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. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the engine had a hole because the rod blew out of the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10683280
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the engine as the front end vibrated severely. The vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed with an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to locate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10825117
Engine · Power Train
I was entering interstate 25 north from denver colorado's 19th street when i heard a bang and my 04 durango began to shake violently. I believed it was a tire that popped even though i have new ones and so i continued down the ramp to a safe place where i pulled over and stopped. That's when i noticed the vehicle was still shaking and i then believed it to be a serpentine belt until i turned the vehicle off. I…
ODI 10692857
Engine
The rain she attempted to start the vehicle a loud unknown noise came from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed the engine needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'…
ODI 10679266
Engine · Power Train
Started car for first time after bad rainstorm over weekend. Heard very loud clanging noise. Hole in oil pan, oil leaked out everywhere. After taking apart the motor, service center discovered a rod shaft had sheared in half and shot through the engine block and oil pan. Discovered it was caused by water getting into engine through spark plugs. Because of this, the warranty company won't cover an engine replacement.…
ODI 10680682
Engine
We have kept this durango in immaculate shape and have consistently done of the recommended upkeep on the vehicle. We change the oil every 3,000 miles. I was driving down the road going approximately 50 miles per hour when without warning the engine just started making a loud noise. It was dangerous because i had nowhere to pull over and had to continue approximately 1 mile before i could get to a shoulder and…
ODI 10672782
Engine
Daughter was driving vehicle on the highway. Vehicle started shaking and then made loud noise like a hammer hitting engine, then started smoking white smoke coming from the engine. Vehicle quit running. Daughter was able to get to the shoulder. Tried starting again and engine was running very rough, smelled like electrical burn and blowing white smoke. Shut off engine and had vehicle towed. Mechanic stated engine…
ODI 10676419
Engine
As i was driving down the street in light rain my 2004 dodge durango begin to shake and stall. As i came to a stop i recall the suv smoking. I stop the suv immediately and could tell the smoke was coming from under the hood. I notified my mechanic and had the truck towed to the shop where he told me the cowl panel was allowing water to leak onto my engine which would cause water to get into my intake that would…
ODI 10676245
Engine
Went out to start vehicle in the morning and it would not crank over. Tried several times, it was raining at the time. Left vehicle for a few hours, returned later to start and loud clunk coming from motor. Lifted hood and found intake to be totally covered in water. Water was flowing down windshield and directly over top of motor. Upon inspection connecting rod was broken due to hydro locking. Apparently this is a…
ODI 10677126
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the vehicle and the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was…
ODI 10671879
Engine
Tried to start my truck and all i am hearing is loud knocking. No notice of anything being wrong! According to all the research i have done to figure out what the sound is, it is most likely the hydrolock problem that chrysler is aware of. I am lucky that this did not happen when i was driving , or someone could have gotten seriously hurt or killed . Is that what chrysler is waiting for before something is done? If…
ODI 10671635
Engine
After a thaw of snow and a early morning rain, went to start durango and would not turn over. After a few attempts durango start to a loud bang and rattling. Turned off. Told the engine blew. Month prior to this when it would rain the durango would stall. No one could figure out why. Now what i have been told is hydrolock. Https://youtu.be/9inzyt3jujw. *tr
ODI 10701907
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 10667872
Engine
I continue to have engine failure. The vehicle continues to die when making a turn, or low speed. I have done several things to fix this. Changed the battery, oil changes, radiator flush. Please advise on what i need to do to get this fixed. There isn't any codes on the check engine computer. *tr
ODI 10664439
Engine
After a rainstorm, i went to start my vehicle and it wouldn't turn over. Thinking it was the starter, i replaced the starter and vehicle still would not start. After manually rotating the engine back and forth a few times, the engine started but then had a very loud engine knock. The vehicle was not officially diagnosed by a mechanic but all indications are that it is engine rod failure due to hydrolock condition.…
ODI 10683550
Engine
Had just fixed the sensors on the truck, put new battery and new tires. Totaling over $1200. Driving through unavoidable puddles on the highway, during a heavy rain in my area of 4.5 inches. Parked the car in my driveway and went to start it the next morning and heard this very loud grinding. Had the car towed. Diagnosis: engine hydrolock. Apparently dodge has known of this problem as i see thousands of complaints…
ODI 10668740
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started shaking and stalled without warning. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor and saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10668330
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango limited with a 5.7 hemi engine. We had a heavy rain storm at night and the next morning i went to start up the car and heard a loud noise in the engine upon start up followed by a loud knocking noise from the engine. Had to get it towed to a shop where they discovered rain water seeped into the cylinder which blew the rod and pistons due to the heavy rain water coming down the windshield…
ODI 10662199
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. After the vehicle was parked for a prolonged period of time, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The engine started to knock violently. The contact immediately shut off the vehicle and it was never restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10659392
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the pulley and timing belt were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the piston blew…
ODI 10664675
Engine
Was driving and my engine was making knocking noises, but no check engine light, and then as i accelerated, my engine made a loud bang and my check engine light came on.smoke was flying out my tail pipe and my car started to shake. *tr
ODI 10653405
Engine
After heavy rainfall, the engine would not start. The car was towed to a mechanic who told me that the engine was blown. No precursors, no check engine lights, now warning signs. *tr
ODI 10649720
Engine · Structure
Rain poured through the wiper cowl and saturated the engine causing it to hydro-lock and blow a rod. This is just one of thousands of complaints about this vehicle. This is obviously a very dangerous manufacturer defect and no one is doing anything about it. Is the government waiting for more people to be killed on the highways due to this? Please advise if something is being done about this. Thank you in advance…
ODI 10650529
Engine
I was driving and accelerated to pass a vehicle. As i slowed down there was a loud bang. I pulled off to the side, lifted the hood, and saw a slight wisp of smoke. I attempted to restart the vehicle without success. As it was being towed, i noticed oil leaking from the engine. In researching this issue, i've seen hundreds of complaints of the same thing happening. The vehicle has been well maintained as far as oil…
ODI 10640637
Engine
I drove the truck 2 days ago and it ran fine. Yesterday it rained all day and when i went to start it today it started but had very loud banging noises from the engine. I shut it down then restarted and the noises were worse. I then got online and did some research and saw that this exact issue has plagued lots of people. Chrysler needs to deal with this problem. I cannot afford to get this fixed as i am currently…
ODI 10632435