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.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start…
ODI 10762801
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating a malfunctioned. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repairs. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become…
ODI 10717055
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
All alert lights on dash remain on. Windows headlights, speedometer, wipers all not working. *tr
ODI 10662253
Electrical System
I have a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 and it has been having an issue with the battery continuously draining. It started in nov 2014 when the battery drained and would not hold a charge. I let the vehicle sit until march 2015, when i need an inspection, the shop recommended i purchase a new battery. I did and the battery drained with 3 weeks, so i eventually schedule an appt. With the dealer to have a drain on the battery…
ODI 10816274
Air Bags · Electrical System · Horn
The horn started going off on my 2004 dodge durango. We pulled the fuse for the horn and replaced it that did not fix the problem. We then took it in to griffin hub dodge and chrysler dealership. I was told at one point that the relay for the airbags was bad. Then the second time that i called i was told the wiring for the air bake was bad. I will be taking it to a different dealership to see if i get the same…
ODI 10630976
Electrical System · Engine · Structure
What can i say... Dodge clearly has a design flaw in which water from rain, ect... Leaks onto engine and electrical components slowly causing the death of vehicle with a dying motor and electrical problems. Water pours onto engine right down from the windshield. Who designs this crap!!!! I used the best oils and now this is what i have as a rewards from dodge for my maintenance. *tr
ODI 10622638
Electrical System · Engine
My 2004 dodge durango limited with the hemi 5.7 has an erratic idle at stops whenever it rains. Later in the week i went on the highway at 45 mph the engine stalled during a rain storm. I only have 125,000 miles on the vehicle. I researched this online and found it was most likely the plastic wiper cowl below the windshield allowing water to flow over the top of the engine, which collects on the intake manifold and…
ODI 10621270
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 mph, all of the instrument panel lights disengaged. The contact continued to drive and the lights illuminated after approximately four minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The failure recurred on several occasions. While driving in the rain at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled after the check…
ODI 10724068
Electrical System · Engine
We purchased our pre-owned 2004 5.7 limited edition in january 2007. It had around 40,000 miles. Within a year or so after, the cd changer stopped working, and then the radio would sometimes not work after heavy rain. During a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes turn-off, leaving me and 2 small kids stranded on the side of the highway until the rain lightened enough for the car to start again. Whenever…
ODI 10640622
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Oem cd player has become inoperable due to battery change. This is a known issue with all makes and models of dcc. Even new 2013 and 2014 models. Dcc refuses to do anything about this. Dealers charge big bucks to re-flash control module so that cd player is again recognized by computer. Why should a vehicle have to be re programmed every time a battery goes dead? This is an obvious design flaw in software and the…
ODI 10574105
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 04 durango from a dealer and im outside of warranty i'm a little irritated with my wife calling me complaining she is stranded! I paid big money for this truck and don't think i should be responsible for paying a mechanic to play guess and check. I have my truck randomly shifting in and out of 4lock mostly while driving slow but has happened on the expressway im worried for damage to my transfercase from…
ODI 10579458
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Rod pierced thru the bottom of engine and locked up (110k miles), family on board and happened while turning at busy intersection.. Had to replace engine used( found one with 70k, waiting on this one to do the same) consumes tons of oil. Electrical within driver seat and cd player are faulty/broken. Rust on rear outer wheel wells. (noticed this rust is apparent in every same model make year that i run across)
ODI 10825028
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The black box on the inside of the dash got so hot that it melted off the actuator for the blend door. I currently have no control of my air placement. I was sitting idle with the heat on then noticed a plastic burning smell coming from the dash area.
ODI 10908210
Electrical System · Engine
Truck was parked in the driveway and it was raining and without warning the lights turned on and smoke was seen from the hood, the key was not in the ignition or no one was near the truck at the time the fire department was called in and the battery was disconnected. The truck was taken to the dealer for repairs and $1000.00 was spent on repairs and when the truck was taken for a car wash the same thing happened…
Fire reported
ODI 10579119
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
My truck was parked in the driveway, it was raining and then the lights started flickering without the keys being in the ignition. I tried to move the truck to the inside of the garage and the smoke came out of the hood and from under the dash. I turned the truck off and the engine remained running, we had to call the fire department because it was smoking and the keys were off. The fire department came and removed…
ODI 10549046
Electrical System
I have a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 v8 it was parked in driveway and it was raining, the lights started blinking without the keys or any power going to the truck. I tried to move the truck into the garage to check on it and it started smoking on the interior and smoke from the hood. I turned the truck off and the engine kept running without the keys in the ignition. I opened the hood and removed the cables from the…
Fire reported
ODI 10547737
Electrical System · Engine
My 2004 dodge durango sat outside in the rain while i was away on a trip when it returned and restarted it, i heard a load pop and the engine idling rough, got out to check and seen and smelled oil coming out of the side of the engine block. Motors toast, good job chrysler for a quality product! *tr
ODI 10535103
Electrical System · Engine · Structure
Vehicle was running fine until storm came through dumping continuous rain on vehicle. I went to move the vehicle later that day and noticed standing water on drivers side floorboard/carpet. It was soaked! I went to start the engine it didn't respond initially so i turned ignition backwards (off direction) and tried to restart. At that moment it started very rough and made a loud noise from the engine and continually…
ODI 10524878
Electrical System · Engine
When raining vehicle wants to shut off due to water running down the hood/ windshield cowl and directly running onto engine electrical components. Perform a search for vehicle and issue. I am not the only one to have this issue. *tr
ODI 10576115
Electrical System · Engine
2004 dodge durango limited, 5.7l hemi, purchased on 5/15/13. Extended warranty purchased with vehicle at time of sale. Vehicle has been returned for service five times to date for same root issue. In under one year, only approximately 2600 miles have been driven due to lack of reliability and service related problems. In this case, the root problem is known to the service department and is not unique to this…
ODI 10584440
Electrical System
Vehicle was parked on a residential side street for approximately 5 hours when it caught fire under the hood. The entire front end and dash was destroyed. The fire department stated it appeared to be an obvious electrical problem, so they did not need to investigate further. They had to remove the interior roof because the wiring had started burning along the edges of the roof interior. The vehicle was up-to-date on…
Fire reported
ODI 10508105
Electrical System · Engine
Went out to start 2004 dodge durango morning after a heavy rain, turned key and rod went thru block. Had problems with it when it rained (caused multiple misfires) found out later after the engine blew that the company was aware of the cowl leakage problem that allows water to leak onto motor. Think there should of been a recall or letter advising us this needed fixed. Evidentially these complaints aren't being read…
ODI 10508932
Air Bags · Electrical System
Any and all times the battery cables are removed from the battery for routine maintenance on a 2004 dodge durango, the airbag light illuminates after reconnection of the battery. The airbag system becomes inoperative and must be recalibrated by a dealer at a cost in excess of $100. This is the 2nd time this has occurred. *tr
ODI 10504595
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My well-maintained 2004 dodge durango slt began doing something bizarre a few months ago at about 120,000 miles. This has 4.7l v8 and the awd-4hi-4lo 2-speed transfer case. The "service 4wd" and the traction control light began flashing, and it felt like the transfer case was stuck in 4hi with the tires grabbing on a turn. The selector knob on the dash would not function. I brought the truck to my mechanic who…
ODI 10521205
Electrical System
Bought this 04 durango with a hemi, in 2010. It has always had a problem with running rough or stalling after/during rain. Something is getting wet? Dealership tried to fix it a couple of times. It works fine after it dries. Also there was a recall in 2004 for positive battery cable failure possibly causing fire. This vehicle was taken in to have the repair for this recall (#d40) in 2007. The same battery cable is…
ODI 10496690