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
I was driving in the pouring rain and all of a sudden my durango started skipping and had a hesitation when giving the gas then stalled suddenly. Had to pump gas to restart and continued stalling as soon as it restarted. Per shop, 2004-2005 have defective cowl on windshield with huge gap. Water is just pouring onto motor causing misfire. This is a known issue and dodge refuses to recall. I have contacted my local…
ODI 10477330
Engine
2004 dodge durango bent rod # 7 chrysler dealership replaced bent rod. But said need new engine because they could not find out why the engine failed. Many thousand of dollars were paid to fix and get on road again. Not sure if this would happen again, nervous with three kids in car ages 2,5,6 am i going to kill or hurt my children driving them in this car???? Happened again same bent rod 1 month after repair. On…
ODI 10505936
Engine
I was sitting at a stop light at 11pm heard a loud sound and the car wouldn't go any more i managed to get the car to a lot not knowing the oil had leaked out all over the ground i was stuck for 3 hours in the dark and rain waiting for my family to come looking for me i was on my way home from work so i knew the would come lookin for me just so happens i walked off and left my cell on my way to work had the car…
ODI 10500191
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal ticking noise. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the lifters would need to be replaced. All sixteen lifters were replaced. After the repair was complete, the ticking noise could still be heard and the contact was advised by the mechanic…
ODI 10479605
Engine
Main bearing spun and lifter stuck on engine. No warning sign with low oil light, no funny noises, the car just died on me after stopping at the bank and starting to pull away. With such a common problem why isn't dodge stepping up to help with these bad engines? It's a shame. *tr
ODI 10483973
Engine
Prior to the engine failure the motor would shut off during any heavy rain storm, then after one rain storm in july of 2012 the next morning went outside to start the truck the motor had locked up. Took it to the garage and was told by the mechanic that dodge had a major design defect in the 2004-2005 durango that caused engine failure with rain water getting into the engine. So if that is the case then chrysler…
ODI 10551607
Engine
I pulled into the middle of an intersection at taylor road and sr 256 in reynoldsburg, oh and what sounded like an explosion was a rod that shot through the oil pan into the side of the engine block causing the car to stop moving while in traffic. *tr
ODI 10472666
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud banging noise upon start up. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and advised that an engine rod was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10462777
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle emitted a loud noise and failed to start. The contact also stated that the engine was destroyed because water came down the windshield and entered the engine. The water was able to reach the engine because the gaskets on the intake manifold were defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…
ODI 10462261
Engine
Went grocery shopping night before. Woke up next morning to go to breakfast. Went to start durango. Heard loud knocking and then it stalled got out and oil was spewing from under the engine. Took it to mechanic and had to get a $5500 loan to replace the entire engine due to a thrown rod. *tr
ODI 10498220
Engine
Paid extra to get the 5.7 hemi that is supposed to last forever right, well now 3500 later we are finally getting a new motor put in it, i believe that dodge should be held responsible for this issue. Went out to start it one morning and sounded like a gun shot, shot a rod clean through the oil pan, but worst part is it was still running, still will run, just sounds horrible. Really think we should be reimbursed for…
ODI 10476619
Engine
I was approx 1/10 of a mile down our local road when i heard a sudden explosion under the car. It sounded as if the tire blew. I immediately started pulling over but i continued to hear a rumble from the car. Upon inspection, i noticed there was oil running down the front passenger tire. The mechanic has confirmed a thrown rod through the engine block. No previous warnings of issues with the 122,000 mile engine. Car…
ODI 10458645
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and stalled while driving various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed several diagnostic test which were unable to locate a failure code. The mechanic attempted to repair the vehicle; however, the failure was not corrected. The engine light remained…
ODI 10577181
Engine
I started my car to go to work and the car was making a knocking sound. I had my husband check the oil and other fluids and they were fine. Towed my car to a dealership repair shop and they said the engine threw a rod and was no good any more. I just paid 15,000 for this car 6 weeks before and now i have no vehicle. The warranty company said they would not cover it because there wasn't enough miles. I have been on a…
ODI 10502400
Engine
I have been battling with my 2004 dodge durango 5.7l hemi for years now. Every time it would rain heavy, my vehicle acted as if it were going to die. It would get very jumpy, and i felt like i had to fight it to keep going. If i got stopped by a light or stop sign, it was horrible. My engine light would come on and sometimes stay on for a day or two. I brought it to different mechanics who could only fine a cylinder…
ODI 10749392
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that after shifting into neutral, the vehicle would restart immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10504351
Engine
One morning, at startup, the engine failed due to broken rod. All maintenance was always kept up and recorded. The vehicle was taken to local dodge dealership for inspection and all maintenance records were handed to them. Upon inspection of the engine, the local service person told me i had a good case against dodge since the engine was in great condition and the rod should not have broken. The regional dodge…
ODI 10553178
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was unsure of what the exact cause of the failure was. The approximate failure mileage was 78,500 and the current mileage 79,000.
ODI 10500017
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the engine stalled without warning. The failure only occurred during inclement weather or after the vehicle was washed. The vehicle would only restart after the vehicle was completely dry. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.…
ODI 10641101
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Water is getting under the cowl and onto my motor. I have taken my 2004 hemi durango to several shops/dealers and the water is causing all kinds of problems. The cylinders are misfiring, some of the metal parts under the hood have rusted irreparably (ie. Motor heat guards), the windshield gets ice on the inside of the vehicle, my headlights blink on and off while driving, the heat works only sometimes due to the…
ODI 10559817
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to sputter and within one hundred feet the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred every time it rained, snowed or when being driven through a car wash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was a misfire on cylinder number 3. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10494454
Engine
Car was cold, from sitting over night.went to start, and heard a bunch of clanging. I turned truck off immediately. Went to crank engine over, and nothing. No noise, accept chimes from interior, and a slight noise from starter.i have worked for years around vehicles and repairs,and it sounded like something was stuck. I put gear shifter in nuetral, disconnected serpentine belt, and tried to manually turn engine at…
ODI 10505449
Engine
From the time i purchased this vehicle there was a problem with the engine (5.7l hemi). When driving in rain or going through an automatic car wash the engine would start missing and sometimes die. This would make the check engine light come on. I took the vehicle to dealers in both kentucky & north carolina and to various auto parts stores as well as independent mechanics. The diagnostics reader always showed…
ODI 10574076
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that an engine rod failed. The contact was trying to reverse from a residential driveway when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was confirmed that the engine rod had failed. The dealer advised that the engine needed to be replaced and also advised that the failure was uncommon for such low mileage. The vehicle was…
ODI 10496465
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while parked, the engine failed to start after rainy weather. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several days but noticed a knocking sound coming from the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. *tr
ODI 10534440