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, Engine, Jul 11, 2014
MY TRUCK ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP WORKING WITH NO WARNING. IT ONLY HAS 119,000 MILES ON IT AND IT WONT START. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ITS APART OF THE RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, May 28, 2014
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 2-WHEEL DRIVE, 8 CYLINDER, HEMI MAGNUM. MY PROBLEM IS THAT WHENEVER IT RAINS OR I GO THROUGH A CAR WASH OR IT SNOWS, MY CAR ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF WHEN I COME TO A STOP. IT GASPS FOR AIR. SOMETIMES IT DOES CUT OFF, BUT IT QUICKLY STARTS BACK AGAIN. ONCE IT STOPS RAINING, MY CAR ACTS NORMAL AGAIN. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND EVERY TIME THE TECHNICIAN CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. HE EVEN DROVE IT IN THE RAIN. THE ANSWER SEEMS SO SIMPLE, BUT NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHEN IT RAINS. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 23, 2014
2004 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED, 5.7L HEMI, PURCHASED ON 5/15/13. EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE AT TIME OF SALE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES TO DATE FOR SAME ROOT ISSUE. IN UNDER ONE YEAR, ONLY APPROXIMATELY 2600 MILES HAVE BEEN DRIVEN DUE TO LACK OF RELIABILITY AND SERVICE RELATED PROBLEMS. IN THIS CASE, THE ROOT PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND IS NOT UNIQUE TO THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE, BUT RATHER A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DIRECTION OR ANY TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITH SOLVING THE ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN CLEARLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS CHRYSLER DIRECTLY, THAT THIS MATTER INVOLVES A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AND WAS NEVER ISSUED AS A RECALL. MOST RECENTLY, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT ENGINE DAMAGE HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. IN THE SAME CONVERSATION, HOWEVER, I WAS ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE, BEING THE DEFECT THAT ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASHES, WAS NOT RECTIFIED. THIS ISSUE IS CLEARLY UNRESOLVED AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND OTHER MOTORISTS COULD BE IN JEOPARDY IF CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR. CHRYSLER HAS OPTED TO IGNORE THIS FREQUENTLY REPORTED ISSUE AND SIMPLY PUSH THOSE WHO COMPLAIN AWAY. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Apr 13, 2014
I BOUGHT MY 04 DURANGO FROM A DEALER AND IM OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY I'M A LITTLE IRRITATED WITH MY WIFE CALLING ME COMPLAINING SHE IS STRANDED! I PAID BIG MONEY FOR THIS TRUCK AND DON'T THINK I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING A MECHANIC TO PLAY GUESS AND CHECK. I HAVE MY TRUCK RANDOMLY SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF 4LOCK MOSTLY WHILE DRIVING SLOW BUT HAS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY IM WORRIED FOR DAMAGE TO MY TRANSFERCASE FROM THIS I CANT AFFORD TO REPLACE A TRANSFERCASE LET ALONE THE TRUCK ITS SELF I SEE ALOT OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND I THINK IT SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT BY THIS COMMON PROBLEM. *JS
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 11, 2014, fire
TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS RAINING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE LIGHTS TURNED ON AND SMOKE WAS SEEN FROM THE HOOD, THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION OR NO ONE WAS NEAR THE TRUCK AT THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED IN AND THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND $1000.00 WAS SPENT ON REPAIRS AND WHEN THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN FOR A CAR WASH THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN THE DODGE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSES THE WATER TO GO IN TO THE ENGINE I WAS TOLD TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUG WIRES AND CABLES ANOTHER $600.00 BUT I WAS TOLD THAT AS WATER KEEPS GOING IN THE SAME PROBLEM MAY OCCUR. TESTS WERE DONE IN THE DODGE DEALER SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT WATER IS GOING IN TO THE ENGINE BUT CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY AND HOW TO RESOLVE IT. IF DRIVING AND IT RAINS THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE TRUCK TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *JS
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER BEING DRIVEN IN RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING EACH TIME IT WOULD RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 1, 2014
WHEN RAINING VEHICLE WANTS TO SHUT OFF DUE TO WATER RUNNING DOWN THE HOOD/ WINDSHIELD COWL AND DIRECTLY RUNNING ONTO ENGINE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. PERFORM A SEARCH FOR VEHICLE AND ISSUE. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Equipment, Mar 21, 2014
OEM CD PLAYER HAS BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BATTERY CHANGE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF DCC. EVEN NEW 2013 AND 2014 MODELS. DCC REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. DEALERS CHARGE BIG BUCKS TO RE-FLASH CONTROL MODULE SO THAT CD PLAYER IS AGAIN RECOGNIZED BY COMPUTER. WHY SHOULD A VEHICLE HAVE TO BE RE PROGRAMMED EVERY TIME A BATTERY GOES DEAD? THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW IN SOFTWARE AND THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT BE FOOTING THE BILL FOR IT. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 28, 2014
DURING MEDIUM/HEAVY RAIN THE ENGINE STALLS BADLY OR COMPLETELY DIES. ALSO HAPPENS DURING CAR WASHES, THOUGH NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THEN- JUST AGGRAVATING! :( RESTARTS ONLY AFTER RAIN SUBSIDES. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION- FOR MYSELF AND THOSE VEHICLES AROUND ME. MY RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. DESPITE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS, IT APPEARS DODGE HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR ADDRESS IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, ALIENATING MANY PREVIOUSLY LOYAL CUSTOMERS (THIS WAS A VERY POPULAR SUV). THE FACTORY WARANTY WAS EXPIRED/NEAR TO EXPIRE WHEN MOST OF US BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE THIS SO WE HAD LITTLE RECOURSE. AS MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS LOW MILES FOR ITS AGE, I PLAN TO KEEP IT FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE- CIRCUMSTANCES PERMITTING... THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME POST MY CONCERN HERE! I HOPE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS VERY SERIOUS ISSUE. LONG OVERDUE! STEP UP CHRYSLER AND STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GIVING ATTENTION TO MY CONCERN. :) *TR
Electrical system, Jan 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE RADIO THEN IMMEDIATELY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS AND REAR HATCH ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jan 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER WATER CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH A RAIN, DRIVING THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE OR GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH FOR INSTANCE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jan 14, 2014
WATER IS GETTING UNDER THE COWL AND ONTO MY MOTOR. I HAVE TAKEN MY 2004 HEMI DURANGO TO SEVERAL SHOPS/DEALERS AND THE WATER IS CAUSING ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS. THE CYLINDERS ARE MISFIRING, SOME OF THE METAL PARTS UNDER THE HOOD HAVE RUSTED IRREPARABLY (IE. MOTOR HEAT GUARDS), THE WINDSHIELD GETS ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, MY HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAT WORKS ONLY SOMETIMES DUE TO THE WIRES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH GETTING WET, AND THIS WATER GETTING THROUGH IS ALSO CAUSING MY CAR TO STALL OR ALMOST STALL EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR TAKE IT THROUGH A CAR WASH. THIS WATER IS CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IT IS ALSO RUSTING HORRIBLY FAST NEAR THE WHEEL WELLS AND ON THE BACK TRUNK HATCH. WITHIN ONLY 2 WEEKS OF COLD WEATHER I NOW HAVE A SOLID HOLE FROM THE RUST. WHY CAN'T THEY RECALL SOME PARTS AND FIX THIS? THE DEALER IS NO HELP, THEY ONLY WANT TO CHARGE ME HUGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO REPAIR PROBLEMS THAT WERE FACTORY DEFECTS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 28, 2013
GOES IN AND OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 25, 2013
THE ELECTRICAL PORTION STARTED AFTER I FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE ISSUE WORSENED AFTER SOMEONE BROKE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CAR WOULDN'T STAY CHARGED, AND I ENDED UP NEEDING A TOW EVERY OTHER WEEK. MY CAR INSURANCE WENT UP TO $550.00 A MONTH. I WAS ALWAYS STRANDED. THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE IN THE RAIN. SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, IT DID IT ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AND I SAW A SEMI COMING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND I THOUGHT I WAS DEAD. I GOT IT STARTED AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO GET OUT THE WAY. EVENTUALLY IT COULDN'T' START ANYMORE. I HAD IT SITTING FOR A YEAR AS I KEPT MAKING LOAN PAYMENTS. I FIXED ONE THING AFTER THE OTHER...THINKING IT WAS THE PROBLEM...THE CAR WOULD START AND DIE A FEW DAYS LATER. THIS LAST TIME I CHANGED THE STARTER FOR THE THIRD TIME. A ROD WAS THROWN AND THE ENGINE IS LOCKED. I WASN'T EVEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED AFTER 3RD STARTER WAS INSTALLED AND A CRUNCH NOISE SOUNDED A FEW MINUTES LATER WHILE TRYING TO GIVE THE BATTERY SOME JUICE. I TOWED IT INTO ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE ENGINE IS GONE. I HAD TO PAY FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE BECAUSE IT'S FINANCED AND A CAR NOTE FOR A TRUCK THAT'S GONE. I'VE SEARCHED ONLINE AND DODGE KNOWS AND HASN'T TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY. INVOLUNTARY REPOSSESSION WOULD BE FUTILE BECAUSE AFTER THE FEE FOR REPO, TOWING, STORAGE..I WILL OWE MORE THAN WHAT I HAVE LEFT TO PAY, $5000.00 AND STILL NOT EVEN SCRAP METAL. I'VE READ SO MANY DISCUSSION BOARD POST, CONSUMER BLOGS ON THIS MODEL AND 'M FLOORED. I GUESS THE COMPLAINTS ARE RECENT BECAUSE ONE YOU GET TO LIKE 70,00 MILE YOU ARE TOAST. I DON'T DRIVE TO WORK, ONLY ON THE WEEKENDS AND I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK AND NOW I HAVE NOTHING BUT PAYMENTS AND METAL THAT LOOKS PRETTY ON THE OUTSIDE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Oct 23, 2013
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND THEN THE LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING WITHOUT THE KEYS BEING IN THE IGNITION. I TRIED TO MOVE THE TRUCK TO THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE AND THE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE HOOD AND FROM UNDER THE DASH. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING, WE HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE IT WAS SMOKING AND THE KEYS WERE OFF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND REMOVED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT MAY BE A SHORT WHEN IT RAINED. THE TRUCK IS IN THE GARAGE I CANT DRIVE IT WHEN IT RAINS BECAUSE WATER GOES IN TO THE TRUCK FROM THE FRONT I CAN ACTUALLY SEE WATER LEAKING INTO THE FLOOR. I OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTIL IT REACHED 100,000 MILES. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 13, 2013, fire
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 V8 IT WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS RAINING, THE LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING WITHOUT THE KEYS OR ANY POWER GOING TO THE TRUCK. I TRIED TO MOVE THE TRUCK INTO THE GARAGE TO CHECK ON IT AND IT STARTED SMOKING ON THE INTERIOR AND SMOKE FROM THE HOOD. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. I OPENED THE HOOD AND REMOVED THE CABLES FROM THE BATTERY, THE FIRE AND POLICE WERE CALLED. WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVED THEY CHECKED THE TRUCK AND SAID THAT WATER WAS COMING IN FROM THE FRONT OF THE FUSE BOX AND THAT IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SHORT THAT MADE THE LIGHTS BLINK. MY TRUCK IS CURRENTLY IN MY GARAGE AND I AM NOT DRIVING IT AT THIS TIME I TRIED TO TURN IT ON JUST TO WARM IT UP BUT THE BATTERY IS DEAD SO I AM NOT GOING TO TRY AND DRIVE IT BECAUSE I NOTICED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM ENDED UP WITH A BLOWN MOTOR AND I DON'T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN TO ME. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 6, 2013
MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ALSO WHILE MAKING TURNS. HAVE HAD AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS SINCE THERE ARE NO ENGINE CODES. VEHICLE IS BECOMING VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. DURANGO HAS A 5.7 HEMI ENGINE. WHY IS THERE NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE WHEN IT INVOLVES OVER FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION? ARE WE WAITING ON A INCIDENT LIKE TOYOTA HAD BEFORE WE REACT? THIS HAS HAPPENED TO DURANGO'S WITH MILEAGE LOW TO HIGH. PLEASE HELP US NOW ON THIS ISSUE BEFORE IT HAPPENS TO YOU. THANKS !
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 13, 2013
MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO SAT OUTSIDE IN THE RAIN WHILE I WAS AWAY ON A TRIP WHEN IT RETURNED AND RESTARTED IT, I HEARD A LOAD POP AND THE ENGINE IDLING ROUGH, GOT OUT TO CHECK AND SEEN AND SMELLED OIL COMING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. MOTORS TOAST, GOOD JOB CHRYSLER FOR A QUALITY PRODUCT! *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Jul 15, 2013
VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL STORM CAME THROUGH DUMPING CONTINUOUS RAIN ON VEHICLE. I WENT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE LATER THAT DAY AND NOTICED STANDING WATER ON DRIVERS SIDE FLOORBOARD/CARPET. IT WAS SOAKED! I WENT TO START THE ENGINE IT DIDN'T RESPOND INITIALLY SO I TURNED IGNITION BACKWARDS (OFF DIRECTION) AND TRIED TO RESTART. AT THAT MOMENT IT STARTED VERY ROUGH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND CONTINUALLY DOES SO WHENEVER IT IS STARTED NOW. I CAN'T AND DON'T DRIVE IT. LOOKING CLOSER UNDER THE HOOD APPARENTLY WATER IS GETTING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN IT RAINS. THE BLACK MATERIAL LINING UNDER THE HOOD WAS SOAKED ALSO. ON THE ENGINE THERE WERE WATER DROPLETS AND MOST COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE HAD DRIED WATER MARKS/STREAKS THROUGHOUT THE COMPARTMENT.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 22, 2013
MY WELL-MAINTAINED 2004 DODGE DURANGO SLT BEGAN DOING SOMETHING BIZARRE A FEW MONTHS AGO AT ABOUT 120,000 MILES. THIS HAS 4.7L V8 AND THE AWD-4HI-4LO 2-SPEED TRANSFER CASE. THE "SERVICE 4WD" AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, AND IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSFER CASE WAS STUCK IN 4HI WITH THE TIRES GRABBING ON A TURN. THE SELECTOR KNOB ON THE DASH WOULD NOT FUNCTION. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC WHO CHECKED THE FUNCTION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR, INSPECTED THE MOTOR AND WIRING, AND CHANGED THE TRANSFER CASE FLUID AGAIN. I CALLED MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR. THE MOTOR COSTS $1190 PLUS TWO HOURS LABOR AND TWO QUARTS OF ATF+4 FLUID. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOTOR OR THE TRANSFER CASE OR THE DASH SELECTOR KNOB. HE SAID HE BELIEVES THIS IS A CONTROL MODULE OR PROGRAMMING ISSUE. I GOT A THIRD OPINION AT MY LOCAL LEE MYLES. THEY CONCURRED THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR AND THERE MUST BE SOME ISSUE WITH THE COMPUTER, PROGRAMMING, OR ONE OR MORE OF THE CONTROL MODULES. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING. THE MALFUNCTION CONDITION EXISTS APPROXIMATELY 65% OF THE TIME. I CAN'T AFFORD TO BRING TO THE DEALER NOW AND SPEND OVER $1300 FOR A REPAIR THAT I DO NOT THINK WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE READ ON MANY MESSAGE BOARDS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2004-2006 DURANGOS AND CHANGING THE MOTOR, OR THE SWITCH DOES NOT HELP THE SITUATION. I ALSO NOTICE THAT AT TIMES WHEN I OPEN THE DOORS OR UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE KEY FOB, I CAN HEAR THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR CYCLING. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL OR PROGRAMMING ISSUE. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEELS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE MALFUNCTION CONDITION EXISTS AND I FEAR THIS IS STRAINING THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 20, 2013
WENT OUT TO START 2004 DODGE DURANGO MORNING AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, TURNED KEY AND ROD WENT THRU BLOCK. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT WHEN IT RAINED (CAUSED MULTIPLE MISFIRES) FOUND OUT LATER AFTER THE ENGINE BLEW THAT THE COMPANY WAS AWARE OF THE COWL LEAKAGE PROBLEM THAT ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK ONTO MOTOR. THINK THERE SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL OR LETTER ADVISING US THIS NEEDED FIXED. EVIDENTIALLY THESE COMPLAINTS AREN'T BEING READ OR NO ONE IS PAYING ATTENTION TO THEM. GUESS WERE ALL SCREWED BY DODGE. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED PROPER EVERY 3000 MILES JUST FOR INFORMATION DODGE WILL NOT HELP ANYONE IF ENGINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THEY WILL TELL YOU YOUR ON YOUR OWN. SALE, SALE, SALE, YOUR DODGE DURANGO AND DON'T BUY ANOTHER ONE. SALE IT AND DON'T KEEP BECAUSE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. BY SELLING IT THE PROBLEM IS THEN SOLVED BECAUSE DODGE OR THESE GUYS WONT DO ANYTHING FOR YOU. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 13, 2013, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL SIDE STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND DASH WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED IT APPEARED TO BE AN OBVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SO THEY DID NOT NEED TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE INTERIOR ROOF BECAUSE THE WIRING HAD STARTED BURNING ALONG THE EDGES OF THE ROOF INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS UP-TO-DATE ON FACTORY RECALLS, AND DESPITE THIS, IT STILL BURNED. I DID NOT RECEIVE A WARNING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS CLEAR, AND THE 2004 DURANGO ONLY HAD ABOUT 75500 MILES AS OF 4/2013. I WAS THE SOLE OWNER. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 7, 2013
PURCHASED MY HEMI DODGE DURANGO 2004, WITH APPROX. 90,000 MILES ON IT. ONLY 20,000 MILES INTO THE PURCHASE, TURNING FROM A COMPLETE STOP ACCELERATING INTO A 40 MPH. LANE AT APPROX. 25-35 MPH, (CLUNK) AFTER HEARING A LOUD THUMP, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. TOWED TO EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE, CONTACTED MY LOCAL CHRYSLER MAINTENANCE DEPT., ONLY OPTION TO RESOLVE MY MATTER WAS TO REPLACE MY NOW DEAD 110,000 MILE ENGINE WITH A RE BUILT ENGINE AT A PURCHASE PRICE OF $2,500/APPROX.70,000 MILES. APPROX. 15,000 MILES AND ONLY LOCAL DRIVING (3 MILES TOPS/PER DAY), I AM EXPERIENCEING FAULTS WHICH LEAD ME TO BELIEVE, I WILL EXPERIENCE THIS UNFORTUNATE PROBLEM AGAIN. VEHICLE ALSO, TURNS OFF IN HEAVY RAIN, AIR BAGS ALERTS ARE FAULTY, STEREO EQIPMENT FAULTY, ELECTICAL SEATING FAULTY. PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 26, 2013
ANY AND ALL TIMES THE BATTERY CABLES ARE REMOVED FROM THE BATTERY FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON A 2004 DODGE DURANGO, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AFTER RECONNECTION OF THE BATTERY. THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND MUST BE RECALIBRATED BY A DEALER AT A COST IN EXCESS OF $100. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 10, 2013
WENT TO THE REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE CAR LOOKED AT CODE P2302 CAME UP WHEN CHECKING THE COMPUTER WAS INFORMED THAT WOULD NEED A NEW PCM REPLACED WITH A NEW FACTORY ONE AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND WHEN TRYING TO CLEAR IT THE LIGHT BLINKS AND JUST STAYS ON BOTH TIMES THE CODE P2302 CAME ON THE IGNITION COIL FOR THAT CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AND THE PLASTIC WAS MELTED. *TR