Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V322000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/31/2002 to 11/08/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3640 | 12/23/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/02/2002 | 12/10/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ctm. owner notification began december 23, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. b32.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/01/2013 | 120000 | ||
| While driving my durango, my headlights flash on and off. this is very unsafe at night. this problem has been recalled on other durangos but mine was not included, though it is the same problem. i have taken it to a mechanic only to be told they can not fix it, i have to use a dodge dealer. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he heard clicking noise coming for the right side of the instrument panel. the contact then noticed that the headlights were flicking on and off. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would contact him at a later date. the failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the automatic key fob failed and all of the interiors warning lamps were illuminated. in addition, the contact mentioned that the all of the gauges were providing erroneous readings. the head lights had also failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the central timing module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 104,230. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the automatic key fob failed and all of the interiors warning lamps were illuminated. in addition, the contact mentioned that the all of the gauges were providing erroneous readings. the head lights had also failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the central timing module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 104,230. kmj | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle key fob was not working and all of the interiors warning lamps illuminated. the contact mentioned that the all of the gauges were reading erroneous readings. he also mentioned that the head lights failed. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the central timing module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 104,230. pm | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at night at highway speeds, the exterior and interior lights would illuminate intermittently. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 111,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at night, the exterior and interior lights would operate intermittently, causing the lights to flash on and off while driving on the highway. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the vin did not associate the nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 111,000. nw | |||
| 12/03/2011 | 96660 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. the contact stated that both the interior and exterior lights would switch on and off repeatedly, while the contact was driving on the highway. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 96,660. nw | |||
| 08/14/2011 | 83926 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the exterior lights were inoperative. in addition, the locks, alarm system and windshield wipers were defective. a local mechanic stated that the central timer module would need to be replaced. the contact also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the manufacturer denied any assistance, but the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 83,926 and the current mileage was 85,000. sm. | |||
| 08/14/2011 | 83926 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the exterior lights were inoperative, the lock, alarm system and windshield wipers were defective. a local mechanic stated that the central timer module would need to be replaced. the nhtsa campaign id number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) recall did not associate the vehicles vin. the dealer remedied by the failure. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the failure mileage was 83,926 and the current mileage was 85,000. nw | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact had body work repaired on the right side of the vehicle and was told that the right turning signal was not working. shortly after that the windshield wipers, headlights and turn signals stopped working. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were told that the central timing module had failed. the component is under recall, but the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included. this is for recall campaign number 02v322000 dealing with the exterior lighting: headlight switch. the failure mileage was 81000 and the current mileage was 84000.rl | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 155632 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated the front head lights are to low to properly see at night. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told the central timer module on the vehicle was failing and that it was under recall. the contact was told by the manufacturer that their vehicle was not included in recall campaign number 02v322000 for the exterior lighting, which deals with the central time module failing. the failure mileage and current mileages was155632.rl | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 155632 | ||
| Tl- the contact 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated the front head lights are to low to properly see at night. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told the central timer module on the vehicle was failing and that it was under recall. the contact was told by the manufacturer that their vehicle was not included in recall campaign number 02v322000 for the exterior lighting, which deals with the central time module failing. the failure mileage and current mileages was155632.rl | |||
| 04/25/2010 | 86500 | ||
| 1. the headlights, parklights, foglights, interior lights, door lock switch, 4wd, key fob, or intermediate wipers would not work at all. luckily the vehicle was at a low speed and not in motion on a highway when the incident took place. 2. it only occured one time, but what if i had been driving on the roadway. 3. the central timer module (ctm) was replaced. | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 127546 | 1 | |
| I have 2003 dodge durango, the central timer module was replaced in january 2010. the headlamps, interior lights started to flicker on & off. the left headlamp went to low beam. driving at the night the lights would go low beam or completely turn off for about 5-10 seconds. i got off the highway and stayed on the access road until i reached home. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| First the key fobs stopped unlocking the doors then the lights stopped working was told that the central timer module was defective and that the dealer would replace. chrysler denies there is a problem with this module. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2009 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Wife driving home from work head lights flashed on and off and wipers front stop working on low just on high and back stop all together lights just work if drivers door is open took to dealer ship was told that the ctm was bad informed dealer ship that i say a recall on this was told not for my durango. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 8267 | 8 | |
| While applying brakes vehicle continued to stall. as a result, the vehicle lost power. dealer stated they were not able to duplicate the problem.*ak the consumer came to a stop to let oncoming traffic pass. the consumer put foot on the accelerator and noticed the vehicle had stalled with no warning while the headlights where still on. on other occasions headlights would dim and then get brighter as the vehicle spit and sputtered for 15 seconds. the consumer had 4 co-pilots installed and was not able to hold the recordings. the vehicles left front speaker was not working. the rear hatch light will not stay in because the retainer clips broke. the vehicle had an oil leak. the transmission is not shifting properly in the vehicle. *tc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango slt. the contact stated that the headlights failed and would flicker on and off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the headlight timing module. the manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not recalled and denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 04/07/2007 | 34500 | 4 | 10/12/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango with a current and failure mileage of 34,500. the contact was driving at 60 mph under normal dry conditions when the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that when the stalling occurred all of the instrument panel lights turned on, and the door chime started to buzz. the contact was able to pull to the side of the road without a crash. since the stalling the windows failed ,they did not go up or down, the windshield wipers and headlights worked intermittently. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer could not tell them why the failure occurred. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| A recall on central timer module. 2003 dodge durango vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *dt the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the expense he incurred for the inoperative headlights in which the ctm was faulty. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2010 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated when he started the vehicle he noticed that his headlights and the dash board lights failed. he contact the manufacturer, the manufacturer stated his vin was not included in recall 02v322000 exterior lighting: headlights: switch therefore they will not assist. the current and the failure mileage were 87,000. the vehicle had not repaired at the time of the complaint. updated 03/15/10 *bf updated 05/12/10.8jb | |||
| 12/31/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact was driving at night approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly, the headlights flickered and failed to operate. the driver was able to reach his destination without incident. the failure occurred intermittently. in addition, the interior light remained illuminated which required the removal of the fuse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the failure was contributed to the central timer module (ctm). recall nhtsa campaign id number 02v3220000, exterior lighting headlights switch is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 12/31/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2003 dodge durango had problems with a bad module. consumer states that her vehicle was not a part of the recall for this problem due to the timeline by chrysler. *nj the consumer stated the headlights started blinking. the right passenger low beam went out completely and would come back on after a period of time. the horn also blew, the locks would lock and unlock, the interior lights and alarm went off every time the consumer unlocked the doors. the gauges would act up at times, and the 4-wheel drive would be lost. the consumer hasn't experienced any more problems since the central timer module was replaced. *jb | |||
| 04/20/2008 | 87100 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound and noticed the instrument panel lights and headlights were flickering on and off. the lights flashed in 2 to 5 minute intervals. the failure occurred every time the vehicle was operated. he took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician stated that the central timer module needed to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 87,100 and current mileage was 87,224. updated 06/03/2008 the dealer replaced the time and alarm module. updated | |||
| 01/25/2008 | 46000 | 1 | 02/23/2003 |
| Friday january 25,2008 i experienced loss of headlights, electric doorlocks, interior lighting, fog lights, had to use my emergency flashers to drive home from work after taking the vehicle to my repair shop it turns out it was the central timing module, i also found a recall from the nhtsa dated december 2-2002 for the 2003 durango and dakota, i was never notified of this recall, i had my vehicle fixed january 31,2007 the central timer module was replaced and the components are all fine. i am writing and sending copies of my bills & recall notice to the chrysler customer center to be reimbursed my $265.00 for the part . if anyone needs the number go to the nhtsa.dot.gov web and enter campaign #02v322000. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2007 | 67780 | 5 | 11/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the headlights flashed on and off intermittently and the interior lights flickered on and off in the passenger compartment. the dealer stated that the sensor timer module malfunctioned. no repairs were made. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the failure mileage was 67,780 and current mileage was 67,802. | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 69800 | 20 | 01/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango. the contact stated that the headlights would shine off and on while driving at night. the failure caused him to lose visibility because no street lights were present. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall number 02v322000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 69,800. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 10/12/2006 | 74000 | 1 | 04/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the exterior lighting failed due to a defective central timer module. there was a nhtsa recall #02v322000 pertaining to the exterior lighting:headlights:switch. the number was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 09/25/2006 | 64000 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| All lighting on my 2003 dodge durango except hazard and brake lights failed at the same time. this includes all interior lighting, headlights, fog lights and running lamps. no fuses blown. discussion with dodge dealership revealed that this is common problem and is caused by failure of the headlight switch unit on the dashboard. further investigation on message boards also revealed that this is common problem, along with the wiring harness to the switch assembly which becomes hot and melts. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 20952 | 1 | 03/01/2001 |
| Left turn signal causes all dashboard lights to flash. dealer commented we see this a lot on (durangos). *ak | |||