2004 Dodge Durango Power Train Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- transfer case · 21 records
- wheel drive · 17 records
- shift motor · 9 records
- four wheel · 9 records
- case shift · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Power Train
The 4wheel/awd vehicles will self engage transfer case causing equipment malfunction or serious bodily injury do to possibly vehicles crash do to equipment malfunction it needs to be addressed by chrysler but the refuse to my option there for would cause a massive recall in numerous years that would cause the company a large financial back set this issue needs to be addressed before it takes lives of it hasn't…
ODI 11179809
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 · 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
Power Train
The vehicle randomly switches from awd to 4wd lock, does not seem to be any one thing that causes it. Also have looked up hundreds of other reports on this from other people. Everyone says that dodge dealers claim they have never heard this before. [xxx]. Dodge is trying not to have to do a recall. That is obvious. Shame on dodge. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
ODI 11110391
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transfer case will make noise when unlocking the doors, it will also engage and change the awd by itself to 4lock when driving on the road. It can cause seriouse hard or accident. The airbags on both driver and passenger side light will engage and can cause seriouse harm. The fuel pump seems like it has an air bubble inside and shoots out gasoline and also can cause seriouse harm. All of these problems occurs…
ODI 11088986
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car has a new engine and third water pump. It failed after 5000 miles and engulfed in flames causing the failure of the belt, tensioner, main drive pulley and ac compressor. Today dodge just recalled these pumps for the very same reason bearing failure and super hot conditions causing fires and failure. I was just redriving along the truck has been running well and showed no signs of issues, no noise, smell, lights…
Fire reported
ODI 11024265
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have an awd vehicle. This vehicle has a knob that you can switch to go to 4 lock. My truck has been shifting into this mode all by itself. This is very dangerous as when it does the vehicle kind of locks up and becomes very difficult/impossible to move. I have 4 children and this is our main vehicle that we use. This is ridiculous. When researching this issue, there are a ton of complaints for the same thing.…
ODI 10939748
Power Train
While driving, the 4wd engages on its own and will not get out of position. It is stuck in 4wd. "svc 4wd" light on the dash appears. Tried doing a battery reset and the problem persists. *tr
ODI 10937451
Power Train
Truck svc 4wd light on. Truck goes into 4lo by itself while i'm driving. Later when i went out in truck svc.4wd is off i get to stoplight & i feel a loud thud like i'm being hit from behind. Now svc.4wd light stays on & car is hard to turn. *tr
ODI 10930314
Power Train
Awd truck puts itself into 4 wd for no reason. Causes vehicle to become hard to drive. This is rediculous. Tons of complaints of the exact same issue on forums. Does it while just idling in park and while driving down the road. Very dangerous, especially with my 4 kids in the car!
ODI 10908214
Power Train
The transfer case will shift into [redacted] on it's on. This happens when the vehicle is off and i unlock or lock the doors with the key fob. It also happens when the vehicle is in motion. It is unpredictable and happens very frequently. This is not very safe and can also cause very expensive damage to the powertrain.
ODI 10904970
Power Train
Dodge durango limited 4x4 engages [redacted] randomly on the freeway at high speeds, without being told to. This is a huge safety issues and i see many people complain about it online.
ODI 11046579
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the 4-wheel drive engaged independently without warning. As a result of the failure, the wheels locked and it was extremely hard to make any turns. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10837866
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving various speeds while in two wheel drive, the transmission would suddenly switch to neutral, the vehicle would stop, and the four wheel drive sensor light would illuminate. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the transmission would make a grinding noise while in four wheel drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 10851216
Power Train
Durango decides to go into [redacted] at random without input from the driver to do so. Steering becomes heavy ... Often this occurs when the driver is making a turn at slow speeds. Depending of the strength of the driver this can easily cause a crash. The motor rpms are pulled down as the driver makes the turn and can cause the car to stall...making the steering very heavy. This is a known problem with the…
ODI 10807186
Power Train
My 2004 dodge durango 5.7l awd is engaging in four wheel drive at high speeds on its own on the interstate. It made a very loud grinding and clunking noise, the service 4wd light will come on and then turn off and then the 4wd lo light will come on and turn off. I was forced to pull off the road and it felt like the car was stuck in four wheel drive and will not come out. I tried to put it in gear while just sitting…
ODI 10786184
Power Train
Service 4wd lite came on, truck started jerking and binding on turns. Cycled switch thru awd, 4lock and 4 lo, seemed to be ok for awhile then locked in 4lock and stayed there until driven a mile down a bumpy dirt road. Repair shop serviced transfer case but now its stuck in 4lock, they suspect shift motor but none are available. Internet complaints seem to point to electrical issue, temporary fix is to unplug shift…
ODI 10764248
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
Power Train
As i was turning from the light and preceded to accelerate not even doing 5-10 mph, i heard a sound, which i thought was a blown tire. I turned off the truck to see if i had a flat tire. None of the tires where flat. So i called my husband, he looked at it, thinking it was the throttle body, due to the light that flashed on the dash. So he bought a new throttle, that as well as new spark plugs, and still nothing. It…
ODI 10706571
Engine · Power Train
I was entering interstate 25 north from denver colorado's 19th street when i heard a bang and my 04 durango began to shake violently. I believed it was a tire that popped even though i have new ones and so i continued down the ramp to a safe place where i pulled over and stopped. That's when i noticed the vehicle was still shaking and i then believed it to be a serpentine belt until i turned the vehicle off. I…
ODI 10692857
Engine · Power Train
Started car for first time after bad rainstorm over weekend. Heard very loud clanging noise. Hole in oil pan, oil leaked out everywhere. After taking apart the motor, service center discovered a rod shaft had sheared in half and shot through the engine block and oil pan. Discovered it was caused by water getting into engine through spark plugs. Because of this, the warranty company won't cover an engine replacement.…
ODI 10680682
Power Train
Noticed the svc 4wd light came on the dash board and then the vehicle's rear wheels locked when making a tight turn into a parking space. The vehicle stopped and was unable to move as if brake had been applied very hard. Unplugged the battery for about a minute to allow the system to reset. The svc 4wd light doesn't come on. However, the vehicle still locks its rear wheels when making a tight turn into a parking…
ODI 10671898
Power Train
The vehicle goes into random [redacted] at various speeds. The problem is intermittent. This is clearly a safety issue while changing lanes or making turns. The 4 lock ,svc 4wd and 4 lo also will randomly flash. Clearly, there are a lot of the same reported issues. Its frustration to know of a potential safety issue and no one will address it. Some type of user advisory should be issued. *tr
ODI 10629971