Car leasing: 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.

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Combined
15.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
Recalls
4

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Dodge Durango of the 1998 to 2003 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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

2003 Dodge Durango powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
Engine4.7L 8-cylinder4.7L 8-cylinder5.9L 8-cylinder5.9L 8-cylinder
DriveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
City18.1 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km21.4 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km
Highway13.1 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km
Combined15.7 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km
CO₂368 g/km394 g/km425 g/km425 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$24.34$26.04$28.06$28.06

2003 Dodge Durango: every figure

2003 Dodge Durango figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
Displacement4.7 L4.7 L5.9 L5.9 L
Cylinders8888
MPG city (US)13131112
MPG highway (US)18171617
MPG combined (US)15141313
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)18171616
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$4,450US$4,800US$5,150US$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.
2003 Dodge Durango recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
06V3390002006-09-07electrical systemON 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.
04V5960002004-12-21suspension:front:control arm:upper ball jointON 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...
04V2160002004-05-05visibility:windshield wiper/washerON 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.
02V3220002002-12-02exterior lighting:headlights:switchON 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

No 2003 Dodge Durango is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the 2003 Dodge Durango is a big decision; here is the information we have.

Before you sign for the Durango

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

What the specs mean

The 4.7L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

Fuel use is rated 15.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 47 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $24.34. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,450 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Durango

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Inside and out

The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Try before you buy

If the Durango is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Durango for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Choosing the right one

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Running costs

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $243.40 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Your move

Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.

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.

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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.

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.

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.