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2004 Dodge Durango Air Bags Problems

132
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 132 stored complaint records:

  • 17 indicate a crash
  • 15 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • issue failure · 37 records
  • takata recall · 35 records
  • recall issue · 24 records
  • part recall · 22 records
  • failure mileage · 17 records
  • passenger side · 15 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi19
150–400k mi15
60–100k mi7
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 9, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…

    ODI 10839968

  • January 2, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10763079

  • December 3, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10743383

  • December 3, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10735326

  • November 10, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10683069

  • October 1, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10714873

  • September 2, 2014 · 108,866 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated the service horn erroneously activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag wiring harness and air bag would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,866.

    ODI 10631015

  • September 2, 2014

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Horn

    The horn started going off on my 2004 dodge durango. We pulled the fuse for the horn and replaced it that did not fix the problem. We then took it in to griffin hub dodge and chrysler dealership. I was told at one point that the relay for the airbags was bad. Then the second time that i called i was told the wiring for the air bake was bad. I will be taking it to a different dealership to see if i get the same…

    ODI 10630976

  • August 18, 2014

    Air Bags

    The air bag light for both the passenger and driver side of the vehicle come on and off during driving. *tr

    ODI 10626170

  • March 18, 2014 · 168,021 miles

    Air Bags

    I turn my car and i notice the air bag light is on and doesn't disappear until now .. What can i do? *tr

    ODI 10701795

  • February 23, 2014 · 150,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the air bag lights illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

    ODI 10726143

  • February 15, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v354000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10680514

  • February 10, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) and 14v817000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would…

    ODI 10717340

  • January 7, 2014 · 187,000 miles

    Air Bags

    We involved in a roll over we where hit from rear and rolled over a couple times and no air bags deployed oe even when front end hit the wall that we went up before rolling over. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10573539

  • March 25, 2013 · 71,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Any and all times the battery cables are removed from the battery for routine maintenance on a 2004 dodge durango, the airbag light illuminates after reconnection of the battery. The airbag system becomes inoperative and must be recalibrated by a dealer at a cost in excess of $100. This is the 2nd time this has occurred. *tr

    ODI 10504595

  • August 14, 2012 · 145,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I have owned my 2004 durango for three years and love this truck. Unfortunately, the passenger airbag light and instrument panel light keep coming on and off at will. The clockspring is not broken because the radio and cruise control still work while the light is illuminated. As someone else mentioned, the light will go off if you move the wires under the passenger seat. I have read several posts about the seat…

    ODI 10470557

  • October 11, 2011 · 93,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheels · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    At 93000 miles wheel indicator light stays on replaced tire at normal time to change, but light does not go out. Also having other inside problems, engine is making bad noises, wipers don't work half the time, air conditioner not blowing cool air even having it filled with freeon, center panel over heats. Air bag light come on and off while driving with no one else in truck. *kb

    ODI 10441935

  • October 15, 2010 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Any and all times the battery cables are removed from the battery for routine maintenance on a 2004 dodge durango, the airbag light illuminates after reconnection of the battery. The airbag system becomes inoperative and must be recalibrated by a dealer at a cost in excess of $100. *tr

    ODI 10374919

  • June 24, 2010 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 12 mph, the air bags inadvertently deployed and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained face, right knee, hand, and internal injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash to an auto body repair center. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was included in…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10846499

  • May 26, 2010 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at 70 mph, the driver's side air bag independently deployed. The contact was unable to see the road due to the air bag blocking her line of vision. The vehicle proceeded across the median where a semi-truck crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained severe injuries, as well as two other passengers. A police report was available. The vehicle was…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10345332

  • January 29, 2010 · 76,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling

    I do not know what happened this feels like this dream. One day my truck is running great and then bam oil every where. One day i started my truck up after about two weeks of letting it sit in the drive way and it had a ticking noise so i immediately turned it off. I called a mechanic he checked it and said it was a sticky lifter.i then called dodge to get professional advice because my mechanic is not a certified…

    ODI 10447338

  • December 29, 2009

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 mph, another driver traveling approximately 55 mph crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed, but it was already deflated. The drivers of both vehicles died and a passenger in the second vehicle sustained hip and arm injuries. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. After the crash…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries · 2 deaths

    ODI 10726583

  • October 15, 2008 · 620,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Dodge durango suv , model slt 4wd 4.7 8 cylinder engine needs a new clock spring to meet massachusetts inspection requirements after vehicle accident. Auto body shop located in andover ma (woodsworth motors). Cannot find replacement for clock spring after almost 3 weeks of effort. Please advise asap for potential source, new or used. Have been w/o an vehicle, except for relatives loan vehicle--auto body shop still…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10249734

  • December 18, 2007

    Air Bags

    I hit a telephone pole with the frond end of my dodge durango, and my air bag never depolyed. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10212699

  • April 4, 2007

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact received several notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags). The parts for the repair would not be available for several months. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 07v092000 (electrical system). The dealer did not…

    ODI 10853262