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2004 Dodge Durango vs 2004 Lexus RX330

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 Dodge Durango2004 Lexus RX330
NHTSA complaints1,114287
Recall campaigns85
Service bulletins (TSBs)81151
Investigations82
Crash reports4537
Fire reports741
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1619–20
Median reported incident mileage96,000 mi48,872 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge DurangoLexus RX330
Engine3263
Engine and Engine Cooling24911
Electrical System2427
Power Train9969
Air Bags14321
Vehicle Speed Control4934
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1858
Structure3534

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling23912
Clunking / rattling570
Check engine light510
Airbag warning light340
Vibration / shaking309
Rust / corrosion290
Hesitation / surging2243
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.