2004 DODGE Durango

Going 55 on highway, deer hit drivers front end and air bags never deployed

Fuel tank leaking

Throttle stopped working in the middle of driving but turns back on if you shut the vehicle off and turn it back on.

BOLT SNAPT OFF EXSAUST MANIFOLD

Engine locked up. It was under 30 day used car warranty at the time and entire engine block shaking while traveling 70 mph on route 81 south. After pulling onto shoulder for 30 minutes and resting, I was able to drive it to the used car dealer which was about 5 miles away at the time. They “fixed” it enough that I have used the vehicle for a little over 2 years with still some intermittent shaking of engine. This past week the engine completely locked up and I had to have it towed to a mechanic. The oil was checked and found to be clean and full. Without paying to have the engine taken apart, the mechanic cannot find the cause. There are many reports of this engine seizing and many people having the engine stop while they are driving. At this point, the mechanic wants about the same amount to replace the engine as the vehicle is worth, but it still only has about 133K miles. I’m sure it’s a mute point since the vehicle is over 11 years old but I was hoping since others have had what sounds to be similar issues if there was any recourse with this particular engine. Chrysler never recalled the engine however it apparently has had many issues.

All my lights started to flash. Then the car went dead. Luckily I didn’t have my daughter in the car with me. I took it to the dodge dealer and they let me know it was my tipm.

I am the owner of what I thought was an indestructible 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 hemi. I brought my vehicle in December 2007 in excellent condition with 44,000 miles and 1 owner prior to me. Since Ive had my vehicle, I have experienced the recall for the electrical panel, along the normal maintenance of the vehicle like: oil change, brakes, tires, etc. about a month and a half ago, I drove home from work with no problem. As I returned to my truck 15min later I went to start the ignition and the engine knocked and shut down. I attempted to start the ignition again and once again the engine knocked, shook and had shut down once more. After the 3rd try I got a click. I let my truck sit for a day and had it towed to a private mechanic. After doing a thorough diagnostic, my mechanic discovered the piston in the engine had thrown a rod which resulted in me needing a new engine. Afterwards I researched the issue with engines in this particular models Durango and discovered to my surprise I found I wasn’t the only owner of this particular model & year truck having this very same issue. What makes it more surprising is the growing number of complaints about this very issue on NHTSAs website and nothing is being done!! this looks like a metallurgy issue of the piston rod and Chrysler is dismissing the problem as if it isnt a safety issue. Im very surprised that theres no investigation done or recalls on this safety problem which is very alarming. It can’t be a coincidence that a wide spread of Durango owners are having this problem, which is resulting in several thousands of dollars in repairs and engine replacement at our expense because these warranty companies along with Chrysler are ripping people off covering little or nothing of the cost in repairs and replacement. I’m a single mother with children I can’t afford to take this kind of loss plus I’m still paying on it!!! how many innocent people have to get seriously injured before Chrysler owns up to their part on this defective vehicle??!! this is really sad.. And Chrysler should be shamed!!!

Engine failed, 2004 dodge Durango with 5.7L hemi. Over 400 reports on nhtsa.gov web site. Dodge states they had no idea this happened…I called at least 3 times. Very dangerous incident. Some occurred on a freeway, others in a turn. Vehicle immediately stops. web site carcomplaints.com and Edmunds has many reports of the same. Dodge won’t recall. Cost to replace engine approx. 6000.00. I will file a complaint with the Atty General in Michigan. Durango is not the only vehicle but the 5.7L hemi seems to be the common factor.

The first problem was the battery, followed by seat covers coming apart in which they replaced the wrong side, weatherstrip on the window, rerouted battery cable for recall,overheating issues on three different occassions in which they replace heads, cooling fans, thermostat amongst several other things, the car was in the shop for several weeks, in which the $130 charge was half of the cost of the insurance on the rental, the brakes have vibrated and squeaked, the right axle was leaking and drive shaft axle seal was replaced, I had to pay for the brake pads and to have the rotors turned, then it went back and I had to pay to have new rotors put on the vehicle, it has been in four times for radio cutting out, the dashboard controls flickering causing the car to stall in traffic, the dealer and the manufacturer were not able to find what the problem the first three times, and on the fourth time it was returned to me stating that it was static electricity from my seat causing a short in the radio and dash controls so they were going to spray something to take the static electricity out of the seat and found it was only to happen during the winter months, which did not occur in the previous winters, they delivered it to me 1/25/06 to see that there was in fact a problem which had happened to them. The employee was not able to get the car started and had to wait for a technician that was sent to my house to replace the battery. The car started and was taken back to the dealership. As you can see the history of this vehicle is poor, I tried to lemon law the vehicle for the overheating issues and was denied due to being over the mileage by 196 miles. Now I am trying to find out what my options are as the consumer, I have two small children that I put in this car and after reading the techinical bulletins that the car could possible catch fire I am very leary of putting them in this vehicle. I have e-mailed dodge on two seperate occassions on my concerns and problems and have not received any real results, I also file a complaint with them and was told it would be reviewed when I asked if I was going to be called back the gentlemen named Matt could not guarantee it, that is not at all comforting.

On 2/21/2008 my 2004 Dodge Durango with approximately 55,ooo miles on it had engine failure while driving on the highway. I had it towed to the dealership. They informed me that it would cost $9700.00 for a new engine and that my warranty would not cover it due to poor maintenance. The dealer said it had sludge buildup due to not having oil changes. Why would I pay $40,000.00 for a vehicle and not have regular oil changes for $25.00? They claim I should have had at least 18 oil changes. I had my oil change every 3,000 miles or there abouts, but because I did not have every receipt for oil changes from the time I purchased my truck they would not cover the new engine. I took my truck to the dealership on 5/8/2007 for what sounded like a ticking noise and was told it sounded like it was out of oil. After they checked the oil and found it to be full they said they would have to wait until the noise got a “little bit worse”. I guess it got “alot worse”. I sent Chrysler/Dodge a certified letter requesting that my warranty be honored and they said they had to concur with the dealer. I am left with no other choice than to surrended my vehilce as I don’t have an extra $9700.00 just sitting around. Let this be a lesson to anyone considering purchasing a Chrysler or Dodge vehilce to think twice.

My vehicle was purchased in April 2004. On Dec 23rd it left me stranded with no power to the vehicle at all. My vehicle was towed to Blue Water Chrysler in Port Huron and on that Tuesday Dec 28th I had it towed to Richmond, Dick Huvaere\’s. Blue Water stated they needed to call in additional people because they did not know what was wrong. I was uncomfortable with this and wanted it closer to home for convenience. It was taken to Huvaeres and diagnoses repeatedly. The transmission light was on, it would not start, the no passenger airbag light had been flashing on/off since July. I was instructed that the starter was replaced, the solenoid connecting to the starter, the computer module that sends messages to this area, the wiring was reviewed from there and into the moonroof area-they believed it could of been a short due to the drain hose that passes through those electrical components. I was given my car back on Jan 19th ! Needless to say with many phone calls back and forth between dealer personnel and the Chrysler service reps trying to pinpoint the exact problem. When I picked up my vehicle the trans light was still on. When I told this to Dave who had been working with me, he took the vehicle in, hooked it up to the computer, told me it was a few bad codes that needed to be deleted. If it came on again schedule another appt. The next time I turned my car on the trans light was on…the oil light comes on intermittently and the lights surrounding my Park-Reverse-neutral light up around all of them instead of just the one that is in gear, until I put it in gear. Then it lights up normal around the one gear. Dave told me to not be concerned about it breaking down. When I could make the time to have it there all day, schedule a date. I explained I have 3 children (one newborn) and I feared being stranded. He said that would not happen. I drove the truck for less than 2 weeks and was stranded on 1/31 again, this means in the cold, no heat and needing to wait for help in some form. It is now 2/8 and I still have no truck. They have all the electrical components ripped out, they are rude when calling (Jeannie). She refuses to assist us with authorizing our loaner through Chrysler. They said they do not know the problem, that a tech needs to come review the problems and tell them what to do (third time at least to my knowledge, they have been called in). I have been advised by the Chrysler service rep to contact you and also by an employee at this dealership who overheard information regarding my vehicle. I

My major complaint is that my vehicle makes a humming noise when it hits 40 and 70 mph. It takes it longer to shift the gear when it makes this humming noise. The humming noise is progressively getting worse. It now makes the humming noise everytime I accelerate and it takes longer than normal for the vehicle to shift into the proper gear. I have taken my vehicle in for repair 3 times and the service department mechanics can not seem to fix the problem and say that it is only the exhaust. I was informed that there was a “Technical Sales Bulletin” that informed them opf this problem being common in the 2004 Dodge Durangos and that htey would fix the problem. It is now November, 2004 and my vehicle is getting worse instead of better. I have been reffered to this web site by Marie Tate from the Fort Worth, TX Better Business Bureau because of my complaint that I made to them. After being made aware of my complaint, the dealership that sold me the vehicle(Longhorn Dodge), said that they were not aware that I was having these problems with my vehicle and that I had never complained to them about the problem even though every work order receipt says, “customer complains of humming noise and problems with shifting”. Chrysler Inc. is also aware of the problem. I have sent them a complaint letter and I gave them 30 days to remedy the problem. As of today(Nov. 16, 2004), I have not even had a phone call from Chrysler telling me how they will handle this problem. It has been 30 days since the original letter to Chrysler. I bought this vehicle brand new off the dealership lot and one week later I started having problems with it. Two months later the rear air conditioner broke. A couple of weeks after that happened, the casing for the driver side sealt belt also broke. I would expect all these problems in an older vehicle, not in a brand new vehicle and certainly not within weeks of each other. I can not seem to get help from anyone or anywhere. What else can I do?

I was involved in a crash on June 24, 2004 in which I was traveling at approximately 60 MPH and hit a car broadside – I hit the driver side of the vehicle straight on. My vehicle was totaled – there was major front end damage. The front doors – both driver and passenger – buckled and had to be forced open. There was engine damage. The front axle snapped on impact. We contacted DaimlerChrysler and they sent out an investigator to look at our car. The response we received was that the crash was not severe enough and the rate of deceleration was not quick enough to set off the airbag. With this letter they sent us a booklet informing us about how an airbag works and when it should deploy. In the booklet they sent it said that the airbag is set to deploy in an accident similar to mine at 28 MPH. We have asked them for a direct answer as to why the airbag did not deploy in our instance and feel that they are trying to brush us off. We were told by our insurance adjuster that based on what he saw, the airbag should have deployed. What can we do?

I purchased my 04 Dodge Durango on May 27, 2004 and it has been in the shop so many times. First, the AC unit was blowing hot air intermittantly. They have tried to fix this problem four times with a software update. This has been unsuccessful. My air bag sensor lights were also coming on and staying on. The first time they could not and did not fix the problem. I took it in again, while the light was on, and they replaced a module because the computer was not communicating with the airbag and not recognizing the airbag.

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SPOTS THAT WILL NOT COME OUT IN THE BLUE PAINT, THE MOLDINGS, THE GLASS WINDOWS, THE WIPERS. THOUSANDS OF SCRATCHES FROM THE DEALERSHIP TRYING TO WAX/BUFF OUT THE SPOTS THAT DID NOT WORK. DODGE REP. EVEN GAVE ME 2 KINDS OF SUBSTANCE TO PUT ON VEHICLE TO GET THE SPOTS OUT MY SELF AND IT DOESNT WORK EITHER. THERE IS NOW VERY LOUD NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE. ALSO VERY LOUD WIND NOISE FROM ALL THE “JUNK” THEY HAVE PUT ON THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO GET OUT THE SPOTS IN THE GLASS,PAINT, ETC. WHITE WAX ALL OVER BLACK MOLDING AND HANDLES, ETC. PAINT PEALING ON BACK BUMPER IN SEVERAL PLACES AROUND BLACK RUBBER AREA.MANY OTHER SMALL PROBLEMS. DOESNT LOOK LIKE A NEW VEHICLE THAT I AM PAYING FOR AND DESERVE! PAID FOR NEW CAR, WANT NEW CAR. SHOULD LOOK NEW, NOT 5 YRS OLD!

heated driver and passenger seats failed to properly function causing sever second and third degree burns on drivers back and posterior body parts.

bought 2004 dodge durango june 5 2004 3 pm at 9 pm turned on lights had no panel lights (instrument cluster) june 6 they had me come in to check fuse not fuse came back june 8 diagnosis was instrument panel– they ordered part i go back june 14 to get fixed, today my airbag light came on and stayed on, my breaks are making a clocking noise when i push brake pedal, loud fluttering sound when windows are down and who knows what else tomorrows another day

I have a 2004 Dodge Durango 4X4. Had snow here on the east cost and had to put vehicle in 4 wheel drive. No rocking of vehicle was done. Next day went to move vehicle and vehicle wouldn’t move forward. Vehicle would go into reverse. Took to the dealership to research problem. I purchased an extended warranty at the time of vehicle purchase. Chrysler is now not honoring the vehicle, claiming driver error/abuse. The cost of the repair is roughly about $2,500. They aren’t negotiating anything as it relates to the repair. Once again the customer gets stuck with the bill, because the company will not honor an extended warranty/service that you’ve paid for.

Approximately a month ago I brought my 2004 Dodge Durango in for service because it was "lurching" while I was driving down the road and would also stall out for no apparent reason. After spending an entire day leaving and going back (three times) and sitting at the Dodge dealership (who by the way were as helpful and friendly as they could be)- they finally discovered the problem. The issue was apparently with my EGR valve and they then proceeded to tell me that there was not a fix for the problem. The service manager informed me that he had seen a few other vehicles come in the past month with the same problem, but unfortuanately, there wasn’t a fix to the solution yet. He told me that the Chrysler engineers were working on the problem and that he would get back to me in a week. Four weeks have passed, I’ve spoken to the Service Manager once when I called to check on the progress. He seemed to be as frustrated as I, but I am still the one that is driving a vehicle that stalls out in the middle of traffic at least once a day. The most frustrating thing to me is that although my vehicle isn’t leaving me stranded, I am exposing not only myself, but possibly someone else to a possible accident because of the unpredictable stalling. I called the Dodge customer service number on Monday and they assured me that my case would get the attention necessary and that I would hear something soon. Not only am I concerned because my car is unsafe to myself and anyone else on the road, but when i lurches and stalls out, it is creating a thunking noise in the engine. There has to be a negative long term effect on either my engine or transmission and I’ll end up having to have those fixed or replaced. Almost a month later and there is still no fix and I have still not had any follow up from anyone as to when I can get my vehicle fixed. I am extremely frustrated….

2004 dodge durango with a recall repair. consumer states that after the recall work was done the mechanic informed her the driver door was difficult to open. she told him not to fix it, and that there was nothing wrong with it. *kb when the consumer retrieved her keys, she soon discovered she could not open the door with the keys or by using the keyless entry. the consumer stated there were no lights on the control panel. the consumer stated the dealer damaged her truck while they were fixing the recall for the instrument panel. the dealer did admit they had to take the instrument panel apart to replace a part.*jb

2004 dodge durango recall on the instrument panel. after recall was repaired the vehicle would not start and the cd player would not work and was making a noise. dealer told her that they would not be responsible for the cd player replacement. *kb the consumer took the vehicle to another dealership where it was determined that the instrument cluster reprogram was not properly done. the dealer put in a new instrument cluster panel and the cd player worked. *jb

2004 dodge durango with goodyear wrangler rt/s p265/ 70r16 that separated and started to leak around the sidewalls**cc *jb

Recall campaign: the consumer was unable to had the d40 safety recall done due to lack of parts. *nm *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud scratching noise when she depressed the brake pedal. as of november 20, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle; however, they stated that the failure was a normal occurrence. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 67,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated to 65 mph. the contact did not lose control of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illimunated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 215,000.

Gas and body issues: when you go to fill up the gas sprays out. i have a vert strong smell of gas and the lower finder by the wheel well has rusted badly. motor: whenever there is heavy rain, my car will stop running. most recently when i turn on the ac or heater the car stalls. i also just recently had to change out a manifold which caused another set of problems. i owned a durango before this one and loved it. this one has changed my mind and i will never own another.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part 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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted (larry h. miller dodge, in ogden, utah) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

The windshield wiper cowling allows water to flow right over the entire engine and right into the intake. my dodge was sitting for 2 weeks during heavy rains and when i tried cranking it up for the first time, the engine hydrolocked.

04 durango slt 4.7 v8. rattling/rapping noise on start up that worsened through the day. noise coming from right side of engine bay. brought to mechanic and identified valve seat(s) in the aluminum head(s) have 'disintegrated' and/or 'dropped' causing the valves to slap on acceleration and multiple other catastrophic engine issues. fca (chrysler/dodge) has been notified of my complaint and they're fully aware of this fatal engine flaw in their late model v8 engines yet they refuse to acknowledge or even advise owners of repair options. they must be told to go good for this situation. this occurred at 110,000 miles. my options now are: a $2000 engine repair, $4000 engine replacement - or - to 'junk' the vehicle - don't get me started about the damned rust on this thing, either... i feel ripped off from a few different angles here by chrysler/dodge and i know there are thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of fca owners out here who will never purchase another piece of [xxx]from these thieves. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Over heated surpatin belt broke ..then the air conditioner compressor whent out .an the pull chain

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle hydroplaned. the contact lost control and crashed into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the contact sustained injuries and bruises to the back, which required medical attention. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. during inclement weather, water intrusion occurred near the front of the windshield on the driver's side. the contact owned the vehicle for less than 30 days. also, when the vehicle was driven through an automatic car wash in neutral, the vehicle failed to restart and only restarted after several attempts. in addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the manufacturer provided no solution other than advising the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000. parts distribution disconnect.

The windshield wiper cowl became defective and let water into the engine compartment, specifically the fuel intake manifold. after about 5 years of random water related stalls (rain,dew,car washes) which could never be replicated by numerous mechanics and therefore not properly diagnosed, water eventually found its way into a piston chamber. while on the freeway in san francisco on march 31,2017, hydrolock ensued and caused the number four piston rod to snap and break through the engine block destroying the engine. i was at the dodge dealership in colma a few weeks prior for an unrelated airbag recall fix and spoke to the a service supervisor about the water related stalling issue. he basically told me to go somewhere else because they only use oe parts and even if they could figure out the problem (no guarantee), they probably couldn't get original parts. he acted like he was doing me a favor! i feel as the dodge and the dealership is negligent. i have found out subsequently that this issue is widely know amongst parts suppliers (specifically used and rebuilt engine suppliers) and has a high rate of incidence according to various internet forums. i have lodged a formal notice/complaint with dodge as have many, many others. i got three quotes for replacing the engine, all were over $6000. the vehicle proved to not be wiorth that cost to fix. i have subsequently donated it to a local charity. this problem definitely deserves a recall, and customers such as myself who have incurred financial losses should be compensated. thanks

Left rear quarter panel shows rust to the side of the fuel door lid. rust is through panel. paint and body bubbling up, condition is crossing over to the left rear wheel area.

The rh side of the exhaust manifold continuously has an exhaust leak!

Awd truck puts itself into 4 wd for no reason. causes vehicle to become hard to drive. this is rediculous. tons of complaints of the exact same issue on forums. does it while just idling in park and while driving down the road. very dangerous, especially with my 4 kids in the car!

The black box on the inside of the dash got so hot that it melted off the actuator for the blend door. i currently have no control of my air placement. i was sitting idle with the heat on then noticed a plastic burning smell coming from the dash area.

The transfer case will shift into 4 wheel drive on it's on. this happens when the vehicle is off and i unlock or lock the doors with the key fob. it also happens when the vehicle is in motion. it is unpredictable and happens very frequently. this is not very safe and can also cause very expensive damage to the powertrain.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the air bag warning indicator illuminated three months after the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 209,000.

Got a notice that my airbag has a recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system); however, the repair did not correct the failure. the interior lighting system failed to illuminate when the door was opened. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 197,800.

Recently when rain falls heavily the engine starts sputting & cuts off then engine light comes on. took it to mechanic & they put the machine on it. it shows nothing is wrong. put keeps doing it only when heavy rains falls. finally went online to all the other complaints to dodge & found out its the cowling. changed the cowling but its still doing it. its a dodge problem but they will not fix their problem & its costing me a lot of money. dodge needs to do something about this immediately

Takata recall - i have been waiting for more than a reasonable time to have my driver's and passenger side airbags repaired or replaced.

Takata recall- i have been waiting more than a reasonable time to have the driver and passenger side airbags to be replaced.

Safety recall is being delayed. took car in for repair and got response: "parts not available", "recall incomplete. remedy not yet available".

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). the dealer stated that the repair was completed but, a few days later, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the contact was uncertain if the remedy provided a solution for the repair and notified the dealer. the contact later received a second notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule a recall repair. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for an extended period of time. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I was told i would get a loaner car for my driver side air bag, then every time i am put through to to dealer i am then told i may have to go to the enterprise and get a rental and put down $100 of my own money... i don't have that. so that is still not replaced, also now there is no parts for the passenger side and it's not at all safe, the light is going off and on in my car and i have section 1 and my car is 2004 meaning the 6-9 years is now in the 13th year. i want a loaner car till you can finally fix both airbags, this is insane!

2004 dodge durango. consumer writes in regards to a defective engine. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shook vigorously and the noise grew louder. the dealer advised the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle also had a continuous oil leak. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. whenever it rained or snowed, water leaked into the inside of the vehicle through the hood. the water entered the motor and caused the vehicle to stall and the engine to shut off without warning. the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the water was leaking into the motor and the pistons, which caused them to fail. as a result, the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the front tie rod fractured prematurely. when the contact started the engine, a loud noise emitted from the front end. the contact, an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the front tie rod fractured in the middle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 198,000. updated 05/17/17*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated without applying pressure to the pedal. the contact also stated that the rpm needle would go up to 3,000 rpms after starting the engine and no pressure was applied to the accelerator. the driver side air bag deployed after slamming the driver side door. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that they would not be able to further assist. the failure mileage was 274,000. updated 05/09/17*lj *cn

This recall has been pending since may 2016, has been to dealership but parts are not available. please help us so we can get this done at dealership either little falls, nj or any other local dealership. thank you

Takata recall - i received a recall notice about the air bag in june 2016 and as of february 2017 i still have not received notification that i can have my airbag replaced.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000(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 not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of an air bag recall and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the vin was not available. the contact was not experiencing a failure. updated 05/17/17*lj updated 08/14/2017*js

Car was parked on a thursday, was running fine with no problems. rained all weekend. went to start it on monday morning, produced a horrible grinding noise and would not start. research shows that the cowl has allowed water to leak under the hood and puddle on the motor allowing it to seep into the intake and hydrolock the motor. apparently this is a very common problem with this year make and model but nothing has been done to resolve it. now i am without a running vehicle and can not afford to fix it or replace it.

Good day i own a precious 04 dodge durango i’ve been maintaining well over the years. but as of late some issues arose with my air bag sensor and oil light flickering on dash when brake at idle. i don’t drive too frequently except the normal work schedule mon-fri so i dont go far especially since these problems arose never been in an accident nor intergrated parts

Takata recall i have gotten several notices in the mail that my dodge durango has a recall for both the driver's side and passenger's side air bags. i have contacted my dealer about getting the recall rectified 3 times now but am told that they do not have the parts on hand to fix. i find it hard to understand why my vehicle can not be fixed in a more timely manner. what is it going to take to get the air bag replacement done?

I have an awd vehicle. this vehicle has a knob that you can switch to go to 4 lock. my truck has been shifting into this mode all by itself. this is very dangerous as when it does the vehicle kind of locks up and becomes very difficult/impossible to move. i have 4 children and this is our main vehicle that we use. this is ridiculous. when researching this issue, there are a ton of complaints for the same thing. dodge needs to take responsibility and fix this issue before someone gets hurt. this has happened to me on more than one occasion. has happened at high speed, low speed, and stationary.

While driving, the 4wd engages on its own and will not get out of position. it is stuck in 4wd. "svc 4wd" light on the dash appears. tried doing a battery reset and the problem persists. *tr

Head lights flicker off and on while driving at night! *tr

Truck svc 4wd light on. truck goes into 4lo by itself while i'm driving. later when i went out in truck svc.4wd is off i get to stoplight & i feel a loud thud like i'm being hit from behind. now svc.4wd light stays on & car is hard to turn. *tr

I went to the dodge dealer and made the complaint and they couldn't figure it out and took it to midas and another car repair shop and they could figure it out and when i looked at it online it said it was the cowl so i went back to the dodge dealer and told them. they looked at me like i was crazy had to print off what everyone one had complained, so they replaced the rubber under the hood which was 40 dollars not that costly. but still when it rains, it runs rough and like it going to die. this is an accident waiting to happen. this should be a recall. when it first happened i was going to new york. very scary going through the mountains and it starting raining hard all of the sudden going 70 , drop to 30. trucks on my butt. not a good thing. still every time it rains hard it still happens. i bought this vehicle almost 3 yrs. ago for 10,000 with 80,000 miles on it. i have warranty and it's about over and no one can tell me what is wrong. so every time i bring it to a repair place i have to pay. this should be a recall. it's a life safety issue. so bascially i cant drive my car in heavy rain.

Takata inflators received a recall notice in july of 2016 now an airbag light has come on the dash have not heard anything from them since initial contacts.

Takata recall. i contacted the closes dealer in regard to recall r25. this dealer is twin rivers chrysler jeep dodge, 529 w court beatrice, ne 68310. i was told that they could not get to this recall for 1 to 1.5 years. this dealer is approximately 30 miles from me. i called a dealer further away, approximately 70 miles. they told me i could schedule the repair for tomorrow. i did schedule this repair for a week and half away with this further dealer. it is ridiculous that the close deal for some reason can not do the repair in a reasonable amount of time yet one over twice as far away can do it basically immediately.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Blown enegine due to cyclinder misfire and bnding rod caused by faulty cowl panel. this happened when it rained i went to start enegine and it blew

Tried to buy a car on 7/6/20, dealership ran carfax on my car to determine trade in value. was made aware there was possible odometer rollback. contacted the dealer we purchased the car from in 2013. sent copy of carfax to sherry carrey (office mgr) she told me if was probably just a typo & she has had success in fixing things like this in the past. she asked me to give her a little time to gather service records & previous rutile information. that was on 7/9/20. i have not heard from them since & they won’t take my calls. i lost have now lost out on 2 cars i tried to purchase. i have copies of the carfax, sales contract, title & some service records. we were shocked to learn this, when trying to sell the car. please advise

I took my durango in for 3 recalls at kelly blue books direction after putting my vin in for check on website. i went to bill luke 2425 w camelback rd invoice number [xxx] and now my driver seat is not able to be accessed from outside my door by key fob, manual unlock or door handle. my door beeps like its ajar, my tire light is on my dash, the radio cuts out in and out. i spoke with manager 2 times. i called the 800 number he provided. he stated it wasn't their fault and refused to correct it. it was not like that before i dropped it off and i addressed it before leaving the lot. im supposed to drive across country to mn and be working. im terrified. my fiance died. a wiring overheating fire on his way to mn and to me. i want my vehicle fixed and safe. my name is [xxx]. 2 recalls were airbags and the other was a wiring issue of overheating and causing a fire. my vehicle is in horrible shape now. it happened 08/05/2020 customer number [xxx] g07 safety recall removed and tested instrument panel cluster. moved dome light circuit flashed the ccn. please address the dealership and fix my wiring and door that is not able to be used even to get in now. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *tr

The problem happens to every hemi vehicle. as it age. exhaust manifold will start to leak. making a ticking sound.

The fuel tank inlet check valve is not working properly causing fuel to not go in the tank and spill out as if its full when its not. the underlying issue is that its only listing a recall on 2005 models when all vehicle affected should be added. this is a manufacturing issue and no owners should have to pay for their mistake

Transmission motor case actuator switches on and off on it's own or when i hit the unlock button on the remote. the svc 4wd/4lo service engine lights come on and off at random times as i am driving. at times it won't move although everything is on and was running fine a moment ago especially when you come to a stop or slow down. *tr

Vehicle switching into 4lock without indication on dash or warning of when it will happen. svc light coming on and off often at low speeds turning the vehicle is unpredictable and dangerous to drive due to the additional gas that needs to be applied to get the car to move... it then just suddenly lets go.

My engine shuts off while i am driving my vehicle . without warning. this has happened on several occasions. the vehicle comes to a complete stop when it shuts off.

While i was driving the 4 wheel drive turns on and off automatically 1 time in a parking lot going 5 mph and the 2 and time driving 30 mph. the wheels felt like they locked up had to pull to the side of the road

Went to go start durango & heard a loud boom, & now it seems to be knocking & not drivable now, after do research online we cam across that on these models (2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi magnums) it seems too leak water into where the engine is due to hood manifold is designed horribly & water leaks on wires, spark, plugs, engine etc. etc. we've noticed when we drove in the rain or even going through a carwash that the durango would sputter as if it was going to die & it has a couple times & took about 15 mins to start again, after this event has happened we thank god that it happened at home & not on the interstate around other vehicles because this is a serious safely issue that needs to be addressed & now we are out of a vehicle at the moment and we are still currently making payments on this vehicle for another year and a half at-least.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. the contact crashed into another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was going down a gravel road and the brakes malfunctioned. as a result, the contact's vehicle did not stop and t-boned the other vehicle. the entire front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. the vehicle was totaled and the frame was fractured in half. the driver of the vehicle sustained whiplash and injuries to the neck and back. one passenger was transported by to the hospital via ambulance and another passenger was driven to the hospital. a police report was filed and the vehicle was towed from the scene. tri lakes ford (180 state hwy f, branson, mo 65616, (417) 334-7543) acknowledged the air bags being replaced on october 22, 2019, but denied any responsibility for the air bags not deploying. the contact called an attorney who advised her to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 250,000. *dt *tr *dt*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a post card in the mail for an unknown recall. the contact took the vehicle to grava chrysler dodge jeep ram srt (29 mystic ave, medford, ma 02155, (781) 391-8950) to have the vehicle repaired. prior to the recall repair being performed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit after the remedy was performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 146,000.

Early morning after a heavy rain the vehicle was started and an extremely loud banging noise was coming from the engine. all fluids were maintained. the vehicle was parked on a city street.

There was a recall on my driver and passenger airbags. i took it to salsbury's dodge city dealership in baton rouge, la on september 23, 2017. my driver airbag light is on again. what should i do.

The vehicle will intermittently shut off without warning. does not sputter or stall out it just shuts off like you turned the key off. no codes thrown so the dealer wont acknowledge it. vehicle will start right back up but i have seen several complaints where people have wrecked because they lost control of steering and braking. so far this has only happened to me while at a stop light but from other reports it sounds like it can happen at any time.

Bought the car used in 2014. always had misfire/rough running problems in heavy rain or a car wash. in may 2019, driving in the rain, the engine failed catastrophically. research on line and my own repairs discovered a flaw in the first generation cowl grill. it allowed water to flood the top of the engine. a leak in the intake manifold gaskets allowed the water to enter the engine, causing it to hydrolock. it broke a connecting rod. it did however still run, but was very noisy. the intake leak was not noticed in any other conditions, nor was the check engine lamp on prior to this event. the engine did not use oil or make any other noises prior to this event. it has about 175000 miles.

Vehicle will die without warning you hole driving causing a serious risk for collision. engine stops running and is very hard to steer or stop with no power.

Cowl under windshield does not divert water from engine bay. water pools on engine, getting into the coil-over-plugs (cop) and intake(gasket) causing hesitation stalling and engine failure after being exposed to water. rain, car wash, using the windshield washer. chrysler has made 7 different versions of the cowl to address the issue but has never issued an official recall. those who do not have the latest version of the cowl (part# 55362453ak) have to pay for the part and have it installed or risk having engine failure while driving down the road in the rain. part that should be included in recall 55362453ak "cowl" this is a known issue reported by "durango" owners that is all over the internet

I was going 45 miles an hour with all my 4 children and husband in vehicle when without warning the vehicle shut off. there is no code vehicle loses power steering and brake function and you have to shut vehicle down and restart to gain control again. this has happened 7 times! there is no code being given no one can diagnose this issue i have been everywhere and been told that no one can do anything for me this is ridiculous i have seen this problem spread all over dodge for you and i cannot believe that this is not a recall a whole family my family almost died multiple times because of its end this is not right that there is not a recall on this this is serious there have been hundreds of near-death accidents because of this issue alone this needs to be looked into this needs to be taken seriously and dodge needs to be held accountable it has nothing to do with speed i was parked in my vehicle died this morning i'm fortunate that i was parked and not driving the last two times i was pulling out of a parking lot in front of some cars and it just died i had to turn on my flashers as quickly as possible so hopefully no one would hit me as i was dead in the road the fact that i can't just take this to a shop because there's absolutely no indication of what's going on there's no warning when this happens there is no code after this happens i don't feel safe hundreds thousands of others do not feel safe and nothing has been done about this i am terrified to put my family in a family vehicle are only family vehicle because we have gotten lucky up until this point but i don't see that look holding out for much longer somebody needs to look into this and somebody needs to hold dodge accountable.

I have experienced this incident several times. when it rains really hard or when the car is taken through the car wash, some how the water reaches the motor. it will start acting up (stalling) and have trouble "going." it will then trigger a check engine light and the motor will die. i have had the check engine light checked while on and spark plugs replaced per the check engine light. it is very difficult to plan any type of trip with the threat of rain while driving for fear of breaking down. the car wash will completely kill the motor and takes several times to re crank. once the car is dry, it runs perfectly. i have red several similar issues online.

I was getting gas and as i pulled out of the gas station i was getting a load ticking noise. to find out later my 5.7 himi lifter and cam shafts needs to be replaced. i get a regular oil change and filter change. i am not sure why this is happening but i did see that this is normal and 5.7 himis dodge durangos and not understanding why it hasn't been recalled. i'm a mother of 3 little ones and i'm terrified we can get stranded if my engine decides to go out due to this issue.

So my car started making a mechanical noise when i would shut it off a few weeks ago , it sounded kind of like a clanking noise or more like a flap opening and shutting it would do it then stop . then it started to get worse doing it alot more and when i was at the stop lights it started doing it again as it was doing that noise i noticed the 4lo and 4lock lights turning off and on. so i figued it was the 4x4 switching on and off .comes on while i am driving . i can tell when it is switched on because my car feels like it loses power and in fact it feels as if it is going to tip over if it switches on while i am turning . i have no other vehicle so i

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminated on the front passenger side. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), but the contact did not receive a notification. the previous owner had not had the recall repairs performed prior to selling the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). the contact took the vehicle to star dodge chrysler jeep ram (5101 s 1st st, abilene, tx 79605, (325) 698-2222) and they claimed to have repaired the vehicle; however, the air bag indicator illuminated afterwards. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that there was no failure with the air bags. on one occasion, while driving, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. the deployment injured the contact's left ear, which required hospitalization. a police report was filed. the vehicle was able to be driven to a friend's house. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 174,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle wobbled while driving. the vehicle was taken to dorman dodge (724 s harris st, sandersville, ga 31082, (478) 552-5111) where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The 4 wheel drive engages on its own.. it will switch to 4 lol then back again then back to 4 lo over and over again.. the service 4wd goes on and off constantly and when the 4 lo engages i lose most of my steering ability.. didn’t take a long search to find out many other people are having the same issue..

Blew a hole in the side of the engine block with a failed rod/piston on a slow right turn .... always took meticulous care of the engine... 5.7 hemi should have lasted 250k to 300k miles.... it blew at 130k miles.

Takata recall and electrical interior lights stay on dimmer don't work needs cluster replaced dealer says that it may not be available after keeping my car for 5 days as of today 12 -31-18 they say they can't give it back to me because of the electric recall!?

The vehicle would always drive rough whenever it rained and would even die when going through a car wash. if it started raining while in traffic, i had to keep my foot on the brake and the gas when coming to a stop otherwise the vehicle would stall. after raining all night, i came to start my vehicle in the morning and it only made a terrible clunking noise without starting. luckily, i was not driving in traffic when the vehicle decided to stop running due to rain, something that a vehicle should not irregularly and suddenly shut off over.

My vehicle stalls in the rain. it stalls at a stop or rolling speeds. it idles rough first and then stalls or shuts off. sometimes the check engine light will come on, but not always. this only occurs in the rain. i've had several mechanics look at it, and they can't figure out how to solve the problem. i've spent a lot of money trying to get this fixed. through online research, i've discovered that many other durango owners are experiencing this same issue.

My 2004 dodge durango has the 5.7 hemi. during heavy rains the engine would start to run rough and the electrical system shut down on me three different times in the middle of driving due to the rain. during this electrical shutdown steering was impossible and i would have to stop the vehicle in the middle of traffic. the vehicle did this to me one time in the middle of turning at an intersection. fortunately no accident occured. i found that the issue was being caused by a faulty seal at the wiper cowl. this leak later blew my engine as the water leak found it's way into the cylinders and blew a piston rod. i was told that this defect has been reported to chrysler by hundreds of people.

I do not own this vehicle. we havent owned it in years

I purchased my '04 durango in 2014 with 70,000 miles on it and just paid it off last month. i haven't even received the title yet but yet i have a truck that doesn't run anymore. about a week or so ago i went out to start my truck and the engine began to knock very loudly. we had a small rain/snow event the night before and the truck had been sitting outside in the elements. i immediately turned off the truck and went back inside to make some calls and get on the internet. i found out that there has been an ongoing issue with this truck concerning water leaking into the engine causing it to hydrolock the engine causing catastrophic engine failure/ engine replacement. prior to this, i had issues with the truck concerning idling and/or stalling during the rain or when going through a car wash. i read so many comments from fellow vehicle owners that have experienced this issue and have had to replace the engine. there is no other fix. the estimated fix for this is a new/used engine costing thousands of dollars (i was quoted 7000, i only paid 10,000 for the truck when i bought it). i had a mechanic come look at it and he said the truck dropped a valve, it was cylinder #3. my engine has just over 113,000 miles on it. there is no reason i should have to replace an engine at this mileage. none whatsoever. delving into the issue it seems as if there is a replacement part (cowl fitting) that needs to be replaced that dodge/chrysler never issued a recall for although they knew there was an issue and it was causing its engines to blow rods and suffer irreparable damage. if i had known that this i would never ever have bought it especially from a company that doesn't correct their mistakes even when they know about them. i have never owned a dodge before and i will never buy another again or recommend them to others. they should stand by their product

The transfer case will make noise when unlocking the doors, it will also engage and change the awd by itself to 4lock when driving on the road. it can cause seriouse hard or accident. the airbags on both driver and passenger side light will engage and can cause seriouse harm. the fuel pump seems like it has an air bubble inside and shoots out gasoline and also can cause seriouse harm. all of these problems occurs when the vehicle is in motion and stationary. please fix!!! recall!!! you have to hear the noise and drive when it happens.

About a week ago my alternator and battery had to be replaced, a day or two after i had them replaced i was pulling out onto a state road and i heard something got crunched, so i stopped and got out ans looked and nothing. got back in rhe car and put it in drive and i looked down at my dash and heart something trying to engage and on mh dash my svc 4wd light started flashing.. im not sure how ro fix it or what to do, it does it quite frequently. i opened the trunk and heard it trying to engage. stopped at a stop light, i can hear it trying to engage to 4 wd. i have been looking into thia and i see several consumers have had the same issues. it seems dodge should beable to come up with a permanent fix, but no recalls yet... my main concern is, what happens if im doing 80 mps on the freeway and it tries to engage into 4low?? thank you for your time!!

I had stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left. as soon as i took my foot off brake & onto gas, car completely stopped and shut off, leaving the car in the middle of the intersection. it was raining & similar has happened twice before during rain. both previous times though, all electrical systems would work but i would have to wait about 15 minutes until car would restart. this time however, nothing was working, not even hazard flashers. every time i tried restarting, dashboard lights would blink randomly. i took the battery to be tested, which tested fine. it has now been 3 days and car will not restart, same lighting issues when ever i have the key in the ignition, and nothing electrical is working including the key to unlock the doors remotely.

Takara recall i put oil on the engine constantly as i dont know wheres is going through. no smoke or leak.

I am original owner and love my durango but since i have owned it i cannot drive in rain. the vehicle sputters and dies and check engine light comes on. i found several places online of people with same complaint and the issue is the original cowl. i looked and mine does not have a taller ridge around the wiper bolts or a ridge to divert the water from running into my engine. i need the 2nd generation cowl that was improved part #55362453ak our family always buys dodge, my husband has the 1500 truck as well as my daughter. i don't understand why dodge has not put a recall out on this issues that so many are complaining about. i have taken my durango several times to the service dept. and they could never find the problem but online after seeing everyone with same issue and how they are repairing i know i need this part. i ran water directly over the windshield and as it went over the existing cowl it did indeed dump into my engine and started sputtering and shut off. i tried to find the part but they are costing $180 with shipping and another $130 to have installed. i need this part like so many other dodge owners and there should have been a recall for this ongoing issue. it is not safe for us because the vehicles stall in traffic and we have to avoid collisions with other drivers as well as creating traffic jams. i have to keep my vehicle parked under a roof to avoid rain and i cannot drive when it is raining. this has been an ongoing issues since i have owned from 2004 to present.

My steering wheel locked on me while driving couldn't turn wheel left causing me to crash. wheel got stuck while making a right turn

The transfer case randomly shifts into 4 wheel lock and even 4-lo. this happens even when driving. i currently only drive on city streets as i am concerned that it will cause any accident or damage the vehicle if it shifts into 4-lo at higher speeds. the transfer case is currently stuck in 4 wheel lock, which makes it very hard to turn. i have read in forums that most people disconnect their transfer case motor, losing functionality but making the truck safer. i cannot disconnect the transfer care motor while it is stuck in 4 when lock. dodge should be held responsible and forced to fix all these vehicles.

Key fhob's have not been working for a while. replace battery still not working. now my shift motor on the transfer case is randomly shifting and locking in 4wd high. this happens while driving down the road. it happens while parked in the parking lot then when you go to drive hard to turn or get out of 4wd. when it locks in 4wd it is nearly impossible to back up. it doesn't seem to matter whether you're parked driving on city streets or on the highway. however, when it happen it can lead to inability to steer and control the vehicle. this is very dangerous and can also lead to substantial costly repairs from being in 4wd and not on the correct surface. reviewing many on-line forums i'm finding that there are several others that are experiencing the same issue. although there have been many attempt to correct the problem there seems to be an unwillingness to help or diagnose the issue. many repairs have been done and has not resolved the issue or temporarily fixs it and then right back to the same issue.

The 4wheel/awd vehicles will self engage transfer case causing equipment malfunction or serious bodily injury do to possibly vehicles crash do to equipment malfunction it needs to be addressed by chrysler but the refuse to my option there for would cause a massive recall in numerous years that would cause the company a large financial back set this issue needs to be addressed before it takes lives of it hasn't already search the web for this issue there's numerous sites with forums regarding this exact issue numerous vehicles

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. while warming up the unoccupied vehicle for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, the vehicle caught fire. the fire department was called and a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent auction. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system) as a possible cause of the fire. the failure mileage was 140,000. fire marshall determined the cause of the fire was wiring. *tt

Takata recall. i had the passenger side airbags repaired on 3/2/18 at glenn thomas in signal hill, ca. on this day after i was informed the job for the air bag repair was completed. i signed the papers ,and i drove off the lot. i immediately noticed that the airbag indicator light was on the my dash. i was only 10 minutes away, so i immediately called the service advisor and left a voice message. but i went ahead and drove back to the dealership so they could see that the light was on. i brought the car back in and the service advisor put the diagnostics tool on the car and it gave him a printout of possible issues. he then had a technician look at the car. i waited in the customer waiting room. within 30 minutes, the advisor came into the waiting area and told me it was the seat tracking sensor ? (i may have the correct wording incorecct) . i was then quoted a repair price of $270 for one seat (driver's side). i was told they only have 1 part in stock at the time and that it would be 3 hours to repair. i did not have the time to wait for this repair nor did i have the $270 for the repair. i then asked can the car be driven with the airbag indicator light on, and i was told yes, but the airbags may not work properly if involved in a accident (crash). my question... is if this seat tracking sensor is important to the functionality of the air bags why is this not covered under the takata airbag recall. and why is it not free to the customer. i should not have to pay for this repair if there is a open active recall and this repair for the seat tracking is directly related to the airbags. i would appreciate it if this can be looked into further. takata airbag repair performed by: glenn thomas dodge chrysler jeep 2100 east spring st signal hill, ca 90755 562-426-5111 service advisor: korey wong repaired: 3/2/2018

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi these vehicles are shutting off without warning no steering, brakes lights, hazards, nothing is operable vehicle doesn't stutter or stall at all no waring lights just shuts right off multiple people are reporting the exact same problem this is a serious defect as there aren't any codes or signs of failure

Truck switches to 4wd on its own and does not allow me to switch back to regular awd. the "service 4wd" light comes on. mechanics have indicated the transfer case shift motor may need to be replaced; but, none are available. also, there is no guarantee that would fix the dangerous problem of switching to 4wd.

After a night of raining i started up my vehicle to a terrible knocking sound. blown motor due to defective cowl allowing water to lay on top of intake. and sucked through intake gaskets.causing a hydraulic and blown motor. comprehensive insurance said mechanical failure. internet says enough about this viehicle. rods through the block upon ignition.

Inside lights flicker. dome light etc.

2004 dodge durango. consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty. *js

Takata recall i was driving around all day and everything was fine, after i stopped at a shop and returned to my vehicle my airbag light on my dash came on, i immediately looked up any active recalls and discovered that there were 2 on my vehicle according to the vin. upon taking the vehicle into the dealership for the recall repair the dealership repaired the 2 recalls, however the airbag light remained on. when i asked the dealership about this they claim it is a separate issue and wanted to charge me $150 just to diagnose the issue. they released the vehicle to me, still with the airbag light on. when confronted in regards to the light being on the dealership had no concern about the light unless i paid $$$. being a recall with the airbags i would think that the light remaining on and repairing what has triggered the light to be covered under this repair.

The vehicle randomly switches from awd to 4wd lock, does not seem to be any one thing that causes it. also have looked up hundreds of other reports on this from other people. everyone says that dodge dealers claim they have never heard this before. bullshit. dodge is trying not to have to do a recall. that is obvious. shame on dodge

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the dealer (schumacher chrysler dodge jeep ram of delray), 2102 s federal hwy a, delray, fl, 561-935-4210) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the expected date for part availability was july 24, 2018. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

I have read dodge is aware of this issue, and no one has done anything to protect the consumer. the gas tank does not fill and spits fuel out when about 2/3 full. also the tank is collapsing do to the pressure that builds up. this is a big safety concern that needs some kind of action taken. people need to stop turning their heads away from these problems. i have taken this to a mechanic who has stated this is a real concern. we researched this to find out no one is owning up to a poor design. and a major safety issue. not sure why, just have no words. dodge needs to step up and take care of this. i am currently looking into how to file a class action suit. since everyone denies there is a problem. any help would be greatly appreciated.

2004 dodge durango. consumer writes in regards to electrical issues with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated had a recall for airbags and the instrument cluster. the consumer stated battery discharged in a very short period of time after the ignition switch was moved to the of position. the consumer stated it was over 2 years and the recall repairs still had not been completed. *js

I can not fill the gas tank,fuel starts to come out of neck about2/3 full this has been an on going problem

Durango slt 5.7l v8 hemi engine hydro locked and threw a rod while the vehicle was parked. the hydro lock issue is widely reported with the 2004 first generation of the hemi engine. however, dodge does not acknowledge this manufacturing defect and safety issue.

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Dodge durango limited 4x4 engages 4 wheel drive randomly on the freeway at high speeds, without being told to. this is a huge safety issues and i see many people complain about it online.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. with the cruise control set for 68 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently an additional 20 mph without warning. the failure caused her to be pulled over by the police. in addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact heard an abnormal clunk sound. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 299,000.

Called dealer on 10 or 12 times in zip code 30067 over pass 2 years to take care of recall never had parts, always asked me to call back ask me to pay for airbag recall then apply for someone to sent me money back. all the written docs i have received from tk holdings inc it clearly states free repair replaement of airbag

Takata air bag light's appeared on when we purchase the vehicle. we searched the manual to see if there was a reason why the lights would be on. months later we received in the mail a recall for the inflator air bag on driver and passenger. i dropped vehicle off for service were i was referred to dodge/jeep/chrysler and was told i would receive vehicle before the end of day picked vehicle up next day. drove of lot the light was off. few days later the light on passenger side comes on and off. i have contacted place were i had airbags replaced and have not gotten a call back to take it back to be serviced. the the air bag light comes on when you hit the brakes and driving always stays on.

It was a raini day and decided to go to the store to get groceries. i was driving my vehicle to get to the store from my home to the whole foods in san francisco ca on freeway i-280 north near the exit on geneva i heard a loud noice coming from the engine compartment, so i decided to get out on the exit to see what was going on, i turn left on geneva av i waited on red light on geneva av and howth st when light turn green i let go the break and started to go so i can park on the street and all of the sudden i heard a loud sound and saw a lot of smoke so i pulled over on 33 geneva av san francisco ca and looked around and found pieces of the engine on the road and near the starter on the vehicle, this is when i knew it was done engine was broken and had to call aaa to get a tow truck. later i decided to do some research on what just happen and found that a lot of other people had problems on this vehicle just like i did.

Car has a new engine and third water pump. it failed after 5000 miles and engulfed in flames causing the failure of the belt, tensioner, main drive pulley and ac compressor. today dodge just recalled these pumps for the very same reason bearing failure and super hot conditions causing fires and failure. i was just redriving along the truck has been running well and showed no signs of issues, no noise, smell, lights or struggle. car was at normal opperating tempurture and daytime traffic. stopped for gas stayed for a couple minutes then drive on, within two miles without any warning or noise the car started smoking pulled over and smelled a rubber notices no leaks in the water delivery system oil, trans, or power steering, the belt was red hot and smelled like a house fire car was taken 200 yards to pep boys and repaired at the cost of $1300. should not happen with 5000 miles on the water pump and 20,0000 on a new engine.

Air bag lights on

Has had problems with engine on durango 4.7l overheating, i drive 15 minutes to work when its warm outside and its already overheating, ive checked various forums online each one had numerous people complaining about the same issue, with all the people complaining i figured dodge would find a solution, or figured someone would file a class action suit, but nothing has been done.

Interior lights stop working when the doors or hatch are opened you can manually turn interior lights by touch of buttons . they will not come on by dash switch either . parked in a garage all the time

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while at a stop, the brakes failed to work, the engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure was not diagnosed. the failure mileage was 152,845.

1. recall failed to repair air bag failure. currently - airbags are not functional (dash warning light). 2. at approximately 72,000 miles - vehicle began to show signs of rust through at both rear quarter panels and both rocker panels. by 85000 miles - complete body rust through failure was irreparable - vehicle was maintained exceptionally clean. 3. at 100000 miles - noted by way of mechanic that the engine was 'sludged up' to the point that the valve train was starved of lubrication and subsequently - the engine has encountered what appears to be a total catastrophic failure. valves, lash adjuster, piston rod or bearings may all be destroyed directly due to poor design and low quality components from fca. there are hundreds (thousands) of similar complaints across multiple media regarding this 'familiar' dodge engine breakdown. fca - of course - denies culpability citing poor user maintenance. i have records of all oil changes for the subject vehicle at 3000 mile intervals consistently from the date of purchase (5/2004), i say - 'fca? time to own up to this problem and do the right thing.

My 2004 dodge durango suffered the catastrophic engine failure due to hydrolock from the poor cowl design. i live in bear country, if this had happened while i was in a remote area i could have easily been stranded with 800lbs of claws and teeth. i started the motor in my driveway during a light rain shower only to hear an obvious problem in the engine, it ran for 5 seconds then died. plenty of vehicles have been affected by this issue, but no recall has been issued. the 2012 hemi had a very similar issue and a recall was issued.

I have been waiting for mine to be replaced for a very long time! i finally got a call for an appt at a place 25 minutes away to fix my airbags then when it was about time for my apt they called and said they ran out of parts and would call me when they got more from the company. that was a very long time ago and still no word. i was told that this isn't really a recal that it has actually never happened to anyone so i shouldn't worry about this recall. the first call was in feb after i had called months prior to get an appt they made me an appt for march then called before it to tell me they had no parts.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 70 mph, the four wheel drive engaged independently. the vehicle shook violently, veered to the right, and the service four wheel drive warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an open short in the electrical system that needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 40 mph, the contact swerved off the road and collided into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 227,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (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. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The weather stripping was bad on my durango which caused water to get into my engine and caused it to seize up

Takata recall. i brought my durango in to the dealer for the takata recall. they told me the work was done. they mailed me a receipt. unfortunately, it appears that they transposed the last two digets of the vin. therefore, my vehical shows the recall not done and probably some other durango being done. i have contacted both the dealer and dodge corperate. as of now, i don't know if my vehicle was fixed! contacted dodge corperate 5/27/2016. their reference data is: reference number: 29362417 email case number: 3341077.

2004 dodge durango. consumer writes in regards to dealership has no remedy/repairs for driver airbag inflator housing recall notice. *smd

When raining car starts shaking then shuts off making it hard to turn wheels. when making sharp right turns or reversing feels as if it is stalling or something is locking up. at any given time it makes a swishing sound but mostly when locking or unlocking doors. i have taken it to the shop several times to this looked at and the shop owner could find nothing wrong with it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 65 mph, the exterior rearview mirrors failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact recieved 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. also, the check engine light was illuminated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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 distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the push rod fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag warning light may have failed due to another issue, not directly associated with nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) for which the contact had previously had the vehicle repaired for. the contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle and that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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.

My vehicle is having problems with the instrument panel that previously had a recall for electrical issues and it is showing electrical issues again every light is coming on and going off and at times i am not able to take my car out of park and it none of the gauges work.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall 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 distribution disconnect.

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 inform the contact of the two recalls. the contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer to remedy the three recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags). after the repair was completed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back because a sensor may have failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 148,326. *tr

Cowl screen has water leaking on the engine when it rains. it caused my truck to drive shaky and then cut off. i almost got into an accident. it stalled out in the middle of me driving on a busy highway. why isn't there any recalls for this, i have seen numerous complaints about it but nothing is getting done. i guess it would take for some people to lose their life behind the wheel before it get fixed. i always thought dodge was the best vehicle but i am now second guessing myself and will never buy another dodge vehicle again if this problem isn't fixed. it is very unsafe to be riding with your kids while its raining and tour vehicle cuts off on a busy highway with no warner.if you really care about your customers lives you will seriously likeinto getting this problem resolved. until then i would recommend chevy vehicle for my family friends and everyone i know. [xxx] is my number if anyone has the courage to contact me so i can further tell them about this issue in details. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving various speeds while in two wheel drive, the transmission would suddenly switch to neutral, the vehicle would stop, and the four wheel drive sensor light would illuminate. after shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the transmission would make a grinding noise while in four wheel drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case shift motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Takata recall - my truck smells like gas on the inside & outside & is leaking gas the fuel tank has collapsed for the second time i have replaced it 5years ago & now is collapsed again is there any recall do to it being a reoccurring issue , afraid that is going to catch on fire while driving it or parked any little spark probably can ignite it into flames.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a 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. vin tool confirms parts not available.

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 nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000. updated 05/11/16*lj *tr

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 distribution disconnect.

Every time i fuel my durango it spews gasoline after the pump is shut off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked, the power outlet in the center console started smoking. the contact and the passenger found the source of the smoke, pulled the panel off the center console, and noticed the outlet was on fire. the contact extinguished the fire. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. on another occasion, the contact heard loud grinding noises coming from the engine. while driving 50 mph and without warning, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted and driven to the contact's residence. once home, the vehicle stalled. upon further investigation, the contact stated that the spring separated from the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 10 mph, smoke began to enter the vehicle from the dashboard. within minutes, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. a fire report was filed. no injuries were sustained. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000. the vehicle was destroyed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the 4-wheel drive engaged independently without warning. as a result of the failure, the wheels locked and it was extremely hard to make any turns. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000.

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 approximate failure mileage was 153,714.

After noticing a difference in driving power from a stop the rpm's would almost hit 2k before moving. engine light came on and said that i had a miss-fire in cylinder 8 and i needed a new ignition coil. bought new plugs and an ignition coil and proceeded to change them out. the drivers side of the engine plugs still looked clean and new. the passengers side were burnt, had moisture and the cylinder 8 plug was fouled and broke off in the engine. finished changing everything out and put the truck back together with still no change in codes or power. found that the starter was corroded and information concerning a bad cowl design causing hydro-locking of the engines. also replaced the exhaust gaskets 3 times in 5-6 year period each time with broken bolts found. changed out the pcm, then replaced all the injectors which were found to be cracked and swollen. the truck is still going into limp mode and turned my focus on the transmission (replaced as well) and still having cylinder 8 miss-fire codes.

In early november 2015 while driving 45-50 mph the instrument panel randomly went haywire and all the lights started flashing and the interior lights at the same time. about two weeks later i realized that the outside headlights were also flickering when the inside lights flickered. i took to the local dealership and after 4 day's i was told they could not re-produce the issue. i quit driving after dark due to the lack of control in keeping the lights on then noticed i would have intermittent flickering with the headlight knob off. after researching the dodge forums and ruling out the fuses i purchased a new "redesigned" headlight switch and installed it. took care of all the flickering light issues and now i can drive at night again.

Rod pierced thru the bottom of engine and locked up (110k miles), family on board and happened while turning at busy intersection.. had to replace engine used( found one with 70k, waiting on this one to do the same) consumes tons of oil. electrical within driver seat and cd player are faulty/broken. rust on rear outer wheel wells. (noticed this rust is apparent in every same model make year that i run across)

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000. parts distribution disconnect.

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.

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 intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 61,953.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the engine compartment flooded in the rain causing the vehicle to stall without warning. the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

I purchased the vehicle in 2009, within a 1 years, i noticed while driving during a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes stall out. i took it to the dealer in 2011 and they replaced the intake gaskets. i am now realing that this seems to be a common problem and should have had a recall on it.

Passenger airbag inflator housing in my vehicle may rupture ,fca us llc os conducting a safety recall registerd in florida.i being calling to schedule a service appointment since june 1915 but they did not order the parts for repair the vehicle. thank very much.

While entering a highway and accelerating up to speed there was a loud bang, both heard and felt, followed by very rough engine operation. turned onto the first available side street and stopped the vehicle. while examining the vehicle and looking in through the driver's side front wheel well discovered a hole in the engine block. the crankshaft is visible through the hole.

We were very happy with our durango until a few days ago. my husband and kids loaded up a few days before christmas to go drive up the mountain, they made just as far as the neighbors driveway when they heard a loud bang and were able to pull in to the driveway of a neighbor. the engine completly seized, all oil leaked out. the car has always been well maintained. no warning at all! a few days earlier i had drove it to town in the rain and it was idling rough, but the next day seemed fine. now the engine is shot. we have been having heavy rain for days and looks like water was leaking in to the engine due to a faulty cowl or something, which caused the engine to fail. we had just put brand new tires on the vehicle and just received new tags for it! all this with absolutely no warning! we are just out a vehicle and 2 days before christmas! had we known this was an issue we would have gladly done everything we could to fix it, but we have only had the vehicle for a few years and had no idea rain could cause our engine to seize up! thankful it happened close to home and no accident, but very scary when something like this happens!

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

I have a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 and it has been having an issue with the battery continuously draining. it started in nov 2014 when the battery drained and would not hold a charge. i let the vehicle sit until march 2015, when i need an inspection, the shop recommended i purchase a new battery. i did and the battery drained with 3 weeks, so i eventually schedule an appt. with the dealer to have a drain on the battery check, they sent the vehicle back stating there was no drawl on the battery, it sat for months again, because it drained back out. in nov. 2015 i found out about the g07 instrument panel recall and took it back to the dealer for that. they claimed they repaired a wire in the panel and that fixed the drain, however i still lost power 2 weeks later. i then took it to another dealer to have the recall checked again, because of a dead battery again the headlights and interior dash lights would flicker on and off. 3 days later still nothing they stated they were unable to duplicate failure and they did not find any drain or flickering. the very moment i picked up the vehicle and drove it home with my headlights on they began to flicker on and off. two days later my battery was dead again. this makes no sense to me that the dealer can not pin point anything, so i began to proceed to fix on my own, i have found that the headlight switch was shorted out causing the lights to go on and off, and i replaced it. i still have a drain somewhere though, battery died within 8 hours of the last start.

Received recall, ref airbag problem, called crosswroads dodge, 4510 whitehill blvd, prince george, va on sept. 8,201, was told that the dealership did not have repair parts but would place my name on list to be contacted when parts come in. called back on nov 30, 2015, was again told that parts have not come in, and there is a list of 300 other customers waiting to be called, but i would be notified when parts come in. as of today dec 15, 2015, have not received call from dealership.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v092000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Durango decides to go into 4 wh drive at random without input from the driver to do so. steering becomes heavy ... often this occurs when the driver is making a turn at slow speeds. depending of the strength of the driver this can easily cause a crash. the motor rpms are pulled down as the driver makes the turn and can cause the car to stall...making the steering very heavy. this is a known problem with the durango... faulty transfer case motor. this should be replaced by chrysler.

11/18/15. it was raining hard here in oregon as i was on my way back from taking my girlfriend to the doctors. i was first in line at an intersection. when the light turned green i proceeded. half way through the intersection, without warning, i heard a terrible repeating bang. my vehicle died and i was able to coast into a near parking lot. i had it towed to my mechanic and he took it apart and had found out the engine was shot. he reported to me, that he has had a few of these durangos lately with the same problem.

Consumer stated that he filed a pro-se lawsuit against fca us llc that he will be mailing the complete lawsuit and other supporting documents to substantiate his complaints in regards to issuing recalls. *bf the consumer stated his issue involved a defective cowl panel, which allowed water to penetrate the spark plugs and engine combustion cylinders causing it to hydrolock and/or throw a rod. the damages cost the consumer $8,900.00.*jb

My truck cuts off while i'm driving all the time when im turning corners

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. in addition, the brakes failed when depressed. the gear shift had to be shifted into neutral to regain control. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,085.

2004 durango 5.7 every time we have a hard rain the motor stalls or runs extremely rough and we have to pull to the side of the road. i travel for work, and received a call from my wife that the durango would no crank over but was not caused by battery issue as it had just been replaced. had several people look at it and they said motor was locked up (had rained the night before). let it sit until i got home and it started up with a little kick back against starter. let it warm up and went and had the battery and starter checked, both were within specification for voltage and amp draw. drove on county hwy with 45 mile speed limit approx. three miles to the bank. leaving the bank made a right turn onto main street and the motor went thump, clunk, bang and died. coasted off road and looked under vehicle thinking we had thrown a belt or hit something. saw oil dripping from passenger side of motor and found a hole in the oil pan with part of the connecting rod sticking through it. i used to be a mechanic so i know what i was looking at. after doing research i have found that the rain gutter channels water onto the top of the motor where the plastic intake manifold has cracked allowing water into the motor, this water can become trapped in the intake manifold and be pulled into the motor while it is running and you are making a turn. talked to my local dodge dealer, they said they had never heard of such a problem but kindly told me $8000 to replace my motor. talked to the parts department and they did not have any information on an updated rain gutter, even though there appears to be a service bulletin on this problem. the number of complaints i have seen says to me that there should have been a recall on this problem as every thing i have read says it is quite common

Engine blew. a rod or something blew without warning through the engine case as i was driving at 35 mph on straight road on a town street

After heavy rains the engine would run rough and then smooth out. then during one heavy rain i tried to start the vehicle and heard a loud knocking. i brought it to the shop and they determined that it had hydrolocked due to water getting into the intake gasket from the cowl. after two months of agruing with the warranty company and the dealer, the warranty company covered all but 1000 dollars of the engine replacement but the cowl is not replaced. i fear that this will happen again.

Purchased vehicle in april 2013. first week fuel pump went out. in late 2013 replaced fuel pump again after it went out a second time. by now we realized that if we drove the vehicle in the rain or through a car wash it would shutter and cut off. in early 2014 the fuel pump went out again. we replaced fuel pump again and also cowl as we had found information that the cowl was allowing water to drip down on the engine and electrical box. this helped for about 14 months. in july 2015 replaced fuel pump twice. now it is november 2015 and as i type this it is back in the shop having the fuel pump replaced again. water is again leaking onto the engine and computer block. it causes shuttering and stalling and then within a short time the fuel pump goes out. driving down the road in the rain is terribly dangerous because there is no way to tell if the vehicle will shut off or not. i have contacted dodge and there is a technical safety bulletin about this issue, but no recall as of yet. a quick search shows hundreds of other dodge owners having the same issue. because most of the vehicles are no longer under warranty dodge has not address the issue as a whole. i hope it doesn't take someone or a family being killed before a recall is issued.

Takata recall: tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bag warning lights illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags), however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,404. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall: 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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

If any water gets into engine compartment (rain, etc..) the engine will misfire (stationary) or shut off (stationary or driving). if driving while raining, the suv will misfire and may shut off while driving. the error seems to be well documented on the internet and became all to real this week when the car shut off at 70 mph on the highway while it was raining almost causing an accident and potentially killing my family.

Stalled in rainstorm while driving on interstate 95, a day before. we had battery tested at advanced auto. battery good. drove home. the next day we started it up and it made a loud noise. shut it off and then restarted it. the engine was rapping. needed a new engine. upon lifting hood to see problem we saw a hole in the block. you could see connecting rod in there.

Vehicle would stall during heavy rains and taking it through a car wash while driving. sometimes it would even cut off. one day it cut off and i had to have it towed to the dealership. i bought my vehicle brand new and this problem has been going on since then. goodyear could not determine the cause of the issue and the dodge dealership informed me that it was the fuel pump. so they replaced my fuel pump and the problem still occurs during heavy rains and going through the car wash. i replaced the battery a third time after contacting roadside assistance. now the vehicle is making a knocking sound. i'm afraid it's the engine. after researching, there are thousands of complaints about the issue with the wiper cowl leaking. there is a service bulletin 18-006-05 put out by chrysler.

My 2004 dodge durango 5.7l awd is engaging in four wheel drive at high speeds on its own on the interstate. it made a very loud grinding and clunking noise, the service 4wd light will come on and then turn off and then the 4wd lo light will come on and turn off. i was forced to pull off the road and it felt like the car was stuck in four wheel drive and will not come out. i tried to put it in gear while just sitting still and it just makes that grinding noise. i had to have the car towed as i am afraid that driving it would cause myself or others physical harm. please consider looking into this matter because as i am reading on several dodge forums this is a common problem and can be very serious to drivers and others. i have read that there are several problems with the transfer case in 2004 and 2005 dodge durango. a big company such as dodge should investigate the need for a possible recall since these problems are being addressed on dodge forums. as far as getting it fixed or trying to figure out how to get it fixed is the next problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,271.

It was a rainy day on friday oct. 2, 2015. that morning my vehicle started fine, it wasn't until i came out of work that evening when i went to start it the engine made a loud sound and it wouldn't start. i tried a few times until suddenly it turned on and it was making a knocking noise. i then called my mechanic and explained the situation and he told me to bring it to the shop so they can put it on a lift to take a look underneath. as i drove away the sound was unbearable and the faster i drove the louder it got, suddenly i heard a loud explosion and the vehicle stopped. it felt like the engine fell out, there was a lot of smoke and oil everywhere. i got the vehicle towed to the my mechanics shop for further diagnosing when they told me the engine blew out. the next day i got a call after they took the engine apart and told me the block had a hole because the piston blew through it. they told me it would cost more money to rebuild my original engine than buying a used one, i opted out on the used one. as i was home i went online and did some research when i come to find out that many people had the same problem happen to them with the same vehicle on a rainy day or when they took their car through a car wash. so as i did more research it turns out the wiper cowl which at some point chrysler came out with an upgrade tends to leak water on top of the intake manifold which is another bad design, then sucks in water into the engine eventually causing it to hydro lock. i bought my vehicle brand new in 2004 and now i'm disappointed they never issued a recall to fix this problem. i just paid over $4000 to repair it and god knows how long until this used engine goes out with the same problem. i filed a complaint with dodge and spoke to someone yesterday for them to tell me that my vehicle is out of warranty . please help me with this matter.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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.

I have had this suv for just a few months the day i mad my first payment it went into the shop to be fixed. at first it was apparently my #5 piston shot thru the block with only 120,000 mile on it. than after spending the $3,700 to get that fixed it was still smoking and having issues. next thing i know it is now the intake manifold whitch was another $700.00 and it was 84 in back order when i seen that i pulled it up online were i read that thousans and thousands of people have had this same problem with the first year of the hemi motor in the durango. i have three small children and i support my kids and husband due to his spine surgerys. i feel if there has been this many parts go bad that it should have a recall with it. i cant afford to keep putting money in something that is still not going to drive properly with my children in it. it has shut off while driving the suv. it is not safe for my kids to be in im afraid they will be hurt or killed if it happens again. dodge needs to do the right thing and have thiss recalled as soon as they can. the vechile turned off while on a street thank god it was not on the free way.

Just purchased this vehicle two months ago from dealer in nj. we had a hard rain about a month ago, and the durango wouldn't start immediately. i turned it over again a few hours later and it started with a hard rumble, but it started up. it drove fine for about a month, and just as the wife and i were leaving a gas station, we drove about fifty feet and heard a loud bang. smoke was coming out of the passenger side of the engine, and the durango was making a noise like metal was rolling around in the engine. i stopped the car, pulling over to the side of the road. i looked under the durango and saw oil dripping out from the engine. i got under the car to inspect it a little further and saw a dime size hole in the engine block. i got the car towed back to my home as it was saturday and the mechanic was not open. the tow truck driver told me that this was the third durango he picked up that day. not saying that all of the other cars were towed because a blown engine, but you get the idea. dealer wouldn't warranty vehicle because of mileage. i couldn't get anyone to warranty the durango because of the mileage being over 150000. now im told i will have to buy a remanned/new engine for this clunker. i will be making a complaint to the manufacturer. i know it may not go anywhere. i have read all of the complaints here and on the internet, forums, etc. all the result of blown engines due to "hydro-locking", and the wiper cowl defect were water would get into the engine during heavy rains or car washes. i hope our government would intervene on behalf of its citizens and force chrysler to issue a recall or at least be responsible for a defect that they created, but i won't hold my breath. my durango currently has 160131 miles on it, and i guess it's gonna stay that way now because it can't move, and i still owe money on a suv that i cannot drive. nhtsa do the right thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the driver side and the passenger side air bag warning lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Bought this vehicle 3 months ago with just 52000 miles and running in good condition. during the weekend of 25th of september 2015 it rained and upon trying to turn on the vehicle to go to work on monday as usual, the motor/engine was hydrolocked. water had seeped into the cylinders and the motor suffered failure and broke rods. i had installed the newly redesigned cowl vent grille that was supposed to prevent this ,but it didn't work. dodge company is very well aware of their bad engineering but won't recall the vehicles and protect their customers. i just lost over 9000.00 dollars in investment, including taxes for 700.00 + getting the vehicle registration, inspected, tags, etc. the vehicle wasn't in motion when this happened. it was parked. not even their redesigned cowl vent grille prevents hydrolock, water from leaking into the intake manifold, from happening.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that there was excessive smoke coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the motor was replaced, but the failure recurred. the contact mentioned that the original owner previously replaced the motor. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. the contact was placed on a waiting list where the vehicle was number ninety-five. the vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

2004 dodge durango. consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag and front brake issues. *smd the consumer stated the driver's side air bag was replaced. however, the part was not available for the passenger side. *jb

I was driving my wife to work that morning, it was a bright clear day. i was parked half out of garage. as my wife came out of the laundry room i touched the gas to pull forward. however this did not happen, suv revved all the way up and would not rev down. i tried to apply brakes but they did not work. i came within a foot of killing my wife. to make this so bad i complained about this before so has my wife. my suv literally went through 3 walls and several rooms. i have 3 disk fused in my neck and several of the screws are broke. i can live being a cripple but i cant live with out my wife. chrysler had independent inspector take a look at it. i told him it was at eagle paint and body, and did he need me to stop all repairs. he told me know he could get his data from computer. the chrysler legal team sent ne a nasty letter stating that i hade moved the vehicle and they were no longer responsible. i even tried to call chrysler back to tell them the suv did the same thing, but they informed me legal took over the case and they needed no other data from me. just one thing when this happens again and kills myself, my family or a bus of kids. who will be going to jail for the rest of there life.

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7l hemi. never had any big issues with it until in 2014 i was driving home from work on the highway when i heard a loud bang and loud knocking noises followed shortly by an abrupt shut off. i tried immediately to get to the side of the road but when i lost power steering from the engine ceizing and couldn't correct myself enough so i went down the hill off the side of the highway while trying to break with no brake booster anymore as well. i ended up running into a couple small tree's and finally stopping . air bags didn't deploy and i only jammed my finger and hurt my back some but i only missed a larger group of tree by inches. my front bumper was ripped off, my drivers side headlight was broke as well as my grille and my windshield cracked. i took it to my mechanic and found out that the engine "hydrolocked" and a piston rod punched through my engine and broke a lot of other things internally. needless to say the engine is gone. after doing some research i have found that there are hundreds more people that had this happen to their 04 and 05 dodge durango with the 5.7l hemi. apparently the water runs right down onto the engine and pools up and the intake is faulty so it sucks that water up and causes a catastrophic hydrolock with the engine which could kill someone if they lose power steering and power brakes within a second. i've been trying to save to get a new engine (which will cost about $3800 alone) because i bought this for too much and neither dodge or my insurance would cover it so it's now a pile of scrap until i hopefully can get a new engine or have dodge buy this death trap back. dodge needs to buy these back or fix them! this is by far not an individual case and it is very dangerous and costly!

Service 4wd lite came on, truck started jerking and binding on turns. cycled switch thru awd, 4lock and 4 lo, seemed to be ok for awhile then locked in 4lock and stayed there until driven a mile down a bumpy dirt road. repair shop serviced transfer case but now its stuck in 4lock, they suspect shift motor but none are available. internet complaints seem to point to electrical issue, temporary fix is to unplug shift motor if you can get it into awd but dodge needs to come up with a permanent fix for this.

After an overnight rainstorm, vehicle was started and driven approximately 1/4 mile when the engine threw a rod through the engine block. we had had issues prior to this of the vehicle not starting after a rain event. it would start after drying out. thought it was the starter and had the starter replaced twice. i just replaced the engine with a used engine that with parts and labor cost me $4,800. i see that this is a somewhat common issue with this vehicle and wanted to be on record.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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....updated 01/06/2016 *bf the consumer stated the work was completed. updated 01/11/16. *jb

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.

This complain involve several issues that constantly happens. the first issue is that the interior lights and instrument panel lights illuminated intermittently and i can hear a buzzing sound when it does this. the second is that the battery dies and i have to jump start or charge it manually most days. third, every day i have to pour coolant into my radiator because there is a leak somewhere either the water pump or radiator. fourth, when it rains, water gets inside via the door seams. fifth, then my radio/dvd player stopped working and i had to pull the fuse because it would not turn off. sixth, my head lights goes very dim and even sometimes shut off. this is very scary in the middle of the night coming home from work. seventh issue involves the engine stalling on several occasions, mostly when it’s pouring down raining.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was remedied; however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 11/19/15*lj

One random day..as i started my durango, it started making a fast clicking sound from the engine. seems to driver and idle fine,but it isn't a normal sound since i have had this durango a while and never heard it till now. to find out its on the passenger side..been told its the exhaust manifold. takes a few mins,but goes away about 90%.the colder it is outside the worst and louder the noise is.i searched online about this and looks like i am not the only one and supriseing its not a recall. i was told by a shop i have a broken stud bolt and will cost.1200-2000. i don't have that kinda money.so is there a way i could get help getting this fixed? because it is possible it could mess up the piston on that side of the loos manifold. also received a letter that i have a recall for the driver airbag inflator..waiting for my dealer to call me back for a appointment.

This vehicle was recalled in february 2015 i have contacted dealer twice to set up repair they say they will call me back when they get the parts i never hear back from them they keep saying they don't have parts last call was 9-10-2015 same story dealer is ed voyles chrysler jeep dodge 789 cobb pkwy se marietta, ga 877-225-3721

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated sporadically. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were not available. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall part. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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. the consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times, and the only way to get it to start, was to pump the gas. updated 12/09/15. * jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook before suddenly shutting off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure occurred on multiple occasions during rain weather conditions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. updated 11/06/15*lj the consumer stated the repair garage stated the vehicle needed spark plugs, coils and wires. however, another establishment stated everything was ok. updated 12/10/15. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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

I have called dodge in my hometown of sacramento for three weeks now. i get put on hold or into some phone abyss and cannot get helped for my safety recall. i feel this is an important issue but i cannot get anyone to cooperate. my suggestion is for you to call them and make an appt for me. during my last call on august 26 i asked for the girls name who answered the phone and i explained to her that i have been trying to get an appt. again, she transferred me to some abyss. her name is [xxx] and their number is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Drivers side air bag warning light is illuminating off and on. due to the serious nature of the recall and inability to have it repaired i will no longer be able to drive the vehichle. how long do we have to wait for a resolvement?

Aug 21 @ 1030am. my fiancÉ, our daughter and i were about to leave our home. i went to the car and strapped our daughter into her car seat while my fiancÉ had bags at the front of our apartment building. turned on the car it struggled to turn over, went clunk clunk clunk. i turned it off. called my fiancÉ to come up to our parking spot to have a look. he couldn't see anything immediately. called a tow but in the meantime a friend who knows a bit about cars came by, looked under the car and found pieces of the engine as well as leaking engine oil under the car. the discussion was that it had blown a rod and the engine was done. at this point in time i can't afford to get it worked on, so it is still sitting in the same place. the description is so similar to other reports of a rod going through the engine block. luckily we weren't on the road driving when it happened and everyone is safe. for a problem like this that is obviously recurring due to the engines being defective how can dodge not still be responsible.

Engine making noise at start up. had it looked at by several mechanics, including the local dodge dealer. said it is probably piston. had valve covers and heads taken off for possible stuck lifter and found plenty of rust etc. that would indicate water in motor. several people indicated this is an issue with this model and make with leaking cowling at windshield leaking water onto motor in bad spots causing this failure. should not be needing new motor at 107k.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 35 mph approaching a curve, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, back, and spine which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

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 misfire when the engine light was actually still on. it seemed like it always went off as soon as i was able to get it to the mechanic. the mechanics were not able to recreate the problem i was having in order to view what the vehicle was doing. i had numerous plugs changed and nothing helped. it has since gotten worse, yet no one can figure it out. it now happens if i take it to the car wash. they are not able to start it after it comes out. they have to try a few times before they can get it going. i decided to do my own research to see if there are any others out there with this issue. i was surprised to find all the information i did and yet no mechanic can find a solution. i came to read about the hydrolock issue on this model. after reading all these complaints by everyone else, i can't believe there wouldn't be a recall on this! i have lived with this issue for at least 3 years dreading every time it rains heavy. it makes me panicked to drive my vehicle in any rain knowing the outcome of all these other people. i can't believe that dodge just let this go on, especially after all the complaints. i have 190,000 miles on it now, it is full of rust (which is another issue that should have been resolved...i have seen so many durangos with rust on the back door by the chrome above the license plate. it starts out as bubbling and just rusts away into big holes), and there is no point to replace the engine. this issue should be addressed by dodge.

I am merely reaching out to you due to continuous ads about recalls on my particular make of automobile. i would like to know what the proper procedure would be to get the housing and/or airbag replaced?

I have contacted dodge about the airbag recall and all they tell me is the parts are not available for this vehicle and keep pushing back the date they say it will be available. what the use of having a vehicle that can potentially be dangerous for my family and i this has been going for a little while now how are they not force to fix all the vehicles right away. is it because its an american vehicle and not foreign vehicle smh.

While operating the vehicle i noticed the airbag light had come on for no reason. i remembered the notification to contact someone about this recall. i was only a few minutes from home so nothing serious happened. also, two days prior to driving it today i had it parked at my moms while we drove out of town, so maybe the excessive heat had something to do with it.

We purchased a 2004 dodge durango slt 4x4 sport utility 4-door about a year ago. we noticed that when we went through a car wash it would stall out. it progressively got worse and every time it rained it would stall out. yesterday (8/4/2015) it started to make a loud clunky noise. the engine hydro-locked and we noticed oil dripping all over. we are lucky that this did not happen while we were driving or someone could have gotten seriously hurt or even worse killed. now we have a vehicle we are still making payments on and can’t even drive. we don’t have the money to fix it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed 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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

My 2004 durango had sat for 2 days in rainy weather. when attempting to start there was a loud bang or clunk. i attempted to start it again and when it started there was a loud tapping noise. i immediately shut it off. i looked around and under the car found a puddle of oil as well as 3 pieces of iron ,1with a chrysler symbol molded into it. apparently the engine hydro locked and threw a piston rod through the block. i had it towed to my local mechanic and he verified this was the case. checking various forums this is a common problem with 04 durangos with 5.7 hemis. many many incidents some while driving were reported. weak engine components as well as a poorly designed windshield cowl has contributed to the problem, which chrysler has denied. this is a safety issue as it could happen at any time at any speed. i hope something can be done. dodge should be held accountable for a poorly designed engine and cowl. thank you

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 and 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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 engine is poorly designed and it allows water to flow right onto the motor. over time the water rusts and rots the intake manifold bolts eventually allowing the water to flow into the engine causing hydro-lock. this is an issue that chrysler should have taken responsibility for but instead they have not. my wife could have been killed and it cost me $6,000 to replace the motor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the vehicle was idling at a traffic light to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the passenger of the vehicle sustained injuries to the neck and the driver sustained an injury to the right hand. the passenger required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

When it rains the vehicle starts to "chug". when i approach an intersection/ stop light or attempt to slow down the vehice will cut off. i then have no power and can not restart the vehicle for several minutes. last week while going to cross the highway in the rain the vehcle cut off in the middle of the road. i was almost hit by oncoming traffic. i have taken it to 2 mechanics and they can not find the problem. it has happened several times over the years but has gotten much worse. i have just been made aware of this site to file a complaint.

When wife started vehicle sounded like hammers in engine results was total engine failure.

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.

My 2004 dodge durango limited 4x4 5.7 hemi has experienced the same transfer case issues that many other owners have experienced. the vehicle will randomly try to shift itself into 4 wheel drive low without the driver changing the switch from the awd to the 4lo position. fortunately we were moving slowly when it occurred but this could be very dangerous at higher speeds as all four wheels lock up and the vehicle cannot be turned. after reading all of the complaints about this issue i decided not to attempt to have it repaired as many owners have stated that dealers have replaced very expensive parts such as the transfer case, transfer case shift motor, and transmission control computer without the problem being resolved. i elected to disconnect the transfer case wiring harness as i was 1000 miles away from home on vacation with my family at the time and needed to drive home safely. it has been disconnected ever since then and i am afraid to reconnect it as i am afraid that i will lose control of the vehicle if it occurs at a higher rate of speed. if i could be sure that the dealer could definitely correct the problem i would consider paying to have it fixed, but it is evident that dodge/chrysler is really not sure what the cause of the problem really is and is just guessing at the proper repairs. i believe that this should be considered for recall as it poses a serious safety concern. i am not sure if any serious accidents or deaths have resulted from this issue but it should be addressed before a fatality or serious injury occurs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Upon attempting to start my 2004 durango after 2 days of rain the motor had a loud noise and then after restarting, a loud ticking noise. shut off had towed to garage, mechanic says rod went through block. numerous similar complaints..water onto engine top, sucked into intake...boom! design flaw, cowl lets water onto top of engine, sucked into valves thru intake..boom..engine trashed. cost of new engine greater than blue book...108000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the vehicle. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed oil leaking under the front end. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a spring from inside the motor snapped and the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake. upon stopping the vehicle at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts; however, the failure recurred whenever it rained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repair. 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.

I received two safety recall notices from chrysler for my vehicle - recall notices are p40/nhtsa 14v-354 and p78/nhtsa 14v-770, both dealing with an apparent defect to the airbag inflators. we have now checked with three dodge dealers in the greater san antonio area to get this safety recall handled. every dealer has indicated they do not have the parts in stock, chrysler has not released the parts and/or chrysler will not allow the dealers to special order the parts. this has been ongoing for several months. therefore, i am filing a complaint at this time. it seems to lack common sense for a vehicle manufacturer to issue a safety recall notice, then fail to provide the parts required to address the safety defect. please advise what action, if any, can be taken to remedy this issue.

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 occurred, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 154313000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

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 needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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.

The morning after a rain storm, water accumulated on top of the engine and leaked into the engine. a loud clank noise was evident after first starting the engine. diagnosed to be a bend connecting rod due to hydrolocked engine. no warning or other malfunction was observed before the incident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Approximately 10 months ago noted severe rust through beginning on both driver and passenger side rocker panels and rear quarter panels/wheel wells. estimate at that time for full repair was over $4000 due to extent of rust. rust affects rocker panels, driver compartment floor at door entry points and both driver and passenger quarter panels. dealership body shot personnel noted that 'these durango's and dakotas all rust out bad - and it happens fast'. very telling. the vehicle has been fully maintained throughout ownership and has been garaged continually. we do live in the 'rust-belt' area - but we are in no way pleased with the condition of this vehicle. to date - the rust is expanding to most lower body parts exposed to weather and the speed at which its - literally - disintegrating is ridiculous. the repair now will cost nearly $6000 and we simply do not feel it is worth doing. this has got to be a manufacturer's defect (referring to the dealership dodge representative's comments as well as observing other similar vehicles in our region. shameful.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while at a car wash, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. the vehicle restarted after several attempts; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available.

After a rainstorm, i went to start the vehicle. i heard a big bang. now motor raps and ticks loudly and leaks engine oil. mechanic looked at it and said motor was blown.

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 engine and the battery warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred each time it was driven in the rain as well as when driven through a car wash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating a malfunctioned. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repairs. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system), but did not recall receiving a notification letter and was not sure when the dealer would remedy this recall repair. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v770000 (air bags), 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 contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. dyd

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.

Our 2004 dodge durango was purchase used, from original owner. all service records were given to us, showing proper maintenance of vehicle. i tried to start the vehicle and heard a horrible sound from the engine. after having it towed, i learned the engine threw 2 rods and put holes in the engine block. this is a complete failure to the engine, with the only solution being to replace the entire engine. based on my mechanics observation, this is a result of water being directed into the engine compartment, therefore rusting and destroying necessary components. when the engine was pulled from my vehicle, it had been sitting in a large amount of water, even after having been garage kept for several weeks. after reading online, this is a very common occurrence with these 2004 durangos. at that, dodge has never issued a recall. i am now out $7900 for a new engine. all i can say, is thank god i was in my driveway when this happened. i am so fearful this will happen to someone while they are driving, resulting in something tragic. due to the frequency of this failure and dodge ignoring it, it seems as though it will take someone to be killed in an accident before dodge addresses this problem.

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

As i was turning from the light and preceded to accelerate not even doing 5-10 mph, i heard a sound, which i thought was a blown tire. i turned off the truck to see if i had a flat tire. none of the tires where flat. so i called my husband, he looked at it, thinking it was the throttle body, due to the light that flashed on the dash. so he bought a new throttle, that as well as new spark plugs, and still nothing. it seems it wants to start, but isn't starting. so if this is the hydolock that is causing water to flow into the engine, you all need to pay for this. i have heard that you all know about this issue and has done nothing about it. lawsuit? i hope not. i just want my truck fixed, because i really like. please get in touch with me as soon as possible. *tr

Catastrophic engine failure. the same "hemi tick" issue and consequent valve/piston rod failure that has apparently been reported and complained about by thousands of consumers and thousands of times. mine was failed sitting in my driveway idling. this is a recurring issue that the valve springs, spring seats, and piston rods are made of garbage materials, yet dodge refuses to acknowledge or make any effort to make right. this is a major design defect and needs to become a recall. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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

Driver side airbags did not deploy on impact of the car slamming into the telephone pole. it was not until after the driver had unbuckled herself that she smelled smoke and the airbags deployed. she slammed her body and head all over the drivers side of the vehicle and sustained a concusion and other medical injuries due to this malfunctioning air bag. i called my local dodge dealer and they told me that my vin wasn't on the list. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise under the front driver side of the vehicle. the front driver side wheel detached and caused the vehicle to veer off the road, crash into several trees, roll over three times, and land on the passenger side. the air bags did not deploy. the driver's left arm was injured and required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a local garage where it was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

When it rains water would pour into engine and effect electrical sysytem and cause engine problems engine lock up ,engine would automatically cut off and power steering would lock up while making a turn in my 2005 hemi durango, the engine shut off in the middle of the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the vehicle was idling, a knocking sound emitted from the engine without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

The vehicle was purchased new back in march of 2005 and has been maintained at regular intervals. recently when it rained a sputter was noticed and thought to be spark plug wires, which had been changed approximately 1 year prior. then approximately one month ago we went to start the durango and it would not start. at first it sounded like the starter grinding so i removed the starter and had it tested and it fine. i attempted to turn the engine over by the crankshaft bolt and the engine would not move. i removed the spark plugs and found that the #7 spark plug had ice on it. the cylinder was found to be full of ice. the following day the ice melted and the engine moved and ran. the truck drove fine with no issues after that. i did some research and found many complaints of the engine hydrolocking due to a failure in the cowl which allowed water to pour onto the engine. the complaints indicated that it was a known problem and that chrysler had been advised of the issue but nothing was done about it. i then found that water was leaking past the cowl and the wiper arms. on march 17, 2015 the durango again made the grinding noise when attempting to start. the #7 cylinder and the #8 cylinder had water in them. the vehicle had been sitting for approximately 4 days prior and it had rained while the vehicle was parked. the vehicle would not start with the starter and would not turn by hand when tried at the flywheel. the vehicle had not exhibited any issues prior to being parked and had not run since it was parked and did not turn over at all when we attempted to start it. the engine is believed to be seized and no longer usable. *tr

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 opened the hood and found the belt intact. i then looked under the vehicle and could see engine oil dripping off the back of the engine block & onto the ground from some unknown location of the motor. i attempted to pull the dipstick out of the engine but was unable to because it was stuck until i tried cranking the motor once again which allowed me to then pull the dipstick out, but i was never able to get it back in. i had the vehicle towed to my house and then eventually to a dealership after the motor was attempted to be started again. flame shot out from underneath the hood along with smoke and a lot of white smoke from the tailpipe. the engine is blown it would have to be replaced and i had 12 payments left for about $5000. i was in a negative equity situation with this vehicle now & i didn't have warranties or any ability to get help from chrysler or dodge. there have been almost a thousand other people to register complaints for the same problem. the engine hydrolocked because water leaks through the cowling between the windshield and the hood and drains all over the entire engine. it happens at approximately a hundred twenty thousand miles, allowing water to get inside the motor eventually. i took care of this vehicle better than any other vehicle i'd ever owned. *tr

Was slowing down to make a right turn and the car shuddered and came to a halt. then would not move . looking under the car found that the drive shaft had fallen out of the rear axle area. had it towed to shop. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the part needed 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate (surge forward) when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the vehicle would have to be shifted into neutral or the ignition would have to be turned off in order to slow the vehicle down. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 14v770000 (air bags)however the parts needed to do the repair were 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 did not experience the failure.

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. this is supported by the idea that the engine would frequently stall during the rain and in the car wash, as many others have reported. it had progressively gotten worse over the course of a year until this happened. vehicle was sold as-is for repair or engine replacement for fraction of retail value. *tr

I was notified of an airbag recall on my vehicle approximately 2 weeks ago but the letter indicated i could not call to schedule maintance prior to 2/23. i started calling first thing that monday. all 6 dealerships i contacted either take my info and say they will call me back or say they don't have any parts to correct the issue and i should check back in a couple of weeks. i have received no return phone calls from the ones that said they will get back with me. my only option is to continue driving a possible death trap for no telling how long. not to mention there's been that possibility for the last 11 years. this is ridiculous and unacceptable. *js

The vehicle, which was running fine the evening before this engine failure, was parked outside overnight in the rain. the next morning the vehicle was started and immediately started making loud mechanical noises. the vehicle was turned off immediately and a piece of the engine block was discoverd on the frame and a hole in the engine block was noticed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags) however, the parts needed 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.

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 was 100,000. updated 3/31/15*cn updated 04/14/15

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 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).” *tr

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. we have taken in this vehicle to same service station before over the two years we have owned it because it would stall while driving in bad rainstorm. could never find a problem. read a lot of articles online attributing all of this to a design flaw in the hood of this vehicle. i know we are not the only owners of a 2004 dodge durango who have experienced this. something needs to be done to resolve the design flaw and compensate us for having to replace an engine that, apart from being in a poorly designed car, is otherwise in great condition. *tr

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.

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 unavailable.

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 has to be replaced. having vehicle towed to dodge dealer for second opinion. *tr

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 behind me were multiple vehicles. underneath the vehicle was oil. the mechanic says that there is a hole in the engine and it is completely blown-catastrophic. engine failure that will cost $6000 to replace. although we have used the vehicle for 10 years, we have barely put 12000 miles per year on it. after some research on the internet we found out that there hundreds if not thousands of other similar complaints on this engine, many of them probably unreported to the nhtsa. the '05 and later models do not show anywhere near a similar amount of engine failure complaints. i would have to believe that there have. we are disgusted and would like someone to look into this-a class action lawsuit. *tr

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 result into a blown engine. i notified chrysler/dodge to no avail they act as if they have never heard of the issue, which is surely incorrect because of all the post of people would common issues with there dodge durango. this should definitely be a recall. *tr

Noticed the svc 4wd light came on the dash board and then the vehicle's rear wheels locked when making a tight turn into a parking space. the vehicle stopped and was unable to move as if brake had been applied very hard. unplugged the battery for about a minute to allow the system to reset. the svc 4wd light doesn't come on. however, the vehicle still locks its rear wheels when making a tight turn into a parking space. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while parked, the hydro extension cylinder became fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

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 prominent issue with this model. engine needs to be replaced. *tr

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 we would have known this issue was even possible of happening we may have been able to prevent it by fixing the seal. now we have a vehicle that looks pretty, but is undrivable, and can't afford to fix it. *tr

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. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

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 on youtube and similar sites. a $130 part could've prevented this from happening but we were never notified of the problem. not sure what to do at this point. dodge refusing to help and insurance saying it is a known defect so they won't cover it either. *tr

I was filling up my gas tank when the car started spitting out gas at me. luckily i stopped it fast enough but had some gas on me and all over the side of my car. i've looked this up and it seems to be a big problem with the durangos. i really would like to fill my car up without worrying about being covered in gas or my car starting to rust. *dt

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.

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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,000.

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

All alert lights on dash remain on. windows headlights, speedometer, wipers all not working. *tr

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 and sitting on top of the engine overnight. i still owe 7000.00 on the loan and needs a new engine. now dodge knows about the flaw and will not back up there bad design flaw and fix my engine. so i have no car and a 7000.00 balance left i have to still pay. dodge should replace my engine since their design caused it to blow up in the first place >>>please help don't let dodge get away with not fixing their mistake and now i have no car and have to walk to work or take the bus plus i have to pay ny car loan 7000.00 balance...is there any justice !! *tr

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 out. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact would have to depress the brake pedal in order to slow down the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

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.

While driving at highway speed in rain, the vehicle began making a loud,almost rough roaring sound and the vehicle started sputtering as if it were going to stall. after taking an exit to investigate, the vehicle died and took multiple attempts to restart. this has happened multiple times while driving and vehicle dies in auto car washes. after reading similar posts about this problem, i'm extremely concerned this could cause a crash with a high potential of death for me, my passengers and others that may become involved. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving during inclement weather, the vehicle hesitated to drive on multiple occasions without warning. also, the vehicle failed to start occasionally. the contact was a mechanic and diagnosed that water seeped into the motor and caused the motor to fail. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

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

2004 dodge durango, 5.7 hemi. the transfer case motor failing and the service 4wd light starting off blinking here and there. then went steady and locked in 4wd. *tr

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

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 for your assistance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to restart and there was an abnormal noise. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred during rain weather conditions. the contact discovered that the engine was fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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 control of the vehicle and spun around causing it to roll over. the contact crashed into an embankment. the contact was unconscious upon hitting her head on the driver's side window. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the head, the chest that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,890.

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 changes, etc. *tr

We purchased our pre-owned 2004 5.7 limited edition in january 2007. it had around 40,000 miles. within a year or so after, the cd changer stopped working, and then the radio would sometimes not work after heavy rain. during a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes turn-off, leaving me and 2 small kids stranded on the side of the highway until the rain lightened enough for the car to start again. whenever we would take the car in to be repaired for this problem, we were always told they couldn't find anything wrong that would cause those types of problems, but we had numerous repairs that we now think were probably related to the water problem, such as a new starter, repairs for a coolant leak,etc. in early 2014 the car began having problems with overheating. a few days after a two or three day period of near constant rain i went to start the car and it sounded like it was flooded or something. then there was a long bang followed by a terrible noise coming from the engine. had it towed and looked at by two different mechanics who said there was a hole in the block and the engine would have to be replaced. i just recently decided to search the internet to see if any other people had this problem and have found hundreds of posts by consumers who had this very same thing happen to this model dodge durango. it seems appropriate for dodge to be investigated for this and pay us for thousands of dollars spent on repairs, tows, having to sit dangerously on the side of highways when the car would turn of in the heavy rain, and the fact that we ended up just having to junk our car for a few hundred bucks and will now have to purchase a brand new car we cannot afford when we had just paid this one off two years prior. they should be held accountable for basically selling cars with defective components to unsuspecting buyers for tens of thousands of dollars!!! *tr

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. the technician diagnosed that water leaked into the engine and spark plugs, which caused corrosion. the spark plugs were replaced, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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 apart found a broken guide pin, was not the issue. appears to be blown rod. engine toast....after looking for engine online i find this forum, why won't anyone do something about this? i'm glad my wife and children were not driving this when it happened. *tr

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 unemployed. i was getting ready to go on a job interview...it is hard to know what the results would have been if this happened on the highway. *tr

The vehicle goes into random 4 wheel drive at various speeds. the problem is intermittent. this is clearly a safety issue while changing lanes or making turns. the 4 lock ,svc 4wd and 4 lo also will randomly flash. clearly, there are a lot of the same reported issues. its frustration to know of a potential safety issue and no one will address it. some type of user advisory should be issued. *tr

Durango was always well maintained and taken care of. oil changed every 3,000 miles. one morning i started the truck and there was a strange ticking noise. the night before the truck ran fine as usual. it rained heavily that night. i did not use the truck at all for fear of doing any damage. i took the truck to the dealer and they didn't actually know what the ticking was and wanted me to pay about $550 in labor so they could take the motor apart. i decided to take the truck home to think about it because the $550 was not even for a repair , it was only to get an estimate . i did not use the truck at all and it was just parked in my yard. when i started the truck up to bring it to my own mechanic the noise was a horrendous banging sound and the engine stalled. i didn't even use the truck at all and a ticking noise now turned into a banging sound. i had the truck towed to my mechanic who informed me that i needed a motor. broken rod. i don't understand how a truck in great condition, that looks brand new, always well maintained just blows a motor at 100,800 miles. i went to another dodge dealer because i didn't care for the fact that the first dealer did absolutely nothing for me. i went to the service dept. to find out about a motor and was actually given the name of a co. that sells motors because i was told that my motor is on back order and the dealer can't even get one . i was told that there is a shortage because across the country 18 motors are being changed daily. that seems like quite a high number when nothing is being done for the consumer about this matter. it will cost me about $5000 to $6000 to replace the motor so now the truck is just a paper weight in my back yard. i already have a huge investment in this truck and the engine should not have failed when i took such good care of it but it would seem that the dealer knows about this problem .

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.

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 answer. however if the wiring to the airbag is bad that is a safety issue not a wear and tear issue and should be covered under a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled when driving through a car wash and rainy conditions. prior to stalling, the vehicle would shake violently. the cowl screen was repaired by the dealer, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who discovered that the injector o-ring, plug wires, and gaskets around the intake manifold needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Both rear quarter panels, bottom of passenger doors, and tailgate rotting.

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 might slowly make it's way in to the block and hydrolock the engine. seriously i thought. i went out the next day and opened the hood and placed the garden hose over the center of the windshield with the wipers on and ran the water on low, and also in the off position. sure enough a lot of water flows in to the driver side wiper hole where it rotates and spreads out over the back two cylinders of the center of the engine. i found there is possibly an upgrade wiper cowl that may prevent some of the water flow buy not all of it. so now i am concerned with this circumstanced even after i get the new cowl that water will still be damaging or destroying my engine one day from water flowing through the cowl over the top of the engine once again. this would cost me $5000-$6000 for engine replacement, just because of a poor design, and no recall or solution from dodge to take care of this water issue. *tr

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

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

Gas spills out when filling the tank. rust from gas spills. *tr

We were driving with the family, then we heard this loud noise coming from the engine. after pulling over in a parking lot i notice a hole on the side of the block on the drivers side. i couldn't believe it. we take care of that like one if our babies. after doing some research, i can't belive dodge knows about the problem 04 durangos have and they are doing nothing about it. we still owe 4k on ours and now what?? my wife lost her job over this. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond and the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I had let my durango sit for about 3 months starting it once a week. one day i went out to start it when i heard a loud knocking shut it off then try to restart the car then i heard a loud bang with really loud knocking. immediately i knew it was a rod. i am so angry with dodge. i am the original owner i took in to the dealership multiple times for the water issue and of course they didn't find a problem or one that they wanted to share with me. now the durango sits in my driveway until i decide to get it fixed not sure i want to if its going to happen again.thank god i bought a kia optima right before this happened or i would be without a car. people wonder why we no longer buy american cars the cost then they don't stand by the product...this is not a cheap fix!!!**my husband has a dodge 1500 but we will never by dodge again!!!!!! *tr

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

I have had the cam position sensor fail approx. 5 times. when the sensor fails or starts to fail the check engine light will come on intermittently and occasionally while the light is on the engine will shut off when the engine shuts off the brakes will not work. the said situation when the brakes will not work has occurred 7 times. at times the check engine light will light up and be not lit when the truck is restarted. on one occasion my wife was driving the truck, the light came on for the cam sensor, the engine shut off, the brakes would not work and she rolled through an intersection unable to stop the vehicle. *tr

My truck all of a sudden stop working with no warning. it only has 119,000 miles on it and it wont start. i would like to know if its apart of the recall. *tr

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. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/2004/engine/engine_failure.shtml when these engines seize on a highway result will be deadly. they should be recalled. *tr

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 with this suv. i've since read hundreds of similar cases on this model suv. what recourse do we have because i'm still making car payments. *js

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 http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/2004/engine/engine_failure.shtml it seems this is a known issue and dodge has failed to correct it. *js

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 : (. pissedcause all i read about is 5.7 hemi problems!! they got there money!!! *tr

When turning at low speed the wheels locked up and could not move. *tr

Vehicle suddenly shifts electronically into four wheel drive mode. this causes loss of driveability at slow speeds and the ability to easily turn corners on dry pavement. if this electronic shift control were to shift the transfer case to neutral, the vehicle would lose all power to the wheels and if it were parked could roll away. the transfer case shift knob includes the following user selectable modes: awd, fwd high, fwd low, neutral. *tr

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 were pieces of my engine block on the driveway. thankfully i wasn't driving at the time or i could have had a serious accident. *tr

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.

Car has completely rusted out below the gas cap as what has become a common problem with this vehicle. i have been quoted in excess of $4000 to fix this given the severity of the damage and labor required to fix this. it appears a common problem on this year since i have personally seen 11 exact same vehicles years with the same rust problem. this coupled with the same rust issue arising on the hatchback which was said due to a faulty drain hole being taped over by dealer/manufacturer which nothing could be done. the overall vehicle body is a perfect shape outside the rust problems below the gas cap and the rust throughout the hatchback. given the commonality of this problem it appears to have been a manufacturing defect. *tr

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 a long list of dissatisfied customer. i will never buy dodge again and will recommend to anyone else to stay away. *tr

The wheel well and body surrounding wheel well has rusted through, the driver's door has rusted on door. the lift gate has rusted in multiple spots mostly on the bottom edge. the fuel tank overflows when pumping. *js

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

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt, 2-wheel drive, 8 cylinder, hemi magnum. my problem is that whenever it rains or i go through a car wash or it snows, my car acts like it wants to cut off when i come to a stop. it gasps for air. sometimes it does cut off, but it quickly starts back again. once it stops raining, my car acts normal again. i've taken it to a dodge dealership three times for the same problem, and every time the technician cannot find anything wrong with it. he even drove it in the rain. the answer seems so simple, but no one can seem to find anything wrong with my vehicle. now i'm afraid to drive it when it rains. *tr

I had driven my vehicle on saturday, hauling a load of hay, without incident, then parked the car. monday morning i went out to drive kids to school, the engine turned over and started making a loud noise, immediately i turned it off and called a mechanic. i had the vehicle towed to his shop that day, where he found a perfect circle hole in the side about the size of a 50 cent piece. i've since replaced the engine, then the oil pump, and the head gaskets, and the oil pan, now the battery... *tr

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 or oil lights on. vehicle coolant temps in normal range on the gauge. in process of talking with vehicle's place of purchase to find out how to get this engine fixed/replaced. *js

The fuel overflow does not work and allows for fuel to spill all over the car. this results in lots of fuel on the car and on the ground. you can never use the automatic fuel filler on pumps. i have even gotten fuel as high up as my face when it splashes out. this has resulted in rust on the left rear quarter panel and as well as a very unsafe fueling area. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, smoke was seen coming from the front end of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and the radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired on two occasions but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.

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.

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 assistance or information. *js

2004 dodge durango limited, 5.7l hemi, purchased on 5/15/13. extended warranty purchased with vehicle at time of sale. vehicle has been returned for service five times to date for same root issue. in under one year, only approximately 2600 miles have been driven due to lack of reliability and service related problems. in this case, the root problem is known to the service department and is not unique to this specific vehicle, but rather a known issue with this year, make and model. chrysler is unable to provide direction or any technical support to assist the service department with solving the issue. it has been clearly acknowledged by the dealership service department, as well as chrysler directly, that this matter involves a manufacturing defect that has not been corrected and was never issued as a recall. most recently, i was notified that engine damage had been repaired and the vehicle was ready to be picked up. in the same conversation, however, i was advised that the cause of the damage, being the defect that allows water to enter the engine compartment during heavy rain or car washes, was not rectified. this issue is clearly unresolved and the safety of my family and other motorists could be in jeopardy if catastrophic engine failure were to occur. chrysler has opted to ignore this frequently reported issue and simply push those who complain away. *tr

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 company waiting for people to die in order to correct this problem. i'm the original owner of this vehicle and always had the maintenance service done

Moisture entered into the cylinders via that air intake manifold due to a water seal design defect in the area of the windshield wiper arms. when the vehicle is parked, rain water coming down the front windshield will flow directly under the cowl and onto the engine block. this water intrusion causes undue stress on the pistons, rods, and crankshaft eventually causing a rod to break and puncture the engine block. if this happens at highway speeds, the results could be deadly. the other known scenario is after the car is parked for a period of time (exposed to rain), the cylinder will fill with water, causing a hydro-lock condition and the vehicle will not start. the engine usually is found to also have a bent or fractured rod at this point. this is a known problem by dodge / chrysler and they refuse to do anything about it. see the numerous complaints on edmunds.com blogs and on youtube regarding this topic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and would not start. the contact shifted into neutral and was able to restart the vehicle. the failure was recurring and on some occasions, the vehicle would not restart until after several attempts. additionally, the vehicle would hesitate to engage when the brakes were applied. the exterior body and the undercarriage exhibited extensive rust. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that a rod had penetrated and damaged the engine, which would need replacing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated while attempting to pull out of a lane to pass another vehicle, there was a loud knocking noise. the contact had to reduce speed and coast the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who diagnosed that the pistons and rods had broken resulting in damaging the block which would require the engine to be replaced. the vehicle was to be repaired. in inclement weather, during heavy rain there had been intermediate hesitation and sputtering in the engine without warning at random. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120000. updated 6/10/14*cn

Truck was parked in the driveway and it was raining and without warning the lights turned on and smoke was seen from the hood, the key was not in the ignition or no one was near the truck at the time the fire department was called in and the battery was disconnected. the truck was taken to the dealer for repairs and $1000.00 was spent on repairs and when the truck was taken for a car wash the same thing happened again the dodge dealer does not know what causes the water to go in to the engine i was told to change the spark plug wires and cables another $600.00 but i was told that as water keeps going in the same problem may occur. tests were done in the dodge dealer shop and they confirmed that water is going in to the engine but cannot explain why and how to resolve it. if driving and it rains this may cause an accident if the truck turns off while driving. *js

After a rain storm where the 04 durango was parked slightly downhill i attempted to start the vehicle and heard a horrid sound as if metal parts were flying around in the engine. looked under the vehicle and found small pieces of metal on the ground. eventually found a hole in the block and after doing some research online i found that this is a common problem. i called chrysler and they would not help as the vehicle is out of warranty. *tt

On 2april i went to start the durango . did not even turn an it stopped. i thought it was a starter motor. i was told it was not it was in the engine. i went on line an found out that dodge had a problem with this engine(hemi). valve problem. i looked on line i saw all the trouble people had after 100,000 mi. dodge had a problem an did nothing till 2005. there has to be over a 100 people with this problem. chrysler will not do nothing. they cant do anything till there is a call back. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 10/8/2014 *js

I have a 2004 dodge durango with a 5.7 hemi. after a rain i started the vehicle and the engine blew. the durango has had regular service. when it was parked the day before it was fine and had been driven all day. i looked this up and is a common occurrence. *tr

I bought my 04 durango from a dealer and im outside of warranty i'm a little irritated with my wife calling me complaining she is stranded! i paid big money for this truck and don't think i should be responsible for paying a mechanic to play guess and check. i have my truck randomly shifting in and out of 4lock mostly while driving slow but has happened on the expressway im worried for damage to my transfercase from this i cant afford to replace a transfercase let alone the truck its self i see alot of others with the same issue and i think it should be a recall before someone is hurt by this common problem. *js

I was pulling away from a stop when the engine suddenly made some loud noises sounding like grinding and the vehicle lost all power, steering and brakes. i had to navigate over railroad tracks with a train coming and onto a side street and a ditch. i was the only one in the truck at the time and was not hurt and there was no damage to the vehicle. if it had been one of my kids or wife driving it would have been tragic due to no power and trying to steer a 5000lb truck across traffic and railroad tracks with a train coming. this vehicle was well maintained and had an oil change two weeks prior to the failure. within the past year this i had the vehicle completely gone thru by dealer mcinerney in mi and they got it ready for what i thought would be the next 100,000 miles. after i had the vehicle towed home due to the estimated $7000 repair bill, i called several chrysler mechanics who told me this is a known issue with that model and engine year due to both water leaking into the engine compartment (tsb issued) and a possible problem with the crank main bearing. i called chrysler customer service (joke) and both the people i talked too "literally" asked why i was calling since the warranty had expired and it was no longer chrysler's problem. i told them because warranty has no bearing on a known defect. the second person i talked to literally laughed at me on the phone and refused to let me talk to someone higher than him stating "i am as high as it gets" and told me "chrysler is not going to do anything for you". i asked his if this is the new chrysler after "i" helped bail them out, he said they bailed themselves out. this is the same customer service that told me there were no electrical issues, then 6 months later recalled my truck due to electric fires. if this does not get resolved by chrysler, i nor will a anyone in my family ever buy another chrysler product. *tr

On april 11, 2014, my three young children, boyfriend, and myself(pregnant) stopped at a red light. as the light turned green i began to accelerate; that's when i heard a loud popping sound. at first i thought maybe my tire popped. i was barely able to pull off the 4 lane street i was traveling on without getting hit. once i pulled over i realized oil leaking from underneath my truck. i was able to take the truck to a service station that was located across the parking lot and was told the engine failed. the truck still starts but makes a loud clicking noise. this truck has been well taking care of and maintenance regularly. i have done research on the issue and have found this has been an on going issue with chrysler. i don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on this issue. i had no warning signs of any issues with my truck and now this. this is such a disappointment. *tr

First thing is when it rain the suv stall and cuts off. the top part of the roof on the inside gets wet also my seatbelts. then the second thing is the engine which threw a rod at 149000 miles. the only one that work on this vehicle was the dodge dealership. and i just had my oil change a month before with there 23 point inspection. someone needs to look into this water problem with this vehicle that's why these models are blowing engines at low miles. i look this problem up iam not the only one having these problems with this vehicle. this needs immediate attention before someone gets hurt or killed. thanks for listening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning whenever being driven in rainy weather. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the vehicle continued to stall without warning each time it would rain. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur sporadically. the manufacturer was notified of the failure on multiple occasions. the approximate failure mileage was 200.

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 illuminated and the vehicle continued to jerk and stall. the contact was unable to identify the details regarding the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. the approximate current mileage was 120,000.

Oem cd player has become inoperable due to battery change. this is a known issue with all makes and models of dcc. even new 2013 and 2014 models. dcc refuses to do anything about this. dealers charge big bucks to re-flash control module so that cd player is again recognized by computer. why should a vehicle have to be re programmed every time a battery goes dead? this is an obvious design flaw in software and the public should not be footing the bill for it. *tr

When raining vehicle wants to shut off due to water running down the hood/ windshield cowl and directly running onto engine electrical components. perform a search for vehicle and issue. i am not the only one to have this issue. *tr

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 misfire in #2 cylinder but no one could tell me what caused it. even though i kept the oil changed as well as other maintenance it started knocking and blew at 124,000 miles. i contacted dodge and they assured me that they knew of no problems with these vehicles. i replaced the engine with one from a wrecking yard with 60,000 miles. same problems with rain and car washes. it lasted 2 years and 21,000 miles. i contacted dodge and got the same reply. after researching on line it seems there are hundreds of people that have experienced the same problem that i have. i was one of the lucky ones. mine blew up in the driveway instead of on the highway. dodge seems to have remedied the problem in 2006 & later models but still won't admit that there is a major and potentially dangerous problem in the 2004 & 2005 models. i feel that dodge should have to repair these vehicles and reimburse the owners for repairs we have already done thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and made the vehicle very difficult to control. the contact mentioned that the failure would occur during rainy weather. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.

Vehicle was in driveway after running fine the day before. started it up and it threw a rod through the motor and oil all over the ground. there were no lights on and vehicle had been properly maintained. read online that there are hundreds if not thousands of people with this problem. *tr

After making a clicking noise for a couple of days that we had been told was the starter fan (and having it replaced), we loaded up our durango for a week long camping trip 8 hours away. 45 minutes into the drive the durango started "dragging" like it was having a difficult time maintaining speed with cruise control. shortly afterward, a horrible metal on metal banging noise came from under the hood and i lost all power. on the interstate, at 4 a.m. i dropped from 72 mph to 0 in a matter of seconds and barely had enough momentum to pull the truck to the side of the road. oil just poured from under the truck. we had the durango towed home and called our local mechanic. he took a look and informed us we had thrown a rod and complete engine replacement would be needed. we verified this through 3 different dodge technicians who all stated that this was a known issue within the company. they know and have known that the skirting at the bottom of the windshield leaks. they know that those leaks drip water onto the intake valve resulting in water being drawn into the engine and causing engine failure through a rod being thrown. this is not a cheap fix. it could have been through recall or even notification to owners. it could have only cost about $400. but now it doesn't. now it costs anywhere from $4-6000. unacceptable. *tr

Ran great when i parked it. came out next morning went to start it and heard loud bang. when i got out to see what happened seen oil on the ground. engine seized. had hole in the block. cost to fix this $4300. when will something be done about this. i can't afford to fix it so it will sit till they have a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud bang emitted outside of the vehicle as the engine stalled. the engine warning indicator and light bulb warning icon were illuminated and the engine failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that there was a blown engine rod and piston. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 72,833. the vin was unavailable.

Engine stalling when raining or going through car wash, reading on other complaints about this make and model of truck doing the same thing and it ends up blowing the motor, something needs to be done about this. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically. additionally, the transmission would slip and the vehicle would engage into any gear independently. the contact also stated that the engine rpms would increase excessively and the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise when first started. on one occasion, the contact secured the vehicle in park and exited when she noticed the vehicle had rolled away. the contact was able to re-enter the vehicle however, it proceeded to crash into a tree. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer multiple times where the fuel pump and the alternator was replaced but the failure persisted. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76000. kmj

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

During medium/heavy rain the engine stalls badly or completely dies. also happens during car washes, though not a safety issue then- just aggravating! :( restarts only after rain subsides. this creates a very dangerous driving condition- for myself and those vehicles around me. my research shows this is a very common problem for this vehicle. despite countless complaints, it appears dodge has refused to acknowledge or address it for several years, alienating many previously loyal customers (this was a very popular suv). the factory waranty was expired/near to expire when most of us began to experience this so we had little recourse. as my vehicle was purchased new and has low miles for its age, i plan to keep it for the foreseeable future- circumstances permitting... thank you for letting me post my concern here! i hope something can be done to correct this very serious issue. long overdue! step up chrysler and stand behind your product. thank you again for giving attention to my concern. :) *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while traveling at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000. updated 4/28/14*cn *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the headlights and the instrument panel to flicker on and off. the contact had to engage the headlight high beam button in order for the headlights to function and the instrument panel to remain illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 144,000.

Sudden compete engine failure spun crank bearings and other rod damage. engine had regular oil changed regularly. i used the good stuff mobile 1. wow after reading about all of these blown up engines across the usa why haven't you done anything? price to fix $6,000. 95,000 miles and engine failure something has to be done. *tr

Upon starting the engine, a loud knocking sound came from the engine. the car was at a repair facility for an unrelated issue. the mechanics believe that the engine is blown and needs replacement. this car had regular maintenance and had the oil changed recently. the mechanics checked the oil level which was normal. the engine also had a problem with it running rough after a heavy rain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the exterior lights and the radio then immediately became inoperable. the driver and passenger's side doors and rear hatch also became inoperable. the contact was unable to exit the vehicle when the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

On 12/30/13, owner started durango and heard loud pop from engine followed by check engine light. owner drove durango to repair shop where he has serviced all his vehicles since moving to area 11 years ago. shop manager inspected vehicle, noted check-engine still on and recommended engine diagnostic. on 12/31/13, shop called owner stating that engine diagnostic did not identify cause for check-engine light other than issue with cylinder #4. shop recommended an induction service to flush carbon buildup from the engine. shop manager called later, stating that after engine flush and during test drive, the bottom of the engine blew with holes in both sides. estimate cost for rebuilt engine and installation is $8500. shop pointed owner to an edmunds forum where owners were reporting similar and in some cases almost identical instances of blown engines on the dodge 5.7 hemi engine for model year 2004. owner researched and found 100s of instances where the dodge 5.7 hemi engine blew between 70k and 110k for model years 2004 & 2005 under similar conditions (low speeds, little to no warning prior to failure, possible association with heavy rains). three instances involved highway speeds, one downhill and two which nearly resulted in accidents in trying to stop the vehicle. on 1/8/14, owner called chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 and spoke with agent for help in covering cost to replace engine. owner stated his research and what appears to be an obvious design or manufacturing problem as evident by the large number of blown engines. owner expressed loyalty via ownership of 1984 rampage ([xxx]), 1998 grand caravan ([xxx]), and 2004 durango ([xxx]). chrysler agent stated that since the vehicle was outside the 8yr/70k mile warranty, they will not provide any compensation of help in covering the cost of the engine and installation. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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 wires under the passenger side dash getting wet, and this water getting through is also causing my car to stall or almost stall every time it rains or take it through a car wash. this water is causing electrical problems. it is also rusting horribly fast near the wheel wells and on the back trunk hatch. within only 2 weeks of cold weather i now have a solid hole from the rust. why can't they recall some parts and fix this? the dealer is no help, they only want to charge me huge amounts of money to repair problems that were factory defects. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle rapidly and abnormally accelerated when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that engine oil was leaking from the vehicle and the tie rod was fractured. in addition, smoke and a small fire erupted from under the hood. the contact was able to contain the fire. the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic , who advised that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 109,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that whenever water came in contact with the vehicle such a rain, driving through a deep puddle or going through a car wash for instance, the vehicle would stall. the failure was recurring. the mechanic diagnosed that the air temperature sensor and the electric throttle needed to be replace. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Driving vehicle around 40 mph heard a banging noise, saw smoke pulled over and saw oil spilling from engine. had vehicle towed inspected and found #7 connecting rod snapped. no good reason! *tr

There is a problem with the dodge hemi 5.7l engine*** i have maintained my 2004 dodge durango immaculately, mechanically and physically. i purchased my durango in 2006 from a dealer with 36k miles on it. in 2010 with 155,000 miles on it, the push rod broke when i was on my was to the office. the truck was sitting in my driveway from the night before and when i went to start the engine, it made a loud popping noise and engine shutdown. i had the vehicle towed to a shop where it was confirmed the push rod had broken, oil changed on regular basis, etc.. i had the engine replaced in nov 2010 with another dodge hemi 5.7 l hemi engine. over 3 years later guess what????????? the replaced dodge hemi engine blew on me in the same driveway 3 years later december 5, 2013. i am posting this note to other owners to steer clear of replacing the engine as it will happen again, it is not a matter of if, but when. as of december 2013 my dodge has been sitting at the shop i had it towed to and i refuse to buy another engine. one consistent issue which i have read from the other complaints is that the engine would hard idle (act like it would stall) during heavy rain storms. i am pissed because i have a excellent conditioned vehicle appearance and mechanically i am out of a vehicle. fortunately/unfortunately the vehicle is paid for. i am going to lodge another complaint with the nhtsa. it is unbelievable so many people have the exact same issue with this engine. how can we get chrsyler/dodge to own this problem and make it's owners of its dodge durango's whole for fixing this recurring problem. i am a perfect example of replacing the engine in this vehicle once, and 3 years later the exact issue has occurred again!!!!!!!!! *tr

There is a problem with the dodge hemi 5.7l engine*** i have maintained my 2004 dodge durango immaculately, mechanically and physically. i purchased my durango in 2006 from a dealer with 36k miles on it. in 2010 with 155,000 miles on it, the push rod broke when i was on my was to the office. the truck was sitting in my driveway from the night before and when i went to start the engine, it made a loud popping noise and engine shutdown. i had the vehicle towed to a shop where it was confirmed the push rod had broken, oil changed on regular basis, etc.. i had the engine replaced in nov 2010 with another dodge hemi 5.7 l hemi engine. over 3 years later guess what????????? the replaced dodge hemi engine blew on me in the same driveway 3 years later december 5, 2013. i am posting this note to other owners to steer clear of replacing the engine as it will happen again, it is not a matter of if, but when. as of december 2013 my dodge has been sitting at the shop i had it towed to and i refuse to buy another engine. one consistent issue which i have read from the other complaints is that the engine would hard idle (act like it would stall) during heavy rain storms. i am pissed because i have a excellent conditioned vehicle appearance and mechanically i am out of a vehicle. fortunately/unfortunately the vehicle is paid for. i am going to lodge another complaint with the nhtsa. it is unbelievable so many people have the exact same issue with this engine. how can we get chrsyler/dodge to own this problem and make it's owners of its dodge durango's whole for fixing this recurring problem. i am a perfect example of replacing the engine in this vehicle once, and 3 years later the exact issue has occurred again!!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that water penetrated the engine and caused a rod to bend. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Water got into cylinder and bent rod. my understanding is this is a common issue with the 2004 durango hemi due to design issue of water draining around the engine. required rebuild or new engine. unacceptable for a well maintained engine to have this occur, much less, repeatedly occur for many vehicles. *tr

Backed vehicle into driveway next morning got in to crank and it made a horrible noise. took to mechanic and motor was shot!! this is not the way i thought dodge company would be; will not have another. no help from dodge. *tr

After it had been raining all night i went to start it this morning and i heard a loud thump then nothing! tried to start it again a couple times and nothing. i sat there in tears trying to figure out how i would get to work tomorrow then tried starting it again and it did start. now making a loud clicking noise. after reading all of the same complaints i am having it towed to my local repair shop but today is sunday so i have none to look at it until tomorrow. i checked under the hood and yes there is water leaking through the base of the front windshield! then i looked under the dashboard above the foot pedals and couldn't believe i seen a trickle of water running down behind all the fuses, plugs and wires!! this is ridiculous!! now i have to borrow a car for work and pray that my engine is not shot! this widowed mom of 3 needs a dependable vehicle now!! i think there are enough complaints to warrant an investigation. i need help getting my truck fixed please!! *tr

Drove vehicle on 12-22-13 everything running fine went to drive on 12-23-13 and started truck just to hear a loud bang and thump checked out by mechanic and it has a busted connecting rod and engine block is shot and cant even rebuild this is a real problem that needs to be addressed quickly before any more hard working americans have to dump $7k dollars in their vehicle because some one wants to cover up a real problem. dodge recommended replacing the intake manifold as well when do the repairs. if you know anything about engines the intake manifold shouldn't have to be done because of a rod failure. upon doing research there seems to be another issue with the windshield cowl that leaks down directly to the manifold that may crack because is faulty which in turn allows water to drain on top of the engine. well even though there is thousands of complaints on here and with dodge nothing has been done. a v8 engine should not fail between 60-80,000 miles if properly maintained like ours was. oil changes religiously and all maintenance done to dealership specs. if this rod would have failed while driving at highway speeds it could have easily caused death or injury. why hasn't anyone looked at this problem. there is obviously a trend here if thousands of people's engines are failing at such low mileage. *tr

For the past couple of weeks my wife and i have experienced our 2004 dodge durango stalling as we made low speed turns. fortunately neither of us ended up getting in to an accident when the vehicle stalled each time. i told my wife i'd have the service shop have a look at it when i took it in for its needed oil change next week. on the morning of 12/30/13, i went out to start my durango to let it warm up some before i left. when i turned the key the engine made a loud clanging sound (like someone put a fork in a garbage disposal and jammed it) and then stopped. it wouldn't turn over at all after several attempts. i had roadside assistance tow it to a local dealer who called me to tell me the diagnostic test said it was the starter and starter relay. they put the new parts on today (12/31/13) and then called me to tell me that it wasn't the starter and that the motor has seized up. the service tech said he would look in to estimates for a re-manufactured motor and a new motor . knowing how much i have babied our durango (full synthetic oil changes on a regular basis, other scheduled maintenance and all records to show), i went online to see if this has happened to others..boy oh boy has it!! apparently the cowl does not let water flow away from the engine properly and as the motor ages the intake gaskets flatten and allows water to enter the intake, causing problems to the cylinders and seizing the motor. i realized this is exactly what happened to our durango. on 12/29/13 we had very heavy rain in the mid-atlantic region and the durango sat in front of our house all day/night as neither one of us drove it. needless to say, i like many others am very mad that dodge/chrysler has not accepted responsibility. not only are we facing expenses because of some serious medical issues right now, we now have to pay for a new motor when this could have been corrected years ago. *tr

Goes in and out of 4 wheel drive by itself. *tr

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 needs to refund everyone that has had these issue due to there mistake and not penalize the customers. *tr

When starting it made load knocking noise. had it towed to local auto repair shop they said that the engine had thrown a rod through the block. they found that rain water was coming through the cowl below the windshield onto the engine intake manifold. water standing on the intake manifold seeped into the engine and allowed cylinder to hydraulically lock. *tr

After returning from a week long business trip, i went to my durango that was parked at the airport. the battery was dead for some reason, and used a jump box to start the vehicle. immediately upon started, the engine started to make a long rattling noise, then shut down. upon further review, i found oil leaking from under the vehicle, and a piece of metal as well. after having the durango towed to my home, i checked out the engine to find a whole in the engine block just in front of the starter on the passenger side. it appears that this is a recurring problem with many people for the 2004 5.7l hemi engine. i am surprised that this has not been addressed yet. i am thankful that i was not driving when this happened as it has with some, but i suppose it will take a fatality until it is deemed serious enough for a recall. *tr

Engine failed shortly (10 seconds) after start-up, making a loud knocking noise and then seizing tight. engine could not be re-started as it could not turn-over. engine was inspected before removal, and #7 piston was found to not be moving when the crankshaft was rotated in reverse rotation manually. engine was removed and torn down for inspection. cylinder #7 connecting rod was found to be broken midway through the i-beam section, and the remaining parts of the connecting rod showed evidence of being bent or bucked previous to the failure by one or more hydrolock events. root cause was determined to be a defective design in the throttle body to induction resonator joint that allows windshield water runoff to be drawn into the engines induction system. this vehicle had experienced rough running in heavy rain conditions, which was thought to be ignition related per a chrysler tsb due to a defective cowl design that allows rain water to deposit directly on the ignition coils, and throttle body, in large volumes. chrysler re-designed the cowl piece but did not mandate its replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, an abnormal sound came from the engine and the vehicle would not start. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which determined that the connecting rod was damaged. the dealer replaced the connecting rod however, the repair did not remedy the defect and the failure later recurred. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a two-inch hole in the engine block. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the dealer indicated that the connecting rod was damaged and caused the two-inch hole in the engine block. the dealer replaced the engine as a repair. the failure mileage was 72,000.

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 inspector show up and inspected the engine and determined that the damage was due to lack of maintenance. i attempted to talk to the local service person that i had spoke with before but the dealership manager would not allow me to. the national dodge representative i was assigned called me and told me that the engine failed due to a water pump failure. the story changed. in either case, i was left with a large bill because of faulty engine parts that dodge (chrysler) uses on their vehicles. this has happened to thousands of other dodge durango hemi owners. *tr

My truck was parked in the driveway, it was raining and then the lights started flickering without the keys being in the ignition. i tried to move the truck to the inside of the garage and the smoke came out of the hood and from under the dash. i turned the truck off and the engine remained running, we had to call the fire department because it was smoking and the keys were off. the fire department came and removed the battery and said it may be a short when it rained. the truck is in the garage i cant drive it when it rains because water goes in to the truck from the front i can actually see water leaking into the floor. i owned the truck for 3 years and never had this problem until it reached 100,000 miles. *tr

The vehicle was kept in good condition oil changed ect. vehicle threw a rod at around 30 mph. *tr

The electrical portion started after i first purchased the vehicle. the issue worsened after someone broke into the vehicle. the car wouldn't stay charged, and i ended up needing a tow every other week. my car insurance went up to $550.00 a month. i was always stranded. the problem was worse in the rain. sometimes the car would cut off while driving, it did it once on the highway and i saw a semi coming down the highway and i thought i was dead. i got it started and pulled over to the shoulder because i didn't have enough speed to get out the way. eventually it couldn't' start anymore. i had it sitting for a year as i kept making loan payments. i fixed one thing after the other...thinking it was the problem...the car would start and die a few days later. this last time i changed the starter for the third time. a rod was thrown and the engine is locked. i wasn't even driving the vehicle, it started after 3rd starter was installed and a crunch noise sounded a few minutes later while trying to give the battery some juice. i towed it into another shop and they confirmed the engine is gone. i had to pay full coverage insurance because it's financed and a car note for a truck that's gone. i've searched online and dodge knows and hasn't taken responsibility. involuntary repossession would be futile because after the fee for repo, towing, storage..i will owe more than what i have left to pay, $5000.00 and still not even scrap metal. i've read so many discussion board post, consumer blogs on this model and 'm floored. i guess the complaints are recent because one you get to like 70,00 mile you are toast. i don't drive to work, only on the weekends and i take good care of my truck and now i have nothing but payments and metal that looks pretty on the outside. *tr

Transfer case shifted into four wheel drive lock without input of the driver. the vehicle was on straight level hard surface road. transfer case will not shift out of four wheel drive lock. *tr

Through my research i have found that the second generation dodge durango's, have a real problem with the front cowl, it seems that every time that it rains heavy or i drive through a an automatic carwash. doing so caused the engine to run pretty horrible.on august 27 we got a very bad rain in town while driving home that night, i parked my suv went into my house and a few hrs later i go to leave for work and i start the engineer and after a few hard knocks the engine goes boom. i sent it to a mechanic and they said that i blew a rod through the engine block on my number 6 cylinder due to hydrolock. i feel that dodge should make a recall on the second generation durango's and replace the front cowl with a better design that does not allow water to leak through the cowl and kill motors. as speaking for the customer this we should not have to pay 185 dollars for a design update for free along with labor. *tr

Vehicle stalled out on me during a heavy rain. i was going about 60mph on the highway, when vehicle started to shake. about 5 minutes after heavy rain, i lost all power and had to pull my vehicle off to the side of the road. i waited about 30 minutes and rain began to slow to a drizzle. vehicle cranked right up after that. this is a very dangerous situation as i could have been rear ended on the highway. i have looked into this issue as i have had rough idles and stall outs when in automatic car washes. the issue seems to be with the cowl and a replacement cowl is available through the manufacturer at our own cost. if this issue has been addressed as a defect on an oem part then why should the consumer who has already paid for a vehicle be liable? i hope that this is more thoroughly investigated and it does not take the fatality of an unsuspecting consumer for issue to be addressed. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 v8 it was parked in driveway and it was raining, the lights started blinking without the keys or any power going to the truck. i tried to move the truck into the garage to check on it and it started smoking on the interior and smoke from the hood. i turned the truck off and the engine kept running without the keys in the ignition. i opened the hood and removed the cables from the battery, the fire and police were called. when the police arrived they checked the truck and said that water was coming in from the front of the fuse box and that it may have caused a short that made the lights blink. my truck is currently in my garage and i am not driving it at this time i tried to turn it on just to warm it up but the battery is dead so i am not going to try and drive it because i noticed that a lot of people that experience the same problem ended up with a blown motor and i don't want that to happen to me. *tr

While driving at approximately 55 mph the engine stalled. i was able to pull it off the road safely and put it into neutral. i then restarted the car and continued my drive. this same thing happened approximately 1 week later when i was traveling 35 mph. i again had to put the car in neutral and restart. this time i was not able to pull over since i was on a busy street. luckily the car behind me did not hit me. one week later the engine went out (per another complaint that i sent in last night). dodge has a problem with this engine and should be held accountable for replacements. *tr

My wife and i purchased a 2004 dodge durango one year ago. luckily the engine went out while the car was in our driveway. the engine only had 139,044 miles on it. dodge has a history of the hemi engine going out. if this would have happened while my family was in the car in traffic and someone would have gotten injured or killed there would not be enough money in the world to fix it. why hasn't dodge admitted that there is a problem with this engine and recalled them? *tr

As with many other complaints with this same issue, i have experienced problems with the vehicles service 4wd light coming on. took to dealer and they said transfer case motor was bad. they replaced the motor and the light still comes on. vehicle gets 'locked' in 4wd mode and cannot select the standard awd driving option. there should be a recall on this. owners shouldn't have to keep replacing the transfer case in hopes it resolves the issue. dodge/chrysler needs to really look into this. *js

The 4 wheel drive engages on its own while driving or just being parked. *tr

While driving my 2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi the svc 4x4 light went on at the time i was driving 35mpg in 70 degree weather and did not have my 4x4 on. i took it the mechanic shop and they said i needed to replace the 4x4 shift motor, so i bought a new 4x4 shift motor and they replaced it but my 4x4 was still not working. i have taken it to two different mechanic shops and they keep saying its the 4x4 shift motor so i exchanged the new 4x4 shift motor thinking it was defected and once again bought a new one and had it replaced and at this point the mechanics don't know what else it could be because it still didn't work. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango limited stalls at slow speeds and when coming to a stop and also while making turns. have had at dealership and they cannot find out what is causing this since there are no engine codes. vehicle is becoming very dangerous to drive due to this issue. durango has a 5.7 hemi engine. why is there no recalls on this issue when it involves over four years of production? are we waiting on a incident like toyota had before we react? this has happened to durango's with mileage low to high. please help us now on this issue before it happens to you. thanks !

On august 15, 2013, got up got into my 2004 durango with a 5.7 lit hemi engine and proceeded to drive to work as usual on my week day the vehicle showed no performance problems no check engine light or any other warnings on this vehicle arrived at work at approximately 10:30 a.m. and parked it , the car sat all day until 6:30 p.m. , i came out from work got into my car started it up and it shut back down i tried to start it once again , i ended up calling my roadside assistance to tow the vehicle to a shop the car showed symptoms that it might be a starter , so an attempt to do an engine diagnostic was done on august 16, 2013 at a local goodyear and they stated that the engine would not turn at all, they even attempted to hand turn it and to no avail it would not. at this point they said they did not have the capacity to fix it and i would have to have it towed to a shop that does major engine work so i did have it towed on august 16, 2013 to car czar and the said they were going to do a no crank, no start test on my car and on august 17, 2013 it was determined that the engine was totally seized and would not turn at all and that i would need a new engine. this auto care center also informed me that they could not fix this problem because this particular vehicle has special bolts and i would have to take it to a dealer also in my research for a new engine i ran across 41 pages of complaint from others with this same make and style of vehicle and they also describe the same problem with this car , i no some one who has also experienced the same problem with this same make and model , i bought my car off a carmax car lot a little shy of 2 years ago and it had one owner before me a very high maintenance vehicle and i'm a single mother with children i can't afford to take this kind of loss plus i'm still paying on it this is really sad. *tr

I pulled out of my apartment and began to accelerate up an incline. i heard a loud thump, all of the lights on the dash flashed and the car died right there approximately 60 yards from my door. after having it towed all over the place, i was informed that my engine had seized. i was very confused because i am always adamant about maintaining the vehicle and all of the regular work had been done. dodge would do nothing because the vehicle's warranty had expired. because i still owed money, i was forced to pay over $6,000 getting a replacement engine. separate incident 08/17/2013 started vehicle after work. got to work fine with no indications of trouble, engine was shaking violently, thick smoke sputtering from tail pipe. reading engine codes saying fuel injector open. spent 200 getting injection system checked with no success. mechanic saying that the computer system is bad in the vehicle which is likely to cost upwards of $1000 from dodge. bottom line, this product is a complete disgrace, and i feel like the thousands of people affected by this terrible product should be compensated. i have almost had to pay for this car all over again with the time and money i have had to invest in repairs. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango sat outside in the rain while i was away on a trip when it returned and restarted it, i heard a load pop and the engine idling rough, got out to check and seen and smelled oil coming out of the side of the engine block. motors toast, good job chrysler for a quality product! *tr

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 car and it's about 3,000 or more to get another engine. it's not right that all of these people are complaining about the same problem, something need to be done right away. so now the car is just sitting there, while i'm making payments on it. *tr

I was taking off from a traffic light and i heard a pop sound and the engine shut off. i got the vehicle of the road and had towed to a repair shop. they said engine is shot something in the valve train broke loose and hit the piston. i have changed the oil and filter every 3-4000 miles since i have owned this vehicle. i have found by checking the internet that there are thousands and thousands of complaints for premature engine failure for a 2004 dodge durango with 5.7l engine. it is obvious that dodge new about this because the problem seemed to go away in 2005 models. *tr

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

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 failed to start. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 86,000.

Drove vehicle on 7-26-13 everything running fine went to drive on 7-29-13 and started truck just to hear a loud bang and thump checked out by mechanic and it has a busted #7 connecting rod and engine block is shot and cant even rebuild this is a real problem that needs to be addressed quickly before any more hard working americans have to dump 4500-6000 dollars in their vehicle because some one wants to cover up a real problem. *tr

I have owned my 2004 dodge durango hemi for just over a year. it had 86k miles. my family recently went on vacation for a week and returned home on july 27th, 2013. my husband needed to move my durango so he could get to an electrical cord. when he turned the key my durango made an awful noise that could be described as numerous people sitting there banging hammers on my engine. i don't know a lot about vehicles but i know enough to know that's never a good noise. i still owe money on my vehicle, and i am unable to drive it. not to mention the cost it would be to replace the motor. i have read online that rebuilding the motor is a poor choice because something about the way the engine is built, it does not allow for all the pieces of medal to exit the motor after a rebuild, only resulting in a ticking time bomb for the motor to fail again. the reason for the engine failure is rain. or car washes. i stopped driving my durango in the car wash and during rain because it would stall out and run extremely rough. dodge knows this is an issue, i am not the only one to complain about it but yet dodge will not stand behind their product. if dodge wont stand behind their product, i will never be a dodge owner again. ----2004 dodge durango limited - engine failure at 86,004 miles. *tr

2004 dodge durango limited 5.7l hemi had a knocking noise, took it to the dealer and based on their visual and hearing inspection suspected to be the flywheel ring; dealer stated that they needed to take the trans out for a final assessment. dealer stated that there was not issues with engine. a week later while driving at approximately 55mph a loud noise and smoke came from underneath the vehicle. the engine stopped and lost power breaks and power steering. towed the vehicle to the dealer and i was told that there is a hole in the engine block by the 8th cylinder and engine was sized. dealer found metal parts (piston rod parts) all over the engine compartment. contacted chrysler hq and i was told that there are no reports of such failure and they were not interested into looking at this problem. the vehicle had less than 106k miles. the vehicle was not repaired as the repairs (parts and labor) exceeded the book value of the vehicle. this looks like a metallurgy issue of the piston rod and chrysler should address it. *tr

I only had the darn suv since 02/12.it rained very bad friday night 7-26-13 and when i went to start the car the next morning the engine sounds like a hammer is in it or something i know i always had engine problems whenever i got a carwash but nothing like this time it's not drivable and i hope someone can get everyone a recall on these no good engines or motors whatever now i'm stuck in debt!!! its ticking and i don't know the next step to take. *tr

I am adding my 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi to the growing list of those with blown engines. like many on this site mine was well taken care of with maintenance performed at regular intervals. i bought it brand new and was the primary driver for nine years. besides the recall for the electrical panel, the only problem i had with it was decreased reliability of the air conditioner and the engine stalling in the rain. the first time the engine idled poorly in the rain was around 2009. it seemed to be intermittent and anyone i spoke to about it said that water could not get in the engine and it checked out fine. i truly enjoyed driving this vehicle and planned to drive it until it fell apart, which came sooner than expected. i drove from florida to ohio and back dec 2012 and had no issues at all. on july 12, 2013 i drove to work and home with a perfectly performing durango. on july 13, 2013 it rained heavily for several hours and i stayed home all day. the next morning when i went out to go to work it would not start. when i tried to start it only clicked and would not turn over. after several hours of research, a new battery, starter, and ignition fuse, we finally turned the engine manually to get it started. that's when the knocking engine was revealed. the water entering the engine during the heavy rain caused the engine to hydra lock and that is why it would not start. i am truly amazed after my research on this site and others that there have been hundreds of other 2004 durangos that this has happened to that clearly proves that this was a defect in the year model. the older models last for 200,000 to 300,000 miles. my husband has a ram truck with 175,000 miles and still runs fine. i would truly hope the company would recognize this and offer some type of reimbursement to the owners of these vehicles. this incident caused me much emotional and financial strain. *tr

I am also adding to the rapidly growing number of complaints with the same issue that my 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi has with the blown engine. as majority on this site have expressed, my durango was well taken care of with maintenance performed at regular intervals. i bought my durango used in 2007 with 1 owner prior to myself. i have experienced the recall for the electrical panel, along with the egr valve 2 years back and engine stalling in the rain. the first time my engine idled poorly while in the rain was around 2008. as many others have stated in their formal complaints, i drove home from work with no problem. as i returned to my truck 15min later i went to start the ignition and the engine knocked and shut down. i attempted to start the ignition again, and once again the engine knocked, shaked and had shut down once more. after the 3rd time starting the ignition, i got no response just a click. i let my truck sit for a day and had it towed to a private mechanic. after checking my fuel pump, started, battery, and alternator, my mechanic figured the root of my problem had been my engine had blown. afterwards, i researched the issue with engines in this particular models durange. after doing extensive research and viewing this website, to my surprise i found i wasn't the only owner of this model & year truck having this very same issue. what makes this more surprising is the growing number of complaints about this very issue and nothing is being done. as a single parent of 2 children i rely heavily on my vehicle, that it why i take all necessary steps to ensure my vehicle remains in good running condition. this incident has caused me alot of emotional and financial strain. and i would hope that very soon the company would recognize that this is a major problem that needs to be rectified.

It started with what i thought was just an egr problem about two years ago, and i replaced it. it kept dying, especially when it was raining pretty good, and i thought something was getting wet. i thought it was the starter or battery, and replaced the battery. a few days before the last incident, it didn't want to start again, so i thought i guessed wrong and was going to replace the starter. may 3, 2013, on the way to work, it started running real rough, and the check engine light started flashing. it was raining very hard. i pulled over, and smelled burned oil, and then saw a multicolored sheen on the wet, rainy pavement. the engine died before i got the hood up. i can start it, but it sounds like someone is inside with a hammer. the guy that towed it said it threw a rod out the driver side of the engine, by the motor mount. it starts, but sounds like someone is inside the engine with a hammer. from what it sounds, the rod broke, and went through the side of the engine. with almost 700 complaints, something should be able to be done. i owe almost $8000 on this car, and it will cost at least half of that to fix it. it isn't worth anything the way it is, and it costs more to fix it than it is probably worth. a simple internet search brings up all of these same symptoms for this 5.7l hemi engine, without even mentioning the issues. there are that many problems with it. it isn't a safety issue when you lose all power steering, brakes, and pour out oil at highway speeds in the rain? please do something. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the motor suddenly failed. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that a rod in the motor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000.

When starting engine piston connecting rod broke, this is a problem with the 2004 durango with thr 5.7 hemi engine. *tr

Vehicle was running fine until storm came through dumping continuous rain on vehicle. i went to move the vehicle later that day and noticed standing water on drivers side floorboard/carpet. it was soaked! i went to start the engine it didn't respond initially so i turned ignition backwards (off direction) and tried to restart. at that moment it started very rough and made a loud noise from the engine and continually does so whenever it is started now. i can't and don't drive it. looking closer under the hood apparently water is getting inside the engine compartment when it rains. the black material lining under the hood was soaked also. on the engine there were water droplets and most components of the engine had dried water marks/streaks throughout the compartment.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that upon starting the ignition, a loud noise emitted from the engine. the contact inspected under the hood and noticed excessive oil leaking from the engine. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

My well-maintained 2004 dodge durango slt began doing something bizarre a few months ago at about 120,000 miles. this has 4.7l v8 and the awd-4hi-4lo 2-speed transfer case. the "service 4wd" and the traction control light began flashing, and it felt like the transfer case was stuck in 4hi with the tires grabbing on a turn. the selector knob on the dash would not function. i brought the truck to my mechanic who checked the function of the transfer case motor, inspected the motor and wiring, and changed the transfer case fluid again. i called my local chrysler dealer and they advised that they would need to change the transfer case motor. the motor costs $1190 plus two hours labor and two quarts of atf+4 fluid. i brought the truck back to my mechanic and he said there is nothing wrong with the motor or the transfer case or the dash selector knob. he said he believes this is a control module or programming issue. i got a third opinion at my local lee myles. they concurred that there is nothing wrong with the transfer case motor and there must be some issue with the computer, programming, or one or more of the control modules. the truck continues to do the same thing. the malfunction condition exists approximately 65% of the time. i can't afford to bring to the dealer now and spend over $1300 for a repair that i do not think will correct the problem. i have read on many message boards that this seems to be a very common issue with 2004-2006 durangos and changing the motor, or the switch does not help the situation. i also notice that at times when i open the doors or unlock the doors with the key fob, i can hear the transfer case motor cycling. this seems to be an electrical or programming issue. it is very difficult to turn the wheels at low speeds when the malfunction condition exists and i fear this is straining the transmission. *tr

Went to start up the durango to go to the doctors. heard a lot of thumping and shut it off immediately. my dad heard the noise and came over to look at it. looked underneath the durango and saw pieces of the engine sitting in the street. also saw a small child's fist size hole in the engine. my dad is a mechanic so this durango was kept in good shape, oil changed every 3,000 miles. this is a manufacture flaw that chrysler needs to address. *tr

Went to start my durango, heard a bunch of thumping, turned it off and looked under the vehicle and found 3 pieces of the engine. *tr

After a night of heavy rain, i went out to start my durango, and the engine had seized up. after three or four tries, it started, but was banging and knocking. i had it towed, and was told the engine had failed, with a bend or broken rod. had to have the engine replaced. i had done the oil change every 3000 miles, and taken good care of this vehicle. i have read of many other's that have had the same problem with engine failures on this particular model. i am waiting to find out if water had gotten into the engine somehow, or if a poor quality rod was the problem. *tr

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

After doing extensive research on the issues associated with my vehicle, i am disgusted to find out how common they are on this make/model/year. being a parent of four children, two sets of twins, who are of toddler and school age, i have always been compelled to maintain my durango. not to mention because it had alot of miles, i factored into my budget high-mileage maintenance as scheduled. several times my durango has stalled or hesitated to start during the rain. the problem could never be pin pointed, but reading what i researched i now understand the issue involved my cowl panel. moving on to the most major of my added stress...i just had an oil change completed 2-3 wks ago. i was picking my 2yr olds up from daycare on friday. i proceeded to the stop light which was less than 200 feet away when i heard this loud banging/knocking noise out of nowhere!! i was horrified so i pulled over and shut my car off. i noticed that there was a trail of oil on the ground coming from underneath. i then called my husband to explain what had just occurred, a family member for an alternate ride, and a towing company. after having the shop that performed the oil change take a look at it, i was told that i would need a new engine because there was now a hole in my engine from a rod being thrown. i was emotionally distraught for this to happen me out of the blue. not only because i am not sitting on thousands of dollars to spend on a new engine, but because this happened on an extremely well-maintained vehicle...how?? i am now having to pay for a rental every week. i truly believe something should be done to correct such a common issue with these make/model/year vehicles. if more than one person has the exact same problem than there is something wrong with the manufacture, not the drivers. i feel that these engines should be replaced at the expense of the dealer/manufacture. *tr

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 oil changes and getting our car serviced at the dodge dealerships so this was not due to anything we failed to get serviced. there should definitely be a recall on these vehicles. what is the point of paying $30 for oil changes and many other services and fees if the engine is going to lock up anyways?! now we are stuck with a car note which we cannot afford to pay because we are paying $600 a month for a rental. so now there will most likely be a repossesion on our credit. who should be responsible for this?! where is the durability in these vehicles!!! *tr ## vin failed ##

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.

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 catastrophic engine failure. the piston rod has broken and punctured a hole in the side of the engine. it was a rainy day and had been raining a lot in the previous days. only after this happened, i did some checking on the internet. i have found this to be a major problem with the 2004-2005 durangos with the 5.7 hemi engine. the windshield cowl leaks water onto the engine, the water leaks into the engine and causes the piston rods to rust and weaken. this causes failure without notice. dodge knew of this problem and changed the windshield cowl sometime in 2005-2006. this vehicle was extremely well taken care of. nothing but synthetic oil went into this engine. a couple of years ago, i took my durango to a mechanic because i thought i could smell gasoline on the oil cap. i was told that the smell is most likely from water getting into the engine. most likely from the intake and that i was normal. now i know that it was water getting into the engine, a lot more than a little moisture coming in through the air intake. this is a major design flaw!! every 2004 durango with the 5.7 will blow the engine if it gets exposed to rain or car wash!! please, something needs to be done by dodge. *tr

I was driving down the road, i pressed the gas and i heard the loud noise sounded like a flat tire, i pulled over, opened the hood and saw a little oil splattered on the motor (no oil dripping) and i had it towed to 2 different places, the first placed said i needed a motor and then i towed it to the dodge place here in town. they said it hydrolocked, from water getting in the motor from the windshield, they said they believed water had gotten in a head gasket. now i'm just waiting for a answer. *tr

I turned the key to start the durango and it acted like it had a low battery. i tried again and it started, but the engine began to knock badly. i have it now at the mechanic and beginning to look like will need new motor. i can provide more info later. i found on the net others have had the same type problem and thought i would report this. i have only had this car about a month ago. i have driven it with no problems and no noises in the engine. my son, who is a mechanic, says it sound freakish for i had no warning signs. he is high on the 5.7 engine. i have not contacted anyone for i know the car is out of warranty and i bought it as is, but do not feel the dealer unloaded on me. the durango seemed fine until that point. i too, might should add that during the week, we had received about three inches of rain, and from what i have read this might be a factor as it looks like there had been a problem with this model with a cowel that was not doing its job. *tr

Engine would not start in the rain. when i tried again on a sunny day, engine started and then a very loud metallic clicking sound came from the engine. mechanic says broken sleeve or rod, and i probably need a new engine. this seems to be pretty common: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1dd4b2/238. *tr

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 the side of the interstate, with traffic flying by, i was able to get the vehicle restarted after some hesitation and drive it home. during the night the vehicle sat in the driveway while we had some pretty good rainfall in the area. the next morning i went and attempted to start the vehicle to go to work. the engine turned over, it started, followed by a grinding noise and then the motor quit and hasn't started since. after having the vehicle looked over we have found that two of the cylinders had quite a bit of water in them which had appeared to hydro lock the engine. dodge needs to be held responsible for this issue and stop pushing the blame and cost off on to the vehicle owners. this is a huge design flaw and safety issue. *tr

Loud noise emanates from the bottom of the truck followed by smoke. engine goes dead. tried restarting, but to no avail. towed vehicle to dealership only to be told that a piston came off and blew a whole in the engine. as a results, a whole new engine is required. engine had no sludge whatsoever and well maintained. this almost caused an accident as it was rush hour and vehicles were behind. 2004 5.7l hemi limited *tr

Went to a drive-through car wash ... while car was rinsing - lots of water - the engine light came on and the engine started idling roughly. i got out of the wash and got on to the highway with the engine still cutting out sporadically. i drove about a mile and the engine smoothed out, but then i heard a warning bell and noted that my engine temp had shot up. i immediately pulled over. engine coolant was everywhere. i refilled with new coolant and water and started the engine ... drove about another mile and the "hot engine" light came on. i immediately pulled into a parking lot. called for a wrecker and had the car towed in. diagnosed as a blown head gasket. $6000 for another engine. i have seen on other dodge forums where these engines have failed after driving in the rain, or having driven through standing water. i simply went through a car wash. this is a known problem (water intrusion in the engine due to a poorly designed engine cowling) on the 2004 hemi - according to local dodge dealer. *tr

I bought this vehicle in march 2012. i started noticing that during a heavy rain or a car wash that it would bog down, idle roughly. i took the vehicle in feb 2013 to have it looked at since i had been stranded in parking lots, the side of the road and actually got stuck in a car wash because my vehicle cut off. the mechanic told me that my cowl panel needed to be replaced, basically this part was not designed correctly and rain water or water from a car wash was draining into my engine. had the part replaced for a wonderful price of $236.00. i started experiencing the same problem again at the end of april, picked my kids up from school and was stranded in a parking lot for an 1hr bc of the hard rain. took my vehicle back on may 6th to the vendor mechanic(still under a warranty, doesn't help:( ) and i was told that the part had been replaced that it should work, couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. contacted chrysler asking if there was something that could be done, chrysler doesn't under stand why this newly designed part is not working. so i have at this time, 2 mech/tech's telling me that they cant fix the problem because the part should work. tried an alternate method with weather stripping and silicone to plug up the holes. i pick said vehicle up from the shop on may 8th, drive 3.2 miles turn on my street an my vehicle completely cuts off! can not get it to crank back. call the mechanic shop back explain to them what happened take it back the next day they believe that it is the throttle body, my warranty wont cover it. have my vehicle towed to dodge and because of this cowl panel leak my intake gaskets are messed up and the cm front and back need to be flashed and reset, totaling out to be $870.00 but still cant fix the cowl panel. im damned if i do damned if i don't. this is a huge safety concern, i need someone to start taking this matter seriously. *tr

We bought this vehicle in aug 2012. the first time driving on the expressway to work in a heavy rain storm my durango wanted to stall every time i took my foot off the gas pedal. when i finally got off at the exit to the traffic light i of course was stopped the engine was shaking and trying to stall i had to keep my car in neutral and my other foot on the brake. when i finally got to work it did actually stall. after work that day it must've dried up enough because it started and ran fine. after researched we read you silicone the cowl which my husband did do and it didn't help at all. it has stalled several times now after you take your foot off the gas one time it stalled. in the car wash and wouldn't restart until a couple cranks later. this is an extreme safety hazard i can not drive with my foot always on the gas. we have asked the dealer several times and they pretend like we have no idea what we're talking about my husband even told them he'd be happy to drive it up there pour water on the windshield so they can see what's happening. could you please look into this i will be more than happy to let you drive my durango if you need a test vehicle. *tr

I took my vehicle in for an oil change, the repair rep called to tell me that there was a loud knocking/ticking sound when he started the engine. i dropped the vehicle off the night before and there was no knocking or ticking sound. after contacting my warranty company and given the repair shop permission to break down the vehicle over the past 3 weeks that my truck has been in the shop, they now are telling me that the piston/rod is broke and is lying in the oil pan. i researched this problem on the internet and found that this is a major problem occurring with dodge durango's. why hasn't there been an investigation done and recalls on this matter? it can't be a coincidence that a wide spread of durango owners are having this problem, which is resulting in several thousands of dollars in repairs and engine replacement at the customers expense because these warranty companies are ripping people off covering little or nothing of the cost in repairs and replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that water penetrated the windshield area whenever it would rain. the water would then leak onto the cowl panel and into the engine. the vehicle was taken for repairs and both the cowl panel and engine was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 181,000.

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 children to activities, car made ticking sound & sounded funny pressing on the gas & sitting at light- i immediately drove to muffler man thinking it was the muffler. to my surprise, i was told lifters collapsed and need two sets of lifters/ head gaskets, whole engine has to be taken apart, cost is $1,500.00. i thought a hemi engine was supposed to be the best. this car has been a money pit since i bought it and for everyone else too after the comments i have read. i will never purchase a dodge vehicle again. too many things have replaced on this car i can't even begin to tell you, it is in previous letters sent to chrysler-and it isn't just me. i maintained this vehicle, got regular oil changes, etc. and it backfired on me. i realize it is 10 years old and we put a lot of highway miles on the car taking family vacations and every family vacation, there has been a car problem. i put so much money into this car, i can't save up enough to get anything new. i know family members that have cars 10-15 years old and haven't put a dime into their car, other than maintenance, new tires, oil changes, etc. i cannot express the amount of stress this car has put on me. it has left me stranded on several occasions with my kids in the car. not reliable whatsoever, would never purchase a dodge/chrysler product again. every time i take it some where, the mechanics always mention the poor design of the engine. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that after starting the engine, he heard a loud noise emanating from the engine that sounded like rocks were under the hood. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000.

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 vehicle would hesitate when going through car washes, then one day threw a rod when starting. many other instances seem to be similar in online posts. please investigate this flaw in the 2004 dodge durango vehicles. this is a financially devastating situation for families. *tr

My dodge durango 2004 with a 5.7 hemi engine was only driven locally and barely had 60,000 miles on it when i went to start it up in the morning there was a loud banging/knocking sound, i immediately turned off the car. once we had it towed to a mechanic, after inspecting the issue, it was a rod that had broke off and put a hole in the side of my engine. all of the vehicle maintenance has been up to date and i had purchased the vehicle brand new. with only 60,000 miles on the vehicle , i was extremely surprised and very upset to find out that i needed too replace the engine. i have not had any problems with my vehicle up to this point and after researching the issue, found that there have been numerous complaints from other durango hemi owners with the same problem happening. something needs to be done about this, a cars engine should not have to be replaced with just 60,000 miles on it with no prior problems and all maintenance being taken care of through the years with an original owner! *tr

Engine connecting rod failure on well maintained engine during starting up in the morning. rain occurred during most of the night. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango sometime last week there was a heavy rain, i went out to start my truck and it would not start. later that day it started but there was a loud horrible noise.. i found out today the motor is gone. this happened before when it rained it didn't start for a while and then started later. the engine is very expensive and seems life when there is heavy rain the truck stalls now it's completely gone. *tr

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 or no one is paying attention to them. guess were all screwed by dodge. vehicle was maintained proper every 3000 miles just for information dodge will not help anyone if engine is out of warranty, they will tell you your on your own. sale, sale, sale, your dodge durango and don't buy another one. sale it and don't keep because it will happen again. by selling it the problem is then solved because dodge or these guys wont do anything for you. *tr

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 out the side of the block on the passengers side of the vehicle. from reading several different forums it appears this a common problem with this model. have always had service maintenance performed every 3,000 miles! sounds like a manufactures defect causing engine to blow rod at same location on multiple vehicles! every vehicle in our driveway is a dodge brand, mopar runs through our veins. chrysler corp. knows they have a component failure issue with this year and engine combination and it is time they do something about it before someone is seriously hurt or killed. i was very fortunate to get my vehicle off the highway, praising god our daughter was not driving who just got her learners permit. she (15 years old) most likely would not have been able to react quickly enough to the catastrophic failure to get the vehicle, which died instantly off the busy highway. *tr

Vehicle was parked on a residential side street for approximately 5 hours when it caught fire under the hood. the entire front end and dash was destroyed. the fire department stated it appeared to be an obvious electrical problem, so they did not need to investigate further. they had to remove the interior roof because the wiring had started burning along the edges of the roof interior. the vehicle was up-to-date on factory recalls, and despite this, it still burned. i did not receive a warning, the instrument panel was clear, and the 2004 durango only had about 75500 miles as of 4/2013. i was the sole owner. *tr

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 and barely made it into a parking lot. had it towed to my mechanic to find out it blew a rod and needed to have the engine replaced. after having this vehicle for 6 weeks i have had 2 catastrophic failures. my dealership will not help me and i cannot afford to replace the engine on my own. i purchased this vehicle to be a safe and reliable mode of transportation for me and my 4 children. now i am out $6000 and have no vehicle. something needs to be done about this. people should not be forced to pay for an issue that is known to be a problem. *tr

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

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 potential catastrophic consequences of not implementing it. there was no indication the defective cowl could cause total engine failure in the tech bulletin. the melting snow seeped into the #3 cylinder, possibly from a failed intake manifold seal or warped intake manifold (yet to be determined), and caused hydrolock. i found evidence of a small amount of water in the oil pan which leaked from #3 cylinder. i also found water under the intake manifold near the #3 cylinder. this is a safety issue because a broken connecting rod usually punches a hole in the block causing oil to spill on the road! this was a 5.7l hemi. the engine needed to be completely rebuilt. *tr

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 and broken parts i was told dodge requires all parts be sent back with the broken engine to remanufacture a future engine. very convenient to prevent any independent examination of the problem. research on various sites like edmunds illustrates that this engine failure of the 5.7l hemi in the second generation durango's is prevalent. dodge refuses to help with the repair because of the age of the vehicle. *tr

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 something knocking in motor took it to the dealer only to be told after spending another 325 dollars that the motor hydra locked and broke a rod. now the dealership and dodge both say there is nothing they can do about it. since it is out of warranty someone needs to hold them accountable for not fixing a problem they know exists. they now want to charge me another $8500 to replace the engine. *tr

Purchased my hemi dodge durango 2004, with approx. 90,000 miles on it. only 20,000 miles into the purchase, turning from a complete stop accelerating into a 40 mph. lane at approx. 25-35 mph, (clunk) after hearing a loud thump, car would not move. towed to experienced maintenance, contacted my local chrysler maintenance dept., only option to resolve my matter was to replace my now dead 110,000 mile engine with a re built engine at a purchase price of $2,500/approx.70,000 miles. approx. 15,000 miles and only local driving (3 miles tops/per day), i am experienceing faults which lead me to believe, i will experience this unfortunate problem again. vehicle also, turns off in heavy rain, air bags alerts are faulty, stereo eqipment faulty, electical seating faulty. please advise. *tr

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 2012 october. car sits in dealership for 8 months now. will not move car or drive car till someone tells me that it is safe to drive kids in it. they fluxed motor pressure tested it and still they do not know what is wrong. look at all the same complaints on line this is not just me!!! something is wrong! do my children need to die or someone elses family need to get hurt by one of these suv's before someone takes notice. please look in to this. [xxx], michigan e-mail [xxx] i will be posting this over again till someone hears my cry! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I bought my 2004 durango in 2011 everytime it rains it stalls and acts like it wants to die same as when i am in a car wash it will idle rough and act like it wants to die no matter what speed you are going if it rains or is in any type of water it will stall and die on you and dealerships don't know what the problem is besides it needs a new motor i just hit 100 k on my car and it is getting worse the oil censor is defective to and they won't fix that either. *tr

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.

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 oil changes and getting our car serviced at the dodge dealerships so this was not due to anything we failed to get serviced. there should definitely be a recall on these vehicles. what is the point of paying $30 for oil changes and many other services and fees if the engine is going to lock up anyway?! now we are stuck with a car note which we cannot afford to pay because we are paying $600 a month for a rental. so now there will most likely be a repossesion on our credit. who should be responsible for this? where is the durability in these vehicles? i am highly disappointed in this investment. *tr

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 reading) in an effort to divert water from entering the engine block area. in march 2013 (approx. 168k miles), attempted to start the vehicle; engine turned over with a banging noise followed by sounds of grinding metal. brought in mechanic who informed me that the noise was due to blown engine-rod and that vehicle is in need of an engine overhaul. *tr

I own a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi. the engine made a loud noise, i pulled over and saw oil on the frame. i had a mechanic look at it and they said a rod went through the block. i always changed the oil on schedule. the vehicle only had about 700 miles on the last oil change. the vehicle didn't give any warning before going out. i have seen lots of other people with the same problems. chrysler needs to be held accountable in this situation. *tr

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 crankshaft. i could not get it to budge. when i looked up online, i was surprised to see how many people with this motor had it sieze, i called chrysler,and was told there was nothing they could do for me, being as it was out of warranty, and their was no recall. i don't understand how the government doesn't hold the car manufacturers to stricter standards ,for issues like this.i'm not any kind of a computer guru, and i've found hundreds of people with similar issue, online. would really be nice, to see chrysler have to make good for these faulty motors.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Gas leaks when filling tank gas fumes in car taken to the dealer several times. *tr

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 can't believe all of the problems this model has faced--and no recall!! i am just lucky i wasn't driving with my young daughter when it happened. something needs to be done before someone is hurt badly. *tr

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 repaired. the failure mileage was 105,397.

04 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine would run rough every time it would rain. has been doing this for several months. mechanics were unable to determine the exact problem. on feb. 13th went out to start car and it would not start. thinking it was the starter we took it off had it checked and was told the starter was in perfect condition. so we had the battery checked.....it was fine as well. after getting the starter and battery put back on, the car started and ran for a few days. on tuesday feb 26th the car would not start again- this was after a heavy night of rain. let it set a couple of days....started right up. on march 12th this problem repeated itself so we took it back to mechanic. mechanic asked us to let him keep the durango so he could try to get the problem to repeat itself in order for him to see exactly what was happening when it was failing to start. and then today march 26th, after a couple of rainy/snowy days, he went out to start it and found that the motor is now definitely blown. (the bad thing is we still owe a year and a half on it!!). *tr

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 find a replacement motor for a reasonable price due to the demand of replacing this motor. also, he has informed me that the usual warranty that he would get with a motor of any other kind is not available for the 04-05 motors due to the well known issue. *tr

03/15/20013 i and my son were getting out of the winn dixie, a heavy spoke coming out of the panel. i called fire dept. and triple a to pick up the vehicle, the vehicle shot down complete after that. wiper when off and light . 03/19/13 for the 2nd time, i took the vehicle to the dealer as per chrysler instructions ( miami lakes auto mall) to repair the recall g07 back in 2009 or 2010 that was perform there. 03/20/2013 they called from the dealer to pick up the vehicle. when i went to pick up, they told me, they brought the wrong parts with a huge miles they need it to return same and request another one. they didn't knew the miles they put me 94,000 something miles without confirm with us. the assistant service manager was very un professional, he told me that was the computer in other words they didn't knew. at that time they told us me and my husband that the only thing that they found on the car was the brake pad and some other parts that they inform us that needs repair in future date. if we want they can do it for $800.00, we told no thanks, we will repair same issue when we can. 03/25/2013 the dealer calls us to pick up the car, however the lights on the panel are not working. i explain the dealer & chrysler how i can drive a car without seeing the miles that i'm going or anything else. that?s not safe for me or the consumers. of course they don't care, they told me to pay them the repair or drive the vehicle. which i don't agree cause the vehicle was working fine. what the dealer & chrysler want is the consumer to pay for the parts that they didn't fix the first time. something needs to be done before someone is hurt badly. *tr

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

The car stalls out in rainy conditions and completely dies in car wash. problem can be reproduced every single time in wet conditions.very dangerous at high speeds and could cause accidents. *tr

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 complaints i have seen on these that dodge should be issuing a recall on these! the engine has 120,000 miles on it! the garage is quoting me between $4000 and $5000 to put an engine in it! *tr

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 another garage and took it to them and they told me that it was the starter that was bad and that they wouldn't be able to get to it for a week or so. so i called the lot that the vehicle was bought from and he sent me to his garage and the man there told me that he would take a look at it and get back to me. well he called the next day and told me that all of the noise was coming from the transmission and that it was the fly wheel so he replaced the fly wheel and the called me back and told me that the torque converter was what was making the noise. that the veins in it was bad and rattling around so i had to wait another three days for the part to come in. after he replaced that part and put it all back together and called me and told me that it was done and that it was still making that noise, and that he could not figure out where it was coming from. he started that he called the dodge garage and talked to the about it and they told him that the crank was bad. and that there was nothing that they could do about it. so i asked them about rebuilding the motor and he laughed at me and told me that if i could find someone that would attempt to rebuild it that he would shake their hand that no one will attempt it. all i could do is have another motor put in it. we have had that 2004 durango 5.7 for only a year and we still owe the bank for the vehicle. and an engine is going to cost us 3400.00 not to mention labor fee for putting it in. *tr

These vehicles have serious engine problems. (hemi 5.7l) the engine shut off while driving and almost caused an accident with me and my seven children inside because ethe driver behind me didn't see that my vehicle came to a stop and steering wheel locked up. in heavy rains water gets inside somehow and stalls the engine. the engine finally locked up after taking my truck to numerous of places to see what was wrong and mechanics never seen that the engine was going bad. looking at reports, a lot of people are experiencing engine failure and this is dangerous. please do something before somebody gets hurt. *tr

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 towed the next day found out something came lose and put a hole in the engine block i guess that made the oil leak out all at once i bought this car used traded my ford in for it drove it for 7months and haven't used it since im still paying notes on it and cant afford to get it fixed cost sooo much begging for rides to and from wok every day bout to go nuts this should be recalled its happened to alot of theses brand of car love my car but its a piece of junk its just apretty boby i need my car fixed!!or i my lose my job somebody do something please!*tr

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.

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango hemi. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the 4x4 light illuminated without warning. the vehicle started to shake violently and then there was a loud noise. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where it was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that a rod had blown through the engine. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 115,000. the vin was unavailable.

Had driven truck earlier in day had no issues at all. drove and sounded like it always did!! went to start it that evening to get daughter from school event and it made a horrible noise and wouldn't start! mechanic said it was starter. after 2 days of waiting for a starter that noone keeps in stock! put it on and nothing! mechanic said it was stuck flywheel. he got it to turn over but the motor was knocking very loud!! now i'm without a car because i do not have the money for a new motor!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the engine would have to be replaced because the connecting rod had detached from the engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that after starting the engine, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was 105,000. the vin was not available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated the vehicle made a loud popping noise while she proceeded through an intersection and smoke emitted from underneath the hood causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that a defective rod made a in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 111,000. updated 03/01/13*lj updated 03/07/13

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

Similar to all other complaints i read. was driving the vehicle during rain, engine started ticking. stopped and had it towed to mechanic. bent rod and busted piston. *tr

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 repaired. the failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact started the ignition and a loud noise emitted from the engine area. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised the contact that the connecting rod fractured, which caused internal damage to the engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and did not offer any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. ..updated 03/18/13 *bf the consumer stated there had been no prior problems other than a check engine light, which the dealer maintained was a vaccuum leak. there was also a rough running problem that the dealer attempted to repair by changing plug wires. that problem was not repaired. updated 04/26/2013 *js

Went to start it for work on day and it started making a horrible noise. i got it looked at by a mechanic, was told that the engine had blown. *tr

Bought this 04 durango with a hemi, in 2010. it has always had a problem with running rough or stalling after/during rain. something is getting wet? dealership tried to fix it a couple of times. it works fine after it dries. also there was a recall in 2004 for positive battery cable failure possibly causing fire. this vehicle was taken in to have the repair for this recall (#d40) in 2007. the same battery cable is now failing and is in the shop for repair. the battery cables are not available after market so they have been ordered from dodge. there is no provision in the recall to repair when the thing fails even after it was fixed. it started having all kinds of electrical issues so i brought it to repair shop (not dealership). dealership says they can't do anything. i did call daimler/chrysler recall center and they were very nice, told me to send in all the information to them for possible reimbursement. the recall is good for 10 years, and i believe it should be investigated further. this is 9 years later, but evidently the recall repair has failed. *tr

Vehicle started to run a little rough. wife was at a stop light accelerated upon green and heard a loud noise and a jerk. she nursed it home about a mile or so. pulled into the driveway and shut it off and oil was everywhere. i looked around and discovered a hole in the engine block behind the passenger side tire about the size of my fist. have had the durango since it was brand new. its always ran great. we love our durango. very upset that this happened. we do not have much money to spare at months end, but we needed a car so we were forced to go buy another. would like to maybe get the durango fixed. but that might take a little while to get the money now. be nice if chrysler could send me a new engine or something. i have owned a total of 5 chrysler brand vehicles. *tr

Went to the repair facility to have car looked at code p2302 came up when checking the computer was informed that would need a new pcm replaced with a new factory one and about 3 weeks ago light came back on and when trying to clear it the light blinks and just stays on both times the code p2302 came on the ignition coil for that cylinder was cracked and the plastic was melted. *tr

I bought the vehicle 9-25-12. it ran great until 1-29-13 when went to start it to go to work it made a loud crack like metal snapping. turned out to be to be it snapped a rod and ruined the motor. chrysler is not taking any responsibility for this problem even though it is happening to hundreds of people. this is obviously a motor defect and needs to be addressed. hundreds of people are losing thousands of dollars, most of which can't afford a new vehicle or the cost of the repair. good luck to everyone with this problem. hopefully dodge will do something about this situation and stand behind their vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while backing out of her driveway, a loud strange noise could be heard and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the number eight rod fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000.

The vehicle drove fine on 01/15/2013. i went out to start it on 01/16/2013 and there were a really loud metal on metal sound. it sounded like there were rocks in the engine. i quickly shut the engine off. i had it towed to a local repair shop and i was told that the engine failed. a rod broke and put a hole in the block. the vehicle has been serviced regularly and there were no prior issues. no warning light at all. *tr

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 manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact coasted to the side of the road. the vehicle restarted within a few minutes; however, the failure recurred. the contact stated the failure occurred whenever it rained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and was advised that the wiper cowl needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that when the engine was started, it emitted an unusual noise. the contact powered off the vehicle and attempted to restart but to no avail. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. the failure was diagnosed by the contact as having a seized engine. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure and current mileages were approximately 127,500.

Went out to start in the am and the motor was making a loud banging sound and the whole car was shaking. had it towed to my mechanic and was told the engine blew. now having it towed to another place to put in a jasper motor is going to cost 5000.00. after reading up on this it seems to be a problem that should be looked into. *tr

I crunk up my vehicle (dodge durango 5.7l) and it threw an rod that busted my engine block and oil pan. *tr

My truck goes in and out of 4wd on its own. truck can be on, off, driving, parked, it doesn't matter. apparently a lot of others are having this issue as well. *tr

Started vehicle and heard a loud banging noise from the 5.7 hemi engine. took to a certified mechanic and learned that it had thrown a rod causing fatal damage to the motor. after conducting research this is a common issue that has not been addressed by dodge. supposedly they used insufficient metal quality when building this engine. they need to be held responsible for this well documented issue. i'm worried that others could experience an engine failure while driving resulting in a possible casualty. please advise others of this issue. *tr

Truck cut out would not restart had stopped at an intersection needed to roll to the side of said intersection with no power steering brakes or engine. *tr

I have a dodge durango 2004 hemi with approximately 124k miles on it. the car was driving fine for me and my family until this morning when i tried to start my car, it was making a loud noise like there was rocks in the engine. it doesn't start up like normal and if it does you can't even drive it. sounds like the engine is in pieces. i've heard a lot of dodge hemi owner's had a lot of problems with their engine seizing up while they were driving at high speeds and everything just completely shut off on them(very dangerous). a lot of forums that i read online has the exact same problem that i'm having. *tr

My wife started up the vehicle to take our kid to school. when she started it, it was making a horrible clunking noise and vibrating vigorously. she immediately killed it and told me what happened when i got home from work. i started it up and i immediately knew that the engine was gone. the next morning i noticed an oil sheen on the ground in front of the durango. i have read many things online about this problem and would like for dodge to fix my vehicle. i have kept the oil changed in it regularly and done all required maintenance. i am in the military and need this vehicle for my wife. i cannot afford to fix this out of pocket. *tr

How many more dodge durango 2004 is it going to take to investigate. chrysler is recalling 2012 vehicles for the same problem, what most of the complaints are about, engine failure, blown rod . is it going to taking someone getting killed to wake you up? seems like someone is not doing their job . doesn't anyone read the complaints other than other 2004 dodge owners? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that when driving during inclement weather, the vehicle would stall without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised him that the engine rod penetrated the side of the engine block. the mechanic also advised that the engine would need replacing. the contact called the manufacturer to report the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 142,000.

Started my durango as i had the day before, to a sound similar of rocks having been thrown into the motor. i immediately turned it off thinking there was something, animal or stick, stuck in motor or fan. open hood only to find nothing visibly seen to cause such a noise. started again to the same horrible sound and turned off immediately. called a very reputable neighbor with lifetime experience and working experience in the motor vehicle field. upon starting he immediately knew the problem...that my 81,000 fully maintained dodge durango that i owe 4 months payments on yet, drive 1/2 mile to work daily,with no warning whatsoever had a blown motor due to the fact that a cheap part, below previous dodge quality had been installed and caused this to happen.we had planned on driving out of town to get my daughters eyes checked the day before but was unable to afford the gas during this time of year due to being unemployed losing home and having to take a job three times less pay than previous. thank god daily that we did not because the outcome could have been much worse knowing we could have been traveling on interstate and had this happen. my family has always bought and supported dodge/chrysler vehicles but from this point forward we will no longer support due to the lack of support, quality and care of the dodge/ chrysler industry today! paid for your buyout again! *tr

I have had my truck since feb of this year and have not had any major problems with it. the only issue that i have had is that when it rains or when we go through the car wash it stalls and acts like it wants to cut off. i informed the dealership where i purchased the car from and was told it was not a major issue and to bring in after the holidays and it was ok to continue to drive it. i have kept the maintenance current and just recently got an oil change. on christmas night, i took my father home who lives about 30 miles away from me and came straight back home and parked the truck. no issues or problems. later the next night, i went out to start it to go to the store and it would not start. it had rained earlier that day and it was cold so i just thought that maybe i needed a jump. it was late so i didn't worry about getting one from anyone. the next morning i got up early to try to start it again and still nothing, so i asked my neighbor for a jump. when he tried to jump my truck it made a horrible noise so we stopped and i called the dealership and told them what happened. they sent two of their mechanics over to my house to try and jump it and they was shocked by the noise they heard. they initially thought it may be the starter and they also verified that all my fluids were full. they ended up towing my truck back to their dealership and a few hours later they called and told me my engine locked up....this was so devastating for me to hear because they told me the repair would be $3000. i have not had the vehicle a year yet and am a single mother of two kids. this problem is very common with the same truck that i have with the hemi engine. i traded my blazer in for this one to be able to have something reliable and really love the truck but cannot believe that there has not been a recall since there have been so many of the same problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a loud noise that sounded similar to several rocks being thrown around under the hood. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 137,000.

I parked the car on saturday evening, didn't drive it until monday morning. on monday morning, i started the car, and it sounded like a box of rocks in the engine compartment. i turned off my radio, and tried it again, with the same result. my husband came out, and told me that there was oil pouring out of under the car. the day and night prior to this incident, it had been raining a lot. normally, i park with the front of the car facing up hill, but had gotten home late, and just pulled straight into my parking spot which put the nose down. after this happened, i did some research on the internet, and saw that this was happening to many 2004 durango owners. i do feel somewhat lucky since my mileage was much higher than some of the other failure mileages. we have always maintained the durango, and had all work done at the dealership. i am so upset about the fact that i didn't drive my durango to its expected 300,000 to 400,000 mile range. i love this vehicle, and it was my graduation present from my husband. now, i have to figure out some other way to get my 5 kids and dogs camping! *tr

Went to start car (which ran perfectly well the night prior) and sounded like rocks under the hood. we have been very faithful with oil changes, in fact, had the oil changed just 3 days prior to incident, always done at the dealership, and regular maintenance completed. there were no engine lights or warnings. towed to dealership and informed that a rod was broken/thrown and damaged the long block. now looking at over $6000 for engine replacement. when finding that many others with same car/engine are having the same issues, i am extremely disappointed that a recall hasn't been done, or a consumer safety report issued. had this happened while i was driving, it could have been catastrophic. the manufacturer needs to pony up and deal with this issue. *tr

This morning i went to start my dodge durango and there was a loud bang from the engine. a connecting rod failed on the vehicle and now the engine is not repairable anymore. this is a big safety concern because this could have happened on the highway or in any other every day dangerous situation where the car would be inoperable. such a failure should not happen to a vehicle that has 95k on it. i feel that dodge should own up to a design flaw on the engine, because i have read a number of complaints on the internet about this exact failure at around the same mileage. i have gotten no support from dodge on this issue even calling their customer care only to hear that my car has too many miles for them to help me out. *tr

2004 dodge durango limited 5.7l hemi 4x4 my vehicle was already running for approx 3-5 minutes, warming up, after i had finished working a full 12-hour night shift. time is 0640 hrs, outside temp is approx 30 degrees. vehicle running normal, no alarms, no warning indicators. i was pulling out of driveway of my employment onto the roadway and accelerating on a completely straight roadway. as vehicle was passing 20-25mph and with no fore-warning, heard loud 'bang' from the engine compartment and vehicle started shaking. vehicle's reaction was immediate. violent vibrations, tappings and metal to metal sounds, i immediately shut down the engine and drifted off to side of road. my vehicle has never been pushed or worked hard. never hauled heavy loads or trailored. body is in very good condition and vehicle maintenance has always been performed on regular basis (approx 1000 miles into current oil change). at first i thought i had thrown the serpentine belt, but within seconds i knew it was much worse, shutting off the engine. two checks of the oil level, assured me that there was in fact oil in the engine. there were no external leaks found and there did not appear to be any oil/coolant mixing. after towing the vehicle, to my mechanic, they have since reported what they believe to be as a "catastrophic loss of the engine". i have reported this failure to chrysler corp. and they have opened a case number for me, but they have not made any commitment, if they will cover the failure. after some of my own investigating, i have discovered there are numerous complaints, of the exact same nature as my failure, with this identical make/model year and 5.7l hemi engine, with many failures occurring in the 80-120k mile range (my mileage 97k). very angry and upset about this failure, but thankful i was able to safely pull over without any further incident and injury. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that several hours after parking the vehicle for the night, the vehicle automatically powered on without the key being in the ignition and all of the lights in the instrument panel illuminated. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke and burning fumes were emitting through the vents. the contact stated that in order to turn off the vehicle, the battery had to be disconnected and replaced as a temporary remedy. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that there was a leak in the moon roof and water seeping in, causing an electrical short. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he heard an unusual loud noise emitting from the engine with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. the engine was turned off. a certified technician inspected the vehicle and informed that there was a hole within the engine. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the failure mileage was 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

Fuel tank has a problem on top it rust out & the vehicle will not pass a emission test. to pass you have replace the tank &the fuel pump.a cost of $2200 . i called chrysler they said to bad. they said there are no problems. i saw (4 durangos) that have this problem. my whole thing is they will replace a engine on a police vehicle with 150000 mi on them but forget the gas tank. that is a real problem. *tr

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

While driving the vehicle, it made a loud noise from the engine compartment, a loud banging noise was heard and the engine began to emit smoke filling up the truck cabin. there was very little visibility out the front window, at which time the truck was pulled to the side of the road, avoiding oncoming traffic. *tr

When the multifunction turn signal switch is used, the vehicle intermittently activates the opposite direction instrument cluster light and exterior turn signal lamps. the exact same problem, symptoms and part number involved for the 2004 dodge durango slt exhibits same symptoms and involves the same part that nhtsa action number pe08059 report date of november 12, 2012 references which has resulting in an factory extended recall for dodge/ ram 3500 which use the exact same turn signal multi switch part number involved in the above stated recall. with countless reports of this multiswitch incorrectly illuminating the opposite intended turning direction. this defective switch creates a great danger and potential disaster for many on the roadway. *tr

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 that there was nothing that could be done about the noise. as the contact drove the vehicle, the oil warning light would illuminate whenever the contact would brake to a stop. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine would need replacing. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 172,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.

Complete engine failure. from what i am reading and what my mechanic has told me, this is a common failure. besides the financial impact of this defective, faulty engine, it poses a safety hazard to the motoring public when the engine has a total and massive failure, especially if it happens at highway speeds. this vehicle should have a mandatory recall and dodge held responsible for the necessary repairs / replacements. *tr

Wife was driving on highway and car completely shut down, engine, all power. no power steering, no power brakes, nothing. happened multiple times. last time, shut down on highway doing 60mph with multiple children in car. *tr

The blend door which controls where heat and ac are directed breaks on this vehicle. im unable to defrost the windows. *tr

One day it ran fine then one morning went out to start and it sounded like rattling chains under hood. changed starter...didn't work. mechanic found metal in oil pan. so now we need to replace whole motor. in doing research on it, this is an extremely common problem that dodge refuses to fix. so now i have no way of getting my 4 children around to their sports and i have a 5th child due in 7 weeks. with no vehicle. thanks dodge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated when he started the vehicle he heard a loud noise in the engine. a mechanic stated that a rod in the engine was broken. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 11/27/12 *cn

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 the new engine. *tr

We were driving the car and suddenly it started making this loud noise under the hood and shook. i pulled over and turned off the car. i checked to see if the oil was ok and it was. there wasn't any leaking fluids. the vehicle was towed to our home and sits in the drive. any attempt to start it causes violent shaking loud noise. it struggles to idle and dies. *tr

This car ran perfect up until this happened. i went out to start it up one morning and on starting the engine broke a connecting rod on number 7 cylinder,ruining the engine .this is a common complaint with these 2004 durangos with the 5.7 hemi engine. im a retired mechanic with 31 years experience with the transit system in cincinnati,ohio. and i've never seen any engine do this kind of damage for lack of maintenance. this is nothing but poor quality control and cheap over seas parts in these early hemi engines .does someone have to get killed in order to force a recall on these engines???? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for an emissions test but did not pass. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the pcm would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and was taken back for emission testing twice but did not pass either time. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the pcm was replaced two additional times. the vehicle was not further repaired and the failure persisted. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

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 dodge dealer who has ordered the part however part has been back ordered for over a month. this is a very dangerous situation. not only is the vehicle stalling suddenly but once it stalls i lose my power steering and barely make it to the side of the road. since this started, i still feel a hesitation/skip in the motor when driving in dry condition. something needs to be done here. why isn't dodge being held responsible for these dangerous issues? *tr

2004 dodge durango. consumer states vehicle leaks water from the sunroof into the electrical system *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer five times for the sunroof leak, which caused other components to stop working.

Auto drove properly previous day, started the engine at 6pm and it sounded like rocks in the engine. a puddle of oil was visible underneath the parked suv. car has been properly cared for, no warning lights on the dashboard ie: oil, engine light - just loud clanking and not drivable. edmunds and other auto information complaints are exactly like ours. this issue has been fixed in the 05 models but not in the 04. it rained a little earlier in the day and this video shows what is transpiring in the 04 models: hydrolock= broken rods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_thrvtmlx4 chrysler needs to answer the hundreds of complaints that are documented. we cannot afford a new family car. thank you for your time and i hope that you help us find a solution and hold them accountable. *tr

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 weights, control module, low battery voltage, clockspring and ecu as possible culprits. the car has also had two recent accidents prior to the lights appearance and the airbags did not deploy either time? my auto body shop and insurance company found this very strange. this manufacturing defect is very dangerous and dodge has had this problem with several earlier model durango and recalled them for defective airbag repair. durango owners need to keep posting complaints to demand action be taken immediately! *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the interior lights would not shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the cluster circuit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the interior lights continued to illuminate in the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v528000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) previously and they would provide no additional assistance. the failure and the current mileage was 74,000. updated 8/31/12 updated 09/11/2012 *js

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 stated that a hydro-lock occurred when the engine was started and water was sucked in. the vin was unavailable. the vehicle was not able to be driven. the failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, size 245/70/r17. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the tires vibrated. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where the tires were balanced, an alignment was performed, and the tie rods were inspected. the repair shop found no failure that would cause vibration of the vehicle. the failure mileage of tires was 1,000 and the current mileage of tires was 8,000. the current mileage of the vehicle was 125,000. the vin was unavailable.

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.

My 2004 dodge durango has stalled on me 6 times now without 'any warning', it simply shuts off and i have no control over the vehicle. the first two times it happened, we dismissed as some weird 'fluke', as the two times were about a year apart, so we never thought much about it. when it happened for the third time we realized something was most definitely wrong. we were shocked to see how many people were having the same problem, when we began to research the problem on line. right after it happened the 3rd time, we took it in to our local mechanic; who indicated that it might be part of a faulty cluster problem that had been recalled. they replaced the cluster, and i felt so much better and safer. approximately 4 months later, it happened again! i sent an email to the service department of the dealership to tell them what i experienced, after several unanswered emails and 4 months later, i decided that i needed to go in person. just this weekend, before i went; it happened again as i was entering the freeway. i am scared to death to drive this durango anywhere but on the side streets now. i had a child in my car when this occurred this past weekend, and they were very scared. each time it has occurred has been at a slow rate of speed and always making a right turn. it is extremely frightening to lose complete control of your vehicle, and it is only matter of time before someone is going to die or cause a horrible accident when this shut down occurs. why is chrysler/dodge not being made to address this problem? i was shocked to see still more complaints about this problem, the most recent was june 12, 2012 however these concerns are dating back to 2005! what needs to happen before this situation can be addressed and dealt with appropriately. this is not a small problem, this is a problem with potentially life threatening consequences, and no one is doing anything about it. *tr

The seat belt fastener fell apart. plastic casing separated and components that lock seat belt into fastener fell out. this is in the third row which is used rarely. quick search online shows that this seems to be a frequent problem that has not been addressed by a recall. considering the back seat (third row) is primarily for children given the limited leg room it is especially concerning. *js

My 2004 durango limited equipped with the hemi 5.7 liter engine developed a ticking sound and and failed while merging onto a highway fortunately i was able to avoid a accident. i later found out that this a frequent problem that occurs with the 5.7 hemi engine in this model year, how come nothing has been done to rectify this. the engine is a costly repair that chrysler doesn't want to acknowledge. *tt

I was driving down the road when there was a loud clank. i immediately pulled over. it was then towed to a repair shop and we were told the vehicle's engine threw a rod. i had no prior problems with the engine before this. we were then told that by the repair shop that they were unable to find a rebuilt motor as they are on a two year waiting list. we were also told that dodge was aware of this problem and that we can buy a new engine from them because they fixed this problem with the new engine. *js

My husband and i were driving to the store after work on april 24th. we stopped for a stop sign, slowly took off and heard a bang! we had to have the 2004 dodge durango towed to a mechanic and found that the rods were bent in the engine...particularly the #7 rod. not one single warning, no check engine light, nothing!! we kept the oil changed according to schedule! the truck is in excellent condition too; top of the line vehicle with dvd player and everything! now we're facing a $4-6,000 replacement bill. why would we replace it with an engine that is going to do the exact same thing in a few years because of poor quality?! we are done with dodge products and we're going to tell everyone we know what has happened to us. *js

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 has been regularly maintained (but not at a dodge dealer). now i'm faced with a $6,000 bill to replace an engine that should have lasted another 100,000 miles. as i researched this on the internet i found that this has happened to numerous other owners of this model engine (5.7 l hemi 2004 dodge durango limited). no recall has been made on this engine although it is evident that this is a common, costly, dangerous manufacturing defect with their engine.

Started to warm up in morning, something broke under the hood. turns out a connecting rod broke and need a new engine. fantastic. has been sitting at the shop and still is there while i take a cab to work every day. will never buy chrysler again and have told everyone i know. what a joke! *tr

Truck driving just fine on april 15th. april 16th it rained and on the 17th my engine failed. i did not go anywhere on april 16th due to the rain, but when i attempted to start my vehicle on the 17th, at first it wouldn't start but when it did the durango sounded like boulders were in my engine and the truck was idling up and down on its own and shaking violently. my 3yr old and 18 month old were in the back seat scared to pieces. this is a shame! i have read hundreds of complaints against the 2004 dodge durangos and i'm just disgusted. i've only had my truck for 2 months and it is still under a 3 month 4500 mile extended warranty, but the warranty, (i'm just finding out) only covers $1,250 in repairs. as a newly separated single mother this is unacceptable and i'm furious! something has to be done. *tr

Vehicle engine started knocking, the vehicle lost power and shut off. took to a mechanic and diagnosed it as a camshaft failure. the car does not start. *tr

The odometer just turn 70,000 and the engine block has a hole of 3", two mechanics checked for me and both diagnosis same, that the piston and rod made hone on the block. searching thru a car dealer on internet i found out that there is probably around 100 people that had posted all of them durango 04 hemi 5.7 just like mine with around the same mileage with the exact same problem. now i have to pay a whole motor. there should be a recall to see how many people come forward. *tr

My wife was driving the durango home and it began to knock loudly. brought the vehicle home for inspection. the valve train is fine, but the bottom end has 2 bent connection rods. these rods just randomly bent. the heads are fine, there is not water leaking, gaskets are fine. this seems to be a problem with the quality of materials of the rods. *js

Car stalled for no reason. lucky this happen in a parking lot at 10mph as all the controls went out. stopped the car turned it off and it started right back up with no issue. this has happened again 4 more times all at low speed. i have called the dodge dealer and they told me there was nothing they could do for me as my vehicle is out of warranty even if the nhtsa had opened an investigation on this issue a long time ago. it is nice to see how dodge stands behind their products and after reading the nhtsa website it looks like i am in store for many more issues that dodge will not help with. this is a safety issue and i do not understand how dodge is able to get away with this. i wanted to pass this vehicle onto my daughter so she would be a proud dodge owner so much for that. why keep the service at the dealership up to date when in the end there is no added value to paying more for servicing your vehicle at the dealership. *tr

When filling with gas the fuel tank spews out gasoline. *kb

2004 dodge durango. consumer states trouble with starting vehicle *tgw the consumer had the vehicle towed to a local dealership, where it was discovered a full engine replacement was needed. according to the invoice, the connecting rod was broken, the #3 cylinder was down and there was internal failure. *jb

Bought our durango new in 2004,with the 5.7 hemi, serviced it every 3000 miles. my wife drives it and had no problems until the other day when she got in to go to work and started it up, and it sounded like you had thrown gravel in a washing machine. im sure it drop a valve seat and chewed it up. i have 27 years in automotive and i know you should get more than 80,000 mile out of a high tech engine like this is supposed to be.we have dodges in our family and this is a very big dissapointment besides being very expensive. dodge is being very closed mouth about this very huge problem.

Just like numerous 2004 durango owners i have experienced .......a complete engine failure once i passed 80,000 miles due to unknown causes. i am the original owner, regularly maintained it, and operated it normally. car stalled in traffic and could have been tragic. would like an investigation opened considering the large number of owners experiencing the same problem. *tr

Upon starting the vehicle in the am after daily use,a loud noise as if the fan belt broke or stones throwing around was heard and oil started flowing from motor. pieces of cast metal found under the vehicle in the midst of the oil....rod blew through!!! only 100k miles and oil was filled, maintenance always completed. we are orig owners. this was a $35k v8 engine vehicle that has been maintained. this should not have happened and as seen on the emonds site as will as dodge, this is a common problem with this vehicle and no recourse for the owner who has done what he or she was to do as far as upkeep on their vehicle??? again this is not a cheap vehicle and we are a family of 5 with 1 income. how and why should we have to fix this problem? we purchase what we thought was a good quality vehicle from a big 3 company!! *tr

I own a 2004 5.7l hemi magnum dodge durango..when i was leaving school the other night my durango started fine. when i pulled out onto the road i only got about 1/2 mile before my engine made a horrible noise and jerked real hard, my check engine light came on as did my oil light. as i was pulling off the road i lost the power steering as well,smoke poured out from under my durango. i got out as i was afraid it was going to catch fire. i called for help and waited on the side of the road. the tow truck guy got there and told me there was oil all underneath of my truck. i had it towed to my local shop to see what was wrong. guess what? a rod has been pushed through my engine and now i need a new one. my durango only has 85,200 miles on it. i am really mad, i have a daughter who could have been with me and we could have been on the interstate when this happened, i hate to think that was possible and what the outcome could have been. this is a serious issue and i am surprised no recall has been made.we as consumers have the right to a vehicle that is safe for us, the law is supposed to prevent this from re-occuring. i can se if this was an isolated incident, but its not. i have started looking and i see thousands of complaints and that is only on a couple boards/forums, how is this possible, who is responsible. i encourge all durango owners who have had this issue to step forward and complain, together we can make a difference. i already contacted my local news, and i will be sending letters to reid bigland (the president of chrysler corp). chrysler/dodge got a bailout when they were ready to be bankrupt, but where does that help the average consumer. we are all having difficult times in this economy, where is the help for us? we are left to pay well over 6000 for engine repairs that dodge/chrysler corp is responsible for. we all need justice here. *tr

Noticed over the past few years water when it rains that it is accumulating on top of the engine. noticed the engine felt like it had a miss fire on a cylinder. seal from windshield cowl is no longer making a positive seal and water is dripping down onto the top of the engine and also into the spark plugs. using you tube there have been numerous complaints of this issue which in turn has resulted in what is called hyro-loc of the engine which is causing push rods to break and causing the engine to completely fail, as in my case pushing a rod thru the block of the engine spilling oil out on to the street. shutting down the engine loosing all power to steer and control vehicle. luckily i was not on a main highway traveling at 60mph as this could have been as disastrous accident.there should be some type of recall on the water problem and this engine catastrophe resulting form this problem, as of today dodge/chrysler has no known issue of this sort, which is hard to believe. please notify me of any information regarding these issues and any possible class action suits that may be pending. *tr

Went to start my truck in the morning to warm up, sounded like something broke under the hood. shut off, waited and restarted, same noise. it is sitting at a repair shop because its going to be expensive and i don't have the money. i still have years to pay on it. been taking a cab to work and back every day. i bought my 2004 durango brand new, never beat it up, has only 74k miles, regular oil changes. i have read other incidents/complaints online about the same thing i am going through. its pretty sad to drive by my truck every day in a cab! *tr

2004 dodge durango. consumer states brake failure while driving *tgw the consumer stated the mechanic found a broken valve which caused the brake failure. when the mechanic contacted the nearest chrysler dealership to obtain the part, he was informed the part was no longer being manufactured by chrysler. the mechanic then located a part out of state and had it sent to him, only to find out, the part was not correct due to a certain percentage of 2004 dodge durango's being produced as not having pois-traction. the consumer stated chrysler gave her mechanic the run-around for three weeks.

After having bought the car used from a dealer i worked for checking to see that was one owner and service records were on file with another local dealer. vehicle had been properly serviced and was continued to be serviced thru a dodge dealer at 98,564 miles with no warning at all the motor threw a rod thru the side of the block. replacement was made costing us $7000, none of which chrysler would take responsibility for. now 2 years later we are approaching 82000 miles on the 2nd motor again maintinanced properly and i'm experiencing that i can be driving on the interstate or anywhere and it will just die. i have 4 kids this is our main transportation and it is very dangerous as there is no steering or brakes when this happens. please hold chrysler accountable for these problems as your sight reflects over 650 complaints for the same things on this particular vehicle!! does someone have to die prior to them being held responsible?! *tr

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 dodge mechanic. a service adviser at dodge dealership on rt 112 in medford and he told me that if the problem started while the truck was sitting, to just start the truck and let it run for a while. so i did and maybe five minutes of it being on and ticking i heard a noise and saw oil on the ground. now what do i do.........i have a hole in the engine block and a fully paid piece of junk. i have records of all my regular oil changes this truck was my baby i took great care of it, i loved it and its dead. i'm not the only one with this truck and this problem when will dodge own up to its responsibility and recall the 5.7 motor .it breaks my heart every morning walking by my 2004 dodge durango to start up my old beat up 97 nissan pathfinder with 246k its sad to say that this rusted old piece of junk gives me no problems with its motor or transmission, but my new truck crapped out at 116,000 cars not are suppose to die after 100k especially heavy duty trucks. i never even got the opportunity to carry a load or tow something. dodge made it seem like this was something that was suppose to happen because the truck has 100k...that makes no sense to me and i wish i would have done more research on this truck. but right now i just pray that dodge helps me out with this problem. this is my family vehicle that i invested hard earned cash into and now it is just sitting in my driveway rotting away. can someone please help? *tr

After returning home from a long distance 4 day weekend, where the vehicle for the most part ran fine. it stalled a couple of times while decelerating (which had happened a few times prior and our local mechanic couldn't locate the problem). there were no warning lights on and the vehicle ran fine. the next day after driving about 6 miles to work (again with no incident), i started the vehicle and drove about 100 yards and it sounded like rocks and rubber were flying all over under the hood (heavy knocking sound). had it towed to the garage and have been told the oil has turned to sludge and that the motor threw a rod. the repair quote includes putting in a new motor and the cost is $4,000 - $5,000. we do not have the funds and still owe almost $8,000 on the vehicle. this is a crime! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, there was an abnormal knocking from the engine area. the contact had the vehicle towed to a nearby mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed that a rod had punctured the motor.the dealer was contacted and did not acknowledge the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 107,000. the vin was not available.

While driving down the highway the engine completely seized. no indication or warning. always maintained iaw the manual. *tr

Engine blew with out any sign no noise until it went poof and cloud of blue smoke and rod was through the block. if my husband wouldn't of been with me and my kids would of been in an accident cause i would of thought i just ran over something. it s scary to think we could of all died because of a bad rod that seems to be a problem in these 5.7 engines. *tr

I've owned my 2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi since 2005. with only 151,960 miles - taking excellent care and pride in it, the #7 rod has been bent. water has somehow gotten into my motor causing all kinds of issues. within the past year, it has had issues running hot, running poorly when it rains and rough idle on occasion. after sitting for 24 hours, i went out to crank it and it jumped (i thought a small animal had crawled into my motor) and it shut off. i then re-cranked it and it sounds like a sewing machine. i had to have it towed and am now looking at $4000 for another motor. i've have researched the internet and am totally blown away at the others having the issues with the same exact make and model of vehicle. this is something chrysler should make right. i am a single mother and live week to week, i can not afford to do this, but i have to. working full time, caring for a 10 year old and now applying for a part-time job is what this extra expense is causing me to do. i think someone should do something - if i win the lottery, you best believe i will. chrysler do the right thing....this is happening too much and is a defect - no doubt. toyota did a recall - maybe if i'm ever to buy another vehicle, atleast they would make it right. *kicks soapbox*. *tr

I was traveling about 15 mph in my 2004 dodge durango with the 5.7 hemi. the check engine light came on and before i could pull over the engine blew. it knocked a whole in the side of the engine and immeadiately stopped. the engine had 113,000 miles on it and maintenanced reguarly. i have read in several forums with several people with the exact same issue. i called dodge and they informed me that there was nothing they can do. this is an absolute outrage, i am military and living on a fixed budget as it is and can't afford the price of another engine. with all the issues that the 2004 hemi's are having, there has to be an issue with this particular engine. when it would rain my vehicle would stall, so i am not sure if that has anything to do with the engine failing. several people have had the exact same issue as that as well. *tt

I have the same problem as many other dodge durango owners are experiencing. mine is a 2004 dodge durango with a 5.7 hemi engine. it was always properly maintained and serviced. one morning we went to turn it on and a loud knocking sound came out of the engine. it was a broken rod. without any symptoms or any warnings whatsoever, a rod decided to break. incredible to think that a well maintained engine would break for no reason with less than 100k miles on it. *tt

My passenger and i were sitting at a red light. the check engine of my 2004 dodge durango limited (5.7ltr) came on, then the battery light came on and both of those lights started to flicker. there was a loud squeal and a pop, then the engine stalled and i felt the brake pedal fall straight to the floor. white smoke started to emerge from the engine compartment, which quickly turned a thick black color. i couldn't even see through the smoke, as it was so dense. i grabbed my phone and proceeded to call roadside assistance to get the vehicle off of the road (the vehicle was blocking a lane of a major highway in my town). i started to smell burning plastic and thought, "am i on fire?". my passenger instructed me to lower my window because another driver was yelling something and making hand gestures. when i tried to use the windows, i noticed that i had lost all power. in a panic i opened the door and instructed my passenger to do the same. that was when we heard what the other drivers were screaming. "get out of the truck, it's on fire!". when i turned to get out of the vehicle, that was when i saw the flames flowing up the windshield about 4" long. we jumped out of the vehicle and ran across the road to the curb, turned to view the vehicle, seen that it was a large fire and decided to run about 200-300 feet away from it. just in case it exploded. the firemen were there in under a minute, but the vehicle was engulfed in flames in about 30 to 45 seconds. i have a large family and it's a good thing they were not all with me, as is the case 90% of the time. i do not know if i would've had time to get three small children out of their carseats in time. this could've ended much worse than it did. *tr

Went to start the durango when cold herd a loud knocking noise. i shut the durango off and checked under the hood to see if anythig was stuck under the car. i had the car towed to a service station and they informed me the engine was no good and needed to be replaced. the car has only 65000 miles on it and the powertrain warentee is out on 8/30/11. i can not pay 6000 dollars for a rebuilt motor at this time and need a car to get back and forth to work.

Started car in the morning and a loud knocking started. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud clicking noise outside of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and stopped. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that there was a hole in the engine block due to a rod fracture. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Slowing for a stop sign at about 15 mph rod broke and went through block. complete engine failure. at 120,000 miles this is ridiculous. no noise or any warning , always changed oil. daughter has honda with 200k on it and still runs great. what is with chrysler?? remember the old fiat== fix it again [xxx]?? if dodge thinks they will sell me another car i don't think so!! and now the dealer is trying to put me in a new one! will give me a song for mine. it's broke. and finding a motor is not fun either. seems the junk yards can't keep them. sell as soon as they get them. it's to bad they won't do anything about this. how many complaints for the same problem before the government says enough is enough?? looking to put a lot of money in to this car and then i;m dumping it. probably a nissan or a toyota. sorry america i don't have any more money to throw in to america metal. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have been on several site and people who own dodge durango are have the same problem. i had the car diagnosed they said it was the o2 sensor and the durango has 4 so i had them replaced. the problem stopped for about 2 months then started again said its missing because i need a tune up got the tune up still doing it. then its still bucking shutting off while your driving hesitating when you back up and pull off. so i had it diagnosed again said the coil need to be replaced. replaced that check engine line still on still bucking shutting off when when your driving hesitating when you back up and pull off. had it diagnosed again said its the pcm but it can mask itself as the map sensor, tps, crank or cam positioning sensor. dodge knows this is a ongoing problem and refuses to do anything about because of there shotty workmanship no matter how many times you replace it you still end up have the same problem down the line and its very expensive. its not right that dodge or shall we same damien chrysler want rememdy the problem. the crazy thing is the wiring harness is affected to and the parts alone for that is 1180 pcm 400 and thats used and you have to get it rebuilt which causing a problem because it can still be defective.

We purchased our car new in may 04. we have had no major issues with the vehicle. last week i got in the car and tried to start it and it made this loud noise like rocks or marbles in the engine. then it would not turn over. after a few attempts to start, the engine started but has a very loud knocking noise. the car ran fine 2 days before the failure. we had it towed to a dodge dealership and they said the camshaft and pistons need to be replaced. but haven't really torn the engine apart to diagnose everything. total cost to rebuild the bottom half only is $5,000.00. the service guy told me it was one of the cleanest engines he has seen too. i told them that was too much and they went down to $4,100.00. but we found another licensed shop to rebuild for less. the shop doing the work has 3 other durangos at his shop with the same problem. this engine should have lasted a lot longer than 90,900 miles. i checked edmunds.com and lots of people have complained about this same issue. the dealership said that they sold over a million and a half of these vehicles and this is a fluke that it happened to a few of them. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated the driver side seat belt failed to unlock and was cut in order to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,543 and the current mileage was 85,553.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact was driving 25 mph when the engine stalled. the contact stated that prior to the failure, the oil warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine rod failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileages were 120,000.

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

I bought my durango at a used dealers. it had 56000 miles one owner, 2010, center column panel over heated and you could smell plastic burning. the radio shut off the air condition controls well actually everything was so hot you had to turn off truck to let that center panel cool down before you could turn them off,the next thing i started hearing a bad shifting noise and it banged really loud like from the rear end i assumed. no matter if you were driving slow or fast the truck would downshift and sounding like a rod or something was going to come through the floor. i have all of the maintenance down when was told but this didn't help at the time the downshifting started it was 90,000 miles ,now i am at 93,000 -or 98,000 miles and something is really knocking to me i thought it might have been a fan hitting the radiator but not the case, it also stalls out in the rain and engine wont start until after rain has stopped, it stalls out on sunny days for no reason. you still here a thud noise or it downshifting hard at 15 miles an hour or if you go any speed it continues to down shift shaking the vehicle. the windshield washer button broken off from under the hood the rubber around the hood keeps falling off inside panel lights are shorting out. whats wrong with this truck good care fantastic vehicle love it but it has issues bad issues. not drivable 930000# *kb

The 5.7 dodge durango motor is a ticking time bomb they run smoothly then with out any warning blow up. i only had 122723 miles on it when it blew it ran great till the road came out through the block. what is it going to take for you to make chrysler make a recall on this some one to get killed while driving down the high way cause i'm glad i was with my wife or that case could of been sooner than u expected. chrysler needs to be held reliable for there huge engine mistake in this middle year before they kill some one going from 65 - 0 on the high way is totally un safe come on government step up to the plate if this was so back yard company you would of shut them down by now do what's right and force them to have a recall before some one gets hurt bad or dies. kids ride in these vehicles if we would do something like cover up a problem we would be persecuted for criminal neglect and endangering the welfare of a child. and that's exactly what chrysler motor corp is doing endangering the welfare of our children and family's so step up ad force the to fix the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango limited. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle decreased in speed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that a connecting rod had detached and punctured a hole in the engine block. the engine would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 75,874. updated 01/18/13*lj

Started my vehicle and heard a horrible grinding metal sound. towed it to a mechanic who said that a rod had blown a two inch hole in my engine block. there were pieces of metal in a pile of oil under my vehicle when it was towed and 2 large chunks found upon inspection of vehicle. there was no warning. no problems prior. vehicle ran fine the day before. no lights ever came on the dash either, no check engine...etc. upon researching this issue- i have found numerous similar stories. hoping a class action suit will be investigated. *tr

Started vehicle and heard a loud knocking, shut the vehicle down thinking something may be underneath, restarted the vehicle with same result. had vehicle looked at by mechanic, says that it sounds to be a piston rod. took oil sample, and found metal shavings. vehicle maintenance has been per manufacturer recommendations, along with all warranty and recall work. from readings, this has been happening to other people driving down the road. mechanic says engine will have to be replaced. other issues include vehicle shutting off while driving usually when it rains, or during turns. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact was driving approximately 1 mph when the brakes were applied but the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. the contact applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. updated 02/09/12*lj updated 02/13/12

My well maintained garage kept 2004 5.7l durango with 119,000 miles with absolutely no warning failed to start one morning after sitting for about 3 days. it made a loud noise. i had it towed to the dealer and was told that it had seized and i would need a new engine. the cost would be $7200. the only problem i had previously was that it would stall during extreme rain storms but it occurred infrequently and only under extreme conditions. the dealer had supposedly fixed the problem with this a few months earlier. i bought this vehicle brand new in 2004 and had always maintained it exactly as recommended. *kb

When coming to a stop my vehicle stalls / dies! do not get a check engine light. have had a dodge computer put on it and no codes were found. *tr

We have a 2004 dodge durango it has been a good vehicle my wife just loves it but the other day she went to leave for work and when she started the motor it started making this really loud ticking noise. well i called the mechanic and he told me he would stop by on his way home to listen to it he did and said it was not good to go ahead and bring it to the shop and they would look at it. i had it trailered into the shop and later that day is when we got the bad news. the motor has very serious internal problems it's either a rod, wrist pin or piston skirt and can cost us up to $6,000 for new motor or rebuild the lower end of this one they will need to pull the motor to tell for sure what it is, we never had any warning signs at all that there may be a problem it just happened. sorry but we can not afford to replace a engine every 90,000 miles and can not afford to get the repairs done now, we have changed the oil every 5000 mile per manufacture recommendation. after further investigation i see that dodge is having a serious problem with these motors and are misleading the public with all the hype about the hemi motor and they are not doing a darn thing about the issues they are having. my warranty just ran out 4 months ago or 19000 miles ago and the dealership said there is nothing they can do. i feel the engines should last longer then 90,000 miles and i am very peed off about this he have owned dodges forever and now this happens and there is nothing they can do! my wife does not like dodge very much now. *tr

On 12-7-11, i was driving through an intersection at about 25 mph when i heard and felt a loud bang and rattling from the engine. there wasn't any warning from the dash board nor was the any pinging prior to the engines catastrophic failure. i had lost all power steering and power brakes. the engine oil was also spill out of the bottom of the engine. i was lucky enough to be able to roll to a stop out of the line of traffic.we have receipts that show we maintained my vehicle regularly. we have not had any cooperation from the dealership or the manufacturer as of yet. i have also researched several incidents with the 5.7 dodge hemi engine. i also researched that, to my understanding, the chrysler corp knew of he potential failure in the 2004/05 5.7 engine, made the changes to the engine but did not issue a recall. i am asking for assistance and/or advice as to what action i and many others should take at this point. thank you. *tr

Was going to leave for work, started my truck to an instant horrible knocking sound! never even put it in drive. had it towed to my mechanic, and was informed that there was a hole in the engine block, caused by a rod. no warning signs or check engine/oil lights ever came on.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed there was antifreeze and water leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the water pump was leaking and had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

This vehicle has been fine, after the recalls were done,. i have 5 kids love the space and power. i have had recent problems with water in the car wash and when raining making it want to stall but it kept on running. everything was great until yesterday morning. my wife went out to take the kids to mcdonald's and she says "it sounded like a large balloon popped" with a large amount of smoke coming from the exhaust. now i have what sounds like a loud tick or a knock from the passengerside back. it however sounds like a lawn mower running when it does run and per valvoline service "no fire on number eight cylinder". as i now have read i am not the only individual with the problem and it is not isolated. if i had not been doing the recommended matinance and not keeping up on this truck i could understand, but a vehicle costing over $32,000.00 new should last more than 97,000 miles. someone needs to stand up and be accountable. *kb

While driving on the interstate hwy the engine failed without warning. *tr

My husband was driving on the highway at 70 mph (out of town) when he heard a very loud "pop". the engine failed and he had to make his way over to the side of the road at a high rate of speed and very little control due to engine failure. he said the truck jerked so hard it actually felt like he hit something. when he made it over to the side of the road he got out of the vehicle and oil was leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. he had the truck towed to a garage. after the service technician inspected the vehicle he said it blew a rod through the engine. the vehicle costs me nearly $30,000.00 and had 129,000 miles on it. after talking with several different mechanics i was told that these engines are know for this problem. a jasper replacement engine cost about $7000.00!!!! i telephoned dodge on a few different occasions and they refuse to help because my extended warranty i paid thousands of dollars for expired. i surely thought i was buying a quality vehicle but apparently i am wrong. i am sure glad i wasn't driving with my kids when this happened, one wrong move and the vehicle could have hit another car! thank god nobody got hurt. now i am stuck trying to figure out what to do with this vehicle????? i certainly don't have $7000.00 dollars and a used engine is very hard to find due to so many people looking for them! when i went into work the next day, my co-worker who has the same exact vehicle with the exception of the color, informed me his engine blew too! come on dodge-get a clue! accept responsibility for your hemi's having problems! i don't know how you stay in business! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while applying the brakes with the illumination of the instrument panel lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

I was driving to work going approximately 65 mph when i put on the break as traffic had gotten a little thick. as i released my foot off of the break the car kind of jumped (similar to when its in cruise control) and i noticed that it was picking up speed by itself. i immediately thought that somehow it had gone into cruise control on its own but when i again tried to put the break on i noticed that the break pedal was a bit resistant and when i removed my foot it again began to accelerate on its own. still thinking this was a cruise control issue i hit the off button but this did not help. not knowing what to do and realizing that getting the car to slow down was very difficult i didn't want to exit the expressway and not be able to stop or prevent an accident so i continued my drive to work with my foot on the brake knowing that in the worse case scenario there was a field i could crash into (at my work exit) if i could not get the car to stop. at one point i took my foot off of the break to see if the speed would continue to rise or if it would stop at any point, but after it began to approach 100mph (it was clear that it was going to continue rising)and scaring me even further i put my foot back on the break. upon exiting the expressway i put both feet on the break and pressed down as hard as i could, only managing to get the speed to about 30 mph before i put it into neutral and shut it off. i was later told by the mechanic that my throttle was stuck. needless to say it was one of the scariest experiences in my life! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact heard a knocking noise as she exit the vehicle. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle failure was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. the current mileage was 111,500. the approximate failure mileage was 111,400.

Bolts in exhaust manifold are too small causing the bolts to breakoff and creating a loud ticking noise in engine motor. *tr

When driving through a puddle, the engine stalls and the power steering goes out. i was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection for 2-3 minutes until i was able to restart the car. *kb

I have a dodge 2004 durango. my children and i were heading to the drs when we were driving about 40 miles and hour through an intersection and all of a sudden we heard this loud noise. i thought i hit something so i pulled over. come to find out, i blew a hole in my engine. not lights, no warning! i have gotten estimates which equal between $5,500 - $6,000 to replace the engine. i have been doing some investigative work and come to find out, this is a major problem in the dodge durango that is not being addressed by the manufacturer. i find my story to be the same that so many have experienced. i too had my engine cut out while i was driving anywhere from 25 miles and hour to 60 miles and hour with no warning. many times while i was turning losing my power steering. this is a major safety issue not to mention now a major economic issue. i do not have the money to repair this without going in debt. i need the assistance nhtsa with this situation. please help me & my family! *tt

Suv had been running just fine, with no warning on a saturday morning i loaded up the kids to go to the pool and started the truck. it sounded like rocks being thrown around in the engine and my husband in the garage saw sparks under the car. i turned it off immediately. had the truck towed to the dodge dealer where it was originally bought and received all of its service and it turns out the engine threw a rod. 2004 hemi with 102000 miles. dodge dealer told me they could fix it for just over $10k with a new engine or $7500 for a used engine - absolutely ridiculous! upon internet search, appears that too many 04 hemis have had this problem. i'm not ready to part with this truck, i expected to run it for many many many years - not 7. chrysler owes the consumers for this shoddy engine. * ended up going with a remanufactured jasper engine installed by motorworks in monmouth, nj - $6500. this is far too much to spend on a 7 year old car, i will never buy a dodge again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that water penetrated the engine numerous times causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the windshield cowscreen. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Traveling uphill at 65 mph traffic came to a halt, i removed my foot from the gas pedal to apply the brakes and then the engine stalled. i was in the fast lane, my speed at this point was 5 mph (coasting , no engine) i had to put the transmission in park and restarted the engine. this has happened once before with less than 10,000 miles in a simular stiuation. i also own two 2010 dodge challengers with the same type engine, i have spoken to many of the 2008-2011 challenger owners and they report the same thing happening. i believe that this stituation is wide spread troughout chrysler with the hemi engines, computer system. this can become a very dangerous situation and needs to be looked at. many of the people that i have spoken with, have mentioned this to their dealer's service department and chrysler, however they have not received any satisfaction to the problem. *tt

Needing more info on just what does the gas cap do. so far i've had my engine light come on, and was told it was because the gas cap wasn't tightened. my latest discovery, i got in my vehicle, turned on the ignition, and the car eventually died, with no further turnover. i got out of the vehicle, thought of checking the gas cap, made a few turns, and got back into my vehicle, and, it turned over without difficulty. what other features does this item have that i should be aware of? *tr

On september 12, 2011, i was driving my 2004 dodge durango (71,300mi 5.7l hemi) when the engine failed. i had pulled onto the street and was accelerating to 45mph. i was up to approximately 35mph when i heard a very loud pop, more like an explosion, followed by very loud ¿¿slapping¿ noises coming from the engine area. it sounded like a tire burst, followed by driving on a dead flat tire. the car was slowing very quickly, and it had no power. within seconds i realized it was a major engine or transmission problem, and i was going to be stopped in the middle of the road. before so, i was able to shift into neutral and coast off to the side. i do not believe that my wife or daughter would have been able to do the same. they would have stopped within seconds in the middle of this very busy road. the loud slapping noises stopped once the car was in neutral. i was able to put the car into park and visually check around. i saw nothing other than a small trail of oil behind the car, a small puddle under the driver¿¿s side of the engine, and a large amount of oil on the underside and on the side of the engine on the driver¿¿s side. i have much more details to this story, please request if needed, but the dodge dealer told me i had thrown a rod, without even looking inside the engine. no help from the dealer or chrysler, even though this is a hemi (supposed quality) and the warranty only expired 1300 miles ago. *tr

Overheating when in park, needle goes down when you begin to drive, to vehicle for inspections said need thermostat, upper and lower radiator hose, radiator cap, fan clutch and new radiator, replaced all of these items, now obd light illuminates with a code stating misfire in cylinder 1, had the coil replaced along with engine tune up, did not correct problem. i have never missed a service on vehicle, have all documentation for service repair since i purchased in 2004. vehicle does not drive the same, it drives like spark plugs are miss firing or something. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that as the engine was started, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer was notified who advised that they would need to replace the engine. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked for approximately fifteen minutes when it caught on fire. the fire and police department appeared on the scene, but the fire was extinguished before their arrival. the contact stated that the fire originated near the dashboard area. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then to an authorized dealer. the contact was not yet aware of the cause of failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator to examine the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 77,000. updated 10/04/11*lj updated 3/29/12* cn

I went out on sunday morning 8/21/2011 after having had my 2004 dodge durango 5.7l hemi ,that i had parked since friday. my husband turned the key and there was a click. tried again and more clicks. third try was a loud series of clanking and clicking. had the vehicle hauled to the dodge dealership in harrison ar. they informed me the motor had blown a rod. repair would be $5000.00. i had been by the dealership a month before and inquired about sudden engine dying while driving. my vehicle hass done this seversl times while at any speed with steering loss. very scary.i have also fulfilled the earlier recall of having the rewiring of all the vehicle. was very displeased with the service and times it malfunctioned after having the recall serviced. please inform the proper personel and inform me of further action to take. *tr

I have to replace the engine on my 2004 dodge durango. the truck started overheating and i had the thermostat changed, now i can not accelerate, the truck is making a loud rumbling noise. for the first 3 yrs of owning my truck, it worked wonders, it never gave me any problems. and then just one day it overheated, it kept cutting off on my while in idle. i am a single mother of 4 children and now i have not vehicle to get back and forth. dodge chrysler needs to do something about the faults in their vehicles and take responsibility. *tr

My family and i were getting ready to go on vacation for memorial day. out of nowhere with absolutely no warning, when attempting to start our dodge durango with a 5.7 hemi engine, there was complete catastrophic engine failure. we had driven the vehicle the day before with no issues at all. we have a neighbor who is a certified mechanic come immediately out of his house at the sound and tell us to shut it down and get back because of a risk of fire. he gave us the good neighbor discount to get it completely rebuilt, but that is still over $4000. i think that dodge should step up and start helping all these poor people out with these repairs, after all america helped them out when they needed it most.

When activating the left blinker signal, the right blinker signal activates spontaneously. sometimes for an extended period of time and causes other driver's to think im turning or switching lane's to the right instead of left. this is very dangerous and has already caused some near accident's. *tr

I recently purchased a 2004 dodge durango 5.7 v8 limited. 6months ago to be exact. i went on vacation for a week and parked the truck in my family's yard. coming home from vacation i was informed the truck was started up and family members heard a loud knocking noise. when i arrived to pick up the vehicle i was amazed by the knocking noise and it actually gets louder if you step on the gas. long story short i now need a new engine . car has 119,000 miles on it and ran beautifully till this incident. i am now out of a truck and still making payments and i am told dodge is aware of the problem, but offers no solutions. this is how america's car makers treat their consumers. i along with others feel this is a blackeye to the amreican consmer from dodge. new or used engines start at $3000 and you still have no promises that you wont have the same problem.i cant understand this engine problem because the car is well maintained. *tt

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi truck stalled would not restart. towed vehicle to garage was told engine threw a rod would need a new engine. truck has 117,000 miles on it well maintained and ran perfect till this. *tr

The vehicle had no warning it shut down on the freeway and stalled in passing lane. now im being told my motor is seized up. i don't know what to do i don't have thousands of dollars to fork out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango with hankook dynapro tires, line size: 265/65/r17 110s, dot number: t75x jan4607. the contact stated that all four tires were exhibiting bubbles on the side walls. the contact stated that the vehicle was dangerous to drive with the tires in such condition. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. kmj

My 2004 durango 5.7 hemi was bought in 2003 brand new off of goodwins lot in our town of new castle, in. we had the truck approx. 3 years before we began having problems. problems like a "ticking" noise, when it rained, the truck would die--in the middle of the road-while driving, which was very dangerous-to myself and other motorists. the oil was changed per every 3 mths-as instructed, but the truck still seemed to run low on oil. finally, the reason i'm filing this complaint-- 2 wks ago-the truck began "ticking" again--even though it wasn't raining-then made a loud "pop" noise-and died--smoke coming under the hood and oil spurting out from under the truck's body. we took it to a mechanic-he said, "the engine block has a hole in it from a rod that somehow broke loose--the truck looks as if it's been losing oil for some reason"-this problem was from no fault of the owner-i feel upkeep has been done on this truck so it wasn't from negligence". we now have to put a brand new engine in our truck and i have nothing to drive for a month! after reviewing many other complaints about the 2004 durango--and noting that most, if not all of them have similar dangerous issues wrong with their truck-i feel dodge should take responsibility for this suv and recall it--@ least the engine/oil problems. when someone dies in an accident due to the engine "locking" up while driving--dodge will have a suit on their hands--and i will be a part of it!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the instrument panel lights started flashing as the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that she had problems starting the vehicle before the failure occurred therefore, she had to jump started the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the battery cable shorted out, melting the egr tube due to the cluster being program incorrectly. as a result, the battery cable and the egr tube needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v578000 (electrical system:battery:cables). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Driving down the road and all the lights on the vehicle went out during night driving. got stopped by police because not having any lights. had vehicle in repair shop for approximately 4 weeks and the problem still exists. have replace the front control module for $450.00 and a new light switch for approximately $60.00. did not resolve the problem. *tr

2004 dodge durango hemi fatal engine flaw. on sunday april 17th 2011, i went out to start up my car and the most horrible banging, clanking noises came from the engine, i had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic and he stated there was a hole in the engine block and the car would need a new engine.this engine was very well maintained with regular oil changes and had only 76,400 miles on it. i had the 7/70000 warranty. i filed a case with dodge and was assigned a case manager. "[xxx]" had me get the vehicle towed to my dodge dealer (at my expense). then again at my expense the dealer wanted an hour of service to "inspect the engine." ($105) two days later the dealer called saying the district manager of wanted them to inspect the "bottom of the engine" and authorize another 2hrs of labor. the initial "engine inspection" was apparently only the "top of the engine" which was found to be clean with no sludge or signs of neglect. i still had no answer as to why this engine self destructed without any warning. dodge refused to give me more than $1500 since i was out of warranty and a new "remained" engine would be $7900!! i decided to sell the car for scrap, dodge does not stand behind their products, a well maintained engine of a$ 40,000 vehicle should not self destruct just outside of warranty and the owner should not be expected to pay for the diagnosis. i was out over $300 and fought with dodge customer service for over 3weeks. if i had been driving the car when the engine flaw happened the wheels may have locked up and the car could have rolled. there are numerous other complaints about this issue on this sight. dodge needs to be held accountable for such poor workmanship! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the horn began to sound, the door locks began to unlock and lock. smoke began to rise from the dashboard, and one of the engine pistons came through the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to her home where it remained parked. the contact noticed there were holes within the engine and the piston casings were shattered. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed they would not honor the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel), due to the contacts original dealer being out of business. the failure mileage was 114,050.

Found out that the ticking noise was #7 cylinder connecting rod was bent and hitting the baffle above the crankshaft. it bent when dealer called an told me i had a major repair problem, as i was driving it on highway ,the engine began to shake i thought it was a valve problem. working on filing a complaint with nhtsa dealer told me i need a engine replacement only 147,000 mile oil changes every 3,500 miles there needs to be a immediate recall this is a dangerous occurrence and some one will end up hurt. *tr

While driving, vehicle just shuts off, has happen before now getting worse and scared to drive my family in it, i've had the same four codes pop up and after research on the internet it seems to be the (pcm) power control modular. i've seen nothing but complaints, but seems to be going no where. i took it to the dealer and they couldn't find nothing wrong. as soon as i leave the dealers lot it shut off and i had to wait 10 to 15 minutes for it to start. i'm afraid to drive it on the interstate cause if it shuts off, i lose power steering and it's hard to control going at those speeds. can someone please do something, this is very dangerous. *tr

Engine threw a rod and tore a hole in engine block while driving with out warning despite regular oil changes and maintenance. *tr

Wife drove 2004 durango with 5.7l hemi to work last night, when started it to come home made loud noise. i trailered it home, called mechanic to look at it. he said i had broken rod in engine. oil&filters changed every 3000 miles. no problems until this. very upset dodge will not cover this. needs new motor!!!!!!!! only 123,000 miles. *tr

2004 dodge durango 107,000 miles engine failure without any warning my engine blew a rod, while going 55 mph, i have always kept maintenance up to date, towed it to dodge dealership and was told i could pay them to look at it and diagnose what was wrong, but that it was probably from oil sludge from not taking care of the car. they have been the ones doing my oil changes for the last year. they told me they know of no problems what so ever with the 04 durango engines... *tr

Vehicle: 2004 dodge durango limited with the 5.7l hemi v8 engine. 130,000 miles on vehicle. driving vehicle at highways speed (50 mph) it suffered a catastrophic engine failure resulting in a hole in the side of the engine block. rod failure. connecting rod simply broke in half for no reason. failure is not the result of neglected maintenance! the maintenance schedule as prescribed in the operators manual was strictly followed using the recommend oil (mobil 1 5-30w). mechanics summation of cause was "poor quality connecting rod from manufacturer". the internals of the engine showed no wear and was very clean. replaced engine with used engine cost was over $3000. *tr

Driving down the road and all the lights on the vehicle went out during night driving. got stopped by police because not having any lights. had vehicle in repair shop for approximately 4 weeks and the problem still exists. have replace the front control module for $450.00 and a new light switch for approximately $60.00. did not resolve the problem. had the fuse box under the hood replaced and it resolved the problem. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango w/ a 5.7 hemi. drove this vehicle back and forth to work everyday without any problems. i loved this suv! it was by far the nicest vehicle i have ever owned. friends joked that i babied it more than i did my children. i took very good care of this vehicle mechanically and cosmetically. being an ex-mechanic, i am very aware of the necessity of regular maintenance. i parked the vehicle friday night and all day sat. wife went to go do the grocery shopping sun morning and claimed that the engine turned over a little and then there was a thunk noise and wouldn't restart. i went out and tried to start the durango. on the third try, the engine started. there was a loud clicking noise coming from the engine. it sounded like the bendix was stuck on the starter. i tried tapping on the starter to disengage it to no avail. i replaced the starter with a new one and got the same sound. i called a local mechanic about the problem and he came to my house to hear the problem. when we started the engine, the noise was noticeably louder. after an hour of crawling around under the vehicle it appeared to be an internal engine problem. on further inspection we found a small crack on the drivers side of the block. i can not afford to have the engine replaced even though i am still making payments, insurance, and tags. after all the other research i have done and the hundreds of people i have found with this same problem, i just don't understand why chrysler hasn't released a recall. i was very lucky that this didn't happen while traveling down the highway. the durango has approx. 95,000 miles on it. this type of failure should not be happening this early to this amount of any vehicle. updated 08/23/11 *tr

The outer passenger side tie rod end on our 2004 dodge durango came apart due to extreme corrosion. the ball completely separated from the housing. the rubber boot was still in place, but clearly had failed somehow. the result was the immediate loss of steering and vehicle control. thankfully it was in a neighborhood and at low speed. the truck ground to a halt in the middle of the road. it was towed and ultimately repaired with a new tie rod end. i kept the old corroded tie rod hoping someone would care to see it. the should not have occurred in a vehicle 3x its age. the defective part is so badly corroded it looks like its been on the bottom of the ocean for 20 years. *tr

My husband started the durango and heard a loud clicking sound coming from the engine. he found a puddle of oil underneath and discovered there was a large hole in the oil pan. we had it towed to the dealer and was told that a rod had shot through the oil pan and that our engine would have to be replaced. we have always maintained the oil changes and upkeep. the day before this happened we had driven all over and had no problems. prior to this there had been two occassions when i was going down the road and the engine just shut down and i couldnt control the steering or brakes but they happened about a year apart and started up immediately. luckily i wasnt in busy traffic when this occured. i thought it was a fluke because there was never any engine lights on. even the morning when he discovered the clicking sound there were no dash lights on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loud bang heard from the outside of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed a substantial amount of oil leaking from the engine. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they detected a failed connector rod. the technician stated that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle could not be repaired because the manufacturer discontinued the production of the specific model engine needed for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 78,600. updated 07/08/11 *bf according to the invoice, the crankshaft was broken and went through the engine block. the engine needed to be replaced. updated 09/16/11 *jb

2004 dodge durango w/5.7 hemi engine. piston went through the engine when the car was started. i had bought the car with over 60k miles and i put less than 20k on it from the time i purchased until the time the engine went. the car was 15k so we still have a car note on it. i have no vehicle to drive but still making payments. my husband is out of work and we don't have money to replace a malfunctioned engine. this is not normal wear and tear maint. vehicle looks new and have had all required maint done on a reg. basis. *tr

I went out to start my vehicle, on the morning of march 28, to let it warm up, and when i tried to start the car, it made a horrible noise so i immediately turned the car off. my husband came out and popped the hood to see if what was making the noise, was visible. it wasn't. we called a mechanic and he came to our house to look at the vehicle and after he tried to start it, he immediately turned it off too. he told us he really thought it was the motor and that it had thrown a rod. he told us not to drive it anywhere, which i wouldn't have anyway, considering the noise it was making! we called a wrecker and had it towed to a mechanic. he called us to tell us it definitely was the motor. we have to get a new motor which is going to cost us somewhere in the neighborhood of $4-5,000! we do not have that kind of money!!!! from what i have read on several websites, this isn't the first time this has happened to a 2004 durango with a 5.7 hemi. we contacted the dodge dealership where i purchased the vehicle and the literally went all around the subject of how many times this has happened to others and if there was something chrysler could do to help! they want $6,000 just for a motor! that doesn't include labor! you've got to be kidding me!!! i contacted one place checking on a replacement engine and the gentleman said "you're lucky, most people with that year durango, have already had to replace their motors 2-3 times!" lucky, are you serious? who could afford to do that 2-3 times??? something needs to be done about this! chrysler needs to step up and back their name up by taking care of this problem, not just for me, but for everyone who has had the same problem. please help! thank you in advance for your any assistance you can give. *tr

I¿ve had my 2004 dodge durango since 2006, purchase it while living in paducah, ky. very nice family vehicle i thought, until about 1yr ago, when i discover when it rain hard, or i take truck through a carwash, it shuts off on me. i would be driving and when i turn off on exit or street, it instantly shuts off, which leaves my tail ends hanging out. thank god i¿ve never been in an accident. i used this truck for personal reasons as well as taking kids back and forth to school. this is so dangerous. i took it to wolfchase chrysler dodge, here in memphis 02/2011 about this problem in which i felt was another waste of my money, because chad was so much unhelpful and unconcern. he told me about other problems, in which i already knew i needed brakes. he claims they were unable to find anything. that was the main reason why i finally took it there when i had money. thinking they would solve my problem. sad they couldn¿t tell me what was wrong with my vehicle. i see where there are so many people complaining about this same problem. this has to be a recall!!! help please¿. it¿s so strange that i am having so many problems with my 2004 durango. i had my oil change friday 04/22/11 at jiffy lube. on saturday 04/23/11, i was out driving and my truck start shaking, so i turned onto this lot beside menekine shop, because i thought my tires was coming off when i got out to look, the tires was ok. so, i walked over to the owner and asked could he see what¿s wrong with my truck. he managed to get it started back up, to pull it under the garage. he checked the oil, which was in there, put it on a machine, which gave him 6 codes, something about a misfire, and something being rich. he continue to check a lot of things and he notice my oil light couldn¿t be reset, and also stated something about my valve are knocking and that i needed a needed a motor. omg!!!, when it rains, it pour. i called chrysler dodge again, and chad answered the phone. i asked him about the motor. he to. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise relative to something blowing up, he noticed smoke coming from the engine. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found a hole in the engine. the mechanic stated that the entire engine needed to be replaced. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. the vin was unavailable.

2004 dodge durango limited with 91,855 miles. no prior problems whatsoever. driving down road, malfunction indicator light came on and started flashing, 30 seconds later the vehicle lost all power and would not restart. it had to be towed to service station, where diagnosis was made. there was a hole in the engine block. this should not have happened to a car of this age with this mileage. they advised the powertrain warranty expired at 70,000 miles. however, many have complained about this same issue and it creates a potentially catastrophic life safety issue. just filed my complaint with chrysler today and hope that they do the right thing - unless they don't care if i ever purchase another product from them again! *tr

Dodge durango 2004, 5.7 hemi engine , i tried to start the car but at the first attempt i just hear a noise but the engine didn't start. at the third time the engine start it, but it was a making a clicking noise that increased with the acceleration of the engine. before this incident i did not have any issue with my car, i bought it over two years ago. i been doing the services at least every 3,000 miles , but the thing that make me upset is that i was doing the services at dallas dodge, i may have proof of some of those services. but in the last service i went to a different place, it was a guy that has been working in chops his whole life , and the first thing that he notice when he was changing the oil is that was so dirty. he ask me about how often i was doing the oil,when i told him about every 3,000 miles, at the end he did the comment that they were not changing the oil. well now i have three different opinions about my engine, and unfortunately i have to replace a engine that goes from 4,750 to 6,700, i have been reading about problems with this engine and it seems like there was many complains about this engine, now the engine and the bad service it make it worse. i know you guys must have hundreds of this messages but really hope you guys can help me with some directions, well at least if this does not help me, it may help somebody else with the same problem.

I use our 2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine to take our 3 children to school. we have taken great care of this vehicle, maintaining everything! 4 days ago we got into the vehicle to go to the store and at start up the engine made a horrible sound. we stopped trying to start it then tried once again. my husband opened the hood smelled oil and looked underneath the vehicle to find that the engine had thrown a rod and there was a hole in the side of the engine. we had no warning whatsoever. the vehicle made no other sound prior and drove 100% fine the day before. after searching, we have found many people have had this same problem. now we are in pursuit of any type of justice from this. our extended vehicle warranty expired 2 months ago. when we called the dealer to see if there was anything they could do for us we were told "no" and were also told we were the 2nd people to call with the same problem with this engine. it doesn't seem to be the durango alone...but the 5.7 hemi engine between certain years. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a loud noise in the engine and there was an oil spill. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine rod punctured the engine. the report filed to the manufacturer was #20713758. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000.

Complete engine failure. no prior warning. all oil changes and maintenance up to date. defective engine manufactures and sold by dodge. no recourse given to the thousands of people who bought this vehicle and had the same exact defect. repairs estimated at $3000-6000. this car was driven without incident the day and night before. then the next day upon leaving for work in the morning it completely failed and had to be towed. the mechanic stated loose parts in the engine caused by overconsumption of oil and sludge. how the heck can a car company get away with this. i still owe money on it and cant afford to fix it. *tr

The piston rod broke off causing three holes to form in the oil pan. it also, caused the engine to seize.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, she noticed a burning odor and smoke started pouring into the vehicle. she mentioned that the failure happened as a result of the rain leaking into the computer panel and wires. the contact stated that before the failure occurred, the vehicle was inspected for recall 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel) and the mechanic stated that it was not necessary to applied the remedy since it did not qualify. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed new spark plugs. the remedy did not repair the failure and the contact had to take the vehicle back to dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. a reservoir was installed which repaired the failure temporarily. the failure occurred again due to water leaking into the hood and damaging a coil located near the battery. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 140,000.

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi. 50000 miles. was running fine. started it up after work got a loud knocking sound. went back to dealer found that it was a bent rod. still under the 7/70 warranty. took them a day to figure out what it was. but after reading all these comments they should have known right away. *tr

The dodge durango in question was parked on friday feb 25, 2011 and was running perfect. it was not missing or knocking. on tuesday, march 1, 2011 we cranked the durango and it immediately began knocking extremely bad. took the durango to a mechanic and was informed that the heads were ruined and the block was busted from a piston rod bending. engine cannot be repaired. the durango is in perfect shape otherwise and with only 83465 miles i expected more for the amount of money this vehicle cost.

2004 dodge durango hemi 4x4 spits, sputters and shuts down in the rain. it only does this in the rain and dealership has no idea how to fix it. very dangerous as it's my wife's car that she uses to take our daughter to school everyday. many complaints online for same problem. *tr

Catastrophic engine failure. dodge durango 2004 5.7 hemi engine. has 84,000 miles. which is low miles for this type of engine. drove the suv the day before and was running fine. no warning lights etc. next day go out to start it up and hear loud noises coming from engine. had it towed to the dealer and he said a rod broke. maintenance was up to date. this shouldn't be happening at 84,000 miles. this is a design flaw or the use of below standards parts. only option is to replace engine. these cars cost 35,000 dollars they should not be having a major engine failure of this type. this engine needs to be recalled and fixed. people are clearly being sold a defected product. *tr

1. engine light remains lit: service can see no reason from computer diagnosis. 1a. engine idles rough for several minutes after a rain storm. 2. engine won't start unless gas pedal fully depressed: then stalls unless idle remains at least 1500 rpms. 3. took to service shop: diagnosis is cylinder # 7 has no compression and computer shows 8 system faults relating to failure of cylinder # 7. research from internet forums shows this is a common problem and the only solution is to replace the engine at a cost between $4000 and $5000. no guarantees replacement engine will not have same problem. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango with the hemi 5.7 liter v8. over the last week it was occasionally hard to start when there was rain, otherwise the vehicle runs fine. vehicle has had all regular maintenance, is used for light duty only and has had proper weight oil using mobil 1 synthetic at each oil change. i drove the vehicle home friday night from work, started fine, drove home fine, stopped at a store along the way, no issues starting it after. upon arriving home i shut it off, with no issues apparent. i did not use the vehicle saturday. sunday afternoon i proceed to start the vehicle and the engine suddenly makes a loud clacking noise, followed by a loud bang and stalls. oil was running down the driveway and the engine has a hole in the block. vehicle only has 111k miles on it. there were no warning signs before this happened other then the occasional issue to start when it was raining. repairs estimates have ranged from $5500 to $7000 as the engine is completely ruined. doing some research online i discovered many owners that have had the exact same thing happen, and most of them have had it happen between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. *tr

Key fob poorly designed which leads to small interier metal prong breaking causing the key to be no good. once the key is no longer working you have to open the doors manually by inputting the key into the door lock which sounds the alarm until the car is started. this is a true safety issue when your holding two infants and trying to open the door and stop the alarm from sounding. i was also approached by officers as there had been car break ins in this particular location and they believed i was steeling the veh because the alarm was sounding and i was leaned over attempting to get the key in the ignition to stop the alarm from sounding. i've checked on the internet and many other folks have this same issue. the dodge dealership has even advised me that this is a known issue and that mopar who manufactuers the keys for dodge has changed the design because of the issue, however, they will not fix the issue for those with keys already broke and is not willing to reiumburse for the key cost.

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt with the hemi 5.7 l. it has 127,000 miles on it. we've taking great care of it! the last time that it was drove it was a great ride, then with out warning went started it up there was loud bang!!! and it started shaking. had someone look at it and it threw a rod!! i had no warning of this. yes i've had smll problems with it over the years put a new thermostat in it cause of over heating new brakes it died out on me a few times with no reason so i thought it was bad gas so i started put the higher grade in it and that seemed to stop that. but this no warning!!! i have been reading and there is so many complaints on the same year make and model. dodge needs to do somthing before someone gets hurt ot killed!! i was lucky i hadnt even left my driveway when it happened!! now i am going to be out thousnads of dollars that i dont have to either get this fixed or a new car. i cant afford that i am still paying on this. until this happened i didnt know all the recalls that has been on this vehicle. i haven't received any. now i know why i dont have inside lights we unhooked them cause they wouldnt go off. come on dodge do somthing before someone get hurt in this vehicle. take responsiblity & make a recall!! there is 156 postings on here with the same problems how many more before dodge does something? i am going to post this website and let others know about it i found it on accident lastnight. something needs to be done now!! i dont know about anyone else but i can not afford to repair this nor buy another car!! *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango with the 5.7 hemi engine with only 78,000 mile ,the car was running fine one day. very quiet and smooth. i went to start it a day or two later ,and there was a clanking sound out of the engine,very loud, i thought it might be bad gas, after letting it run a bit ,all of a sudden the noise stopped .but now there's heavy blue smoke pouring out the tail pipe. being a retired mechanic i know this is a very bad oil issue. i have been reading online other people having trouble with this 5.7 engine. i can only imagine what could happen at highway speeds with this engine self destructing. *tr

I own a 2004 dodge durango, v8, 5.7 with a hemi & a 102,000 miles on it. i am the original owner & have babied this car from the get go. we recently just replaced the ball joints on the front end, tuned it up & was heading to get the tires rotated & balanced for our family spring break vacation. when my husband went out to start it, it made a horrible noise & threw a rod through my engine, intake & oil pan. i am highly disappointed in the money i have put in this car to keep it maintenanced & what i paid for it, to just blow with no warning. after reading numerous complaints about this year & engine, dodge needs to step up & take responsibility & make a recall. i am now going to be out thousands of dollars on a car i still owe on & my vacation has been ruined & had to be canceled. i am thankful however that i was not driving when this happened with my little boy in the car. totally disgusted with dodge for not recalling this engine sooner. *tr

I own a 2004 dodge durango and let me tell you the problems i have had with it!! the radiator, throttle position sensor and brakes. the biggest problem is when it rains. the truck just shuts off, no matter where you are when this happens. you could be on the highway going 65mph and it just shuts down. i thank god that i haven't gotten in to an accident yet. it is so dangerous to drive it like that not knowing if when you re out and its starts to rain i head for home because i am so worried. i don't even let me teenage daughter borrow it in cause she is out and god forbid it starts to rain. when it shuts down there are no brakes no nothing. someone has to do something about this. there are so many complaints and no recalls on this part. that is insane!!!! someone somewhere is going to get killed!!! dodge - you have to do something!!!!! i will never buy another dodge again!!! *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango hemi 5.7 with 62k miles. i maintained the car well. i have two major problems: 1) while driving on the highway the checking engine light and the lighting rod light comes on and the car jumps out of overdrive and remains in 3rd or 4th gear. my temporary fix would be to pull over, turn off the car wait 3 seconds then restart. the check engine light stays on but the lighting bolt goes off and the car is able to shift back into high gear. 2) recently the while driving the oil light comes and the car stalls leading me to stare the car off the road without any power. this is extremely dangerous!! i have no fix to date. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the pistons on the vehicle have started to disintegrate. the failure caused the vehicle to stutter and then stall. the check engine light illuminated prior to the failure. the dealer performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the number six cylinder misfired. the dealership took the vehicle to a regional test site, dismantled the engine and found that the number six cylinder was disintegrated. the dealer stated that the engine had to be replaced. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,600.

Drove the durango home from work around 8pm the night before. when i got into the vehicle the next morning about 7:30am , heard a load pop noise and then it shut off. when i tried to start it back up it had an awful tapping noise, so i immediately shut the engine back off. this vehicle has about 130,000 miles on it, most being highway miles. i have always serviced according to manufacture recommendations. this is my only means of transportation and i still have 6 payments left on it. why will dodge not stand behind their product, as it is obvious by the internet that this is a very big problem. in these bad economic times people can't afford to loose what they have worked so hard to keep. i think i will go to the news media on this to make americans aware not to purchase dodge products. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi v8 had 134,000 miles. oil changes were done every 3,000 miles, fluids always checked. i drove the vehicle for most of the day and then parked it in the driveway. the next day i went to start it and it sounded like the battery was dead but made a loud clunking sound. i attempted to jump the battery and without success i had it towed to a mechanic. the mechanic found that the motor seized and would require a rebuilt. the cost would be $6300 for a vehicle that is not even paid off yet. after reading several of the same complaints, i find this to be a defect. chrysler should take responsibility for selling a faulty product to consumers. *tr

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the engine sound was similar to a "lawn mower". there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the engine due a piston fracturing a block in the engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. the vin was unavailable.

After nothing but normal driving experiences, upon attempting to start my 2004 dodge durango with a 5.7 l hemi v8, there was a large wrenching sound and the subsequent banging in the timing of the engine. the last time i drove the car it was fine and actually averaged 20 mpg as per usual highway driving. the dodge service technician later informed me that a valve lifter, rocker arm, and piston had all gone and the vehicle requires a new motor. since i only have 116,000 miles on it and service it regularly, i find this to be a defect. this feeling is also justified by the fact that i can easily find over 100 postings on vehicle forums related to engine failure at start-up, idle or low speeds, all with similar outcomes to mine. there was no recourse offered by the dealer, who instead offered me an option of a $6500 rebuild or $450 for the car as-is and were too eager to get me into their showroom. *tr

On thursday december 30, 2010 i went to start my vehicle and there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. got it to my mechanics and as we were putting it on the lift there was a big bang and then the ticking became more of a hammering noise. we removed the motor on thursday january 6, 2011 to find that the #7 cylinder connecting rod had broke and gone through the side of the engine block. through some user forums on the internet i found that there have been multiple instances of this happening usually between 90 - 100,000 miles. my vehicle had approximately 98,000 miles on it. ordered a new motor on friday january 7,2011. i am just glad that this did not happen while i was driving down the interstate at 65 mph during my normal daily routine. *ln

Dodge durango, hemi 5.7 liter engine went out. started out with a ticking noise that i wound out to be the #7 cylinder connecting rod was bent and hitting the baffle above the crankshaft. it broke, as i was driving it onto the lift, and sent the rod through the side of the block. engine is dead, 116k miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated the engine began rattling abnormally. the contact was able to determine that the engine was leaking oil. in addition, the contact also stated that there were shards of metal under the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a hole in the engine. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages was 90,800.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango slt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the connecting rod to the engine broke. the contact applied the brake and smoke emitted from the hood. the contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire from the oil on the exhaust. the contact stated that the fire went out after the oil burnt off. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.

2004 durango all maintenance kept up, car was running fine then one day went to start car made loud knocking noise, dealer said blown cylinder. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt hemi (5.7 v8) with 71,000 miles. no events leading to failure as vehicle was regularly maintained and no warning via sounds/feel/or lights of any kind. the connecting rod broke thru the bottom of the engine block causing 2 substantial cracks and leakage of oil. only option for repair is a new engine. *tr

2004 dodge durango with 5.7 v8. vehicle has 103,000 miles on it and has had regular maintenance and oil changes. drove the vehicle home from work and parked it in my driveway with no indication of any problems whatsoever. when i went out to start it the next day it would not start. sounded like a dead battery or possibly the starter frozen up (rapid clicking noise) after trying to jump start the engine, i had it towed to the shop where they showed me a gaping hole in the side of the engine where it had thrown a rod. they could not tell me what had caused the failure without tearing apart the engine and costing a lot more money, but engine was trash at that point and no need spending more money on trash. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango that i have only had for 2 months well we had been driving through a bad rain on the highway doin 55 and all of a sudden the car started to sputter and shake i went from 55 miles a hour to 10 in 30 feet and almost got creamed by a tractor trailer with my kids in the car no less, well i had it towed to the dealer the said it was do to the rain and told me it would be 600 dollars to fix because it was general mat. not covered in our warranty. so here me and my wife and kids go out in the storm. pretty sucky for a dealer to do. so we made it home i got on line there are numerous sites about this problem so i call dodge they say i'm the only one that has called in on this problem yeah right. what happens is the coil packs and wires get wet and arch and causes a miss fire i cant even wash my car that's how bad it is. me and the other owners want to know why it hasn't been a recall???or does someone have to die first. this is a major problem and needs to be addressed thankyou. *tr

Vehicle upon exiting interstate blew the engine. steering and braking functions were disabled. 4,000lb suv remained uncontrollable until it careened into an embankment. someone has to do something. there are countless people with this same issue of engine failure with the same engine. is there nothing that can be done? we paid large amounts of money to support chrysler and their is no positive return for the buyer. please see link http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1dd4b2. *tr

Driving on highway at 55mph. loud bag then rapping sound. pulled to side of road with engine still running, shut off, determine large puddle of oil under passenger side of car. towed to garage. oil leaked through cracked block due to broken connecting rod. all maintenance done per manufactures specs. replacing engine. *tr

2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine was purchased in 2007. in july and august of 2010 i experienced several occasions of stalling and hesitation, many times while traveling at highway speeds of 65 miles per hour as well as 30 miles per hour in local traffic. vehicle has stalled with no power in traffic. several times this has occurred during raining and sunny conditions. various times check engine light has come on and vehicle was taken to dealership for service and keep for days. chrysler dealership charged for sensor replacements and complete tune-up of plugs wires, adjustments, etc. this all happened in the summer of 2010. the vehicle had been allow to sit in our driveway for several weeks to cut down on driving it due to the performance issues and trips to the dealership. on november 25, 2010, thanksgiving day, i when out to start the vehicle and a loud thumping noise came from the engine without any previous warning of this type of problem. my neighbor told me that it sounds like a blown piston or rod in the engine. i have then found many similar incidents and complaints on the website describing this same dangerous and defective vehicle and engine as mine. someone will be seriously injured or killed if chrysler is not forced to replace or repair these defective engines. if this were toyota, you would have no problem taking action against the manufacturer. you must do the same thing against chrysler who has given the public a bad and defective product with an extremely high cost to repair and should not be shifted to the consumer while the company is provided the ability and protection to ignore their responsibility. please do your job as the american public depends on you for justice and recompense on products that are inferior and unsafe. please take action for recall and replacement and/or repair of all 2004 and later 5.7 hemi engines right away. there are more than sufficient cases and reports as i found out that i am not alone. *tr

The vehicle dies when i decelerate or turning in to my driveway. the vehicle has also died driving down the highway at 40 or 50 mph. i have felt the vehicle cutting out as i'm driving on the highway at 60 mph. when stopped at a stop light, it feels like it is going to die, and i have to give it some gas with the accelerator pedal so it won't die. recently, it died as i was turning in the driveway at work, and it took six times of trying to start it before it would start again.

I own a 2004 dodge durango 4.7. the miles are 117,000. my wife noticed a loud ticking sound coming from the engine. after doing some research online about the durango i came open another owner that reported it being the exhaust manifold. i bought a new exhaust manifold gasket and when i went to install it i noticed that 6 of the bolts had been broken off. on the drivers side the heat shield was completely missing. i went to the dealer and purchased a new heat shield and replacement bolts. after i installed them the ticking continued, i took it to my mechanic and he told he was sure it was an exhaust leak and to go ahead and replace the drivers side manifold. i purchased the manifold from the dodge dealer and once i got the old one out i noticed they did not match. the factory exhaust manifold that came with the vehicle did not have the two holes closest to the rear of the car. i believe because of this it cause excessive heat causing the bolts to break off. i believe it also to be a fire hazard. i have contacted chrysler i have not heard back yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the contact had his foot on the brake pedal ready to shift into park, the throttle stuck and crashed into a shed. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 65,300.

2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 litre. 85k mikles after driving on highway for at least 2-3 hours, check engine and electronic throtlle control warning lights come one. happens everytime on the highway after 2-3 hours. turn off car, wait 2 minutes, and it starts up and only check engine light stays on until it recycles. now, the oil light comes on and the car shuts off in the middle of the road. after waiting 2 or 3 minutes and starting, ti is fine. mechanic says dodge needs to replace ecm / ecu. i see a lot of issue with this car stalling in the middle of the road. this is a dangerous issue that chrysler needs to be held accountable for. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango with a blown engine. my 5.7 hemi has approximately 96,000 miles on it. my vehicle's engine has been properly maintained for the four years i've owned it. i've kept the oil changed every 3,000 miles, have run only high octane fuel in it, and put less than 10,000 miles a year on it. my 17 year old daughter was allowed to drive it to her dental appointment which is thirty miles from our hometown. however, she was not able to get out of the driveway. she called and told me the engine was "banging," and i don't mean slang for awesome. so, she took her old maxima with over 200,000 miles to her dental appointment, and when i got home, i found out what she was talking about. the engine has thrown a rod. i called chrysler to ask if there is a recall on the vehicle since i researched my problem on the internet and found that my engine failure is not an isolated incident. i understand completely that i have no warranty on the vehicle, but at such a low amount of miles, i assumed that dodge had realized that they have an obvious mechanical or engineering defect that needs to be corrected. unfortunately, chrysler does not agree. after talking to several agents at chrysler, i was assigned a case manager who had come to the conclusion that i was on my own, but they wanted to offer me four complimentary oil changes! i did not make that up. four oil changes for my blown engine. i've babied this vehicle; most of the miles on my durango have been highway miles. i've only hauled a trailer a handful of times. this vehicle should not be worn out. i still have two years to pay on it. as a poor school teacher who relied on this vehicle for transporting his family safely, i am severely disappointed with chrysler's choice to ignore so many people who have experienced this very same problem of counting on chrysler to protect our families with a reliable vehicle built to safely carry our families in traffic and through all types of weather. *tr

2005 dodge durango stalled at 60 mph in interstate traffic, oil light came on. had to coast with steering wheel locked across two lanes of traffic to arrive at shoulder. vehicle was towed, would not restart immediately. days later vehicle restarted but stalled again less than one mile from repair shop while making u-turn. car left with mechanic, a series of things have been attempted to repair.. another oil change, battery service, alternator service, oil pump repair, only remaining options, fuel pump or. rebuilt engine. not willing to pay for engine repair, especially on a defective well documented part. *tr

I purchased the vehicle on 8/27/2010. on 9/4/2010 while driving on the highway at 70mph, the car made a jerking movement then stalled. i looked out of the rearview mirror, and there was smoke coming from the exhaust. i was unable to stop due to the power brakes going out and rolled into a ditch. i immediately called the car dealership. the car dealership told me to have it towed there and they would diagnose the problem. two weeks later the dealership stated that the engine was overheated and stalled. there was no indication while driving the car after one week of purchase that the engine was overheated. the car dealership refused to pay for any repairs stating that it was due to my neglect. the car dealership repaired the engine through their own mechanics and i was forced to pay $4200 for a used engine. i explained to the dealership, while doing some research that this is a common problem with the dodge 5.7: hemi engine and that many formal complaints were made. although the car was under a 30 day warranty, the dealership would not pay for the cost of the repairs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while fueling the vehicle, gasoline would spill out of the tank. the failure occurred everytime the vehicle was fueled. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that sporadically, the vehicle would restart itself while coasting. the contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently, causing the contact to slightly lose control of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the cam sensor replaced yet it did not remedy the failure. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the contact stated the failure was a serious safety issue that the manufacturer needed to investigate further. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 123,000.

2004 durango 92,000 miles. properly maintain. no issues. one morning started making in clanking noise from the engine near the oilpan. rod bearing broke. replace engine cost $7000. *tr

On a 2004 dodge durango, when accelerating, the car basically dies and gets no power. the lightning bolt light come on. this is happening during acceleration on the highway causing a huge hazard and is now a safety concern. *tr

Purchased new 2004 durango limited 5.7 hemi: after 3 1/2 years and the warranty expiration, when driving in city traffic or highway and it starts raining the engine starts to hesitate violently, to the point it will stop. this occurs if the suv is parked in the rain and the engine is started. i have to wait for a few minutes then the engine will start, but have another heart attack as i drive down the road.. i have had fuse panel, engine wiring, ecm checked and no one can find any problems? the engine recently started missing and my scanner showed p0308 : i removed the spark plug, checked the coil,wiring,injector,spark plug ..all ok and erased the code: the engine has about 79,000 miles on it and is properly maintained and garaged at night.. a stalling engine in inclement weather is a very very dangerous thing that dodge/chrysler seems to be ignoring..the fact is evident that there are hundreds of dodge customers with the same dangerous problem i feel we should not be partners to dodge/chrysler's defective dangerous vehicles and intervention by our federal government based on the number of complaints should be implemented immediately. *tr

2004 dodge durango. consumer states problems with interior lights not turning off.*tgw the consumer noticed the interior of the vehicle was on fire. the fire department was called to the scene and put the fire out. the consumer discovered a recall had been issued regarding the instrument panel which could catch fire. she then contacted chrysler and they informed her that what she described sounded like the previous recall. after an investigation was done, the consumer received a letter from chrysler stating they were denying her claim due to failure to have the recall work performed. the consumer stated she never received any recall notices in the mail. the insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. *jb

While driving my 2004 dodge durango the speedometer functioned erratically and the interior lights would not go out. i pulled off to the side of the road, turned vehicle off, restarted and no change. continued driving home when smoke started coming out from under the dashboard on driver's side only, and the vents on driver's side. immediately turned vehicle off in the middle of the road-ran to a home. he grabbed fire extinguisher-no flames under the hood - he disconnected battery. towed to garage, informed dodge had recall for dashboard fires, towed to dealer who told me defect was in the cluster, that was not part of the recall and no wires in the cluster were melted together, therefore it was not a fire. i called dodge headquarters, received a call on this date from "stacey" stating they had investigated which was to call the dealership and have it reviewed by their legal team and this did not fall under the recall. *tr

Dodge durango. *tr

I own a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi, under heavy rain, engines starts to misfire. it has been over 2yrs with this issue. this happens only under heavy rain. water is apparently touching a coil or cable which makes the car shake as if it wants to cut off, if under extreme rain engine light turns off. it is horrible. i have not found a remedy for this and i find no recall as yet. i have taken to the dealer and complained but they cannot find anything. when i did a tune up feb 2010 at the dealer, mechanic mentioned that he found the coil moist, which was odd. but this is a problem as i cannot drive the car under heavy rain conditions. im afraid of getting stuck in the rain or engine going bad if i don't fix this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact was driving 65 mph when the oil warning light illuminated and there was an unusual ticking coming from the vehicle. the vehicle then stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to her residence where it was examined by an independent mechanic. the mechanic advised that there was a thick layer of burned oil sludge on the engine valve covers. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

2004 durango shuts off while driving. brake light and abs light up then the entire electrical system goes dead including power steering, brakes, lights, etc. *tr

The family & i were traveling back from nj to fl. we stopped for gas & restrooms. as we were pulling out to get back to head back onto the road the truck would not steer in the right direction. we got out & noticed the tire was no longer connected to the steering rod. luckily there was a dodge dealership right down the road. we had to wait until morning to get it towed to the dealership. so we had to get it moved into a parking space at the convenience store & stay in a motel for 2days until the truck was done. it took two days because the part needed to be ordered. the staff at the dodge dealership made us aware that this problem was common in dodge durangos. *tr

Engine failure at 70 mph - no warning, no prior engine problems. rod goes through side of block. 5.7 hemi. *tr

We have experienced our 2004 dodge durango stalling at low speeds while in the process of turning the steering wheel. the dealer has said they could not find anything. i have seen an investigation on your site with the same problem for a 2005 model. this issue is becoming more frequent and it is scary when it happens. this has occurred 5 times in the past 6 months the most recent event was monday july 12, 2010. *tr

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 towed from the scene by the contact's insurance company. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer advised they were not liable for the air bag independently deploying because it was caused by an undercarriage failure. the failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at an unknown speed the contact stated that it seemed like the vehicle had a flat tire so it was pulled over. upon examining the vehicle there was no flat tire. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed a rod in the engine was broken and it punctured the transmisssion,which caused a fire. the vehicle was not serviced for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 55 mph, all of the service lights illuminated on the dashboard and the odometer and speedometer failed completely. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the failure persisted. suddenly, the seat belt warning chime activated and the vehicle resumed normal operation. the dealer advised water had leaked into the junction box from the sunroof causing the failure. the dealer flushed an unknown tube and advised replacing the junction box. the contact declined. the failure and current mileages were 64,000.

The piston broke and block the engine and caused the engine to seized. i got a 2004 hemi limited dodge durango. *tr

Incident occurred on a hot, humid day while traveling down the interstate at 70 mph. without any previous warning, the a/c, blowing at full capacity, just stopped; there was no sound from the a/c motor nor was there a burning odor. approximately 10 minutes later, i turned the a/c back on to find it was blowing extremely cold air on the low setting. i made several stops and everytime the a/c would work; however, the last stop and start i made the a/c did not work. the small town of natchitoches, la does not have a dodge dealership anymore; therefore, i took my vehicle to an independent reputable auto shop in this small town. the mechanic and owner of the shop said that he has replaced about 3 or 4 melted blower motor resistors. is this a common problem or is it a defect that needs to be addressed? it seems as though if something is melting that a fire could start and cause severe damage to the vehicle or worse, death to those in the vehicle. *tr

2004 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi purchased in 03/05 w/34 miles on odometer. problem started with all dash lights illuminating and rpm/speed indicators briefly redlining; power loss followed by temp inability to start. last incident towed to mechanic who said engine had seized & that dodge has a problem w/this type of engine. engine completely locked & needs to be replaced. all recommended maintenance performed prior to failure incl'g oil changes every 3k miles. checked edmunds.com blogs & numerous complaints of exact same problem plus over 500 complaints to odi. out of warranty so chrysler refuses to acknowledge a problem. previous occurrence on highway at speeds >65 mph which caused loss of power steering but was able to navigate to roadside without incident. *tr

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi dies when coming to a stop or in reverse happening several times a day for past eight months. dealer did a reflash but it did not fix it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate and spun around in the opposite direction when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. the vehicle also made a noise which came from the tire area and was difficult at times to shift into gear and the gears locked up. the contact turned the vehicle around and drove home. the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who stated the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was approximately 84,780.

Suv would stall while driving then start back up. heard a ticking noise when turned key over, then heard a loud noise and louder ticking then engine gave out. looked under suv and there was oil and pieces of the metal on the ground. towed it to a shop and was told engine failed due to internal engine failure most likely due to piston. mechanic showed me a hole in the engine block. 2004 dodge durango with apprx. 86,000 miles. also told that whatever happened with the engine destroyed the starter as well. replaced both the engine and the starter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed all interior lights were illuminated. the contact then started the vehicle and the dashboard caught on fire. the contact confirmed the failure had occurred on four different occasions. on the fourth incident, the engine blew out. the vehicle was towed to the dealer all four times in regards to the failure. the dealer replaced the dashboard cluster on each occasion. the vin was not available. the approximate current and failure mileages were 109,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the engine was replaced. a year after the failure occurred, the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000. the current mileage was approximately 73,000. updated 06/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the second engine failed at 73,000 miles. the #1 cylinder was found in the oil pan in pieces. the dealer stated a foreign object may have been in the cylinder head, but could not find positive proof. updated 07/16/10.*jb

2004 dodge durango 4x4 w/5.7 hemi engine. catastrophic engine failure: all service performed as per manufacturers specifications at an authorized dodge dealer. turned the ignition to start the truck and heard a loud noise. afterward, the ignition would not turn over and the vehicle made a ticking sound. had the truck towed to the dealer thinking it may be a failed battery. after replacing the battery (the service technician also suspected a battery) the car failed to hold a charge. upon further inspection on the rack the mechanic identified a significant hole in the engine block and a significant crack in the transmission to engine interface. the mechanic deduced that as an engine component blew, the force of which shorted the battery, the starter and cracked the transmission interface. after removing the battery, the terminal to the negative ground was dislodged, the battery was bulging at the sides, and the engine is dead. chrysler motor company says they have no prior knowledge of any problems with hemi engines, and given the car is out of warranty..sorry nothing they can do. this is a problem that exists and is documented on nhtsa and other public forums. the option presented by chrysler is $5500 plus labor for a re-manufactured engine. estimated labor is $1900. the dealer doesn't get much of a break from chrysler for this engine, but gets all the hassle for the shoddy work the company sells. this is a heavy duty truck, an engine should not die at 125,000 miles. *tr

I own a 2004 dodge durango that has a safety recall on it in 2007-2008 for a potential fire in the cluster panel. i experienced a problem with the interior lights and hatch light not going and brought it to a dodge dealer to have it looked at. the service mgr told me that it was the cluster panel (which was the recall on this vehicle) that had to be done again. now chrysler no longer has the part and due the potential fire hazard the vehicle can not be driven (all stated in the earlier g07 safety recall. i have put 10 phone calls into the dodge cust service line and have heard no response from them. please let me know if you can be of any help or perhaps direct me to someone who can. i have 2 small children and this is my only means of transportation. thank you *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact received a recall notice for recall 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for the repair but upon arrival, the contact was informed that the part needed to be ordered; she was told that it was safe to drive the vehicle home. while driving home, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire; a report was filed. the vehicle was totaled and the insurance company planned to investigate. the contact called the manufacturer who also stated that they would investigate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 107,154.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the vehicle would stall without warning. the dealer advised the cam and crank sensors would need to be replaced. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the current mileage was 49,800 and the failure mileage was 49700. updated 05/18/2010. *lj

2004 dodge durango 5.7 stalling at low speeds at intersections. starts up right away but causes a safety hazard when stuck in the middle of the road with traffic coming. happened 1 time about a month after i purchased the vehicle in 2007. has happened 4 times in the last month. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango (5.7 l) shut off while my husband was driving it. we were making a left hand turn into a parking lot and the truck shut off. he barely missed hitting another car because the steering and the brakes went out. it took 4 tries to get the truck started back up. this has happened to me 2 others times when i was sitting at a red light, thankfully i was not driving. the truck also stalls out everytime there is a heavy rain. the check engine light has not come on so every dealership i've spoken to says that there is nothing that can be done about it, but they are aware there is a problem. i use this truck to drive my children everywhere and i do not understand how this problem has not been addressed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as if it was losing power but as the vehicle came to a complete stop it would cut off. she was able to restart it immediately. the throttle sensor warning light also illuminated. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. a local mechanic called the dealer and advised them of the failure and what needed to be repaired; however, they were unable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was also called and confirmed that there were no warranties or recalls. the failure mileage was 78,000. updated 11/16/10. *lj

While driving 2004 dodge durango hemi, hesitates, has died a couple of times. can't steer when dies. i have been reading about dodge durangos. there has been thousands and thousands of these complaints and nothing has been done about it. this is a very dangerous situation, especially when you can't control the vehicle when it dies, while driving. we have not done anything to correct the situation, because no code comes up to tell us what is wrong. *tr

When driving at low speeds it stalls. i am able to restart it but it is not always easy to tell when it has stalled, because all electrical things still work radio, lights, etc. steering wheel does lock though and it takes almost a minute to get it into neutral and start it again. also while driving as you press the gas pedal it acts as though it is going to die and then lunges forward. i have not yet corrected either of these issues. *tr

Within one year of purchasing the vehicle, engine cluster lights started coming on. air bag warning, abs, traction control, check engine and brake warning lights as well as the speedometer failing to work. we have had the vehicle in over 12 times in the past 5 years for this recurring problem. the vehicle is now out of warranty but the problem is still happening. i have been told by a non chrysler mechanic that the harness that goes to the abs module has a connector near the wheel well. the dealership has tried on many occasions to seal this connector. i understand later models have a corrected harness. the mechanic told me the connector was repaired previously by splicing the wires of the harness near the connector. this was not a factory authorized repair. the connector and the abs module are once again fried and melted. the vehicle has never had abs, traction control or air bags working for more than a month after each repair attempt. since the warranty expired on the vehicle, i have had it in one time for a repeated attempt to fix it. i had a battle trying to get the work done as a warranty issue. they charged me over $300 to trace the problem which it had been in for 11 times earlier. i am through trying to get this dealership to repair the problem. my wife is currently driving a car without abs, traction control or air bags. *tr

Have had ongoing problem with the engine cutting out for last 18 months. replaced plugs and wires. problem still persists. usually occurs while not giving gas. occurred once will turning into a parking lot. power steering went out and vehicle maneuvered into oncoming lane right of way. no collision occurred. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango stalls frequently...almost daily. i took the vehicle to the dealer after the first incident and the technicians were stumped and seemed unaware of the issue, which i have since learned is not uncommon. the stalls frequently occur at parking lot speeds, but have occurred while doing 50 km/hr and while under power. the higher speed stalls are a concern as the stall also kills power braking and steering. to restart the vehicle, you have to put it in n and turn ignition. so far, that has worked each time, but at speed this can be a little unnerving to say the least. dodge stated that a eec flash was available, but that it did not address stalling, only shifting issues and therefore it was not required. dodge has so far indicated there is nothing that can be done. i am dating the information below with the most recent incident because it was the first time it has occurred at higher speed, but it has been stalling without warning at least once a day for the last 2 weeks. *tr

2004 dodge durango slt with 5.7l hemi engine. engine only has 114,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained. upon starting the car on 11/20/2009 the engine suddenly without any prior warning broke a rod and punched two holes in my oil pan. after researching this on the internet and contacting dodge this is a common problem with the 2004 model that was fixed on the 2005 model. chrysler refuses to repair any defective engines that are out of warranty even thought they admit to the engine having a problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango, and a 2009 evenflo child restraint seat, model number ca37538cn. he has difficulty securing the child properly in the "convertible" child restraint seat. the harness straps fail to extend long enough to become locked into the buckle. the child restraint seat was installed using the vehicle safety belt system. the restraint seat was replaced. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 68,300.

While slowing down, or at stop light, or starting to accelerate, the engine cuts out with out warning. usually while taking my kids to school. this is very dangerous, it happens a few times a week. i have done my own research and it seems to be a major problem. dodge has done nothing to correct the issue and probably wont until some one dies. its a shame that some one has to die to get the attention of the right people to solve the problem. i have read so many complaints about this problem that i am disgusted with dodge. i loved my truck until this started. some one needs to act on this and get dodge to take responsibility before someone dies. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. in september 2009 she noticed smoke coming from the electrical instrument panel. a local mechanic stated that the failure was caused by plastic within the cluster panel. the dealer stated that the failure was repaired per recall 07v092000 electrical system: instrument panel; however, when the vehicle was towed to the dealer they found that the recall was not repaired. after the dealer repaired the instrument cluster the horn and seat belt failed to operate normally. the dealer stated that failure was not caused by the recall repair; therefore, they are not responsible. the failure and the current mileage were not available. updated 12/30/09 *cn also when the consumer unlocked the vehicle manually, the alarm goes off and will not stop. updated 12/30/09

My vehicle is a 2004 durango limited and i have problems with my remote transmitter that locks/unlocks the doors and sets the alarm. the remote works for a short period of time then i have to open it up and adjust the brackets that hold the battery as if it's loose and i want to ensure contact. that worked for some time along with tapping it upside down so that the battery would transmit to the remote (not sure) but this is no longer working. i have two remotes and only one has worked and i have tried installing new batteries in both with no success. sometimes i have to open the car with the key and sets off the loud/obnoxious alarm system where the lights flash and the car honks until i turn the car on and it stops. i now think that the remote transmitters are defective as i've always had issues with them locking and unlocking whenever they feel like it. *tr

I have a 2004 durango limited ed, and the lights on the stereo screen dim and then turn off. the power on the stereo becomes frozen; if the radio is on when starting the car it will stay on but if it was off, it cannot be powered on. i am able to manipulate the volume via the buttons behind the steering wheel but only the am/fm mode works and not the cd or aud/alternate mode for my ipod. i'm not positive, but i believe that the controls for the heater/ac do not work either and the digital screen is off (has happened about 3 times and is unpredictable and has been months apart). after i bought the car (11/08), i noticed that the battery shut off b/c when i got back into the car and started it, all of my radio stations that were programmed and the time were reset. also, when the stereo "freezes" like this, i can hear a load zooming/clicking sound from the speakers on top of music when playing. *tr

This morning while taking my kids to school, my truck cut out in the middle of a right hand turn. it took everything i had to steer away from another vehicle waiting to turn. after i coasted within 6 inches of the other vehicle i put the truck in neutral and restarted. it started fine. i had my 2 kids in the truck and we came very close to being in an accident this morning. this happens often. i started searching the internet this morning and am shocked by what i found. this has been an issue it seems for alot of people. my question is , why hasn't this issue been resolved. i would think it would be close to the top of the list. considering this vehicle seems to be stalling in traffic. that's not good. it is an accident waiting to happen and it could actually kill some one. when i purchased my vehicle, i thought i was getting a safe and reliable vehicle. not an accident waiting to happen. i am a single mother trying to make a living in this economy. i don't have money to throw away on another vehicle. this issue needs to be solved before some one gets really hurt or dies. *tr

We have not had an incident yet. we do have a problem with our steering wheel though. a little over a year ago we noticed that it seemed loose. it has gotten worse since then. *tr

2004 dodge durango limited hemi engine. for no reason driving down road the suv will stop running at any speed, you lose all power steering and brakes, and are just coasting. happened 4 times in 3 months, "no one at dodge knows why" even though every site on the internet, shows this to be a problem on all the 2004's with no answers from dodge. then after 4th time went to restart engine and engine blew, a connecting rod snapped in half, which is obviously a forgery/metaligy issue. everyone one who has looked at this says so and is a common problem in all the 2004's. this was a $49,000 suv, and this is terrible, dodge just says $9,000. no comment. i'm sure people have died from the first issue, loss of power, without steering or brakes, but does the engine freezing like that, instantly, cause the weak connecting rod to snap. if someone there is doing there job, this should be recalled asap. i'm sure people are dieing over this and dodge does not care, will not fix,and will not even comment on. i have been trying since july. please help is there any way to see the other complaints that have been filed about this. i have talked to 14 other people with the same hemi engine, same year with the same exact problem, but had to find them myself searching the internet. it's an obvious problem, that's been proven, repeatedly, what can we do to change fix/this. thank you, tom *tr

Driving about 20 miles an hour vehicle came to a complete stop the tires locked up could not move vehicle had to have towed to dealer problem was a complete axle failure mileage 20,000. *tr

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt in which the engine stalls and the vehicle cuts off. this normally occurs when braking, deceleration, traffic lights, low speeds. also the passenger seat airbag is not working according to the visual lighted display in that area. i recently purchased this vehicle this year. *tr

2004 dodge durango, equipped with 5.7l v8 hemi, stalls sporadically with no advanced warning. the engine can generally be restarted immediately with little or no modification to the vehicle's configuration. when the engine stalls occur, all power steering and braking functions are rendered inoperative. stalling events appear to be unrelated to weather conditions, or usage of automobile functions (i.e. air conditioning, radio, etc.). most instances occur during low speed maneuvers, to include parking lot and driveway operations, and pulling away from stop signs or traffic lights. however, on several occasions, stalling has occurred during straight-forward driving, with little or no maneuvering on freeway or city streets. *tr

The outboard position seatbelt systems in the middle seat has the plastic latch cover missing. the metal of the latch is the only remaining part of both outboard latches. this was noticed when i went to install a child restraint in the vehicle. i have spoken to other owners who have had the same issue. *tr

Car sometimes starts without electrical response: turn the ignition on and engine starts but no electricity. driving on interstate 95 and all electricity to all panels and power steering shuts off. this happens often and results in having to coast to stop on the side of the interstate with little control of the vehicle. i have to restart engine several times before electrical response is restored. a tumbler kit was installed under warranty (service at pritchard dodge in ithaca, ny in april of 2005) to reset electrical circuit and it helped but never fixed the problem, but now problem is back and getting worse. i do not have the luxury to buy another car so i have used it, but now is too dangerous. *tr

I received a recall notice in nov/dec 2007 from dodge regarding a recall on my 2004 dodge durango. i immediately made an appointment upon receiving the notice and had it repaired on jan.2, 2008. the recall was for a wiring cluster behind the instrument panel , it would malfunction resulting in a fire. recently while on a camping trip with my children, brother and sister in law and my sister and her family the car caught fire. it had been parked since approximately 5:00 the day before. we woke up on sunday morning and were standing around the campfire and all of a sudden the horn on my car beeped. i immediately checked to make sure all the kids were accounted for and they were. my 12 year old son ran down and yelled back the car was on fire. i looked down and saw flames shooting form the windshield and the top of the car. none of us had a fire extinguisher but someone yelled grab the coolers because it had bottled water in there. we quickly doused the fire with water and extinguished it. the fire dept. came out and said they believed the fire started behind the instrument panel in the dash. i filed a report with my insurance and the adjuster looked at the car and totaled and concurred with what the fire dept. had said. i filed a claim with chrysler and their response to me was that "your car is out of warranty,we're sorry but we can't help you". i am highly upset about this. if i had been driving this car when the problem occurred not only would i have not made it out but my four children(two of whom are in car seats) would have met certain death. i need your help investigating this. my car is at a salvage lot in greensboro, nc and this needs to be investigated. chrysler didn't even take the time to look at it. their response is not right and i should not be penalized for their negligence. i really need your help here. thanks so much! *tr

The problems with the vehicle started with a battery issue, my wife went to get in the suv and all of the lights came on as normal, when she put the key into the ignition to start it everything shut off and the dash panel lights started flickering. we had the vehicle towed to dodge dealership and they told us that the battery was dead and we had it replaced. two days after picking the vehicle up my wife went to make a legal u-turn and the vehicle shut off, in the process of the u-turn she pulled into the gas station and re-started the vehicle since then it has happened three other times, most recently she made a right at a stop sign onto a busy intersection, and almost got rear ended at 60mph because her vehicle cut off in the middle of a turn. luckily the driver behind her was able to swerve into the next lane to avoid hitting her. *tr

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi slt, stalls with no warning. usually stalls while slowing down at an intersection or when making a turn. has stalled on the freeway. happening for over a year on and off. dealer said nothing wrong with vehicle. also stalls while backing up. *tr

Our 2004 dodge durangos interior and exterior lights flash on and off intermittently. it happened only a few times in the beginning, but as we were traveling it did it more continuously on and off. during the day it was not as noticeable, but as night falls and you are driving everything goes dark for a few seconds, we have a problem. afraid to drive at night. asked dodge about it and they say if it doesn't happen where they can see it there is nothing that can be done. there are only 42,000 miles on our vehicle. checked recalls and they say we are up to date on all recalls.*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while driving 8 mph it stalled and shut off. the electrical instrument panel displayed a muffler sign and the lights shut off; however, the dealer stated that it was not related to recall 07v092000, electrical system, instrument panel. the electrical instrument panel was replaced on three occasions. the dealer stated that the replacements were considered as good will repairs. the dealer also advised them to have the vehicle diagnosed by a dealer in the state. the manufacturer and the state attorney general have been notified; however, the manufacturer has no record of the complaint. the failure mileage was 3 and the current mileage ia 86,384. the dealer diagnosed the failure and stated there were other components that caused the failure including the battery. the steering wheel also locked and the vehicle shut off. in jan 09 another dealer stated the failure was not related to the instrument panel; however, the diagnostic machine indicated that it was. the consumer stated the vehicle overheats at times. it may occur at anytime whether the vehicle is in idle or while driving. also, if the doors are opened for more than 5 minutes the vehicle will not start. in order to get the vehicle to start, a jumper cable must be used. the consumer was informed recall 07v092000 did not apply to her vehicle. updated 08/07/09.*jb updated 8/18/09 *cn the vehicle stalled on the highway, during rainy conditions. updated 08/21/09.*jp

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle has been randomly overheating. the failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven between 30- 55 mph. the contact must pull the vehicle over and wait for it to cool down. if the doors on the vehicle are opened for more than five minutes, the vehicle will not start. in order for it to restart, the vehicle must be jumped with jumper cables. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. through online research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). the manufacturer stated that the recall did not apply to her vehicle. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the failure occurred whenever the engine was operating at relatively warm temperatures. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures, but they were unable to locate the cause of the failures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the contact was informed that the inner tie rods failed. the entire tie rod system required replacement. the authorized dealer stated that the part for the repair was unavailable due to a massive back order. the repair part has been modified six times. the vehicle is not being driven due to the safety hazard. the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 76,000.

I bought my 2004 dodge durango in 2005 january with 666 miles on the truck. the first year i had no problems at all until about march 2006 i was driving from washington state to california when i notice the check engine light came on. i took it to the dealership and had it cut off in california. well, on my way back to washington state after a week i notice the check engine light came back on i took it back to the dealership for repair. the dealership cut off the light and told me there was a recall out on the 2004 dodge durango to fix the instrument panel. so i took the 2004 dodge durango back in to fix the recall problem and they said it was fixed. well, in the summer of 2006 i was driving my 2004 dodge durango when the lights starts to go off and on while i was on the highway. it was raining hard and then my check engine light comes on again, so i just left the light on. now i'm driving around in my 2004 dodge durango in the rain when i go to put gas in it when i stop. all of a sudden all my interior lights starts to go on and off with my headlights going off and on. the windshield wipers did not work so i cut the vehicle off for a minute. when i turn on the vehicle i could not move it out of park and all the lights was on. so, i left the vehicle there in a parking spot and walk back to work. i later came back to the vehicle about 2 hours later and i started up the vehicle and the gear shift worked. so i drove back to my office and use the computer to see if anyone else was having these types of problems and what do you know i'm not the only one. i took it to the dealership like i was told by headquarters and they gave me some paperwork to go to me local dodge dealership. the dealership made me pay for a diagnostic on my vehicle and said it was from water intrusion in the junction block and my warrant does not cover it. headquarters told me to open a blog and try to get a recall started. but in the mean time call your insurance company. lives are at stake. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact has experienced several failures with this vehicle from the date of purchase. in rainy weather conditions, the instrument panel completely fails, the headlights blink on and off, the windshield wipers do not work, and the gear shifter will not shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found water in the junction box, which caused corrosion to the wiring system. they also found a small crack in the windshield, which allowed water to leak into the junction box. the vehicle is being repaired at the cost of $3,800. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under recall. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 71,000.

Exhaust manifold bolts broke off. *tr

When i fill the vehicle with gas the gas starts spitting out at the end of filling resulting in a large amount of gas pouring down the side of the vehicle. *tr

On saturday 2/28/09 i noticed my cars thermostat elevated to h=high. i called the dealer they advised me to bring i in. they held the card for 4 days ,but called on the 3rd day to tell me the diagnostics stated i need to change the fan clutch although it's working fine, he also stated while he's in their he might as well change the thermostat and a belt near the fan.. however when questioned if this would solve the problem his response was i cannot guarantee anything. today i'm having the same problem and i took it back to the dealer and his reply is oh -well we need to look for something else and by the way you car is 5 years old and things happen..my car is 5 years old with 43k miles. my concern is in regards to the recent recall on some 2004 dodge durango having a problem with the electrical panel catching fire. i would like to find out moore specifics regarding the reason for such a problem . i'm trying to trouble shoot my problem to see if i'm within the scoop of the recall. *tr

Hello i have a 2004 dodge durango hemi 5.7 and it stalls while driving and sometimes at stop lights,it stalled today while driving almost causing me to crash. it has done this several times.. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. after the vehicle had been parked for an hour or so, it caught fire. after further inspection, it was concluded that the blower motor was the possible cause of the fire. the insurance company is in the process of investigating the failure. the contact has pictures and a report from the fire department, which both describe the failure. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. updated 04-14-09 *bf updated 04/15/09. *jb

Suv stalls while driving or stopping, ruff idle. this thing is a death trap,have you ever tried stopping or steering while the car is not running,not safe and i have kids,save lives and fix this before someone gets killed.. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while making a turn at less than 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering became locked. on a separate occasion, while idling at a stop sign, the steering locked and failed completely. in addition, the oil warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic. the dealer was unable to produce an error code because the check engine warning indicator was not illuminated. the dealer cleaned the carburetor in an attempt to correct the failures. the current and failure mileages were less than 51,000.

The problem started about a month ago, i had experienced my car overheating in the winter with temperatures in the teens. i took the vehicle (dodge durango) to my local dealer, he stated he will run a diagnostics report, 3 days later he called me to say the vehicle if fine, however he noticed the fan ran slow therefore he decided to replace the fan clutch and a belt also replaced the thermostat, i paid him 600.00 dollars and within 3 days it¿s overheated again and i had to return the vehicle back to the dealer. he stated he will look at it and he cannot make any promises. i declined to let them service the car. i have now placed it in the hands of my mechanic, after several days trying to trouble shoot this problem he replaced the water pump, this would not relieve the problem, after many hour on the internet i came across a review that suggested the problem was with the radiator. we decided to replace the radiator; the mechanic discovered the radiator was not able to support the engine capacity, which caused it to overheat. *tr

The vehicle stalls without warning in different driving conditions. it has happened multiple times and it seems to be getting worse. in two cases, accidents were close to occurring if it were not for the other vehicle's ability to stop or swerve around. the power steering in the vehicle stops, which is the first indication that the vehicle has stalled. there is no power and the vehicle shuts off. the vehicle turns on again with no problems and we are able to proceed without problems until it happens again. it usually doesn't happen within the same trip, at least it hasn't happened yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. whenever the contact fills the fuel tank, gasoline sprays out of the tank. the fuel nozzle stops when the tank is full; however, fuel continues to spray out of the tank without warning. the manufacturer was notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 80,000. updated 3/19/09 *cn the dealer repaired the problem. updated 03/23/09

Have no clue as to why or what actually causes this failure, but the gear shift will all of a sudden and unexpectedly lock up when taking the running vehicle out of park . this has occurred a various times through out the past year, not showing any real reason or consistency with weather, or other elements playing as a factor for this to occur. one would go to pull the gear shift down and it just was as if it was jammed or locked, during these past times of occurring tried turning the car off and back on, or just releasing the brake and pressing back it (sometimes several times) and it would all of sudden move and allow it to go into gear, until the other day this happened and upon entering the running vehicle and going to place it into gear the gear shifting cable broke. the vehicle is being taken to the garage to have the cable replaced. *tr

Recently our durango began making a loud ticking noise at initial start up of the vehicle, which would decrease and ultimately go away as the car warmed up. i took my car to my local service shop (not dodge) to have other work performed and asked them to try and determine the cause of the problem. the said that the back two bolts connect the manifold to the block of the engine and the heads of the bolts that secure the heat shield were broken. they instructed me to contact the dealer because it looked as if the heads of the bolts and the bolts themselves had just broken off, probably due to heat from the engine. my vehicle has 68,000 miles so i called to see if it was covered under the 70,000 mile warranty. without looking at the car, they told me that someone had to have broken the bolts off, because that just wouldn't occur. i told them that the engine had never been worked on other that routine maintenance. they said they would not cover it because i have not used them for other service, so they did not know if the bolts had been broken off by someone else. i paid for the repairs and they started the vehicle and the same two bolts on the passenger side have the same issue and is causing the same noise. when questioned about this, they stuck to their initial response that someone in the past has broken the bolts, even though i stressed again that no other work had been done on the engine or exhaust. when asked to have the owner of the dealership give me a call concerning the issue, the call was never returned. so, i guess i am going to have to pay to have the repairs made to the passenger side as well, even though it seems to be an issue with the bolts that were used to secure the manifold and the heat shield. *tr

Dodge durango 2004 lost all function pulling into parking lot. lost engine, brakes, steering, electrical. liken it to a power plug being pulled out and instantaneous loss of all control. was able to restart without mishap. took it to nearest dodge dealership only to no avail. they couldn't find anything wrong. took the car home only to have it happen the very next morning again during deceleration to a street light. took it to a different dodge dealership. found nothing wrong.but changed the battery in the event low voltage was the issue. power cut out again during a deceleration and turning a slight right at a fork in the road. this time with entire family onboard. loss of steering, and brakes. but instrument panel stayed lit. and all heat radio. will not try driving again until solved. note: nothing was done to the car before incidents started to occur. no oil change, car wash, pothole, break-in. nothing. lost all faith in "certified" dodge mechanics as they can't even look up the issue and confirm similar occurrence. i've found several via limited internet search. no solutions however. *tr

2004 durango within the past 12 months has stalled 3 times while driving and was able to immediately start back up. also, the radio from time to time will not work, same issue with the keyless entry. i've taken the car to dealerships and no one can pinpoint a problem. the engine light also been on and off for a year. the dealership "flashes" it's computer to reset the light. *tr

Component: unknown or other details: 2004 durango within the past 12 months has stalled 3 times while driving and was able to immediately start back up. also, the radio from time to time will not work, same issue with the keyless entry. i've taken the car to dealerships and no one can pinpoint a problem. the engine light also been on and off for a year. the dealership "flashes" it's computer to reset the light. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. when the contact first purchased the vehicle, the oil light would illuminate, indicating that an oil change was needed. the vehicle also shut off at least five times on the freeway. it would usually immediately restart, but then kick back after it would start. she took the vehicle to the dealer and asked about recalls and other complaints and was informed that none were available. she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v528000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash). the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that they did not have the parts available. she took the vehicle back to the dealer numerous times, but was informed that the parts were unavailable. she constantly changed the oil in the vehicle and would go three weeks before the oil indicator would illuminate again. the vehicle began to smoke under the hood and she returned to the dealer. the contact noticed a chemical smell and used an extinguisher to prevent any further damage. someone attempted to place the vehicle into drive, but it would not budge. the vehicle was then placed into reverse, which caused more smoke emission. the vehicle was towed to the new dealer and the cluster was replaced with a defective part. the contact then noticed headlight, dome light, vanity light, and window issues. she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they charged her for the diagnostic and stated that the cluster was defective. after they repaired the cluster again, the issue seemed to worsen and the horn began honking intermittently. she spoke with the dealer and manufacturer, but they offered no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 72,300 and failure mileage was approximately 5.

Heater blows good, then stops blowing, then will start again. the air conditioning also does this. heater and air in back works fine. if you shut car off and restart will work. it is winter now and i can't see to drive. *tr

Engine stalls during slow speeds. when you accelerate it does not respond and than it lunges forward. engine light comes on and off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection and various warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. a technician stated that nhtsa campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel) was outstanding on his vin. the technician further stated that he would have to replace the cluster at the cost of $700 because the remedy was to repair the dome lights. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 69,940.

Intermittent engine stalling while driving. *tr

2004 dodge durango interior lights would not go off. next morning went to start the truck smoke and then flames engulfed the trucks had to call 911 to have fire put out. i was told by local dealer after recall came out not to worry about the recall that it was a pain to change the part out and that they never saw any problems with any of the ones they had changed before. *tr

My 2004 dodge durango is having electrical issues. most of my lights on my instrument panel stay on at all times, my speedometer or odometer will not work and my heating and a/c will not work. my rear defrost and rear wiper will also not work. dealership reflashed my computer and updated computer but had no affect at all. everything on the exterior works great and runs great. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. while the contact was installing the child seat in the vehicle, the seat belt latch plate cracked. the child seat could not be installed. she stated that this was the third seat belt to fail in the same manner. the first repair was made under warranty. the second repair was paid for by the manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the part for the repair was ordered. the manufacturer stated that the seat belt would be repaired for free because it was a safety issue. the failure mileage was 62,200 and current mileage was 62,223. updated 12/17/08. *lj updated 12/18/08. *jb

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 searching for part. please respond asap! *tr

I purchased a 04 dodge durango 1-1/2 months ago. i was only given 1 key. they keyless entry and key are one. the keyless entry does not lock or unlock the vehicle. the prong that holds the battery down breaks off easily. if you try to manually unlock the vehicle it sets off the alarm.i am unable to lock my vehicle unless i set the alarm off. i have changed the battery, still doesn't help. i looked up on the internet and found this happens with this vehicle often because it is poorly made. i was told i had to pay $200 to replace the key and it will most likely happen again. there should be a recall on this item as it happens often and i am unable to lock my vehicle which makes it more likely for my vehicle to be broken into. the warranty does not cover this item, however i read on other cases that eventually this issue leads to the security system locking down and the vehicle not working. my issue has yet to get to that point but i don't want to wait for that to happen. please look into this issue as dodge refuses to be cooperative. *tr