2004 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 319
- 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 319 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 23 records
- without warning · 19 records
- engine light · 13 records
- needed replaced · 13 records
- check engine · 12 records
- independent mechanic · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 164 |
| 60–100k mi | 70 |
| 150–400k mi | 51 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My engine shuts off while i am driving my vehicle . Without warning. This has happened on several occasions. The vehicle comes to a complete stop when it shuts off.
ODI 11308759
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Went to go start durango & heard a loud boom, & now it seems to be knocking & not drivable now, after do research online we cam across that on these models (2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi magnums) it seems too leak water into where the engine is due to hood manifold is designed horribly & water leaks on wires, spark, plugs, engine etc. Etc. We've noticed when we drove in the rain or even going through a carwash that…
ODI 11292297
Engine
Early morning after a heavy rain the vehicle was started and an extremely loud banging noise was coming from the engine. All fluids were maintained. The vehicle was parked on a city street.
ODI 11287050
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle will die without warning you hole driving causing a serious risk for collision. Engine stops running and is very hard to steer or stop with no power.
ODI 11266611
Body · Engine
I was getting gas and as i pulled out of the gas station i was getting a load ticking noise. To find out later my 5.7 himi lifter and cam shafts needs to be replaced. I get a regular oil change and filter change. I am not sure why this is happening but i did see that this is normal and 5.7 himis dodge durangos and not understanding why it hasn't been recalled. I'm a mother of 3 little ones and i'm terrified we can…
ODI 11222429
Engine
I have experienced this incident several times. When it rains really hard or when the car is taken through the car wash, some how the water reaches the motor. It will start acting up (stalling) and have trouble "going." it will then trigger a check engine light and the motor will die. I have had the check engine light checked while on and spark plugs replaced per the check engine light. It is very difficult to plan…
ODI 11230702
Engine
Bought the car used in 2014. Always had misfire/rough running problems in heavy rain or a car wash. In may 2019, driving in the rain, the engine failed catastrophically. Research on line and my own repairs discovered a flaw in the first generation cowl grill. It allowed water to flood the top of the engine. A leak in the intake manifold gaskets allowed the water to enter the engine, causing it to hydrolock. It broke…
ODI 11269033
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was going 45 miles an hour with all my 4 children and husband in vehicle when without warning the vehicle shut off. There is no code vehicle loses power steering and brake function and you have to shut vehicle down and restart to gain control again. This has happened 7 times! There is no code being given no one can diagnose this issue i have been everywhere and been told that no one can do anything for me this is…
ODI 11193337
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I am original owner and love my durango but since i have owned it i cannot drive in rain. The vehicle sputters and dies and check engine light comes on. I found several places online of people with same complaint and the issue is the original cowl. I looked and mine does not have a taller ridge around the wiper bolts or a ridge to divert the water from running into my engine. I need the 2nd generation cowl that was…
ODI 11181504
Engine
Blew a hole in the side of the engine block with a failed rod/piston on a slow right turn .... Always took meticulous care of the engine... 5.7 hemi should have lasted 250k to 300k miles.... It blew at 130k miles.
ODI 11166415
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi these vehicles are shutting off without warning no steering, brakes lights, hazards, nothing is operable vehicle doesn't stutter or stall at all no waring lights just shuts right off multiple people are reporting the exact same problem this is a serious defect as there aren't any codes or signs of failure
ODI 11152321
Engine
After a night of raining i started up my vehicle to a terrible knocking sound. Blown motor due to defective cowl allowing water to lay on top of intake. And sucked through intake gaskets.causing a hydraulic and blown motor. Comprehensive insurance said mechanical failure. Internet says enough about this viehicle. Rods through the block upon ignition.
ODI 11144949
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
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My 2004 dodge durango has the 5.7 hemi. During heavy rains the engine would start to run rough and the electrical system shut down on me three different times in the middle of driving due to the rain. During this electrical shutdown steering was impossible and i would have to stop the vehicle in the middle of traffic. The vehicle did this to me one time in the middle of turning at an intersection. Fortunately no…
ODI 11120887
Engine
The vehicle would always drive rough whenever it rained and would even die when going through a car wash. If it started raining while in traffic, i had to keep my foot on the brake and the gas when coming to a stop otherwise the vehicle would stall. After raining all night, i came to start my vehicle in the morning and it only made a terrible clunking noise without starting. Luckily, i was not driving in traffic…
ODI 11156868
Engine
2004 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty. *js
ODI 11119168
Engine
I purchased my '04 durango in 2014 with 70,000 miles on it and just paid it off last month. I haven't even received the title yet but yet i have a truck that doesn't run anymore. About a week or so ago i went out to start my truck and the engine began to knock very loudly. We had a small rain/snow event the night before and the truck had been sitting outside in the elements. I immediately turned off the truck and…
ODI 11090520
Engine
Takara recall i put oil on the engine constantly as i dont know wheres is going through. No smoke or leak.
ODI 11185977
Engine
Has had problems with engine on durango 4.7l overheating, i drive 15 minutes to work when its warm outside and its already overheating, ive checked various forums online each one had numerous people complaining about the same issue, with all the people complaining i figured dodge would find a solution, or figured someone would file a class action suit, but nothing has been done.
ODI 11023349
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car has a new engine and third water pump. It failed after 5000 miles and engulfed in flames causing the failure of the belt, tensioner, main drive pulley and ac compressor. Today dodge just recalled these pumps for the very same reason bearing failure and super hot conditions causing fires and failure. I was just redriving along the truck has been running well and showed no signs of issues, no noise, smell, lights…
Fire reported
ODI 11024265
Engine
The windshield wiper cowling allows water to flow right over the entire engine and right into the intake. My dodge was sitting for 2 weeks during heavy rains and when i tried cranking it up for the first time, the engine hydrolocked.
ODI 11002338
Engine
Durango slt 5.7l v8 hemi engine hydro locked and threw a rod while the vehicle was parked. The hydro lock issue is widely reported with the 2004 first generation of the hemi engine. However, dodge does not acknowledge this manufacturing defect and safety issue.
ODI 11056138
Engine
04 durango slt 4.7 v8. Rattling/rapping noise on start up that worsened through the day. Noise coming from right side of engine bay. Brought to mechanic and identified valve seat(s) in the aluminum head(s) have 'disintegrated' and/or 'dropped' causing the valves to slap on acceleration and multiple other catastrophic engine issues. Fca (chrysler/dodge) has been notified of my complaint and they're fully aware of…
ODI 11002817
Air Bags · Body · Engine
1. Recall failed to repair air bag failure. Currently - airbags are not functional (dash warning light). 2. At approximately 72,000 miles - vehicle began to show signs of rust through at both rear quarter panels and both rocker panels. By 85000 miles - complete body rust through failure was irreparable - vehicle was maintained exceptionally clean. 3. At 100000 miles - noted by way of mechanic that the engine was…
ODI 11019201
Engine
The windshield wiper cowl became defective and let water into the engine compartment, specifically the fuel intake manifold. After about 5 years of random water related stalls (rain,dew,car washes) which could never be replicated by numerous mechanics and therefore not properly diagnosed, water eventually found its way into a piston chamber. While on the freeway in san francisco on march 31,2017, hydrolock ensued…
Fire reported
ODI 10971128