Car financing: 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.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Dodge Durango?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so 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
NHTSA has 339 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Under the hood
Power: the 4.7L 8-cylinder; drive: 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. For 1,000 km, budget about $243.40 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,450 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Durango
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
When the Durango makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Try the Durango on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Durango for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$4,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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.