2004 Dodge Durango electrical system problems
242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Dodge Durango — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was coming home. As I pulled in my garage, hit the brake to stop and put in park. The vehicle started winding up to a point where my foot on the brake didn't matter. It accelerated forward, going through the wall of my garage, through my backyard, thru a chain guard, and into the corner of the…”
filed Oct 4, 2024
“Was sitting at a traffic light and a driver pull up beside me on my drive side, and ask me was my car running hot because she saw that it was smokeing, and i told her no it's not running hot and i would check it out at the service station down the street. before i could pull off another car pull up…”
filed Jul 3, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT…Campaign 07V092000 · Mar 9, 2007
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE…Campaign 04V578000 · Dec 8, 2004
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY…Campaign 03V528000 · Dec 12, 2003
Related service bulletins
Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 20% |
| 2021 Durango | 39 | 21% |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 Durango | 37 | 26% |
| 2018 Durango | 86 | 38% |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 30% |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% |
| 2015 Durango | 94 | 19% |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% |
| 2012 Durango | 344 | 54% |
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.