2003 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

20Suspension complaints

5.9%Of all 338 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT47 · 13.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47 · 13.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING23 · 6.8%

SUSPENSION20 · 5.9%

SUSPENSION:FRONT18 · 5.3%

Share of the 338 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SUSPENSION AND/OR STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON A WINDY DAY THE CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10056096 — filed 01/15/2004

“WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A CURB THE VEHICLE LEANED EXCESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT AND ALMOST ROLLED OVER. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10038523 — filed 10/12/2003

“WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP OR WET OR ROUGH PAVEMENT. THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN…”NHTSA complaint 8019514 — filed 09/25/2002

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Durango have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Dodge Durango: 20 of 338 complaints on file (5.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Dodge Durango have in total?

338 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.