2004 Dodge Durango vs 2004 Honda Element
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Dodge Durango | 2004 Honda Element |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,115 | 281 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 136 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 74 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,000 mi | 53,328 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Honda Element |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 326 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 243 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 249 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 143 | 73 |
| Visibility | 18 | 106 |
| Power Train | 99 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 6 |
| Structure | 35 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 239 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 57 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 51 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
2004 Dodge Durango
2004 Honda Element
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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.