2004 Dodge Durango vs 2004 Toyota 4 Runner
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.
| Metric | 2004 Dodge Durango | 2004 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,114 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 40 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 74 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,000 mi | 6,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 326 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 249 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 242 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 143 | 1 |
| Power Train | 99 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 4 |
| Steering | 31 | 6 |
| Structure | 35 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 239 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 57 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 51 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 21 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
2004 Dodge Durango
2004 Toyota 4 Runner
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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.