2003 Dodge Durango electrical system problems

The 2003 Dodge Durango has 61 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

13%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Durango electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

06V339000Electrical SystemSeptember 7, 2006 · 35,103 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE HEATER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CONNECTING WIRES FOR THE FAN RESISTORS WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 2007 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2003 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Durango electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2003 Dodge Durango electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 06V339000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.