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2004 Dodge Durango vs 2004 Kia Sorento

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 Dodge Durango2004 Kia Sorento
NHTSA complaints1,114220
Recall campaigns80
Service bulletins (TSBs)8122
Investigations80
Crash reports4511
Fire reports7412
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1615–16
Median reported incident mileage96,000 mi88,596 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge DurangoKia Sorento
Engine32646
Engine and Engine Cooling24946
Electrical System24228
Air Bags14314
Power Train9940
Structure3528
Vehicle Speed Control497
Steering3124

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling23915
Clunking / rattling570
Check engine light5112
Airbag warning light340
Vibration / shaking308
Rust / corrosion2942
Hesitation / surging226
Won’t start210

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.