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.
Engine
My truck has stalled several times, and at one point would not even start, the dealer said it is a dirty throttle body causing this, but i do not think they even really looked into it, especially after reading other complaints about the same problrm! *nm
ODI 10171899
Engine
2004 durango. V6 3.7 l engine. After sitting over night vehicle is hard to start as if it is out of gas. Turns over for a very long time before starting. When accelerating from a stop vehicle stalls, or sputters or hesitates everytime. Makes a slight ping noise when engine eventually takes off. Took to dealership they suggested change plugs i did that. Said i used wrong kind changed to there brand. Still no…
ODI 10161300
Engine
While driving on i-91 south in ma (in the evening, with two of my kids ages 5 & 7) in my 2004 dodge durango suv the engine suddenly and unexpectedly cut out - turned off. The vehicle lost power steering and power brakes. The dashboard lights went dark. The headlights remained on and the radio continued to function. The car was in drive and the ignition key was in the proper position - this was not caused the my…
ODI 10152833
Electrical System · Engine
I lease a 2004 dodge durango limited w/ a 5.7 hemi. This vehicle stalled on slick road doing approx, 35-40 mph. I tried to stop vehicle and lost control. Went off road into ditch and rolled vehicle. All passengers in vehicle (4) were all uninjured. This vehicle has done this since it had 1803 miles on it. This truck has had multiple problems and has been a nightmare. This vehicle is unsafe as i have said since first…
Crash reported
ODI 10150394
Engine
Approaching a left turn, while braking, the engine stalled. Approximate speed at the time of failure was 15 mph. Had to make a difficult left turn against oncoming traffic without power steering, causing the vehicle to strike a curb. No damage was done to the vehicle or injuries to the occupants. Put vehicle in park and restarted the engine. Vehicle seemed fine after that. *nm
ODI 10137388
Electrical System · Engine
I purchased a 2004 dodge durango with the hemi engine in april of 2004. In july 2004 the check engine light came on and the engine failed immediately. I had it towed back to the dealer ship (towne & country dodge conyers ga). They fixed it and did not tell me what it was. In march 2005, the same thing happened again. This time they replaced a valve spring in the 3trd cylinder. Two weeks ago, it happened again. This…
ODI 10131958
Engine
As i was driving down us41, i felt an "internal kickback", definitely not due to acceleration or other driver input. Right after, the "check engine" light turned on. The same incident occurred again in october 2005 when we were pulling out of a parking lot. My husband thought that he had been rear-ended, but i recognized the kickback and saw that the "check engine" light had turned back on. The truck is a 2004 dodge…
ODI 10142543
Engine
Events leading up to engine stall while driving. Every gauge on dash broad will light up and then the engine will stall while driving. Everything then goes dead. This is the forth time this has happened. Everytime we bring it into a dodge service depart. They tell us that they can't find anything wrong and send us back on the road. Was even told that the owner of the dealership drove it and it didn't stall so…
ODI 10127520
Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
My previous odi is 10126311 this vehicle was picked up in clovis, nm this morning. Bender dodge had just replaced my short block due to a snapped number 7 rod between the piston and crank journal. The trip was over 250 mile for us and about 10 miles before we reached belen, nm my check engine light came on. The idle was high and the rpms were jumping up and down. I called chrysler roadside assist and they could not…
ODI 10127218
Engine
On june 5, 2005 we towed our boat to conchas lake for vacation. The next afternoon the motor began to knock after launching our boat. On the morning of june 7, 2005 i called roadside assistance and they towed my car 118 miles to clovis nm. My car needed a new motor. Bender dodge has had the vehicle since june 7, 2005, today is june 23, 2005 and it is still not ready. I recieved a rental car for 5 days because of my…
ODI 10126311
Engine · Gasoline
Durango 2004 5.7 hemi 4x4 slt. Three times in two months, i have been driven at low speed either in a car park or making a turn from a stop and the engine stalls. I then put it in park or neutral and then it starts fine and i'm able to drive it. This is highly dangerous and was lucky i could pull over and restart it. Dodge needs to look into this before someone dies.
ODI 10122230
Engine
I bought a 2004 dodge durango in september of 2004. I have since driven the vehicle 35500 miles with no problems until now. The vehicle stalls prior to stopping. A vehicle was turning left in front of me and i slowed to prepare to stop. The vehicle turned left before i reached them and my vehicle stalled. The vehicles behind me were not expecting me to stop and almost rearended me. This happened 4 times. It also…
ODI 10120841
Engine
While driving at low speeds engine failed. As a result, the steering and brakes become inoperable. *ak this failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they have been unable to find the cause of the problem. The vehicle has been at the dealer since feb 24,2005. *nm dealer service manager said there was a software fix but admitted there has never been a problem with hemi engines. *eh
ODI 10113155
Engine
Since purchasing dodge durango 2004 hemi 5.7 in februrary 2004 an engine stalled 3 times without any reason. All times it happened after a complete stop at stop light or in a parking lot. The only way to restart an engine was to turn off a key, wait a little bit and start an engine once again. Dealer (westgate dodge in raleigh, nc) made an investigation and didn't find anything wrong. The only thing what he did was…
ODI 10129318
Engine
Engine shut off while in a left turn. Loss of all electrical & power. Was able to stop vehicle. Took 6 tries to restart vehicle. *nm
ODI 10173433
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our durango had experienced numerous problems, since we purchased it new in 5/04. The engine surged, it stalled, and it felt like the brakes did not grab in the rear. It also racked up more miles on the odometer, than it actually drove. On 12/16/04 we brought it in to the dealership for a recalled battery cable. The next day the engine caught on fire while driving. It was towed to the dealership, the transmission…
Fire reported
ODI 10110311
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving down a hill the vehicle accelerated up causing the rpms to go up to 3500. The consumer had to ride the brakes continuously. The dealer stated that this was a characteristic of the dodge . *ak on terrain where one would like to go slow down slope, one could idle down to 2 mph but if one touch the gas to increase, it would go to 1500 rpm and if one does not hit the brake, it would slow down continuously…
ODI 10111531
Engine
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
ODI 10103181
Engine
While driving the vehicle on several occasions the vehicle turned off while making a turn. The consumer stated that the dealer has been unable to diagnose the problem. *jb the dealers were unable to duplicate the problem. The engine light had never come on when it stalled. *sc
ODI 10095510
12v/24v/48v Battery · Cooling System · Engine · Interior/Under Dash · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor
On september 24, 2004 the battery was replaced. On december 29, 2004 the battery cable was rerouted per recall. On may 6, 2005 the vehicle overheated, the following parts were replaced the hub/drive fan, thermostat, water pump, and the spark plugs. On may 16, 2005 overheated the radiator had to be replaced. On august 12, 2005 the vehicle overheated. The following parts were replaced the heads, valves, camshaft,and…
ODI 10148725
Engine
I was getting on the freeway and accelerated to get on the freeway, car in front of me slowed to exit the freeway so i had to lift my foot of of the gas - rpm_x0019_s dropped, oil pressure light came on and the car stalled in the right lane of the freeway - luckily i was able to pull over to the offramp. Restarted the car with no problem. I have taken the car to the dealer several times for this problem but they say…
ODI 10091166
Engine
While making a left turn, the engine shut off. Loss of all power. Was able to pull the car over, avoid an accident and stop car. Was able to restart engine. *nm
ODI 10173432
Engine
2004 dodge durango experiencing alot of mechanical problems making the vehicle inoperative on numerous occasions.*mr the vehicle's engine blew two months after the vehicle was purchased. The engine was replaced under warranty. The vehicle started idling rough but the dealer could find anything wrong. One month after the engine was replaced it blew again.
ODI 10120417
Engine
2004 dodge durango stalling while driving at highway speeds.*mr the consumer stated the stalling occurred on 3 separate occasions. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10131281
Axle Assembly · Engine · Ignition
Instant stalling, whether turning or going straight. Warm or cold doesn't matter. Dealer has no clue.
ODI 10128228