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 · Gasoline
My vehicle has stalled while driving on 2 occasions. Steering and braking are seriously affected. *jb
ODI 10107592
Electrical System
Dt: vehicle has random shut off while driving at all speeds. The dealer checked the vehicle multiple times. They claimed the computer could not find the cause of the problem. . This started happening about 2 months after it was purchased. Around oct 1, 2004. *ak
ODI 10129349
Cables · Electrical System
First the horn started going off all by its self and they said that happens every so often. It could be electrical they said and tried to fix it. I got my new durango back and then it over heated. I was on i-95 when then it over heated. It was towed. They said it was the electrical problum with the horn and they couldnt get it to overheat. Mabey it was a glitch in the system. They said. Then it wouldnt crank , three…
ODI 10090597
Electrical System
I have the 04 durango hemi with 4600 miles on it; the vehicle stalls on average twice a week on hills. The dealer can not pull off any codes from the computer and thus is not allowed by dodge to replace parts unless bad. *jb that_x0019_s where the catch 22 comes in the dealer can't duplicate the problem and dodge will not let them replace parts to solve the problem. It's been in to the shop 3 times now and i keep on…
ODI 10088123
Electrical System
My 2004 dodge durango [xxx] has had an intermittent electrical distribution failure. First incident occurred 4 months after purchase. It is now 14 months since purchase, the vehicle has been in for repairs 7 times, and the cause of casualty remains undetermined. This is largely in part due to daimler chrysler's inattention to maintenance procedures. They attempt to repair the symptom rather than the cause. The…
ODI 10127664
Electrical System
On 6/28/2004, my ac stopped blowing cold air, the airbag light came on and stayed on, and my gear shift would not go into park. I took it to the dealership and they fixed the gear shift. The ac not working is a result of an apparent computer problem that requires a software update. The software update did not fix the problem. I have taken my durango in for service 4+ times and the ac is still not fixed. It blows hot…
ODI 10086163
Electrical System · Equipment
I have had a 2004 5.7 limited dodge durango 2004 version and have consistent electrical problems. The first time the truck did not start when i was out of state. I needed to get towed to a dodge dealer and it took almost 3 weeks to fix. They stated that the electric system shorted out and replaced some system within the car. After getting the car back i had consistent problems with the air conditioning…
ODI 10184701
Air Bags · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10092621
Electrical System · Windshield
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact has experienced several failures with this vehicle from the date of purchase. In rainy weather conditions, the instrument panel completely fails, the headlights blink on and off, the windshield wipers do not work, and the gear shifter will not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found water in the junction box, which caused corrosion to…
ODI 10268222
Electrical System
1. Year: 2004, model/type: dodge/durango (two wheel drive, hemi, v8) purchased date/location: jun 2003/augusta dodge dealer, augusta, ga. 30907 2. Defeated electronic and/or wiring causing a high safety risk while driving or to drive. Issue: vehicle defeated electronic/wiring causes the remote keyless entry (key), the over head console (compass, temperature, mini-trip computer), and the heater/ac to becomes…
ODI 10129650
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Dt: the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. Air conditioner as well as the remote control switch. Malfunctioned. The system blew out steaming hot air because of a short circuit. It was so hot in the vehicle that consumer was unable to drive for a long period of time in hot weather. Dealer could not find out what was the cause of the problem. . When this occurred the remote key did not work. Also, all the electronic…
ODI 10129498
Electrical System
2004 durango within the past 12 months has stalled 3 times while driving and was able to immediately start back up. Also, the radio from time to time will not work, same issue with the keyless entry. I've taken the car to dealerships and no one can pinpoint a problem. The engine light also been on and off for a year. The dealership "flashes" it's computer to reset the light. *tr
ODI 10254739
Electrical System
Consumer stated that dealer was advised to halt sales of 2004 dodge durango by manufacturer due to fire issue. *la the consumer is concerned about a stop sale order which was issued by daimler chrysler corp for 2004 dodge durango's. It was determined by the manufacturer that a defect existed within an instrument cluster circuit board capacitor, which may overheat and catch on fire. *nm
ODI 10051715