2003 Dodge Durango R/T For Sale
This 2003 Dodge Durango R/T is a performance-trim sport-utility vehicle with 189,000 original miles. Finished in its factory styling over a premium R/T leather sport interior, this truck features the powerful 5.9L Magnum V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. Despite receiving an extensive roster of recent mechanical overhauls—including a rebuilt original transmission, rebuilt rear end, and completely refreshed driveline components—the vehicle has developed a powertrain bottleneck and is being offered as-is for a dedicated project. It is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan/USA
Price: $2,800.00
Key Details
- Make/Model: Dodge Durango R/T
- Mileage: 189,000 miles
- Transmission: Automatic, right below the engine
- Engine: 5.9L Magnum V8
- Title: Clean
Condition
- All factory glass windows remain intact and in good condition
- Offered by a seller who is stepping away from further mechanical troubleshooting
Performance Highlights
- High-output 5.9L Magnum V8 engine
- Original automatic transmission fully rebuilt in the summer of 2025
- Rear differential assembly fully rebuilt in the summer of 2025
- Timing chain, matching timing chain cover, and water pump replaced in 2023
- Upgraded fuel delivery system with new fuel rails and heavy-duty 50lb fuel injectors (2020)
- Upgraded ignition loop featuring a new ignition coil, distributor cap, rotor, and premium 8mm spark plug wires (2020)
- Upgraded exhaust system with a new muffler and tailpipe assembly (2020)
- Installed new engine radiator and drive belt tensioner pulley hardware in 2024
Known Issues
- Active engine performance bottleneck preventing the powertrain from revving over 2,000 RPMs (2026 diagnostic status)
- No onboard computer diagnostic scan tool troubleshooting or sensor data extraction has been performed on the running fault
Upgrades & Features
- Factory premium R/T-branded leather upholstery sport seating surfaces
- Factory integrated rear overhead entertainment video screen system
- Completely overhauled front suspension system replaced from left to right (2020)
- High-performance Bilstein shock absorbers installed at all four corners (2020)
- Two brand-new structural driveshaft assemblies installed in the summer of 2025
- Brand-new left and right front CV axle shafts installed in the summer of 2025
- New left and right wheel bearing hub assemblies featuring integrated speed sensors (2025)
- Fresh premium NGK oxygen (O2) sensors installed on the exhaust stream (2025)
- Three new window regulator assemblies installed (driver-front and both rear doors) in 2025
- New heavy-duty hydraulic liftgate support struts installed in 2025
Additional Information
- The seller explicitly notes that if the vehicle is not sold within a reasonable timeframe, it will be sent to a salvage yard to be crushed
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