2003 Dodge Durango steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Dodge Durango — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering column contains a universal joint which clicks whenever making a turn and causes the steering wheel to bind and then release suddenly which causes a degree of confusion and if not repaired could cause a major accident through the complete loss of controll or the vehicle by separation…”
filed Mar 22, 2018
“I have had 3 wrecks . 2 I hit deer head on the last, my brakes failed steering failed as I skid and I hit a tree in feb 2013. At no time did my airbags inflate. I wore my seat belt on all 3 occasions not injured except lower back pain every once in a while. *tr”
filed Oct 20, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Durango | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Durango | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Durango | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Durango | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Durango | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Durango | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Durango | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 Durango | 41 | 6% |
| 2011 Durango | 27 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.