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 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Truck cut out would not restart had stopped at an intersection needed to roll to the side of said intersection with no power steering brakes or engine. *tr
ODI 10489253
Electrical System · Engine
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
ODI 10497679
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that several hours after parking the vehicle for the night, the vehicle automatically powered on without the key being in the ignition and all of the lights in the instrument panel illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke and burning fumes were emitting through the vents. The contact stated that in order to turn off the…
Fire reported
ODI 10488041
Electrical System · Power Train
GOES IN AND OUT OF [redacted] BY ITSELF. *TR
ODI 10554072
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Switch
When the multifunction turn signal switch is used, the vehicle intermittently activates the opposite direction instrument cluster light and exterior turn signal lamps. The exact same problem, symptoms and part number involved for the 2004 dodge durango slt exhibits same symptoms and involves the same part that nhtsa action number pe08059 report date of november 12, 2012 references which has resulting in an factory…
ODI 10484523
Electrical System · Engine
The electrical portion started after i first purchased the vehicle. The issue worsened after someone broke into the vehicle. The car wouldn't stay charged, and i ended up needing a tow every other week. My car insurance went up to $550.00 a month. I was always stranded. The problem was worse in the rain. Sometimes the car would cut off while driving, it did it once on the highway and i saw a semi coming down the…
ODI 10549486
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Wife was driving on highway and car completely shut down, engine, all power. No power steering, no power brakes, nothing. Happened multiple times. Last time, shut down on highway doing 60mph with multiple children in car. *tr
ODI 10482179
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2004 dodge durango limited stalls at slow speeds and when coming to a stop and also while making turns. Have had at dealership and they cannot find out what is causing this since there are no engine codes. Vehicle is becoming very dangerous to drive due to this issue. Durango has a 5.7 hemi engine. Why is there no recalls on this issue when it involves over four years of production? Are we waiting on a incident…
ODI 10542367
Electrical System
I have a 2004 dodge durango slt, 2-wheel drive, 8 cylinder, hemi magnum. My problem is that whenever it rains or i go through a car wash or it snows, my car acts like it wants to cut off when i come to a stop. It gasps for air. Sometimes it does cut off, but it quickly starts back again. Once it stops raining, my car acts normal again. I've taken it to a dodge dealership three times for the same problem, and every…
ODI 10594657
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that whenever water came in contact with the vehicle such a rain, driving through a deep puddle or going through a car wash for instance, the vehicle would stall. The failure was recurring. The mechanic diagnosed that the air temperature sensor and the electric throttle needed to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10560341
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The exterior lights and the radio then immediately became inoperable. The driver and passenger's side doors and rear hatch also became inoperable. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis of the failure.…
ODI 10562106
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Water is getting under the cowl and onto my motor. I have taken my 2004 hemi durango to several shops/dealers and the water is causing all kinds of problems. The cylinders are misfiring, some of the metal parts under the hood have rusted irreparably (ie. Motor heat guards), the windshield gets ice on the inside of the vehicle, my headlights blink on and off while driving, the heat works only sometimes due to the…
ODI 10559817
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My passenger and i were sitting at a red light. The check engine of my 2004 dodge durango limited (5.7ltr) came on, then the battery light came on and both of those lights started to flicker. There was a loud squeal and a pop, then the engine stalled and i felt the brake pedal fall straight to the floor. White smoke started to emerge from the engine compartment, which quickly turned a thick black color. I couldn't…
Fire reported
ODI 10446174
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
When driving through a puddle, the engine stalls and the power steering goes out. I was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection for 2-3 minutes until i was able to restart the car. *kb
ODI 10429601
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheels · Windshield Wiper/Washer
At 93000 miles wheel indicator light stays on replaced tire at normal time to change, but light does not go out. Also having other inside problems, engine is making bad noises, wipers don't work half the time, air conditioner not blowing cool air even having it filled with freeon, center panel over heats. Air bag light come on and off while driving with no one else in truck. *kb
ODI 10441935
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Needing more info on just what does the gas cap do. So far i've had my engine light come on, and was told it was because the gas cap wasn't tightened. My latest discovery, i got in my vehicle, turned on the ignition, and the car eventually died, with no further turnover. I got out of the vehicle, thought of checking the gas cap, made a few turns, and got back into my vehicle, and, it turned over without difficulty.…
ODI 10427046
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights started flashing as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that she had problems starting the vehicle before the failure occurred therefore, she had to jump started the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the battery cable shorted out, melting the egr tube due to the cluster being program…
Fire reported
ODI 10406092
Electrical System
While driving, vehicle just shuts off, has happen before now getting worse and scared to drive my family in it, i've had the same four codes pop up and after research on the internet it seems to be the (pcm) power control modular. I've seen nothing but complaints, but seems to be going no where. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find nothing wrong. As soon as i leave the dealers lot it shut off and i had to…
ODI 10401427
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the horn began to sound, the door locks began to unlock and lock. Smoke began to rise from the dashboard, and one of the engine pistons came through the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to her home where it remained parked. The contact noticed there were holes within the engine and the piston casings were shattered.…
Fire reported
ODI 10404029
Electrical System · Engine
I purchased the vehicle in 2009, within a 1 years, i noticed while driving during a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes stall out. I took it to the dealer in 2011 and they replaced the intake gaskets. I am now realing that this seems to be a common problem and should have had a recall on it.
ODI 10816268
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2004 dodge durango and let me tell you the problems i have had with it!! The radiator, throttle position sensor and brakes. The biggest problem is when it rains. The truck just shuts off, no matter where you are when this happens. You could be on the highway going 65mph and it just shuts down. I thank god that i haven't gotten in to an accident yet. It is so dangerous to drive it like that not knowing if…
ODI 10384712
Electrical System · Power Train
I have a 2004 dodge durango hemi 5.7 with 62k miles. I maintained the car well. I have two major problems: 1) while driving on the highway the checking engine light and the lighting rod light comes on and the car jumps out of overdrive and remains in 3rd or 4th gear. My temporary fix would be to pull over, turn off the car wait 3 seconds then restart. The check engine light stays on but the lighting bolt goes off…
ODI 10384266
Electrical System
I have a 2004 dodge durango that i have only had for 2 months well we had been driving through a bad rain on the highway doin 55 and all of a sudden the car started to sputter and shake i went from 55 miles a hour to 10 in 30 feet and almost got creamed by a tractor trailer with my kids in the car no less, well i had it towed to the dealer the said it was do to the rain and told me it would be 600 dollars to fix…
ODI 10368584
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased my hemi dodge durango 2004, with approx. 90,000 miles on it. Only 20,000 miles into the purchase, turning from a complete stop accelerating into a [redacted] at approx. 25-35 mph, (clunk) after hearing a loud thump, car would not move. Towed to experienced maintenance, contacted my local chrysler maintenance dept., only option to resolve my matter was to replace my now dead 110,000 mile engine with a re…
ODI 10507427
Electrical System
2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 litre. 85k mikles after driving on highway for at least 2-3 hours, check engine and electronic throtlle control warning lights come one. Happens everytime on the highway after 2-3 hours. Turn off car, wait 2 minutes, and it starts up and only check engine light stays on until it recycles. Now, the oil light comes on and the car shuts off in the middle of the road. After waiting 2 or 3…
ODI 10362307