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 hemi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the 4x4 light illuminated without warning. The vehicle started to shake violently and then there was a loud noise. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where it was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that a rod had blown through the engine. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no…
ODI 10499689
Engine
Started vehicle and heard a loud banging noise from the 5.7 hemi engine. Took to a certified mechanic and learned that it had thrown a rod causing fatal damage to the motor. After conducting research this is a common issue that has not been addressed by dodge. Supposedly they used insufficient metal quality when building this engine. They need to be held responsible for this well documented issue. I'm worried that…
ODI 10489413
Engine
I have a dodge durango 2004 hemi with approximately 124k miles on it. The car was driving fine for me and my family until this morning when i tried to start my car, it was making a loud noise like there was rocks in the engine. It doesn't start up like normal and if it does you can't even drive it. Sounds like the engine is in pieces. I've heard a lot of dodge hemi owner's had a lot of problems with their engine…
ODI 10488924
Electrical System · Engine
Truck cut out would not restart had stopped at an intersection needed to roll to the side of said intersection with no power steering brakes or engine. *tr
ODI 10489253
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a loud noise that sounded similar to several rocks being thrown around under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vin was unavailable. The failure…
ODI 10487954
Engine
This morning i went to start my dodge durango and there was a loud bang from the engine. A connecting rod failed on the vehicle and now the engine is not repairable anymore. This is a big safety concern because this could have happened on the highway or in any other every day dangerous situation where the car would be inoperable. Such a failure should not happen to a vehicle that has 95k on it. I feel that dodge…
ODI 10487918
Electrical System · Engine
Went to the repair facility to have car looked at code p2302 came up when checking the computer was informed that would need a new pcm replaced with a new factory one and about 3 weeks ago light came back on and when trying to clear it the light blinks and just stays on both times the code p2302 came on the ignition coil for that cylinder was cracked and the plastic was melted. *tr
ODI 10497679
Engine
The vehicle, which was running fine the evening before this engine failure, was parked outside overnight in the rain. The next morning the vehicle was started and immediately started making loud mechanical noises. The vehicle was turned off immediately and a piece of the engine block was discoverd on the frame and a hole in the engine block was noticed. *tr
ODI 10684099
Engine · Power Train
2004 dodge durango limited 5.7l hemi 4x4 my vehicle was already running for approx 3-5 minutes, warming up, after i had finished working a full 12-hour night shift. Time is 0640 hrs, outside temp is approx 30 degrees. Vehicle running normal, no alarms, no warning indicators. I was pulling out of driveway of my employment onto the roadway and accelerating on a completely straight roadway. As vehicle was passing…
ODI 10486166
Engine
Went to start car (which ran perfectly well the night prior) and sounded like rocks under the hood. We have been very faithful with oil changes, in fact, had the oil changed just 3 days prior to incident, always done at the dealership, and regular maintenance completed. There were no engine lights or warnings. Towed to dealership and informed that a rod was broken/thrown and damaged the long block. Now looking at…
ODI 10486052
Engine
I parked the car on saturday evening, didn't drive it until monday morning. On monday morning, i started the car, and it sounded like a box of rocks in the engine compartment. I turned off my radio, and tried it again, with the same result. My husband came out, and told me that there was oil pouring out of under the car. The day and night prior to this incident, it had been raining a lot. Normally, i park with the…
ODI 10486362
Engine
While driving the vehicle, it made a loud noise from the engine compartment, a loud banging noise was heard and the engine began to emit smoke filling up the truck cabin. There was very little visibility out the front window, at which time the truck was pulled to the side of the road, avoiding oncoming traffic. *tr
ODI 10483525
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he heard an unusual loud noise emitting from the engine with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. The engine was turned off. A certified technician inspected the vehicle and informed that there was a hole within the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The…
ODI 10486157
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While at a car wash, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10724411
Engine
While driving at highway speed in rain, the vehicle began making a loud,almost rough roaring sound and the vehicle started sputtering as if it were going to stall. After taking an exit to investigate, the vehicle died and took multiple attempts to restart. This has happened multiple times while driving and vehicle dies in auto car washes. After reading similar posts about this problem, i'm extremely concerned this…
ODI 10653237
Engine
Complete engine failure. From what i am reading and what my mechanic has told me, this is a common failure. Besides the financial impact of this defective, faulty engine, it poses a safety hazard to the motoring public when the engine has a total and massive failure, especially if it happens at highway speeds. This vehicle should have a mandatory recall and dodge held responsible for the necessary repairs /…
ODI 10482498
Electrical System · Engine
The electrical portion started after i first purchased the vehicle. The issue worsened after someone broke into the vehicle. The car wouldn't stay charged, and i ended up needing a tow every other week. My car insurance went up to $550.00 a month. I was always stranded. The problem was worse in the rain. Sometimes the car would cut off while driving, it did it once on the highway and i saw a semi coming down the…
ODI 10549486
Engine
How many more dodge durango 2004 is it going to take to investigate. Chrysler is recalling 2012 vehicles for the same problem, what most of the complaints are about, engine failure, blown rod . Is it going to taking someone getting killed to wake you up? Seems like someone is not doing their job . Doesn't anyone read the complaints other than other 2004 dodge owners? *tr
ODI 10489071
Engine
We were driving the car and suddenly it started making this loud noise under the hood and shook. I pulled over and turned off the car. I checked to see if the oil was ok and it was. There wasn't any leaking fluids. The vehicle was towed to our home and sits in the drive. Any attempt to start it causes violent shaking loud noise. It struggles to idle and dies. *tr
ODI 10476611
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Wife was driving on highway and car completely shut down, engine, all power. No power steering, no power brakes, nothing. Happened multiple times. Last time, shut down on highway doing 60mph with multiple children in car. *tr
ODI 10482179
Engine
One day it ran fine then one morning went out to start and it sounded like rattling chains under hood. Changed starter...didn't work. Mechanic found metal in oil pan. So now we need to replace whole motor. In doing research on it, this is an extremely common problem that dodge refuses to fix. So now i have no way of getting my 4 children around to their sports and i have a 5th child due in 7 weeks. With no vehicle.…
ODI 10476956
Engine · Power Train
Auto drove properly previous day, started the engine at 6pm and it sounded like rocks in the engine. A puddle of oil was visible underneath the parked suv. Car has been properly cared for, no warning lights on the dashboard ie: oil, engine light - just loud clanking and not drivable. Edmunds and other auto information complaints are exactly like ours. This issue has been fixed in the 05 models but not in the 04. It…
ODI 10474414
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2004 dodge durango limited stalls at slow speeds and when coming to a stop and also while making turns. Have had at dealership and they cannot find out what is causing this since there are no engine codes. Vehicle is becoming very dangerous to drive due to this issue. Durango has a 5.7 hemi engine. Why is there no recalls on this issue when it involves over four years of production? Are we waiting on a incident…
ODI 10542367
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated when he started the vehicle he heard a loud noise in the engine. A mechanic stated that a rod in the engine was broken. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/27/12 *cn
ODI 10478280
Engine
We bought this vehicle in aug 2012. The first time driving on the expressway to work in a heavy rain storm my durango wanted to stall every time i took my foot off the gas pedal. When i finally got off at the exit to the traffic light i of course was stopped the engine was shaking and trying to stall i had to keep my car in neutral and my other foot on the brake. When i finally got to work it did actually stall.…
ODI 10513033