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.
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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.
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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: engine
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Engine, Mar 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A ROD BEARING HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Structure, Engine, Feb 28, 2013
THESE VEHICLES HAVE SERIOUS ENGINE PROBLEMS. (HEMI 5.7L) THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH ME AND MY SEVEN CHILDREN INSIDE BECAUSE ETHE DRIVER BEHIND ME DIDN'T SEE THAT MY VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. IN HEAVY RAINS WATER GETS INSIDE SOMEHOW AND STALLS THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE FINALLY LOCKED UP AFTER TAKING MY TRUCK TO NUMEROUS OF PLACES TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND MECHANICS NEVER SEEN THAT THE ENGINE WAS GOING BAD. LOOKING AT REPORTS, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE AND THIS IS DANGEROUS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT. *TR
Engine, Feb 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND AND A ROD BLEW OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 127,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ
Engine, Feb 26, 2013
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AT 11PM HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO ANY MORE I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO A LOT NOT KNOWING THE OIL HAD LEAKED OUT ALL OVER THE GROUND I WAS STUCK FOR 3 HOURS IN THE DARK AND RAIN WAITING FOR MY FAMILY TO COME LOOKING FOR ME I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK SO I KNEW THE WOULD COME LOOKIN FOR ME JUST SO HAPPENS I WALKED OFF AND LEFT MY CELL ON MY WAY TO WORK HAD THE CAR TOWED THE NEXT DAY FOUND OUT SOMETHING CAME LOSE AND PUT A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK I GUESS THAT MADE THE OIL LEAK OUT ALL AT ONCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED TRADED MY FORD IN FOR IT DROVE IT FOR 7MONTHS AND HAVEN'T USED IT SINCE IM STILL PAYING NOTES ON IT AND CANT AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED COST SOOO MUCH BEGGING FOR RIDES TO AND FROM WOK EVERY DAY BOUT TO GO NUTS THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED ITS HAPPENED TO ALOT OF THESES BRAND OF CAR LOVE MY CAR BUT ITS A PIECE OF JUNK ITS JUST APRETTY BOBY I NEED MY CAR FIXED!!OR I MY LOSE MY JOB SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING PLEASE!*TR
Engine, Feb 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 79,000.
Power train, Engine, Feb 24, 2013
HAD DRIVEN TRUCK EARLIER IN DAY HAD NO ISSUES AT ALL. DROVE AND SOUNDED LIKE IT ALWAYS DID!! WENT TO START IT THAT EVENING TO GET DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL EVENT AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE AND WOULDN'T START! MECHANIC SAID IT WAS STARTER. AFTER 2 DAYS OF WAITING FOR A STARTER THAT NOONE KEEPS IN STOCK! PUT IT ON AND NOTHING! MECHANIC SAID IT WAS STUCK FLYWHEEL. HE GOT IT TO TURN OVER BUT THE MOTOR WAS KNOCKING VERY LOUD!! NOW I'M WITHOUT A CAR BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR A NEW MOTOR!! *TR
Engine, Feb 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO HEMI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE 4X4 LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT A ROD HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine, Feb 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CONNECTING ROD HAD DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Power train, Engine, Feb 18, 2013
VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN A LITTLE ROUGH. WIFE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT ACCELERATED UPON GREEN AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND A JERK. SHE NURSED IT HOME ABOUT A MILE OR SO. PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND SHUT IT OFF AND OIL WAS EVERYWHERE. I LOOKED AROUND AND DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ABOUT THE SIZE OF MY FIST. HAVE HAD THE DURANGO SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. ITS ALWAYS RAN GREAT. WE LOVE OUR DURANGO. VERY UPSET THAT THIS HAPPENED. WE DO NOT HAVE MUCH MONEY TO SPARE AT MONTHS END, BUT WE NEEDED A CAR SO WE WERE FORCED TO GO BUY ANOTHER. WOULD LIKE TO MAYBE GET THE DURANGO FIXED. BUT THAT MIGHT TAKE A LITTLE WHILE TO GET THE MONEY NOW. BE NICE IF CHRYSLER COULD SEND ME A NEW ENGINE OR SOMETHING. I HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 5 CHRYSLER BRAND VEHICLES. *TR
Engine, Feb 15, 2013
WENT GROCERY SHOPPING NIGHT BEFORE. WOKE UP NEXT MORNING TO GO TO BREAKFAST. WENT TO START DURANGO. HEARD LOUD KNOCKING AND THEN IT STALLED GOT OUT AND OIL WAS SPEWING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND HAD TO GET A $5500 LOAN TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE DUE TO A THROWN ROD. *TR
Engine, Feb 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CONNECTING ROD FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. ..UPDATED 03/18/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAD BEEN NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OTHER THAN A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH THE DEALER MAINTAINED WAS A VACCUUM LEAK. THERE WAS ALSO A ROUGH RUNNING PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR BY CHANGING PLUG WIRES. THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/26/2013 *JS
Engine, Feb 13, 2013
WENT TO START IT FOR WORK ON DAY AND IT STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE. I GOT IT LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN. *TR
Power train, Engine, Feb 12, 2013
SIMILAR TO ALL OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ. WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE DURING RAIN, ENGINE STARTED TICKING. STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED TO MECHANIC. BENT ROD AND BUSTED PISTON. *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
Engine, Feb 5, 2013
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 9-25-12. IT RAN GREAT UNTIL 1-29-13 WHEN WENT TO START IT TO GO TO WORK IT MADE A LOUD CRACK LIKE METAL SNAPPING. TURNED OUT TO BE TO BE IT SNAPPED A ROD AND RUINED THE MOTOR. CHRYSLER IS NOT TAKING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MOTOR DEFECT AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE LOSING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, MOST OF WHICH CAN'T AFFORD A NEW VEHICLE OR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. HOPEFULLY DODGE WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES. *TR
Engine, Feb 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ENGINE ROD FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS TRYING TO REVERSE FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE ROD HAD FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNCOMMON FOR SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Engine, Jan 31, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHILE SHE PROCEEDED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT A DEFECTIVE ROD MADE A IN THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,000. UPDATED 03/01/13*LJ UPDATED 03/07/13
Engine, Jan 24, 2013
I CRUNK UP MY VEHICLE (DODGE DURANGO 5.7L) AND IT THREW AN ROD THAT BUSTED MY ENGINE BLOCK AND OIL PAN. *TR
Engine, Jan 23, 2013
THE VEHICLE DROVE FINE ON 01/15/2013. I WENT OUT TO START IT ON 01/16/2013 AND THERE WERE A REALLY LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND. IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WERE ROCKS IN THE ENGINE. I QUICKLY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. A ROD BROKE AND PUT A HOLE IN THE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR ISSUES. NO WARNING LIGHT AT ALL. *TR
Engine, Jan 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TIME IT RAINED, SNOWED OR WHEN BEING DRIVEN THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER 3. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Engine, Jan 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, IT EMITTED AN UNUSUAL NOISE. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE CONTACT AS HAVING A SEIZED ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 127,500.
Engine, Jan 16, 2013
WENT OUT TO START IN THE AM AND THE MOTOR WAS MAKING A LOUD BANGING SOUND AND THE WHOLE CAR WAS SHAKING. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE BLEW. NOW HAVING IT TOWED TO ANOTHER PLACE TO PUT IN A JASPER MOTOR IS GOING TO COST 5000.00. AFTER READING UP ON THIS IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
Engine, Jan 15, 2013
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 HEMI AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM MY ENGINE. I TURNED IT OFF AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEAD AND IT HAD BLOWN A ROD AND COULD NOT BE FIXED. IT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT IN 2004 UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHEN I HAD IT INSPECTED AND THE OIL CHANGED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT. *TR
Engine, Jan 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, A LOUD STRANGE NOISE COULD BE HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE NUMBER EIGHT ROD FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Engine, Jan 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE WIPER COWL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.