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
1,115 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2005
ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT LOW SPEED ON A SMALL INCLINE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN.
Engine and engine cooling, May 26, 2005
DURANGO 2004 5.7 HEMI 4X4 SLT. THREE TIMES IN TWO MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN AT LOW SPEED EITHER IN A CAR PARK OR MAKING A TURN FROM A STOP AND THE ENGINE STALLS. I THEN PUT IT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THEN IT STARTS FINE AND I'M ABLE TO DRIVE IT. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND WAS LUCKY I COULD PULL OVER AND RESTART IT. DODGE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
Other or unspecified, May 25, 2005
WHEN I OPEN A SINGLE WINDOW, THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKES. THE FRONT DOORS SHAKE ENOUGH TO SEE A GAP. THERE IS SO MUCH CABIN PRESSURE IT FEELS AS IF YOUR HEAD IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RIDE WITH WINDOW DOWN. THE SHAKING HAS CAUSED THE FRONT LEFT DOOR TO HAVE SEVERE WIND NOISE WHEN WINDOWS ARE CLOSED.
Suspension, May 25, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE STEERING WHEELS PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER CAN'T FIND WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 24, 2005
THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY DODGE DURANGO HAS STALLED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ACROSS TRAFFIC.
Engine and engine cooling, May 23, 2005
TO WHOM IT CONCERNS: MY WIFE AND I LEASE A 2004 DODGE DURANGO EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7 LITER HEMI ENGINE. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS AND QUITS DURING DAY TO DAY DRIVING. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO THE STALLING. WE HAVE TAKEN THE DURANGO TO DEALERS IN TYLER (ADD NAME) AND HUNTSVILLE (TEAM DODGE) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NEITHER DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER "HOTLINE" WITH NO RESOLUTION. MY WIFE DRIVES THIS VEHICLE EVERY DAY. SHE IS NOW 9 MONTHS PREGNANT. WE ALSO HAVE A SON (12) AND A DAUGHTER (9). MY WIFE IS THE USUAL "VICTIM" OF THE STALLING. IT HAS HAPPENED IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS SUCH AS TURNING IN TRAFFIC. SHE IS A NERVOUS WRECK BECAUSE SHE NEVER KNOWS WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. SHORTLY SHE WILL BE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH AN INFANT. MY FAMILY IS AT RISK EVERY TIME WE START THE ENGINE. TEAM DODGE MET WITH THE CHRYSLER REGIONAL MANAGER TO PLEAD OUR CASE AND SEEK A REMEDY. HIS RESPONSE WAS CALLOUS AND UNCARING. WE COULD TURN THE VEHICLE BACK SUBJECT TO PENALTIES FOR EARLY TERMINATION AND MILEAGE. IF WE SIMPLY TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK, CHRYSLER WOULD CLASSIFY IT AS A "REPOSSESSION." CHRYSLER IS ESSENTIALLY FORCING US TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE A VEHICLE THAT IS DANGEROUS TO US AND THE DRIVING PUBLIC. WHY ARE WE BEING PENALIZED FOR CHRYSLER'S DEFECTIVE PRODUCT? IF WE CAN NOT COME TO A RESOLUTION THAT IS HARMLESS TO US, WE WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST CHRYSLER. SINCERELY YOURS, JASON MILLER
Engine and engine cooling, May 23, 2005
I AM LEASING A 2004 DODGE DURANGO EQUIPPED WITH A 5.7 LITER HEMI ENGINE THAT STALLS DURING REGULAR DRIVING APPLICATIONS. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. I HAVE CALLED THE CHRYSLER HOTLINE TWICE WITH MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO THESE FAILURES. MY 9 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE DRIVES THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS AND SHE TRANSPORTS MY OTHER TWO CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS VEHICLE IS GOING TO STALL IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. VIN# [XXX] THANK YOU, [XXX] *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical system, May 21, 2005
WE LEASE A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OUR VEHICLE HAS STALLED. IT WOULD DO THIS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, AND IT DIDN'T MATTER THE ROAD CONDITIONS OR TEMP. WE'VE HAD IT BACK TO DERBY DODGE IN DERBY CT 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING. MY WIFE PRIMARILY USES THIS VEHICLE WITH OUR CHILDREN. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH HOW DODGE HAS ASSESSED THE SITUATION.
Air bags, May 16, 2005
SINCE PURCHASING MY 2004 DURANGO I HAVE CONTINUEOUSLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND DISABLING THE WHOLE SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS WITH 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS 7 TIMES. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW PASSENGER SEAT TECHNOLOGY WHERE THE SEAT ITSELF DETERMINES IF THE AIR BAG SHOULD BE ON OR OFF BY WEIGHT. INSTEAD OF WORKING PROPERLY MINE JUST SHUTS THE WHOLE SYSTEM DOWN WHEN IT IS CONFUSED SUCH AS SOMEONE EXITING THAT SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. NOTHING IS SHOWING THE THE COMPUTER EXECT THAT THE SEAT NEEDS CALIBRATING. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING BUT WHEN I GOT MY LOANER, A NEW DODGE CARAVAN THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAD THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND WHEN I INQUIRED I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE CARAVANS THAT CAME IN HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE IS SOMETHING TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THIS SYSTEM AND I WOULD RATHER HAVE A SYSTEM WHERE I CAN TURN OFF OR ON THE AIRBAG INSTEAD OF DRIVING WITH NO AIR BAG PROTECTION AT ALL.
Engine and engine cooling, May 13, 2005
I BOUGHT A 2004 DODGE DURANGO IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004. I HAVE SINCE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 35500 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. THE VEHICLE STALLS PRIOR TO STOPPING. A VEHICLE WAS TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ME AND I SLOWED TO PREPARE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT BEFORE I REACHED THEM AND MY VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE NOT EXPECTING ME TO STOP AND ALMOST REARENDED ME. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. IT ALSO STALLED AT THE TOP OF EXIT 87 OFF I-40 NEAR JACKSON. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. I WAS NEARLY HIT BY ONE OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! I ALSO SHOULD ADD THAT I HAD LEFT THE DEALERSHIP WHO "FIXED" THE PROBLEM 6 HOURS PRIOR TO THESE OCCURENCES. IT HAPPENED ONCE THE DAY BEFORE AND I TOOK IT TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY THE MORNING IN QUESTION.
Electrical system, May 2, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED AT ANY GIVEN TIME NO MATTER IF DRIVING FOR DAYS OR HOURS SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WON'T START, IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. IT WOULDN'T START THREE TIMES, THE FOURTH TIME IT DID START LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ENOUGH GAS. EVERYTHING WAS DEAD, THE CONSUMER WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND IT STARTED WITHOUT ANT PROBLEM, HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM SINCE THEN. TWO MONTHS AGO IT STARTED HAPPENING. NO PROBLEM SINCE THEN, AND IT WAS WORSE THIS TIME THAN THE FIRST TIME. DEALER TOLD HIM TO TURN KEY 1/2 WAY AND WAIT ABOUT A FEW SECONDS, THEN START THE MOTOR. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 29, 2005
2004 DODGE DURANGO EXPERIENCING ALOT OF MECHANICAL PROBLEMS MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.*MR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BLEW TWO MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE STARTED IDLING ROUGH BUT THE DEALER COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ONE MONTH AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED IT BLEW AGAIN.
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, Apr 24, 2005
STALLING WITHOUT WARNING IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. HAS STALLED THREE TIMES. DEALER SAYS NO CODES FOUND. CAN NOT DUPLICATE. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING OR ABLE TO FIX IT. *JB
Tires, Apr 20, 2005
2004, DODGE DURANGO WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH ON PAVED RURAL ROAD SUFFERED A SLOW BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. REPLACED TIRE WITH SPARE. ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT TIRE FROM GOODYEAR TIRE INCORPORATION IN MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE, AND THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAD 11,888 MILES.*AK
Electrical system, Apr 7, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED THROUGH WARRANTY BUT IS STATING TO HESITATE AND GO OUT AGAIN. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ENGINE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK THIS FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE FEB 24,2005. *NM DEALER SERVICE MANAGER SAID THERE WAS A SOFTWARE FIX BUT ADMITTED THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM WITH HEMI ENGINES. *EH
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
Power train, Mar 28, 2005
THIS VEHICLE HAS NO ENGINE BRAKING. SELECTING "TOW/HAUL" WHICH TAKES IT OUT OF OVERDRIVE DOES NOT PROVIDE ENGINE BRAKING. SELECTING "2" AND "TOW/HAUL" DOES NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE ON A DOWNGRADE. IT IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND NO RESPONSE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND NO RESPONSE. IT IS THE MAGNUM V-8 WITH THE TRAILER HAULING PACKAGE. I AM AFRAID TO HAUL A TRAILER AS YOU WOULD BE ON THE BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY. NOTHING HAS CHANGED IN THE YEAR I HAVE OWNED IT.*JB
Seats, Mar 18, 2005
WHILED DRIVING VEHICLE AT 50 MPH THE HEATED SEAT BURNED CONSUMER'S BACK AND INSIDE OF HIS RIGHT THIGH. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND THEY CHECKED HEAT CONTROL, AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. CONSUMER WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WITH SECOND DEGREE BURNS.*AK
Visibility, Mar 15, 2005
WHILE OPENING THE REAR AND FRONTAL WINDOWS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER CONTINUES TO HEAR A HORRIBLE WHISTLE SOUND WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN. *TT
Power train, Mar 4, 2005
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Feb 26, 2005, crash
PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH IS ON A SLIGHT UPWARD INCLINE WITH CAR RUNNING, UNLOADING GROCERIES WHILE KIDS WERE WATCHING A VIDEO. AFTER 15 MINUTES I REACHED IN THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND THE CAR RELEASED OUT OF PARK, ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, HIT A TREE AND MAILBOX. VEHICLE WAS 'CLICKING' THE ENTIRE WAY DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 25, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE LOSES BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. VARIOUS REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BUT THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. THE MANUFACTURE CAN'T GUARANTEE THE FIX OR REMEDY PERFORMED. *NM
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