2004 Dodge Durango Automatic Transmission Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine
I bought my durango at a used dealers. It had 56000 miles one owner, 2010, center column panel over heated and you could smell plastic burning. The radio shut off the air condition controls well actually everything was so hot you had to turn off truck to let that center panel cool down before you could turn them off,the next thing i started hearing a bad shifting noise and it banged really loud like from the rear…
ODI 10441933
Automatic Transmission
Have had ongoing problem with the engine cutting out for last 18 months. Replaced plugs and wires. Problem still persists. Usually occurs while not giving gas. Occurred once will turning into a parking lot. Power steering went out and vehicle maneuvered into oncoming lane right of way. No collision occurred. *tr
ODI 10305682
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 dodge durango stalls frequently...almost daily. I took the vehicle to the dealer after the first incident and the technicians were stumped and seemed unaware of the issue, which i have since learned is not uncommon. The stalls frequently occur at parking lot speeds, but have occurred while doing 50 km/hr and while under power. The higher speed stalls are a concern as the stall also kills power braking and…
ODI 10297549
Automatic Transmission
Dodge durango 2004 lost all function pulling into parking lot. Lost engine, brakes, steering, electrical. Liken it to a power plug being pulled out and instantaneous loss of all control. Was able to restart without mishap. Took it to nearest dodge dealership only to no avail. They couldn't find anything wrong. Took the car home only to have it happen the very next morning again during deceleration to a street light.…
ODI 10259601
Automatic Transmission
Engine stalls during slow speeds. When you accelerate it does not respond and than it lunges forward. Engine light comes on and off. *tr
ODI 10256652
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Nighttime. Pouring rain. Turned a corner in a parking lot and the power steering just quit. Turned car off and restarted. Power steering was back. First and only time it happened so far. *tr
ODI 10248946
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dodge 2004 durango stalled while taking a right turn onto side street. Unable to finish turn or got off the road. I was panicked, found flashers to turn on, then instructed to by helpful passerby to turn key off, and restart car. This worked, hasn't happened again. I take this very serious, my young, new drivers, children are able to drive this vehicle and wouldn't know what to do if this happened to them. I want…
ODI 10245701
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
While sitting at a red light the vehicle stalled. I put it in park and it started right up. There was no sign of running rough before the stall, it just was idling and cut out. A week later on the highway at approx. 60 mph the vehicle bucked like it wanted to stall but didn't. It did this three times in less than a minute. I accelerated and it seemed to help. *tr
ODI 10235721
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift gears automatically. When the vehicle was in reverse, it would shift into drive and the shifter light on the instrument panel would flicker. Most recently, when the vehicle was placed into park, it began to move forward. As a result, the vehicle struck a pole. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The speed was…
Crash reported
ODI 10228337
Automatic Transmission
I kept hearing a ticking and there were issues as for transmission. I took it back the 1st day i bought it and spoke to the guy who sold it to me. Then the guy left to go to another company. So then got someone else and 3more times was told there was nothing wrong. *tr
ODI 10221350
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Emission Control · Wiring
Veh problem on 1/1/08 -- 2004 dodge durango http://www.datatown.com/chrysler/ 1/3/08: called chrysler dealer ' [redacted] spoke to amy (ref 17081406 (id#aj267) she requested the vehicle id no ' the last eight ' i gave her ' she ask what our address was and telephone number ' i gave it to her. She asked if i contacted the shop where i get it serviced at ' i said, no i was contacting you first. I told her i wanted to…
ODI 10213568
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle stalls at low speeds and when turning. Immediately restarts. Had local dealer look at it, but they can't fix the problem. Factory customer service is no help. Have read many other complaints about same condition online. *tr
ODI 10227052
Automatic Transmission
2004 durango limited stalled while braking twice. Stalled once at a stop light. Has the 5.7l hemi engine with 50k miles. Took it to dealer to have it looked at. Was told they could not get it to stall and we would have to keep an eye out for it. Then i found the tsb on line detailing the issue. Thus i find it odd that the dealer didn't know about the issue: tsb # 18-013-05 nhtsa action number ea05018. *tr
ODI 10202873
Automatic Transmission
Our 2004 dodge durango was in our driveway in park, the engine turned off, radio on, both front doors open and keys still in the ignition. The truck had been sitting there for 5 minutes or more till i got my neighbor to help me unload a grill out of the back. My wife hopped into the passenger side to turn the radio down when the truck began to roll forward while in "park". My wife was knocked out of the truck and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10200192
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while in gear. This had occurred twelve times and most frequently happened while in reverse. This had also happened while traveling 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer four times but the service dealer was unable to resolve the issue.*ak
ODI 10170521
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Vehicle stalls, transmission quits. Doesn't work. *jb
ODI 10150081
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought a 2004 dodge durango in november 2004. Vin [xxx]. [xxx]. I have had numerous problems with the vehicle, including the vehicle silently ceasing to operate. This has happened 3 times in motion, very nearly causing very serious motor vehicle crashes. 1 occurrence happened while stationary and in park. All of this has happened in the 1st year of ownership. Additionally, the vehicle failed to come out of park…
ODI 10141105
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our durango had experienced numerous problems, since we purchased it new in 5/04. The engine surged, it stalled, and it felt like the brakes did not grab in the rear. It also racked up more miles on the odometer, than it actually drove. On 12/16/04 we brought it in to the dealership for a recalled battery cable. The next day the engine caught on fire while driving. It was towed to the dealership, the transmission…
Fire reported
ODI 10110311
Automatic Transmission
When accelerating from a stop vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10113452
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle slipped out of park without warning. The consumer was able to gain control of the vehicle. *jb an occupant of the vehicle was complaining about the seat belt not being latched properly. The consumer opened the door and reached in to buckle the child safety latch and 8 seconds later the vehicle started to roll backwards, trapping the consumer between the door and the garage bay divider. *sc *jb
1 injury
ODI 10096790
Automatic Transmission
We purchased our durango new in 8/04. On 9/ 9/04 the truck started, but died while i was backing out of my garage. We had to have it towed to the dealership. They stated it needed an update performed on the computer system. It happened again on 9/24/04 and then in oct. It had to be towed and they claimed that they apparently did not get the update completed or done properly. We began noticing then that the truck…
ODI 10156109
Automatic Transmission
2004 dodge durango 4x4, automatic transmission, at slow speeds 10 mph acceleration has a lag until 2,000 rpm at which point the transmission engages and the vehicle lurches forward rapidly.
ODI 10090962
Automatic Transmission
Not reporting a failure or incident, just a poorly manufactured vehicle with an inherent problem that the dealer/company was aware of but did not disclose at time of purchase, nor do they have a fix for it. Just a shrug of the shoulders.
ODI 10129364
Automatic Transmission
Dt: shortly after purchasing a new vehicle and when descending downhill the automatic transmission slipped. It felt as if it slipped into neutral. This occurred with or without the cruise control switch on. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, who test drove the vehicle and determined this was normal. The consumer felt this was a safety issue, and the transmission did not maintain a steady pace. No repairs or…
ODI 10136194
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
When driving at an undetermined speed, the transmission light appeared on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak after the fifth visit to the service dealer (desoto mall), the transmission light had not come back on. The shifting light had come on and the consumer had taken the vehicle to the service dealer (central…
ODI 10079547