2004 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 163
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 163 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 28 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument panel · 18 records
- electrical system · 11 records
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- interior lights · 10 records
- without warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Went to go start durango & heard a loud boom, & now it seems to be knocking & not drivable now, after do research online we cam across that on these models (2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi magnums) it seems too leak water into where the engine is due to hood manifold is designed horribly & water leaks on wires, spark, plugs, engine etc. Etc. We've noticed when we drove in the rain or even going through a carwash that…
ODI 11292297
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle will die without warning you hole driving causing a serious risk for collision. Engine stops running and is very hard to steer or stop with no power.
ODI 11266611
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was going 45 miles an hour with all my 4 children and husband in vehicle when without warning the vehicle shut off. There is no code vehicle loses power steering and brake function and you have to shut vehicle down and restart to gain control again. This has happened 7 times! There is no code being given no one can diagnose this issue i have been everywhere and been told that no one can do anything for me this is…
ODI 11193337
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
I had stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left. As soon as i took my foot off brake & onto gas, car completely stopped and shut off, leaving the car in the middle of the intersection. It was raining & similar has happened twice before during rain. Both previous times though, all electrical systems would work but i would have to wait about 15 minutes until car would restart. This time however, nothing was…
ODI 11184159
Electrical System · Power Train
The transfer case randomly shifts into 4 wheel lock and even 4-lo. This happens even when driving. I currently only drive on city streets as i am concerned that it will cause any accident or damage the vehicle if it shifts into 4-lo at higher speeds. The transfer case is currently stuck in 4 wheel lock, which makes it very hard to turn. I have read in forums that most people disconnect their transfer case motor,…
ODI 11182180
Electrical System · Power Train
About a week ago my alternator and battery had to be replaced, a day or two after i had them replaced i was pulling out onto a state road and i heard something got crunched, so i stopped and got out ans looked and nothing. Got back in rhe car and put it in drive and i looked down at my dash and heart something trying to engage and on mh dash my svc 4wd light started flashing.. Im not sure how ro fix it or what to…
ODI 11190143
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I am original owner and love my durango but since i have owned it i cannot drive in rain. The vehicle sputters and dies and check engine light comes on. I found several places online of people with same complaint and the issue is the original cowl. I looked and mine does not have a taller ridge around the wiper bolts or a ridge to divert the water from running into my engine. I need the 2nd generation cowl that was…
ODI 11181504
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall and electrical interior lights stay on dimmer don't work needs cluster replaced dealer says that it may not be available after keeping my car for 5 days as of today 12 -31-18 they say they can't give it back to me because of the electric recall!?
ODI 11164317
Electrical System · Power Train
Truck switches to 4wd on its own and does not allow me to switch back to regular awd. The "service 4wd" light comes on. Mechanics have indicated the transfer case shift motor may need to be replaced; but, none are available. Also, there is no guarantee that would fix the dangerous problem of switching to 4wd.
ODI 11153483
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi these vehicles are shutting off without warning no steering, brakes lights, hazards, nothing is operable vehicle doesn't stutter or stall at all no waring lights just shuts right off multiple people are reporting the exact same problem this is a serious defect as there aren't any codes or signs of failure
ODI 11152321
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Key fhob's have not been working for a while. Replace battery still not working. Now my shift motor on the transfer case is randomly shifting and locking in 4wd high. This happens while driving down the road. It happens while parked in the parking lot then when you go to drive hard to turn or get out of 4wd. When it locks in 4wd it is nearly impossible to back up. It doesn't seem to matter whether you're parked…
ODI 11180537
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My 2004 dodge durango has the 5.7 hemi. During heavy rains the engine would start to run rough and the electrical system shut down on me three different times in the middle of driving due to the rain. During this electrical shutdown steering was impossible and i would have to stop the vehicle in the middle of traffic. The vehicle did this to me one time in the middle of turning at an intersection. Fortunately no…
ODI 11120887
Air Bags · Electrical System
Over heated surpatin belt broke ..then the air conditioner compressor whent out .an the pull chain
ODI 10992924
Air Bags · Electrical System · Windshield
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. During inclement weather, water intrusion occurred near the front of the windshield on the driver's side. The contact owned the vehicle for less than 30 days. Also, when the vehicle was driven through an automatic car wash in neutral, the vehicle failed to restart and only restarted after several attempts. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The…
ODI 10984332
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Driving at 30mph on city road the durango lost full power. No power steering, brakes or acceleration with gas. Had to put durango in neutral and turn key off and back on. Afterwards it was normal again. Very dangerous and scared to drive with family in it. *tr
ODI 10944400
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Head lights flicker off and on while driving at night! *tr
ODI 10936602
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system); however, the repair did not correct the failure. The interior lighting system failed to illuminate when the door was opened. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 197,800.
ODI 10903867
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the push rod fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 10870587
Electrical System
My vehicle is having problems with the instrument panel that previously had a recall for electrical issues and it is showing electrical issues again every light is coming on and going off and at times i am not able to take my car out of park and it none of the gauges work.
ODI 10861916
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
In early november 2015 while driving 45-50 mph the instrument panel randomly went haywire and all the lights started flashing and the interior lights at the same time. About two weeks later i realized that the outside headlights were also flickering when the inside lights flickered. I took to the local dealership and after 4 day's i was told they could not re-produce the issue. I quit driving after dark due to the…
ODI 10825591
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v092000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced…
ODI 10810485
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
This complain involve several issues that constantly happens. The first issue is that the interior lights and instrument panel lights illuminated intermittently and i can hear a buzzing sound when it does this. The second is that the battery dies and i have to jump start or charge it manually most days. Third, every day i have to pour coolant into my radiator because there is a leak somewhere either the water pump…
ODI 10765321
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the four wheel drive engaged independently. The vehicle shook violently, veered to the right, and the service four wheel drive warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an open short in the electrical system…
ODI 10885644
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While the vehicle was parked, the power outlet in the center console started smoking. The contact and the passenger found the source of the smoke, pulled the panel off the center console, and noticed the outlet was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. On another occasion, the contact heard loud grinding noises…
Fire reported
ODI 10840359
Electrical System · Engine
When it rains the vehicle starts to "chug". When i approach an intersection/ stop light or attempt to slow down the vehice will cut off. I then have no power and can not restart the vehicle for several minutes. Last week while going to cross the highway in the rain the vehcle cut off in the middle of the road. I was almost hit by oncoming traffic. I have taken it to 2 mechanics and they can not find the problem. It…
ODI 10734267