2004 Dodge Durango Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 10 records
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- slow down · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle stalls in the rain. It stalls at a stop or rolling speeds. It idles rough first and then stalls or shuts off. Sometimes the check engine light will come on, but not always. This only occurs in the rain. I've had several mechanics look at it, and they can't figure out how to solve the problem. I've spent a lot of money trying to get this fixed. Through online research, i've discovered that many other…
ODI 11129432
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. With the cruise control set for 68 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently an additional 20 mph without warning. The failure caused her to be pulled over by the police. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact heard an abnormal clunk sound. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 299,000.
ODI 11043676
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While at a stop, the brakes failed to work, the engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 152,845.
ODI 11020751
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated without applying pressure to the pedal. The contact also stated that the rpm needle would go up to 3,000 rpms after starting the engine and no pressure was applied to the accelerator. The driver side air bag deployed after slamming the driver side door. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that they would not be…
ODI 10956048
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated to 65 mph. The contact did not lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illimunated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 215,000.
ODI 10920240
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. In addition, the brakes failed when depressed. The gear shift had to be shifted into neutral to regain control. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,085.
ODI 10789420
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact would have to depress the brake pedal in order to slow down the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10660114
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond and the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10618213
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate (surge forward) when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle would have to be shifted into neutral or the ignition would have to be turned off in order to slow the vehicle down. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10689395
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On april 11, 2014, my three young children, boyfriend, and myself(pregnant) stopped at a red light. As the light turned green i began to accelerate; that's when i heard a loud popping sound. At first i thought maybe my tire popped. I was barely able to pull off the [redacted] i was traveling on without getting hit. Once i pulled over i realized oil leaking from underneath my truck. I was able to take the truck to a…
ODI 10583410
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 04 durango from a dealer and im outside of warranty i'm a little irritated with my wife calling me complaining she is stranded! I paid big money for this truck and don't think i should be responsible for paying a mechanic to play guess and check. I have my truck randomly shifting in and out of 4lock mostly while driving slow but has happened on the expressway im worried for damage to my transfercase from…
ODI 10579458
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that whenever water came in contact with the vehicle such a rain, driving through a deep puddle or going through a car wash for instance, the vehicle would stall. The failure was recurring. The mechanic diagnosed that the air temperature sensor and the electric throttle needed to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10560341
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work going approximately 65 mph when i put on the break as traffic had gotten a little thick. As i released my foot off of the break the car kind of jumped (similar to when its in cruise control) and i noticed that it was picking up speed by itself. I immediately thought that somehow it had gone into cruise control on its own but when i again tried to put the break on i noticed that the break pedal…
ODI 10433469
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While the contact had his foot on the brake pedal ready to shift into park, the throttle stuck and crashed into a shed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,300.
Crash reported
ODI 10368301
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled out of my apartment and began to accelerate up an incline. I heard a loud thump, all of the lights on the dash flashed and the car died right there approximately 60 yards from my door. After having it towed all over the place, i was informed that my engine had seized. I was very confused because i am always adamant about maintaining the vehicle and all of the regular work had been done. Dodge would do…
ODI 10536233
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as if it was losing power but as the vehicle came to a complete stop it would cut off. She was able to restart it immediately. The throttle sensor warning light also illuminated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. A local mechanic called the dealer and advised them of the failure and what needed to be…
ODI 10314586
Electronic Stability Control · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Within one year of purchasing the vehicle, engine cluster lights started coming on. Air bag warning, abs, traction control, check engine and brake warning lights as well as the speedometer failing to work. We have had the vehicle in over 12 times in the past 5 years for this recurring problem. The vehicle is now out of warranty but the problem is still happening. I have been told by a non chrysler mechanic that the…
ODI 10303827
Electrical · Electrical System · Equipment · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Car sometimes starts without electrical response: turn the ignition on and engine starts but no electricity. Driving on interstate 95 and all electricity to all panels and power steering shuts off. This happens often and results in having to coast to stop on the side of the interstate with little control of the vehicle. I have to restart engine several times before electrical response is restored. A tumbler kit was…
ODI 10280107
Vehicle Speed Control
Check engine and airbag light continually keeps coming on even after it' has been serviced. On 2 april 2007 check engine light came on, and lost its power after stopping at a stop light. It would idle, but would not move when the gas pedal was pressed. We had to turn the vehicle of at least two or three times before it would move when the gas was depressed. Additionally immediately after that you could tell that the…
ODI 10187111
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated as the driver was turning into a parking space at 5 mph; the driver's foot was on the brake when the vehicle accelerated on its own hitting a tree. There was extensive damage done to the vehicle. This also occurred one other time in january. The vehicle accelerated as the vehicle was coming to a stop. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The dealership has…
Crash reported
ODI 10159314
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the consumer stated there have been two incidents with the vehicle inadvertently accelerating. First, while in reverse pulling out of a parking place, the vehicle accelerated across the parking lot. Second, while leaving a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated forward hitting another vehicle entering the parking lot. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer is sending an inspector to…
Crash reported
ODI 10148231
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the consumer stated while driving the vehicle at 40 mph, the rpm and engine revved high. With the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into a fence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership, where the problem could not be duplicated. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10147935
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the throttle intermittently sticks at higher speeds of 45-60 mph during cold weather causing the engine to rev and not move forward. The check engine light has illuminated on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they are unable to duplicate the problem.
ODI 10149670
Tires · Vehicle Speed Control
During a road trip with my 2004 dodge durango the speedometer constantly read 3 - 4 mph faster than gps and the odometer/tripometer read 516.5 miles when proven to be only 500 miles with gps. Gps was linked to 9 different satellites throughout the entire trip (extremely accurate). Contacted dealer and was told that everything that controls speedometer is within allowable limits and nothing can be done to fix. Tire…
ODI 10145026