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: vehicle speed control
49 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Jun 8, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AS THE DRIVER WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH; THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN HITTING A TREE. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME IN JANUARY. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THE CRASH WAS CAUSED BY MECHANICAL FAILURE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE MECHANICAL FAILURE. ALSO, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE NHTSA RECALLS O4V0120000 CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CABLES; O3V528000 CONCERNING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING , AND O4V578000 REGARDING BATTERY CABLES. THE CONTACT FELT AFOREMENTIONED RECALL FAILURES COULD HAVE CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Feb 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE THROTTLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AT HIGHER SPEEDS OF 45-60 MPH DURING COLD WEATHER CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AND NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 20, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATING. FIRST, WHILE IN REVERSE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT. SECOND, WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE ENTERING THE PARKING LOT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER IS SENDING AN INSPECTOR TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jan 17, 2006, crash
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, THE RPM AND ENGINE REVVED HIGH. WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Tires, Dec 12, 2005
DURING A ROAD TRIP WITH MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO THE SPEEDOMETER CONSTANTLY READ 3 - 4 MPH FASTER THAN GPS AND THE ODOMETER/TRIPOMETER READ 516.5 MILES WHEN PROVEN TO BE ONLY 500 MILES WITH GPS. GPS WAS LINKED TO 9 DIFFERENT SATELLITES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRIP (EXTREMELY ACCURATE). CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING THAT CONTROLS SPEEDOMETER IS WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX. TIRE SIZE MAY FIX THE PROBLEM WITH ODOMETER/TRIPOMETER BUT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Oct 12, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTERMITTENTLY TO ABOUT 5000 RPMS. IT ONLY DID IT FOR A SHORT TIME AND THEN IT STOPPED. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AND IT WOULD SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN OVER AND OVER. HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER SAID TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Apr 25, 2005, crash
WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO GO INTO A DITCH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES, BUT IT RECURRED. *AK DEALER DID NOT REPAIR PROBLEM THEY INSTALLED CODE READER AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEY CALLED CHRYSLER AND CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *BF
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Apr 6, 2005
WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP CAUSING THE RPMS TO GO UP TO 3500. THE CONSUMER HAD TO RIDE THE BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE DODGE . *AK ON TERRAIN WHERE ONE WOULD LIKE TO GO SLOW DOWN SLOPE, ONE COULD IDLE DOWN TO 2 MPH BUT IF ONE TOUCH THE GAS TO INCREASE, IT WOULD GO TO 1500 RPM AND IF ONE DOES NOT HIT THE BRAKE, IT WOULD SLOW DOWN CONTINUOUSLY INCREASING TO 3500 RPM WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS MORE. *SC
Vehicle speed control, Feb 24, 2005, crash
WHILE RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Jan 24, 2005, fire
DRIVING 2004 DODGE DURANGO ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK TO FLOOR. PREENING THE BRAKE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE INCIDENT WAS DUE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT PER FIRE INSPECTION. OTHER PROBLEMS WERE; THE ELECTRIC REMOTE WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE SHIFT WHEN THE A/C WAS ON AND THERE WAS A LOT OF WATER COMING FROM THE A/C. *SC
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
Vehicle speed control, Dec 23, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH PRESSED BRAKE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN THE ENGINE RACED FORA FEW SECONDS.CAR WAS VERY HARD TO STOP.TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO WITHOUT SEEING THE PROBLEM!*AK
Vehicle speed control, Dec 18, 2004
WHEN USING THE SPEED CONTROL GOING DOWN A HILL IT WILL NOT HOLD BACK, IT WILL GAIN SPEED GOING DOWN HILL. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE A 4.7 ENGINE IN THE 04 DURANGO. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION! *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Dec 15, 2004, crash
WHILE BRAKING ANY SPEED VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO HIT A MAIL BOX. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Dec 10, 2004
THE MILEAGE GUAGE ON MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO READS OVER 104 MILES ON A TRIP THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO ONLY BE A 100 MILE INTERSTATE TRIP.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Oct 18, 2004
MY 2004 HEMI DURANGO LTD RANDOMLY STALLS AT START-UP OR WHILE DRIVING. IT ALSO WILL STUDDER OR LOOSE SIGNIFICANT POWER DURING ACCELLERATION. ALL THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT FAULT CODE? *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, 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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jun 8, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ACCELERATOR/BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE. TOGETHER. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO DEPRESS THE PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Mar 4, 2004
THE SPEED CONTROL IN THE DURANGOS WITH THE HEMI ARE UNSAFE ILL SET THE CRUISE CONTOL AND ON A SMALL DOWN GRADE SPEED WILL INCREAST 10 TO 15 MILE HR ON A LARGE HILL IT RUNNS AWAY ON YOU AND YOU HAVE TO ALL WAY BRAKE I HAVE RETURNED TO DODGE 2 OR 3 TIMES AND THEY SAID ALL THE DURAGO WITH THE HEMI ARE LIKE THAT AND ITS OK THAT IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS
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
Vehicle speed control, Jan 23, 2004
VEHICLE ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. *LA