2004 Dodge Durango Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 155
- 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 155 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 11 indicate fire
What owners report
- Engine · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for approximately fifteen minutes when it caught on fire. The fire and police department appeared on the scene, but the fire was extinguished before their arrival. The contact stated that the fire originated near the dashboard area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then to an authorized dealer. The contact was…
Fire reported
ODI 10421023
Engine And Engine Cooling
Suv had been running just fine, with no warning on a saturday morning i loaded up the kids to go to the pool and started the truck. It sounded like rocks being thrown around in the engine and my husband in the garage saw sparks under the car. I turned it off immediately. Had the truck towed to the dodge dealer where it was originally bought and received all of its service and it turns out the engine threw a rod.…
ODI 10427222
Engine And Engine Cooling
I recently purchased a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 v8 limited. 6months ago to be exact. I went on vacation for a week and parked the truck in my family's yard. Coming home from vacation i was informed the truck was started up and family members heard a loud knocking noise. When i arrived to pick up the vehicle i was amazed by the knocking noise and it actually gets louder if you step on the gas. Long story short i now…
ODI 10412029
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2004 durango 5.7 hemi was bought in 2003 brand new off of goodwins lot in our town of new castle, in. We had the truck approx. 3 years before we began having problems. Problems like a "ticking" noise, when it rained, the truck would die--in the middle of the road-while driving, which was very dangerous-to myself and other motorists. The oil was changed per every 3 mths-as instructed, but the truck still seemed to…
ODI 10407752
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while applying the brakes with the illumination of the instrument panel lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10435158
Engine And Engine Cooling
Found out that the ticking noise was #7 cylinder connecting rod was bent and hitting the baffle above the crankshaft. It bent when dealer called an told me i had a major repair problem, as i was driving it on highway ,the engine began to shake i thought it was a valve problem. Working on filing a complaint with nhtsa dealer told me i need a engine replacement only 147,000 mile oil changes every 3,500 miles there…
ODI 10402763
Engine And Engine Cooling
My family and i were getting ready to go on vacation for memorial day. Out of nowhere with absolutely no warning, when attempting to start our dodge durango with a 5.7 hemi engine, there was complete catastrophic engine failure. We had driven the vehicle the day before with no issues at all. We have a neighbor who is a certified mechanic come immediately out of his house at the sound and tell us to shut it down and…
ODI 10417388
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango 107,000 miles engine failure without any warning my engine blew a rod, while going 55 mph, i have always kept maintenance up to date, towed it to dodge dealership and was told i could pay them to look at it and diagnose what was wrong, but that it was probably from oil sludge from not taking care of the car. They have been the ones doing my oil changes for the last year. They told me they know of…
ODI 10403797
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
My husband started the durango and heard a loud clicking sound coming from the engine. He found a puddle of oil underneath and discovered there was a large hole in the oil pan. We had it towed to the dealer and was told that a rod had shot through the oil pan and that our engine would have to be replaced. We have always maintained the oil changes and upkeep. The day before this happened we had driven all over and…
ODI 10400097
Engine And Engine Cooling
I've had my 2004 dodge durango since 2006, purchase it while living in paducah, ky. Very nice family vehicle i thought, until about 1yr ago, when i discover when it rain hard, or i take truck through a carwash, it shuts off on me. I would be driving and when i turn off on exit or street, it instantly shuts off, which leaves my tail ends hanging out. Thank god i've never been in an accident. I used this truck for…
ODI 10398093
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loud bang heard from the outside of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed a substantial amount of oil leaking from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they detected a failed connector rod. The technician stated that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10398731
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango hemi fatal engine flaw. On sunday april 17th 2011, i went out to start up my car and the most horrible banging, clanking noises came from the engine, i had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic and he stated there was a hole in the engine block and the car would need a new engine.this engine was very well maintained with regular oil changes and had only 76,400 miles on it. I had the 7/70000…
ODI 10404186
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a loud noise in the engine and there was an oil spill. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine rod punctured the engine. The report filed to the manufacturer was #20713758. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10396746
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise relative to something blowing up, he noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found a hole in the engine. The mechanic stated that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10395308
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dodge durango 2004, 5.7 hemi engine , i tried to start the car but at the first attempt i just hear a noise but the engine didn't start. At the third time the engine start it, but it was a making a clicking noise that increased with the acceleration of the engine. Before this incident i did not have any issue with my car, i bought it over two years ago. I been doing the services at least every 3,000 miles , but the…
ODI 10395091
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went out to start my vehicle, on the morning of march 28, to let it warm up, and when i tried to start the car, it made a horrible noise so i immediately turned the car off. My husband came out and popped the hood to see if what was making the noise, was visible. It wasn't. We called a mechanic and he came to our house to look at the vehicle and after he tried to start it, he immediately turned it off too. He told…
ODI 10397710
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2004 dodge durango with the hemi 5.7 liter v8. Over the last week it was occasionally hard to start when there was rain, otherwise the vehicle runs fine. Vehicle has had all regular maintenance, is used for light duty only and has had proper weight oil using mobil 1 synthetic at each oil change. I drove the vehicle home friday night from work, started fine, drove home fine, stopped at a store along the way,…
ODI 10393524
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango hemi 4x4 spits, sputters and shuts down in the rain. It only does this in the rain and dealership has no idea how to fix it. Very dangerous as it's my wife's car that she uses to take our daughter to school everyday. Many complaints online for same problem. *tr
ODI 10394331
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complete engine failure. No prior warning. All oil changes and maintenance up to date. Defective engine manufactures and sold by dodge. No recourse given to the thousands of people who bought this vehicle and had the same exact defect. Repairs estimated at $3000-6000. This car was driven without incident the day and night before. Then the next day upon leaving for work in the morning it completely failed and had to…
ODI 10392727
Engine And Engine Cooling
Catastrophic engine failure. Dodge durango 2004 5.7 hemi engine. Has 84,000 miles. Which is low miles for this type of engine. Drove the suv the day before and was running fine. No warning lights etc. Next day go out to start it up and hear loud noises coming from engine. Had it towed to the dealer and he said a rod broke. Maintenance was up to date. This shouldn't be happening at 84,000 miles. This is a design flaw…
ODI 10393541
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
1. Engine light remains lit: service can see no reason from computer diagnosis. 1a. Engine idles rough for several minutes after a rain storm. 2. Engine won't start unless gas pedal fully depressed: then stalls unless idle remains at least 1500 rpms. 3. Took to service shop: diagnosis is cylinder # 7 has no compression and computer shows 8 system faults relating to failure of cylinder # 7. Research from internet…
ODI 10390526
Engine And Engine Cooling
Bolts in exhaust manifold are too small causing the bolts to breakoff and creating a loud ticking noise in engine motor. *tr
ODI 10429060
Engine And Engine Cooling
The piston rod broke off causing three holes to form in the oil pan. It also, caused the engine to seize.
ODI 10394708
Engine And Engine Cooling
The dodge durango in question was parked on friday feb 25, 2011 and was running perfect. It was not missing or knocking. On tuesday, march 1, 2011 we cranked the durango and it immediately began knocking extremely bad. Took the durango to a mechanic and was informed that the heads were ruined and the block was busted from a piston rod bending. Engine cannot be repaired. The durango is in perfect shape otherwise and…
ODI 10391909