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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was not available. *tr
ODI 10501874
Engine · Power Train
Had driven truck earlier in day had no issues at all. Drove and sounded like it always did!! Went to start it that evening to get daughter from school event and it made a horrible noise and wouldn't start! Mechanic said it was starter. After 2 days of waiting for a starter that noone keeps in stock! Put it on and nothing! Mechanic said it was stuck flywheel. He got it to turn over but the motor was knocking very…
ODI 10499824
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the engine would have to be replaced because the connecting rod had detached from the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 10499381
Engine
04 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine would run rough every time it would rain. Has been doing this for several months. Mechanics were unable to determine the exact problem. On feb. 13th went out to start car and it would not start. Thinking it was the starter we took it off had it checked and was told the starter was in perfect condition. So we had the battery checked.....it was fine as well. After getting the…
ODI 10504629
Engine
I bought this vehicle in march 2012. I started noticing that during a heavy rain or a car wash that it would bog down, idle roughly. I took the vehicle in feb 2013 to have it looked at since i had been stranded in parking lots, the side of the road and actually got stuck in a car wash because my vehicle cut off. The mechanic told me that my cowl panel needed to be replaced, basically this part was not designed…
ODI 10512297
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle started to run a little rough. Wife was at a stop light accelerated upon green and heard a loud noise and a jerk. She nursed it home about a mile or so. Pulled into the driveway and shut it off and oil was everywhere. I looked around and discovered a hole in the engine block behind the passenger side tire about the size of my fist. Have had the durango since it was brand new. Its always ran great. We love…
ODI 10498452
Engine
Went to start it for work on day and it started making a horrible noise. I got it looked at by a mechanic, was told that the engine had blown. *tr
ODI 10498003
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact started the ignition and a loud noise emitted from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised the contact that the connecting rod fractured, which caused internal damage to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and did not offer any assistance. The approximate…
ODI 10498021
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, smoke was seen coming from the front end of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and the radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but…
Fire reported
ODI 10587004
Engine
I bought the vehicle 9-25-12. It ran great until 1-29-13 when went to start it to go to work it made a loud crack like metal snapping. Turned out to be to be it snapped a rod and ruined the motor. Chrysler is not taking any responsibility for this problem even though it is happening to hundreds of people. This is obviously a motor defect and needs to be addressed. Hundreds of people are losing thousands of dollars,…
ODI 10496534
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated the vehicle made a loud popping noise while she proceeded through an intersection and smoke emitted from underneath the hood causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that a defective rod made a in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Fire reported
ODI 10495341
Engine
I own a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi. The engine made a loud noise, i pulled over and saw oil on the frame. I had a mechanic look at it and they said a rod went through the block. I always changed the oil on schedule. The vehicle only had about 700 miles on the last oil change. The vehicle didn't give any warning before going out. I have seen lots of other people with the same problems. Chrysler needs to be held…
ODI 10505591
Engine
I crunk up my vehicle (dodge durango 5.7l) and it threw an rod that busted my engine block and oil pan. *tr
ODI 10494538
Engine
The vehicle drove fine on 01/15/2013. I went out to start it on 01/16/2013 and there were a really loud metal on metal sound. It sounded like there were rocks in the engine. I quickly shut the engine off. I had it towed to a local repair shop and i was told that the engine failed. A rod broke and put a hole in the block. The vehicle has been serviced regularly and there were no prior issues. No warning light at all.…
ODI 10494456
Engine
Went out to start in the am and the motor was making a loud banging sound and the whole car was shaking. Had it towed to my mechanic and was told the engine blew. Now having it towed to another place to put in a jasper motor is going to cost 5000.00. After reading up on this it seems to be a problem that should be looked into. *tr
ODI 10493157
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when the engine was started, it emitted an unusual noise. The contact powered off the vehicle and attempted to restart but to no avail. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The failure was diagnosed by the contact as having a seized engine. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10493801
Engine
I was driving my 2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi and all of the sudden i heard a loud clanking noise coming from my engine. I turned it off and called a tow truck to have it towed to a garage. I was told by the mechanic that the engine was dead and it had blown a rod and could not be fixed. It has been maintained at the dealership where i bought it in 2004 up until two weeks ago when i had it inspected and the oil…
ODI 10493100
Engine · Power Train
Similar to all other complaints i read. Was driving the vehicle during rain, engine started ticking. Stopped and had it towed to mechanic. Bent rod and busted piston. *tr
ODI 10497916
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while backing out of her driveway, a loud strange noise could be heard and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the number eight rod fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and…
ODI 10492268
Body · Engine
These vehicles have serious engine problems. (hemi 5.7l) the engine shut off while driving and almost caused an accident with me and my seven children inside because ethe driver behind me didn't see that my vehicle came to a stop and steering wheel locked up. In heavy rains water gets inside somehow and stalls the engine. The engine finally locked up after taking my truck to numerous of places to see what was wrong…
ODI 10500788
Engine
Started my durango as i had the day before, to a sound similar of rocks having been thrown into the motor. I immediately turned it off thinking there was something, animal or stick, stuck in motor or fan. Open hood only to find nothing visibly seen to cause such a noise. Started again to the same horrible sound and turned off immediately. Called a very reputable neighbor with lifetime experience and working…
ODI 10490653
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when driving during inclement weather, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised him that the engine rod penetrated the side of the engine block. The mechanic also advised that the engine would need replacing. The contact called the manufacturer to report the failure but provided no…
ODI 10490945
Engine
I have had my truck since feb of this year and have not had any major problems with it. The only issue that i have had is that when it rains or when we go through the car wash it stalls and acts like it wants to cut off. I informed the dealership where i purchased the car from and was told it was not a major issue and to bring in after the holidays and it was ok to continue to drive it. I have kept the maintenance…
ODI 10490323
Engine
My dodge durango 2004 with a 5.7 hemi engine was only driven locally and barely had 60,000 miles on it when i went to start it up in the morning there was a loud banging/knocking sound, i immediately turned off the car. Once we had it towed to a mechanic, after inspecting the issue, it was a rod that had broke off and put a hole in the side of my engine. All of the vehicle maintenance has been up to date and i had…
ODI 10509267
Engine
My wife started up the vehicle to take our kid to school. When she started it, it was making a horrible clunking noise and vibrating vigorously. She immediately killed it and told me what happened when i got home from work. I started it up and i immediately knew that the engine was gone. The next morning i noticed an oil sheen on the ground in front of the durango. I have read many things online about this problem…
ODI 10490676