Trade in: 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.
- 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.
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.
The 2003 Dodge Durango for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Dodge Durango for sale by us right now. Before buying the 2003 Dodge Durango, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension, electrical system and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
The engine is the 4.7L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 15.7 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 47 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $24.34 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Durango
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Good uses for the Durango
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Rent the Durango for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Durango is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $24.34 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$4,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. 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.
Ready when you are
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.
Find me this car
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.