2004 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 76
- 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 76 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
- hemi engine · 6 records
- engine block · 6 records
- light came · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k 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
Engine
2004 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi purchased in 03/05 w/34 miles on odometer. Problem started with all dash lights illuminating and rpm/speed indicators briefly redlining; power loss followed by temp inability to start. Last incident towed to mechanic who said engine had seized & that dodge has a problem w/this type of engine. Engine completely locked & needs to be replaced. All recommended maintenance performed prior to…
ODI 10334241
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
Suv would stall while driving then start back up. Heard a ticking noise when turned key over, then heard a loud noise and louder ticking then engine gave out. Looked under suv and there was oil and pieces of the metal on the ground. Towed it to a shop and was told engine failed due to internal engine failure most likely due to piston. Mechanic showed me a hole in the engine block. 2004 dodge durango with apprx.…
ODI 10327085
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the vehicle would stall without warning. The dealer advised the cam and crank sensors would need to be replaced. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The current mileage was 49,800 and the failure mileage was 49700. Updated 05/18/2010. *lj
ODI 10325642
Electrical System · Engine
My 2004 dodge durango (5.7 l) shut off while my husband was driving it. We were making a left hand turn into a parking lot and the truck shut off. He barely missed hitting another car because the steering and the brakes went out. It took 4 tries to get the truck started back up. This has happened to me 2 others times when i was sitting at a red light, thankfully i was not driving. The truck also stalls out everytime…
ODI 10316579
Engine
Vehicle upon exiting interstate blew the engine. Steering and braking functions were disabled. 4,000lb suv remained uncontrollable until it careened into an embankment. Someone has to do something. There are countless people with this same issue of engine failure with the same engine. Is there nothing that can be done? We paid large amounts of money to support chrysler and their is no positive return for the buyer.…
ODI 10368370
Engine
2004 dodge durango slt with 5.7l hemi engine. Engine only has 114,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained. Upon starting the car on 11/20/2009 the engine suddenly without any prior warning broke a rod and punched two holes in my oil pan. After researching this on the internet and contacting dodge this is a common problem with the 2004 model that was fixed on the 2005 model. Chrysler refuses to repair any…
ODI 10294151
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango 5.7l v8 with 74,000 miles on it. Every couple of weeks the engine stalls without any prior warning. The vehicle just shuts off and i can't use the brakes to stop or anything. I've taken it to the dealership on multiple occasions but they keep telling me they can't find anything wrong. I've read several other complaints from owners of this vehicle experiencing the same problem. I don't…
ODI 10289300
Engine
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi dies when coming to a stop or in reverse happening several times a day for past eight months. Dealer did a reflash but it did not fix it. *tr
ODI 10331855
Engine
2004 dodge durango, equipped with 5.7l v8 hemi, stalls sporadically with no advanced warning. The engine can generally be restarted immediately with little or no modification to the vehicle's configuration. When the engine stalls occur, all power steering and braking functions are rendered inoperative. Stalling events appear to be unrelated to weather conditions, or usage of automobile functions (i.e. Air…
ODI 10287026
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the engine was replaced. A year after the failure occurred, the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage…
ODI 10328235
Engine
The vehicle stalls without warning in different driving conditions. It has happened multiple times and it seems to be getting worse. In two cases, accidents were close to occurring if it were not for the other vehicle's ability to stop or swerve around. The power steering in the vehicle stops, which is the first indication that the vehicle has stalled. There is no power and the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle turns…
ODI 10262114
Engine
Intermittent engine stalling while driving. *tr
ODI 10252551
Engine · Steering
I have had numerous engine stalling/loss of steering problems with my vehicle once the mileage exceeded 70,000 miles. It has stalled while stopping at a stop sign, upon accelerating into a turn, and many others. After diagnostic testing, we replaced 2 o2 sensors and the stalling still occurs. After a second diagnostic testing, we replaced all the spark plugs and ignition coils and the stalling still occurs. After a…
ODI 10248032
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into the nearest service station to check the oil. She added one quart of oil as indicated by the oil dip stick. She resumed driving and after approximately five miles, the engine began knocking. She pulled to the side of the road and called a tow truck to have the vehicle towed back…
ODI 10228519
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 mph in dry conditions, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact pulled off the road. She was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it is currently located. The dealer has been unable to determine the cause of failure. There is an open defect investigation (ea05018) for…
ODI 10197226
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. On july 2, 2007, the contact stated that the engine shut off when driving at high speeds or when in the idle position. She had new equipment for the engine replaced. She stated that this is the fifth time that this failure has occurred. The current and failure mileages were 47,100.
ODI 10195118
Engine
2/15/07 while driving the engine just shut off. 3/12/07 truck was running fine. Drove approx. 2 miles and it would not re-start. Engine would fire, then stall. After 5 attempts it started continued to run fine. *jb
ODI 10184904
Door · Engine · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Interior/Under Dash
On march 2, 2007 i got in my 2004 dodge durango limited (hemi) to take my kids to school, i noticed my radio had no sound, the power came on, but no sound at all was heard. After i drove about 1/2 of a mile the speedometer and tachometer gauges started acting erratic, jumping up and down, the radio came back on for a few seconds, then cut out again. The overhead temp control was jumping from 54 degrees to negative…
ODI 10184264
Engine
Without warning, my vehicle has stalled during slow down. This has happened twice in the last two years. The vehicle is a 2004 dodge durango limited with the 5.7l hemi engine. After first incident, dealer says that nothing could be found. Second incident occurred this past week. Will try a new dealership. *jb
ODI 10184141
Engine
ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *NM
ODI 10181717
Electrical System · Engine
2004 hemi durango, driving down freeway and vehicle shuts off. Placed vehicle in neutral and recovered. Coasted to a stop in breakdown lane. Placed vehicle in park and re started vehicle. It took 2 attempts to re start it was almost like the engine had loaded up. It then re started fine after the 2nd attempt. This has happened on several occasions during driving but only once at fwy speed. *nm
ODI 10177664
Engine
Engine died as we were exiting the freeway after driving about 40 miles. Had it towed to dealership. Were told the engine failed because of sludge build-up from failure to change oil often enough. $6000 to replace with a remanufactured engine. New engine would have been $8, 000. We did not have receipts of the oil changes performed, and so we had to pay for engine replacement. Have since heard of many others who had…
ODI 10186376
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact parked and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Presently, no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 42,000 and failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10190325