 2004-12-21 | suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT... |
| 04V216000 | 2004-05-05 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY. |
| 02V322000 | 2002-12-02 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Durango
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 Dodge Durango for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2003 Dodge Durango before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 4.7L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The EPA rates it at 15.7 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 47 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $73.02 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,450 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Living with the Durango
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Try before you buy
Rent the Durango for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Durango tells you more than any review. Try the Durango on your commute, then decide.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Still deciding?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Dodge Durango from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Dodge Durango
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Dodge Durango for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Durango
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Dodge Durango?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Dodge Durango before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Dodge Durango have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,450 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4868.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.