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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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi56
100–150k mi44
30–60k mi19
1–30k mi17
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 24, 2007 · 53,240 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    We were traveling up an incline and reached it's peak at about 40mph. It was at this time that the vehicle stalled and lost power. No power steering and hardly any breaking power. We were able to pull the car over onto a side road. We put the car into park and it restarted immediately. Very dangerous as i was carrying my young daughter with me. This was the second time this has happened. The first time i shrugged it…

    ODI 10197374

  • April 21, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Mutilple experiences of engine stalling. Often occurs while stopping but has occurred while under way. *tr

    ODI 10188806

  • February 14, 2007 · 37,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    My 2004 dodge durango which i purchased new, has stalled several times without any warning /lights coming on etc. This has happened at low speeds and i was able to restart the vehicle. I have not reported to the dealer yet as it has just started happening and i checked nhtsa website for recalls/complaints to research first. Apparently i am not the only one with this issue. Vehicle only has 37000 miles on it. This…

    ODI 10182568

  • February 10, 2007 · 42,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Interior/Under Dash

    My 2004 slt dodge durango was serviced for a routine oil change @42000 miles and the dealership did a routine point check evaluation. On feb. 10, 2007 @ 10:45 am while stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle began to lose speed before coming to a complete stop, the engine stopped responding & the panel lights started blinking on & off, then a burning smell started & smoke started to come out of the drivers panel…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10182219

  • January 21, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    04 dodge durango hemi bought used on 1-1-07. 2 weeks ago, first stall problem. 4 times more after that. All stalled same way, after complete stop,idle fluctuates and stalls. Sometimes its fine.

    ODI 10181230

  • January 10, 2007 · 59,200 miles

    Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine And Engine Cooling

    We recently purchased a used 2004 dodge durango limited. Equipped with the 5.7l hemi. We have owned the suv for just under 90 days and on three separate occasions the engine has stalled when my wife was backing out of our driveway and shifting into drive. I spoke with a dodge dealership on the phone a few days ago and they offered little help. I intend to call them in the morning and set up an appointment to have…

    ODI 10178488

  • December 13, 2006 · 49,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2004 dodge durango. While turning into a parking space engine shut itself off. Vehicle was restarted and pulled safely into parking space. I contacted cerritos dodge and spoke with bob in the service department and he told me that there were no recalls for my vehicle. I am concerned that this will happen again and i may be in an accident. *nm

    ODI 10176038

  • November 17, 2006 · 36,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted. This occurred on two separate occasions and both times, the vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.

    ODI 10175437

  • April 18, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph or less the engine stalled and lost power without warning. Afterwards, the vehicle was easily restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The dealer performed a diagnostic test that produced no failures codes. The service department was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact claimed that vehicle shut off/stalled off 8 times in 16 months, and has…

    ODI 10155578

  • March 5, 2006 · 23,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The vehicle has stalled on several occasions, while driving and while stopped. On two occasions the vehicle failed to restart for an hour or so. When the engine stalls the power components associated with the safe operation of the vehicle also are effected (ie steering, brakes, etc.). This has led to a couple of near collisions on the freeway and surface streets. This is a problem that needs to be addressed. I have…

    ODI 10151860

  • October 27, 2005

    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

  • August 15, 2005 · 12,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    On three separate occasions over the past 6 months our 2004 dodge durango stalled while traveling at speeds up to 45 mph. We took it to the dealer each time and they can not identify the problem. This is a safety issue which is not being addressed. I talked to another dealership service department and they said it is a common problem and "they have no idea what is causing it or how to fix it". I am very concerned…

    ODI 10137555

  • August 8, 2005 · 20,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle completely shut off and had to be restarted. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for inspection. The current mileage was 43,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb the dealer refused to the look at the vehicle without charging the consumer 100.00 an hour. Updated

    ODI 10214918

  • July 25, 2005 · 13,400 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2004 dodge durango with hemi engine has stalled twice without warning in past 6 months. When the engine loses power steering the vehicle is almost impossible. The engine has stalled while merging onto a freeway and also on a residential street. On the residential street i went up on the sidewalk due to lack of steering.

    ODI 10130371

  • July 5, 2005

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle has completely stalled twice in traffic. Once on the freeway while slowing down and once on the city streets while slowing down. Several other times it has acted like it wants to stall.*jb

    ODI 10133103

  • May 14, 2005 · 5 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. When the contact first purchased the vehicle, the oil light would illuminate, indicating that an oil change was needed. The vehicle also shut off at least five times on the freeway. It would usually immediately restart, but then kick back after it would start. She took the vehicle to the dealer and asked about recalls and other complaints and was informed that none were…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10256379

  • April 21, 2005 · 11,300 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Stalling without warning in middle of intersection. Has stalled three times. Dealer says no codes found. Can not duplicate. Through research i have found this is a common problem with this vehicle and daimler chrysler has not been willing or able to fix it. *jb

    ODI 10118333

  • January 7, 2005

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt: consumer states that in january her vehicle stalled while slowing with no warning during the day. She then pulled over to the side of the road, put the vehicle into park and was able to restart it. Then on february 6,2005, this happened again, while going 60 mph, there was no slowing involved. This happened at night the dash board lights stayed on but she did lose all power to the vehiclet, she put the vehicle…

    ODI 10127174

  • December 16, 2004 · 12,858 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving the vehicle started to shake. Consumer pulled over to inspect the engine, and found nothing unusual. He reentered the vehicle and started driving when the engine burned. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the transmission was replaced. Consumer was driving the vehicle when the same thing occurred for the second time, and the vehicle experienced another fire. This time the dealer did not replace the…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10110842

  • December 15, 2004

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak

    ODI 10103867

  • December 1, 2004 · 117,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment

    Dodge durango, hemi 5.7 liter engine went out. Started out with a ticking noise that i wound out to be the #7 cylinder connecting rod was bent and hitting the baffle above the crankshaft. It broke, as i was driving it onto the lift, and sent the rod through the side of the block. Engine is dead, 116k miles. *tr

    ODI 10376916

  • November 19, 2004 · 9,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle is experiencing problem with engine stalling. Vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions, and they are unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

    ODI 10107071

  • October 10, 2004 · 14,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    To whom it concerns: my wife and i lease a 2004 dodge durango equipped with the 5.7 liter hemi engine. Over the last several months the vehicle engine stalls and quits during day to day driving. There is no pattern to the stalling. We have taken the durango to dealers in tyler (add name) and huntsville (team dodge) on several occasions. Neither dealer has been able to fix the vehicle. We have also contacted the…

    ODI 10121894

  • September 1, 2004 · 600 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Intermittently, the vehicle stalls without warning. When this occurs the vehicle loses brakes and power steering. Various repairs have been performed but the failure still exist. The manufacture can't guarantee the fix or remedy performed. *nm

    ODI 10113076

  • August 17, 2004 · 11,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    When turning from a stop, the vehicle stalled. Please provide more information. *jb

    ODI 10091473