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
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Electrical system, Jul 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT OF WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL). THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED THE SAME DAY AS THE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS COMPLETED. AS OF JULY 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 30,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Electrical system, Jul 5, 2007
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. I HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO BE FIXED , BUT IT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON. I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE, BUT I DON'T WANT TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN , WOULD BE THE FIFTH TIME, JUST TO HAVE THE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment, Electrical system, Jun 22, 2007
MY VEHICLE UNDERWENT INSPECTION FOR SAFETY RECALL #G07. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE ELECTRONIC CLUSTER IN MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO HAD TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO FIRE HAZARD. WHEN THEY PULLED THE OLD CLUSTER, AN ELECTRICAL SURGE DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF MY VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLUSTER, AND TOLD ME THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAD BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THEY PULLED THE OLD CLUSTER. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS DRIVABLE. THEY ORDERED A PART TO REPAIR THE DOOR AND TOLD ME THEY WOULD REPAIR IT. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE, I WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE. THIS WAS ON JUNE 14TH. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ENTER OR EXIT MY CAR VIA THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FOR OVER 1 WEEK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO ME AS "DRIVABLE". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND ASKED FOR A RENTAL UNTIL THE ISSUE WITH THE DOOR IS RESOLVED. THEY INFORMED ME THAT CHRYSLER HAD TO APPROVE THE RENTAL, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE RENTAL FEES MYSELF. THE DEALERSHIP CREATED A SAFETY HAZARD IN MY VEHICLE, AND RETURNED IT TO ME AS DRIVABLE, AND THEY ARE GOING TO MAKE ME PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED FOR 9 DAYS - I HAVE BEEN CLIMBING THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR 9 DAYS. *TR
Electrical system, May 25, 2007
05/25/07 DAIMLER CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL G07- TEST AND REPROGRAMS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CUSTOMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAYMENTS MADE FOR REPAIRS**CC THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE INVOICE REPAIR AND THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ONLY A CIRCUIT FOR THE DOME LIGHT WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, May 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO NHTSA RECALL # 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRES WERE BURNED. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR AND STATED THAT THE KEYLESS ENTRY NO LONGER WORKED AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS ENTRY WORKED PROPERLY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THE RECALL. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 73,000.
Electrical system, May 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE# 07V092000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF MAY OR THE BEGINNING OF JUNE. THERE IS ONE DODGE DEALER LOCATED NEAR HIS RESIDENCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 71000. THE ENGINE SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Electrical system, May 4, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER PERFORMING A RECALL REPAIR, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE FOR THE CONTACT TO DRIVE. WHILE TRAVELING TO PENNSYLVANIA AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE CONTACT AND HER FAMILY WERE LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS THE FLAMES CONTINUED TO SPREAD. THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL) AND IS ALSO KNOWN AS SAFETY RECALL GO7 REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT SHE NEEDS TO GET A RENTAL CAR AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO HELP. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE CORPORATION FOURTEEN TIMES AND CONTINUALLY CLAIMED THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP. FURTHERMORE, SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RENTAL CAR THAT WAS SUGGESTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 37,000.
Electrical system, Apr 30, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE NOVEMBER 2004. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. WAS PULLED OVER, AND THEN RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TEN TIMES CONCERNING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE BECAUSE IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V092000 CONCERNING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 53,706, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,982.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Electrical system, Apr 24, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REGISTERING HOT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR, AND STATED THAT IT WAS CLOGGED AND NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE PUNCTURED IN THE RADIATOR. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER, THEY STATED THAT THEY ALSO NOTICED THE HOLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONSTANTLY BECAME UNSCREWED. THIS WAS THE CONTACT'S SECOND DODGE DURANGO, AND WAS HAVING THE SAME FAILURES. SHE STATED THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES FOR ANY OF THE ONES THAT EXISTED. THE DEALER DID NOT RECORD THE VIN TO RESEARCH IF THE VEHICLE HAD ANY DEFECTS. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR SERVICE FOR ALL OF THE FAILURES EXCEPT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT AND WINDSHIELD LIGHT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,000 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.*AK
Electrical system, Apr 22, 2007, fire
ON THE MORNING OF APRIL 14, 2007, I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ON MY DODGE DURANGO 2004 BEGAN TO SMOKE. IT WAS A MATTER OF SECONDS BEFORE THE SMOKE TURNED BLACK AND THICK. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED 911. IT WAS A MATTER OF SECONDS BEFORE FLAMES CAME BLASTING OUT OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL OF MY VEHICLE. THE FIRE SPREAD VERY QUICKLY THROUGH THE PLASTIC ON THE DASHBOARD BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD. THANKFULLY, A GENTLEMAN THAT HAPPENED TO LIVE NEAR BY, BROUGHT OUT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER MANAGING TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES AS THE POLICE GOT THERE, FOLLOWED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE POLICE THEN DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROCEEDED TO HOSE DOWN THE ENTIRE CAR AS A PRECAUTION SINCE THE CAR STILL WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. I IMMEDIATELY REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND A RECENT RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, UNTIL TODAY, APRIL 22, 2007 I STILL HAVEN'T GOT A LETTER OF NOTIFICATION FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER. EVEN WORSE, THEY HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE COURTESY TO RETURN MY NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS. I INITIALLY FILED THE COMPLAIN WITH THEM ON APRIL 16, 2007. ITS BEEN OVER A WEEK AND I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD. ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER, MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS, WHICH IT MEANS THAT I NOT ONLY NEED TO COME UP WITH A DOWN PAYMENT FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD AT THE MOMENT, BUT THAT I ALSO LOST FAITH IN THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION. I REFUSE TO RISK MY CHILDREN'S LIFE IN ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE. FOR NOW I WANT DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO FACE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. MEANWHILE, I HAVE BEEN CARELESS AND I HAVE NO WAY TO GET TO SCHOOL (I AM A FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENT) OR TO GET MY CHILDREN TO THEIR NORMAL ACTIVITIES. THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION SAYS THAT THEY CAN'T AUTHORIZE A RENTAL UNTIL WHENEVER THEIR ADJUSTER CONTACTS ME. I HAVE CALLED THEM AT LEAST FIVE TIMES WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 18, 2007, fire
2004 DODGE DURANGO CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DRIVEWAY AFTER THEY ARRIVED HOME AT 12:00 IN THE AFTERNOON CUSTOMER BELIEVES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS THE PROBLEM**CC CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS AND WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED THE PAYOFF AMOUNT DUE ON THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES WENT ONLINE AND SAW A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 17, 2007
WHEN I GOT INTO MY TRUCK TO TAKE MY HUSBAND TO WORK THE RADIO DID NOT HAVE ANY SOUND, BUT THE POWER WAS ON. AS SOON AS THIS HAPPENED I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE A REPEAT OF WHAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH, AND IT WAS! SOON AFTER THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MANY OTHER LIGHTS ON THE PANEL. THE GAUGES STARTED JUMPING UP AND DOWN. AFTER I HEARD OF THE RECALL WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD US THIS WAS FIXED, OBVIOUSLY IT WAS NOT. I AGREE WITH COMPLAINT# 10060005, I FEEL WATER IS POSSIBLY GETTING INTO PLACES IT SHOULD NOT BE, THE DEALER HAD ALREADY RESEALED THE TOP OF MY TRUCK BECAUSE MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS LEAKING AND WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM MY HEADLINER!, NOT LONG AGO AFTER IT RAINED WATER WAS COMING IN NEAR THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WE CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN, AND THEY TOLD US THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME! (I HAVE PICTURES OF THE WATER DRIPPING IN MY TRUCK!) I ALSO HAVE VIDEO OF THE CONTROL PANEL AS I WAS DRIVING, WITH THE GAUGES JUMPING AND LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF! I WOULD LOVE FOR DODGE TO SEE THE VIDEO, AND EXPLAIN HOW THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS TRUCK IS UNSAFE. I AM DRIVING MY MOTHER'S TOYOTA RIGHT NOW!! *AK
Electrical system, Apr 4, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTAINED THE BLAZE TO THE HOOD AND DASHBOARD AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS ELECTRICAL, AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS WERE TAKEN, AND THE CONTACT POSSESSED PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 11,000.*AK
Electrical system, Mar 31, 2007
2004 5.7L HEMI , 46000 MILES, FIRST STALLED WHEN DRIVING 35 MPH ON MARCH 12, PULLED OVER AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. SINCE THEN ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, CAR HAS NOW STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO SUDDEN RPM DROP OFF AT LOW IDLE. ONE THING IS CONSISTENT, STALLS LEAVE NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, THIS IS SCARY AND DANGEROUS !!! NO ACCIDENTS...YET GOING TO CALL TOMORROW TO SEE IF CAN GET INTO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE TSB APPLIED. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2007, fire
AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM ON MARCH 24, 2007, MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME. WE ARRIVED AT HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 IN THE AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR (RURAL DRIVING). I WENT INSIDE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS AND WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE TO LEAVE, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM A WHOLE IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED FOR MY HUSBAND TO COME OUTSIDE AND HE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS (PURSE, TWO CAR SEATS, CLOTHES, UMBRELLAS, CDS, ETC.) I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE AFTER THIS INCIDENT, I FOUND A LETTER FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL RECALL. THE LETTER STATED THAT RECALL NOTICES WILL BE SENT IN APRIL 2007. AFTER FIVE DAYS, OUR INSURANCE COMPANY (STATE FARM) WILL NOT COVER THE PAYOFF AMOUNT DUE ON THE VEHICLE. DAIMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS NOT ACCEPTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. THEREFORE, WE ARE LEFT WITHOUT A VEHICLE, $2,700 LOAN BALANCE AND LOSS OF PERSONAL BELONGING. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BURN AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED IN JULY OF 2006 DUE TO RECALL # 04V578000. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD THE VEHICLE REMEDIED BY THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO RECALL # 03V528000. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO DISCLOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 50,000.*AK
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2007, fire
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND I NOTICED THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WAS ON. AT THIS TIME MY INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED SMOKING. ONCE THIS HAPPENED THE GAUGES STARTED ACTING CRAZY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON. THE SWITCH WAS NOT ON AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS IN THE DASH. BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE DASH HAD BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM IT. WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED WITH FLAMES. BY THE TIME THE FIRE AND RESCUE GOT THERE THE TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY HAD SLOWED CONSIDERABLY AND THE SMOKE WAS SO BAD YOU COULDN'T EVEN SEE THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF THINGS THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 27, 2007, fire
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 DODGE DURANGO WITH 38,000 FAILURE MILEAGE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE WAS RECALL 07V092000 THAT WAS ESTABLISHED ON MARCH 2,2006. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TODAY. *AK THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPDATED 05/21/07 *TR
Electrical system, Mar 23, 2007, fire
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE DOOR WAS OPENED, BUT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT TURN OFF ONCE THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE IGNITION HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, BUT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT TURN OFF. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE BECAUSE THE CIRCUITRY WAS MELTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. RECALL 07V092000 WAS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER ADVISED THE C ONTACT THAT THE THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE DEALER WILL NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT BECAUSE IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT HIS COST BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE AUTHORIZATION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 36,000.*AK
Electrical system, Mar 23, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 46,000 MILES. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 07V092000 CONCERNING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN, AND THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE INTERIOR LIGHTING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL NOT TURN OFF. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO LOSE ITS CHARGE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE RADIO AND THE DOOR CHIME TURNED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CLUSTER MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT RECALL#07V092000 RELATED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT PERTAIN TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 43,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL PERTAINING TO HIS VEHICLE RECALL #03V528000 AND ALSO HAS INVOICES FOR SERVICE PROVIDED TO VEHICLE. UPDATE 4/23/07 *TR
Electrical system, Mar 14, 2007
ON SEVERAL INSTANCES BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER OF 2006 THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD EITHER STAY ON, OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. SOMETIMES, UPON ENTERING THE CAR, WE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TWENTY MINUTES OR MORE TO GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. A FEW INSTANCES, THE LIGHTS WOULD NEVER GO OUT AND RAN THE BATTERY DOWN. EVENTUALLY, NO LIGHTS AT ALL WOULD COME ON AND AT ONE POINT YOU COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, BUT NEVER SEE IT. WHEN APPROACHING THE JEFF WYLER DODGE, AND HAVING OUR CAR SERVICED TODAY (ON 3-14-07), THEY HAD US PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTICS AND STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER (SP?) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST WAS CLOSE TO $500.00. DUE TO THE PRICE OF THE PART, WE DECIDED NOT TO HAVE THEM REPLACE IT RIGHT AWAY. TONIGHT, WHILE READING THE NEWS, I CAME UPON AN ARTICLE ON WLWT.COM AND FOUND THAT IF YOU ARE HAVING AN INTERIOR LIGHT PROBLEM (LIGHTS NOT DIMMING THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO), TO TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE DEALER. I AM VERY UPSET THAT SOMEHOW THE RECALL IS IN THE NEWS, HOWEVER A DODGE DEALERSHIP MENTIONS NOTHING TO US ABOUT IT? I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER AGAIN IN THE MORNING TO DISCUSS. *JB
Electrical system, Equipment, Mar 10, 2007
I HAVE HAD A 2004 5.7 LIMITED DODGE DURANGO 2004 VERSION AND HAVE CONSISTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK DID NOT START WHEN I WAS OUT OF STATE. I NEEDED TO GET TOWED TO A DODGE DEALER AND IT TOOK ALMOST 3 WEEKS TO FIX. THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND REPLACED SOME SYSTEM WITHIN THE CAR. AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK I HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTS, RADIO SYSTEM ETC. THEY WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT WORK MOST OF THE TIME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER (BRIDGE CHRYSLER IN NEW YORK) SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. AFTER CALLING THE MAIN COMPLAINT LINE SEVERAL TIMES THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT TO ANOTHER DEALER IN BROOKLYN.(BAY RIDGE) THE SERVICE MANAGER DAN WORKED WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS TO FINALLY IDENTIFY THAT THE ORIGINAL TIME THE TRUCK DIED AND WAS FIXED THEY REPLACED THE WRONG PART. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN BROOKLYN FIXED THE TRUCK AND I DO NOT HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS MOST OF THE TIME NOW BUT I WAS WITHOUT THE TRUCK FOR OVER 6 WEEKS OVER THE DURATION OF THE LEASE SO FAR. THERE CONTINUES TO BE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY TRUCK BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO LEAVE THE TRUCK FOR ANOTHER 3 WEEKS. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2007, fire
ON MARCH 1ST, 2007 WE NOTICED THAT ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN OUR 2004 DURANGO WOULD NOT TURN OFF. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE 2ND. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY, AND RE-CONNECTED IT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THE 2ND. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE 6TH. MY WIFE WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MARCH 6, 2007 TO FIND OUT IF THEY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG, BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T ANSWER THEIR PHONES. WHEN SHE GOT THERE SHE LEARNED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OVER NIGHT. IT WAS EXPECTED THAT OUR VEHICLE HAD CAUSED THE FIRE. I WAS COMPLETELY SURPRISED WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS, BUT KNOW THAT I HAVE SEEN ALL THE REPORTS ABOUT SIMILAR INCIDENTS IT DOESN'T SURPRISE ME AT ALL. I AM JUST GLAD THIS HAPPENED AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND NOT AT MY HOME. OR EVEN WORSE WITH MY WIFE AND KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. DODGE NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND NOTIFY PEOPLE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 6, 2007
2004 DODGE DURANGO THAT QUITS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND AFTER PARKED. *JB