The service and repair manual for the 2003 Dodge Durango — 5.9L V8 and 4.7L V8 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 4.7L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · SXT Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 484 complaints · 34 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2003 Durango manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 423
- General Information 1,560
- Accessories & Equipment 8,066
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 221
- Body & Frame 1,883
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 588
- Restraints 447
- Drivelines & Axles 263
- Steering 89
- Electrical 2,015
- Suspension 105
- Engine Mechanical 366
- Transmission 1,121
- Engine Performance 1,306
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 Durango
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 04V596000Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of contr.
- Suspension — front › hub · 08E064000Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty remov.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 04V216000Driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 02V322000If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 484 complaints and Dodge has issued 34 technical service bulletins for the 2003 Durango. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2003 Durango manual
Is this manual specific to the 2003 Durango?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 4.7L V8 across the R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, SXT Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2003 Durango problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 Durango, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2003 Durango wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
RelatedOther Durango years and 2003 Dodge models
2009 Durango · 2008 Durango · 2007 Durango · 2006 Durango · 2005 Durango · 2004 Durango · 2002 Durango · 2001 Durango · 2000 Durango · 1999 Durango · 1998 Durango · all 26 years
2003 Dodge Atos · 2003 Dodge Avenger · 2003 Dodge Caravan · 2003 Dodge Challenger · 2003 Dodge Charger · 2003 Dodge Dakota · 2003 Dodge Dart · 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan · 2003 Dodge H100 · 2003 Dodge Intrepid · 2003 Dodge Magnum · 2003 Dodge Neon · every 2003 model