2004 Dodge Durango engine problems
326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Dodge Durango — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 10 MPH and making a left turn in the rain, the vehicle shut off. There were no warning lights illuminated. While at a car wash, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the water was entering the engine…”
filed May 14, 2024
“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…”
filed Jan 25, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 5 | 19% |
| 2022 Durango | 10 | 19% |
| 2021 Durango | 22 | 12% |
| 2020 Durango | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 Durango | 24 | 17% |
| 2018 Durango | 26 | 11% |
| 2017 Durango | 28 | 13% |
| 2016 Durango | 16 | 10% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 74 | 9% |
| 2013 Durango | 116 | 18% |
| 2012 Durango | 141 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.