Overview & Reviews

Entry-level Sport model gets bigger wheels (16s versus last year's 15s) and all Durangos now have four-wheel disc brakes. Inside, you'll find a six-disc CD changer as a new option. A redesign is due for 2004.

• Strong V8 engines, smooth-shifting transmission, excellent ride quality, rugged good looks.

• Dismal gas mileage, dated design.

User Reviews:

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  Saved my life - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By rebadeba - October 19 - 1:27 am

  Ive been from Montana to Michigan 2 round trips alone (female) and didnt feel the highway gas mileage was bad at all. Im used to driving in snow all my life & a week ago completely totaled my Durango on a very icy bridge (many people have wrecked on this dangerous long, narrow bridge, my stupidity). I thought I was going to go over the railing into the Yellowstone River that night! The Durango slammed from side to side, spun around several times & slammed over & over. I walked away without a scratch on me! The tow truck driver said that I was lucky I was driving a Durango (didnt flip) they are tough! I will go get another. its worth the safety & never needed repairs 70,000 miles!

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  Good but not great - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By Durango Don - October 13 - 1:27 pm

  I used to own a Subaru WRX but when my wife became pregnant I decided I needed something a little bigger. We had looked at a Grand Cherokee we liked but I decided to purchase the Durango. I enjoy owning the Durango but there are so many small things that always catch my attention. Minor noises when I start the engine, the way it idles, the way it accelerates sometimes, etc. I am always afraid something is breaking. I am probably just paranoid because so far I have had to take it to the dealer every month to have something fixed. I think my best purchase may have been the warranty.

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  Its the best vehicle - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By Christopher Harringt - June 24 - 7:32 pm

  and a pleasure driving. The performance and power are great. However it uses too much fuel.

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  Peppy - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By billy - June 22 - 10:56 am

  Makes getting on a crowded highway feel safe. Great acceleration, but as you might expect, you can watch the fuel gage go down. Also, as a city resident, this mid size, narrow SUV is great for squeezing down narrow streets and parking. Spent about $300 over 2 years above routine maintenance which is not bad. Bought truck with 30,000 and now have 50,000. Overall like the dodge (this is my 3rd) and I think dodge gets a bad rap most prof. reviewers (consumer ratings are always higher).

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  Not Good, But Not Bad - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By SBF - February 25 - 2:23 am

  Bought the truck used, had 52k on it. Comfortable ride, good looks, and compliments from a lot of people. Really like this design, the 04 and up look too square and bulky. Interior is designed well. Gas mileage is normal for a 5.9L V8 about 15-17 mpg on the highway. Disappointed that the water pump went out at 59k. Cruise control is acting up too, but nothing I cant fix. With gas prices soaring and seeming to never quit, will consider a crossover for a next SUV, no reason to have a V8 powered SUV, dont do any towing and the its the wifes daily driver.

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  Liked it so much bought another - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By rmoore - January 10 - 7:28 pm

  I bought this vehicle for my wife several years ago. It was a 1999 with a 318 cid. This thing is a horse. Plenty of power when you need it. Although the third seat is only big enough for young kids it has great space. The looks of this truck is great. Traded it in on a mini-van. Worst mistake I have ever made. So I just bought our second, it is a 2003 and it is even better than the one we had before. I personally have never had any problems with a Dodge vehicle. Luck of the draw? Maybe, but this is a quality truck.

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  Great Value - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By Greg Richter - July 27 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Durango, after putting 75,000 on my 2000 traded it for a 2003. Great performance no problems. Ourisman Dodge and outstanding dearlership for both sales and service. First time I have ever traded a car in for the same one.

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  2003 DURANGO SXT - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By WAYNE RHODES - April 27 - 10:00 am

  REAR DIFF. HOWEL BETWEEN 50-55 MPH. RATTLES. NOT MUCH HELP FROM DEALER

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  Nice Ride - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By NICE RIDE - January 31 - 10:27 pm

  I bought this car about a year and a half ago. it barely had 14000 miles on it and was in perfect condition. I paid $15.5k for it and got it for a steal. I had heard a lot of bad things about the Durangos but for the price, I could not pass it up. I have driven this car across the country twice and have not had ANY problems with it.

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  Good, but not great - 2003 Dodge Durango
  By Derden - September 6 - 1:55 am

  If I had to buy a vehicle over again, this would not be the one, even if gas prices were not so high. It was a good vehicle, but only for the first couple of weeks I had it. I spend an averge of $600 dollars a month on a vehicle that I dont care about.