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
Since i bought the vehicle in 2005, the glass on back hatch shattered 6 months after i bought it, the electronic panel went out, the map sensor, idler pulleys (car was two years old), car stalls in heavy rain/at car wash always- have had it towed, exhaust manifolds been worked on, water pump, radiator, heater core, intake valve spring, rust bubbles on paint car was only 2 years old. Yesterday, while driving my…
ODI 10509296
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle made a loud unusual noise and the contact noticed a hole in the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. *tr
ODI 10520863
Engine
Engine hydrolocked due to excessive water pouring from the windshield onto the engine causing water to penetrate the cylinders. Vehicle would stall when driving in the rain or in a carwash. Well maintained and oil changed frequently. Now vehicle is worthless due to dodge design flaw or faulty parts. *tr
ODI 10510581
Engine
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi,would always experience a slight engine miss after a hard rain and vehicle would shut off with engine miss if ran through an auto car wash. Had a very heavy rain last night, ran vehicle approximately 50 miles today with no real noticeable problems. Felt slight engine miss while sitting at idle. On my home from picking up our daughter from school, with no warning the engine blew a rod…
ODI 10508620
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the engine made an unusual noise after it was started. The contact also stated that there was an oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 142,000.
ODI 10506076
Electrical System · Engine
Went out to start 2004 dodge durango morning after a heavy rain, turned key and rod went thru block. Had problems with it when it rained (caused multiple misfires) found out later after the engine blew that the company was aware of the cowl leakage problem that allows water to leak onto motor. Think there should of been a recall or letter advising us this needed fixed. Evidentially these complaints aren't being read…
ODI 10508932
Engine
I was driving the vehicle on an interstate during a pretty heavy thunderstorm. I noticed that the vehicle was starting to hesitate and lose power. As i started to slow the vehicle down to pull over the engine quit at about 50 mph. Thankfully i was on a straight part of the road and without power i was able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the road with out an incident. After waiting out the storm to pass on…
ODI 10511163
Engine
Driving north bound on i 95 in south carolina the check engine light came on and a flapping sound followed by a loss of power and a very rough idle. Pull to off ramp, shut car off, and called for a nearby dodge dealer and a tow. It seems a "new" engine is required. Dodge does not supply new engines with replacements they use remanufactured engines. The cost with labor will be $7,500. Upon requesting the true cause…
ODI 10505819
Engine
I went to start the engine and heard a loud bang, i left it for a few minutes and tried again, and the engine was banging loudly. I got the car towed to the a local dodge dealership and they said that the car has a blown engine and that i need a replacement. *tr
ODI 10507470
Engine
My 2004 dodge durango was garage kept for the first 8 years of its life. We recently moved it to be parked outside and it began to have trouble starting. It was diagnosed as hydrolocking, but they could not reproduce it at my repair shop. After sitting outside again, starting caused a thrown rod ruining the engine and block. It requires a new engine. I have found out that my neighbor had the same thing happen. His…
ODI 10509857
Engine
I've owned my 2004 durango 5.7 since it was new has had most service done at dealership a few at sears. The durango was in and out of the shop on numerous occasions for rough idle when raining and loss of fuel mileage. The dealer couldn't find the problem drove the durango on a saturday before we had a lot of rain saturday night and sunday morning after rain stopped started the durango only to hear a bang then…
ODI 10508346
Engine
I was pulling out of a parking lot into traffic. After accelerating to for a second, the engine made a loud noise and started shaking badly. I pulled off the road immediately and turned off the vehicle. When i looked under the hood, oil was dripping off the drivers side of the engine. After looking under the vehicle i could see a large hole (about the size of a child's hand) in the engine block. The durango suffered…
ODI 10514594
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle she heard a loud noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine had thrown a rod. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10515726
Engine
My husband and i were exiting the subdivision on our way to work after dropping our children off at daycare. We merged through the middle lane and onto the main street at about 25-30 miles per hour when all of a sudden we heard a loud noise and the car shut down. After waiting forever for roadside to come and get us and take our car to the shop, they determined that the engine was gone. We were very accurate with…
ODI 10514196
Body · Engine
After a snow storm and the snow melted, when i attempted to start it, the starter was grinding. The engine was hydrolocked and broke the connecting rod for #3 cylinder. Subsequent investigation turned up a tech bulletin (not mandatory recall) to replace cowl at the base of the windshield due to water leakage onto the top of the engine which can cause misfiring. I never received notice of this tech bulletin or the…
ODI 10508523
Engine
My husband and i were exiting the subdivision on our way to work after dropping our children off at daycare. We merged through the middle lane and onto the main street at about 25-30 miles per hour when all of a sudden we heard a loud noise and the car shut down. After waiting forever for roadside to come and get us and take our car to the shop, they determined that the engine was locked. We were very accurate with…
ODI 10508305
Engine
After pulling out on to a street the engine made a loud bang and clunking noise. I pulled over to find a hole in the lower drivers side of the engine block. I do regular oil changes at 3000 mile intervals with synthetic oil and only use high quality oil and filters, this vehicle has been very well taken care of. I have read many complaints about this on the 04-05 models. My mechanic has informed me that he cannot…
ODI 10504173
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango limited with the 5.7 hemi. I woke up today to go to work and started it and it was making a really loud noise. I turned it off and found alternative transportation. My husband had it towed to a garage and they said that the engine was blown. How does an engine blow up sitting in the driveway? I am extremely upset with the quality of these engines and feel that with all of the other…
ODI 10503502
Engine
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine would run rough (to the point of stalling out) during light to medium rain or when it went through the car wash. Vehicle has been doing this for several months after it reached 100k miles. Dodge authorized mechanics were unable to determine the exact problem. Complete tune-up was performed. During february 2013, the vehicle's cowl was replaced (approx. 160k miles odometer…
ODI 10504851
Engine
My 2004 durango has always had the familiar issue of stalling when it rained or went through a car wash, but on march 10 that all ended. My husband went out to take my car to a meeting and heard loud clunking sounds. The car would not start. We eventually learned the engine was shot--just like that. There was no warning whatsoever. Now we are now stuck with replacing the engine for around $5000. This is crazy!! I…
ODI 10502590
Engine · Power Train
I went out one morning to due my daily running for the day and when i turned the key and the vehicle started it made a sound like the starter was stuck. I turned it off and called my husband and when i started it again there was a loud pecking in the motor. I took it to a local garage and the man listened to it and told me that the noise was coming from inside the motor and that he did not do motor work. So i found…
ODI 10502605
Engine
I have a 2004 dodge durango, when it rains it shake while driving and then the engine would make some noise have it check out it was nothing, at the end of february i had park at home for the weekend when it came to monday wanted to go out car would not start, tried to power charge the battery started but died right after, had it check out mechanic guy said my engine is gone and i'm still making payment towards that…
ODI 10534623
Engine · Power Train
Purchased vehicle on 2/19/13 drove it for 2 weeks. Was driving on the highway and heard a loud noise followed by clunking noise which sounded like a flat tire but wasn't. Took it to my mechanic who told me that the front differential needed to be replaced. Fixed that problem. 2 weeks after that on 3/29 was getting off the highway when i heard another loud noise followed by a clunking noise this time i lost steering…
ODI 10507501
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loud noise and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a rod bearing had malfunctioned and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10501209
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle there was a loud knocking sound and a rod blew out of the right side of the engine. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was no assistance for the repair because the engine was out of warranty. The failure mileage and current mileages were 127,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj
ODI 10500736