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2004 Dodge Durango vs 2004 Lincoln Aviator

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 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA complaints1,11481
Recall campaigns80
Service bulletins (TSBs)8156
Investigations82
Crash reports452
Fire reports741
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1613–14
Median reported incident mileage96,000 mi71,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge DurangoLincoln Aviator
Engine3265
Engine and Engine Cooling24915
Electrical System2428
Air Bags1437
Power Train9921
Structure3515
Vehicle Speed Control490
Steering316

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling2395
Clunking / rattling570
Check engine light510
Airbag warning light340
Vibration / shaking305
Rust / corrosion290
Hesitation / surging220
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.