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
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi truck stalled would not restart. Towed vehicle to garage was told engine threw a rod would need a new engine. Truck has 117,000 miles on it well maintained and ran perfect till this. *tr
ODI 10411608
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2004 dodge durango with the 5.7 hemi engine with only 78,000 mile ,the car was running fine one day. Very quiet and smooth. I went to start it a day or two later ,and there was a clanking sound out of the engine,very loud, i thought it might be bad gas, after letting it run a bit ,all of a sudden the noise stopped .but now there's heavy blue smoke pouring out the tail pipe. Being a retired mechanic i know…
ODI 10386556
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated the engine began rattling abnormally. The contact was able to determine that the engine was leaking oil. In addition, the contact also stated that there were shards of metal under the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a hole in the engine. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the…
ODI 10377919
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango slt. While driving approximately 55 mph, the connecting rod to the engine broke. The contact applied the brake and smoke emitted from the hood. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire from the oil on the exhaust. The contact stated that the fire went out after the oil burnt off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the manufacturer…
Fire reported
ODI 10376381
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 v8. Vehicle has 103,000 miles on it and has had regular maintenance and oil changes. Drove the vehicle home from work and parked it in my driveway with no indication of any problems whatsoever. When i went out to start it the next day it would not start. Sounded like a dead battery or possibly the starter frozen up (rapid clicking noise) after trying to jump start the engine, i had it…
ODI 10373613
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the engine sound was similar to a "lawn mower". There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the engine due a piston fracturing a block in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10374752
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine was purchased in 2007. In july and august of 2010 i experienced several occasions of stalling and hesitation, many times while traveling at highway speeds of 65 miles per hour as well as 30 miles per hour in local traffic. Vehicle has stalled with no power in traffic. Several times this has occurred during raining and sunny conditions. Various times check engine light has come…
ODI 10367918
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the pistons on the vehicle have started to disintegrate. The failure caused the vehicle to stutter and then stall. The check engine light illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the number six cylinder misfired. The dealership took the vehicle to a regional test site, dismantled the engine and…
ODI 10381425
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 durango all maintenance kept up, car was running fine then one day went to start car made loud knocking noise, dealer said blown cylinder. *tr
ODI 10373669
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 durango 92,000 miles. Properly maintain. No issues. One morning started making in clanking noise from the engine near the oilpan. Rod bearing broke. Replace engine cost $7000. *tr
ODI 10359972
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
On a 2004 dodge durango, when accelerating, the car basically dies and gets no power. The lightning bolt light come on. This is happening during acceleration on the highway causing a huge hazard and is now a safety concern. *tr
ODI 10357628
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 dodge durango stalled at 60 mph in interstate traffic, oil light came on. Had to coast with steering wheel locked across two lanes of traffic to arrive at shoulder. Vehicle was towed, would not restart immediately. Days later vehicle restarted but stalled again less than one mile from repair shop while making u-turn. Car left with mechanic, a series of things have been attempted to repair.. Another oil change,…
ODI 10362169
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi, under heavy rain, engines starts to misfire. It has been over 2yrs with this issue. This happens only under heavy rain. Water is apparently touching a coil or cable which makes the car shake as if it wants to cut off, if under extreme rain engine light turns off. It is horrible. I have not found a remedy for this and i find no recall as yet. I have taken to the dealer and…
ODI 10354165
Engine And Engine Cooling
We have experienced our 2004 dodge durango stalling at low speeds while in the process of turning the steering wheel. The dealer has said they could not find anything. I have seen an investigation on your site with the same problem for a 2005 model. This issue is becoming more frequent and it is scary when it happens. This has occurred 5 times in the past 6 months the most recent event was monday july 12, 2010. *tr
ODI 10342929
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Purchased new 2004 durango limited 5.7 hemi: after 3 1/2 years and the warranty expiration, when driving in city traffic or highway and it starts raining the engine starts to hesitate violently, to the point it will stop. This occurs if the suv is parked in the rain and the engine is started. I have to wait for a few minutes then the engine will start, but have another heart attack as i drive down the road.. I have…
ODI 10357753
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed the contact stated that it seemed like the vehicle had a flat tire so it was pulled over. Upon examining the vehicle there was no flat tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed a rod in the engine was broken and it punctured the transmisssion,which caused a fire. The vehicle was not serviced…
Fire reported
ODI 10340637
Engine And Engine Cooling
Traveling uphill at 65 mph traffic came to a halt, i removed my foot from the gas pedal to apply the brakes and then the engine stalled. I was in the fast lane, my speed at this point was 5 mph (coasting , no engine) i had to put the transmission in park and restarted the engine. This has happened once before with less than 10,000 miles in a simular stiuation. I also own two 2010 dodge challengers with the same type…
ODI 10427560
Engine And Engine Cooling
The piston broke and block the engine and caused the engine to seized. I got a 2004 hemi limited dodge durango. *tr
ODI 10339161
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2004 dodge durango w/ a 5.7 hemi. Drove this vehicle back and forth to work everyday without any problems. I loved this suv! It was by far the nicest vehicle i have ever owned. Friends joked that i babied it more than i did my children. I took very good care of this vehicle mechanically and cosmetically. Being an ex-mechanic, i am very aware of the necessity of regular maintenance. I parked the vehicle…
ODI 10400939
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle engine started knocking, the vehicle lost power and shut off. Took to a mechanic and diagnosed it as a camshaft failure. The car does not start. *tr
ODI 10456629
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango 4x4 w/5.7 hemi engine. Catastrophic engine failure: all service performed as per manufacturers specifications at an authorized dodge dealer. Turned the ignition to start the truck and heard a loud noise. Afterward, the ignition would not turn over and the vehicle made a ticking sound. Had the truck towed to the dealer thinking it may be a failed battery. After replacing the battery (the service…
ODI 10325237
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 dodge durango 5.7 stalling at low speeds at intersections. Starts up right away but causes a safety hazard when stuck in the middle of the road with traffic coming. Happened 1 time about a month after i purchased the vehicle in 2007. Has happened 4 times in the last month. *tr
ODI 10314920
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving at low speeds it stalls. I am able to restart it but it is not always easy to tell when it has stalled, because all electrical things still work radio, lights, etc. Steering wheel does lock though and it takes almost a minute to get it into neutral and start it again. Also while driving as you press the gas pedal it acts as though it is going to die and then lunges forward. I have not yet corrected…
ODI 10308671
Engine And Engine Cooling
After having bought the car used from a dealer i worked for checking to see that was one owner and service records were on file with another local dealer. Vehicle had been properly serviced and was continued to be serviced thru a dodge dealer at 98,564 miles with no warning at all the motor threw a rod thru the side of the block. Replacement was made costing us $7000, none of which chrysler would take responsibility…
ODI 10446757
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling
I do not know what happened this feels like this dream. One day my truck is running great and then bam oil every where. One day i started my truck up after about two weeks of letting it sit in the drive way and it had a ticking noise so i immediately turned it off. I called a mechanic he checked it and said it was a sticky lifter.i then called dodge to get professional advice because my mechanic is not a certified…
ODI 10447338