2004 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,115 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 45 involved a crash and 74 involved a fire. 42 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsDec 3, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
Campaign 14V770000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelMar 9, 2007
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.
Campaign 07V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 8, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.
THIS CONTACT COULD ABRADE THE CABLE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 04V578000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, cablesJan 14, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAY INGEST WATER AND FREEZE DURING EXTENDED COLD TEMPERATURE.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 04V020000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, interior/under dashDec 12, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CAPACITOR FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Campaign 03V528000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
243 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Jul 6, 2005
MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO [XXX] HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FAILURE. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED 4 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. IT IS NOW 14 MONTHS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 7 TIMES, AND THE CAUSE OF CASUALTY REMAINS UNDETERMINED. THIS IS LARGELY IN PART DUE TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER'S INATTENTION TO MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. THEY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SYMPTOM RATHER THAN THE CAUSE. THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SHORTCOMING INTERMITTENTLY IMPACTS THE A/C, RADIO, CONSOLE LIGHTS, AND TODAY... THE AIRBAGS. PENDING THE TURN OF THE IGNITION KEY DETERMINES WHICH SYSTEM IS IMPACTED. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT TO MOVE THE "GREMLIN" TO A DIFFERENT SYSTEM. ALSO, THE MECHANIC AT GREENBRIER DODGE CLAIMED THIS TO BE A NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT OPERATES OFF OF BUSES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, HE CLAIMED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS SEEN OCCURRENCES SIMILAR TO THAT OF MY OWN BEFORE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD WAITING TO HAPPEN. OR, IF IN A CRASH, WILL MY AIR BAG WORK? COULD I BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY CONSOLE LIGHTS GO OUT, HIDING THE STATUS OF MY ENGINE (I.E., OIL LOW, ETC)? *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical system, Equipment, Jun 27, 2005
WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 105 DEG F, THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS OUT HOT AIR. I HAVE HAD THE 31 MAR 05 TSB FIX PUT IN PLACE, BUT THE AC STILL DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY.
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2005
VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2005
ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT LOW SPEED ON A SMALL INCLINE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN.
Electrical system, May 21, 2005
WE LEASE A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OUR VEHICLE HAS STALLED. IT WOULD DO THIS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, AND IT DIDN'T MATTER THE ROAD CONDITIONS OR TEMP. WE'VE HAD IT BACK TO DERBY DODGE IN DERBY CT 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING. MY WIFE PRIMARILY USES THIS VEHICLE WITH OUR CHILDREN. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH HOW DODGE HAS ASSESSED THE SITUATION.
Electrical system, May 2, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED AT ANY GIVEN TIME NO MATTER IF DRIVING FOR DAYS OR HOURS SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WON'T START, IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. IT WOULDN'T START THREE TIMES, THE FOURTH TIME IT DID START LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ENOUGH GAS. EVERYTHING WAS DEAD, THE CONSUMER WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND IT STARTED WITHOUT ANT PROBLEM, HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM SINCE THEN. TWO MONTHS AGO IT STARTED HAPPENING. NO PROBLEM SINCE THEN, AND IT WAS WORSE THIS TIME THAN THE FIRST TIME. DEALER TOLD HIM TO TURN KEY 1/2 WAY AND WAIT ABOUT A FEW SECONDS, THEN START THE MOTOR. *AK
Electrical system, Apr 7, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED THROUGH WARRANTY BUT IS STATING TO HESITATE AND GO OUT AGAIN. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jan 20, 2005
MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON 2 OCCASIONS. STEERING AND BRAKING ARE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED. *JB
Electrical system, Jan 13, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAD THE D40 SAFETY RECALL DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *NM *NM
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jan 10, 2005
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS SUV, I HAVE HAD TO BRING THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS THINGS. RECOMMENDED SERVICE, A FUSE OUT OF PLACE/BATTERY RECALL, AND TODAY, JANUARY 8, 2005, FOR A DETACHED THROTTLE CABLE, WHICH PREVENTED ACCELERATION. I DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION, AND OBVIOUSLY, I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WE RECEIVED ASSISTANCE IN PUSHING THE TRUCK OFF OF THE ROAD, AND I CALLED GWINNETT PLACE DODGE. I EXPLAINED THE SITUATION, AND I WAS GIVEN THE PHONE NUMBER TO SW TOWING SERVICE. WE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO SPEAK WITH A MANAGER IN REGARD TO THIS MATTER.*AK
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Sep 14, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S RADIO STOPPED WORKING. *NM WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CHANGE LANES, HE NOTICED A DELAYED REACTION FROM THE TIME HE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE RESPONSE OF THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED ALL THE PROBLEMS HE HAD EXPERIENCED AND AFTER A DIAGNOSTICS TEST WAS DONE, THE DEALER STATED THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED A CODE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS SO THEY ERASED IT. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER DID NOT GO INTO THE PARK POSITION IT STAYED IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 2 BOLTS AND A BRACKET WERE MISSING FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT AND A NEW PROBLEM HAD SURFACED. THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD THAT READ PASS AIR BAG OFF. *JB
Electrical system, Sep 7, 2004
FIRST THE HORN STARTED GOING OFF ALL BY ITS SELF AND THEY SAID THAT HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN. IT COULD BE ELECTRICAL THEY SAID AND TRIED TO FIX IT. I GOT MY NEW DURANGO BACK AND THEN IT OVER HEATED. I WAS ON I-95 WHEN THEN IT OVER HEATED. IT WAS TOWED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL PROBLUM WITH THE HORN AND THEY COULDNT GET IT TO OVERHEAT. MABEY IT WAS A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM. THEY SAID. THEN IT WOULDNT CRANK , THREE TIMES THIS HAPPEND. THEY HAD TO TOW IT. COSTING THEM A LITTLE MONEY. WELL ACCUALY IT COST DODGE WELL OVER 350.00 PLUS COST OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHATS WRONG. AND KEEPING A VEHICLE I PAY 556.00 PER MO. FOR. I KNOW THIS MAY BE A SMALL PROBLUM TO YOU BUT SOMEONE SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A LEMON LAW SHOULD BE IN AFECT. I JUST WANT MY VEHICILE BACK BECAUSE I STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS SUV. WHILE THERE( TRYING TO FIGURE THE ELECTRICAL PROBLUM OUT ) IM TIERD OF THIS PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE TWO KIDS AND THIS IS THE 2ND CAR IVE PURCHASED. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT I WAS SATICFIED WITH, BUT GOT TO SMALL FOR MY NEW FAMILY. I LOVE MY SUV AND PAID 35,0000.00 AND IT WONT EVEN START. IT DRAINS THE BATTERY ALL BY ITS SELF OVERNIGHT.*AK
Electrical system, Aug 18, 2004
I HAVE THE 04 DURANGO HEMI WITH 4600 MILES ON IT; THE VEHICLE STALLS ON AVERAGE TWICE A WEEK ON HILLS. THE DEALER CAN NOT PULL OFF ANY CODES FROM THE COMPUTER AND THUS IS NOT ALLOWED BY DODGE TO REPLACE PARTS UNLESS BAD. *JB THATS WHERE THE CATCH 22 COMES IN THE DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DODGE WILL NOT LET THEM REPLACE PARTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN IN TO THE SHOP 3 TIMES NOW AND I KEEP ON GETTING THE SAME RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER WHICH IS "THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO". IT HAS EVEN STALLED AT 55 MPH WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. *JB
Electrical system, Aug 4, 2004
ON 6/28/2004, MY AC STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, AND MY GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED THE GEAR SHIFT. THE AC NOT WORKING IS A RESULT OF AN APPARENT COMPUTER PROBLEM THAT REQUIRES A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN MY DURANGO IN FOR SERVICE 4+ TIMES AND THE AC IS STILL NOT FIXED. IT BLOWS HOT AIR AT RANDOM. YOU CANNOT DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN BECAUSE OF THE LOAD NOISE. IT HURTS YOUR EARS AND YOU HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY ROLL THEM UP, SAME THING WITH THE MOON ROOF. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING A MODULE. THE INFORMED ME THAT THE COMPUTER WAS NOT COMMUNITCATING WITH THE AIRBAG, RESULTING IN THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON. DOES THIS MEAN THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT IF THE COMPUTER IS NOT RECOGNIZING THAT IT HAS AN AIRBAG.*AK
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK NEW ELECTRIC HARNESS WERE REPLACED DUE TO METLED WIRES. 2 RECALLS FOUND BY THE CONSUMER: ONE ON WIRING UNDER THE DASH, AND THE OTHER ON ACCELERATOR CABLE. CONSUMER MADE 10 VISITS TO THE DEALER. *LA
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 15, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK AFTER THE FIFTH VISIT TO THE SERVICE DEALER (DESOTO MALL), THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT HAD NOT COME BACK ON. THE SHIFTING LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER (CENTRAL MAINE DODGE) AND AFTER THREE VISITS TO THEM, THEY FOUND MELTED WIRES AND A BAD SENSOR. THE WIRES HAD HOLES IN THEM. CHRYSLER WOULD DO NOTHING TO HELP RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. A TRANSMISSION SENSOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. (THE SHIFT INDICATOR STAYED ON INTERMITTENTLY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE OTHER LIGHTS & THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR RATIONALITY WIRES WERE DAMAGED AND MELTED ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER) ALSO THE ENGINE HAD COME ON AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD. *SC *JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 28, 2004
FOLLOWING THE THROTTLE CASING RECALL ON MY DODGE DURANGO 2004 SLT 4.7 L A FEW DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON...NO PROB PER THE DEALER. FOLLOWING WEEK I NOTICED THAT GAS MILEAGE WAS BELOW 10MPG'S WHICH WAS ABNORMAL BUT DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD GET BETTER. A FEW DAYS LATER WHILE ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE 80 THE ENGINE STARTED BUCKING AND CHUGGING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING..... I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. I GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND FROM THE COMPUTER THAT THE CYLINDERS WERE MISFIRING. THEY PULLED THE PLUGS OUT OF THE BLOCK AND NOTED RUST AND CORROSION ALONG WITH OXIDATION COVERING THE SPARKPLUGS AND THE EXTENSION TUBES HOLDING THE SPARK PLUGS. THEY FOUND THAT WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE FIRING AREA OF THE SPARKPLUG . HOWEVER, IT WAS SAID TO ME BY THE WARRANTY MANAGER FROM THE NORTHEAST BUSINESS CENTER FOR CHRYSLER THAT HE HAD MY PHOTOS SENT TO DETROIT AND THAT ENGINEERS WERE NOW DESIGNING A DEFLECTOR SHIELD FOR THESE DURANGOS WHICH WOULD SOMEHOW KEEP WATER FROM GETTING TO PLACES IT SHOULD NOT BE. AS A CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL, #9937, I INVESTIGATE FATALITIES AND INJURIES REGULARLY. IT IS MY JOB TO TRY TO ARRIVE AT THE ROOT CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS. IN THIS CASE, A SERVICE MANAGER FROM CORIGLIANO DODGE, BELIEVE OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THAT IT COULD BE RELATED...THAT IS THE WATER NOT BEING KEPT WAY FROM THE INNERDS OF THE ENGINE...COULD BE RELATED TO THE THROTTLE CABLE GETTING WATER IN IT AND WHEN SUBJECT TO FREEZING TEMPS, IT COULD STICK CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WATER IN AN ENGINE HERE GOT THE THROTTLE TO STICK WHEN MIXED WITH COLD TEMPERATURES. IT GOT MY ENGINE CYLINDERS TO MISFIRE AND WHAT ABOUT STEERING OR ELECTRICAL FIRES. CHRYSLER MUST HAVE SOME OVERSIGHT FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THIS AND PLEASE CONTACT ME SO I CAN EMAIL DIGITAL PHOTOS TO YOU THAT I TOOK THAT DAY IN THE CORIGLIANO DODGE OF BOONTON , NJ SHOP. *AK
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER WAS ADVISED TO HALT SALES OF 2004 DODGE DURANGO BY MANUFACTURER DUE TO FIRE ISSUE. *LA THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A STOP SALE ORDER WHICH WAS ISSUED BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER CORP FOR 2004 DODGE DURANGO'S. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT A DEFECT EXISTED WITHIN AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR, WHICH MAY OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. *NM