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
2004 dodge durango v8 hemi. Original owner. Bought this vehicle brand new off of the lot. Maintenance performed as scheduled. Loud banging noise coming from engine compartment area, after sitting over the weekend. Vehicle would always stall/sputter in the rain. Rain over the weekend, when i started the truck up on sunday morning, there was a bang and a loud knocking noise coming from engine. Took timing assembly…
ODI 10633635
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate severely and various warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle with no failure present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle body was serviced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, while parked, the vehicle was unable to start. The failure recurred…
ODI 10821581
Electrical System · Engine · Structure
What can i say... Dodge clearly has a design flaw in which water from rain, ect... Leaks onto engine and electrical components slowly causing the death of vehicle with a dying motor and electrical problems. Water pours onto engine right down from the windshield. Who designs this crap!!!! I used the best oils and now this is what i have as a rewards from dodge for my maintenance. *tr
ODI 10622638
Electrical System · Engine
My 2004 dodge durango limited with the hemi 5.7 has an erratic idle at stops whenever it rains. Later in the week i went on the highway at 45 mph the engine stalled during a rain storm. I only have 125,000 miles on the vehicle. I researched this online and found it was most likely the plastic wiper cowl below the windshield allowing water to flow over the top of the engine, which collects on the intake manifold and…
ODI 10621270
Engine · Steering
Whenever it rains or i go through a car wash my car dies and the service engine light comes on. The steering wheel won't move, therefore i have no control over my car. We were in tennessee the first time this happened and we were coming down the mountain when it died and we lost all control and almost got hurt and almost hurt others.
ODI 10862283
Engine
Hemi 5.7 engine failure drove vehicle on monday 7/7/2014), park vehicle overnight, went to start the vehicle on tuesday (7/8/2014) vehicle would not start. Will not turn over, mechanic indicates the vehicle will require a new engine, approximate replacement cost is $4,500 - $4,600. *tr
ODI 10609682
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10673000
Engine
Exited from freeway, car stated to shake. Took it to a local dodge dealership in bridgton maine. They have informed me there is a hole in the engine block and cannot be repaired. Have checked the web for any similar issues. Found 100 of complaints for low mileage 2004 dodge durangos with the same issue. Apparently water enters the engine from the outside and rusts a hole in the iron block, thus leaking oil.…
ODI 10607826
Engine
Driving to a vacation destination, on the highway at around 65mph. Engine started to shake very badly and make a clacking noise. I thought at first it may be a flat, but the vehicle did not lose control. I made it to the side of the road. I was able to get towed back to my local shop who advised the engine was not repairable. I searched for this issue and found…
ODI 10608616
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, there was a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was another abnormal noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the diagnostic testing results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10667313
Engine
Engine blown!!!! Sent to machine shop had it rebuilt lasted 4 months !!! 6500,00 out of my pocket i bought the car for 26,000 cash in 2004. Now i don't have a transportation .i run a fleet maintenance shop and service the truck regularly. Chrysler is doing nothing about it no recall!!! Vehicle is at my shop don't want to do nothing with it cause with my luck if i junk it they will come out with a recall : (.…
ODI 10606466
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled during inclement weather. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle was driving unstable and there was a loud abnormal noise. In addition, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the contact lost…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10650466
Engine
While my wife was starting the dodge durango this afternoon, a big clunking noise sounded and it continued on as if someone was throwing rocks underneath my engine. Turns out that a rod had been broken inside my engine. After looking for a new engine on the internet, i am finding out that there are several complaints about this happening to a lot of other people. Why is this not being investigated? I am now part of…
ODI 10598636
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 mph, all of the instrument panel lights disengaged. The contact continued to drive and the lights illuminated after approximately four minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The failure recurred on several occasions. While driving in the rain at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled after the check…
ODI 10724068
Engine
Apparently this is a problem that dodge has been aware of since 2004. The design of the vehicle allows rain water to be directed down the front windshield and into the engine compartment where it is then sucked through the intake manifold causing the pistons to hydro-lock. In turn the piston rods bend and/or break causing the engine to blow up. This happened to my vehicle when i started it on may 18, 2014. There…
ODI 10597667
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. When the contact started the vehicle, the engine stalled. The dealer stated that the two engine rods fractured due to hydrolock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 144,000.
ODI 10597666
Engine
Just bought vehicle from a used car dealer in nj. On drive home to pa, vehicle made a loud rattling noise, debris came out from around truck. Engine turned off in the middle of a busy road. Lots of smoke coming out from under the hood and from the passenger vents. Engine oil poured out of the engine onto the ground. Vehicle had to be towed home. Instrument cluster gauges were within normal readings. No check engine…
ODI 10592315
Engine
I changed the oil in my durango on may 3 2014. The suv then sat in the driveway for two weeks, during which it rained almost every day. I went to start the suv it started fine then i heard a knock then a loud tapping. The engine has sinced locked up and is a paper weight now. This suv was a daily driver and the two weeks was the longest that it has ever sat without being driven. Until this issue i've had no problem…
ODI 10608839
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on five separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was unknown.
ODI 10588864
Engine
5.7l hemi. Started it up at home and clanging started just like that from the engine without any previous warning. Shut it off and checked around and found pieces of the engine block on the ground. Crawled under it and there is a hole in the block just about the oil pan lip. *tr
ODI 10587468
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of this failure. The failure and current mileage was 112,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10587200
Engine
The engine hydro-locked breaking 2 rods and blowing a hole through the engine block. Caused the vehicle to lose all power and my wife drove off of the road. Luckily she did not hit anything or get injured. The vehicle needed an engine replacement. The local dodge dealership was familiar with the issue as it turns out to be very common with this year vehicle. The windshield dam that directs rain water away from the…
Crash reported
ODI 10743971
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the windshield cowl covering was defective and the seal was replaced; however, water was able to penetrate into the engine which required it to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage were 17,000. Updated 4/30/15*cn updated 05/05/15*jb
ODI 10598443
Engine
Every time i drive in the rain the engine stall and make a abrupt stop. I have numerous service done by the dodge dealer and many amount of money spent on trying to correct this major problem. In good weather the suv drive great it's only when it rain when this happens. This a major safety hazard especially when your on a major highway and cars are driving at high speed behind you and your car stop. Is the dodge…
ODI 10586409
Engine
While driving at approximately 35 mph, the engine produced a loud thud followed by a pronouced tapping noise. Was able guide the vehicle off the road. Vehicle was towed to local garage where the engine was proclaimed "dead" - appears to have thrown a rod. Vehicle was well cared for with dealer oil changes every 3k miles. No indication of a problem prior to this incident. Chrysler / dodge unwilling to provide any…
ODI 10585692