2004 Dodge Durango engine and engine cooling problems
249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Dodge Durango — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2004 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to a defective engine. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shook vigorously and the noise grew louder. The dealer advised the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle also had a continuous oil leak. *js”
filed Mar 27, 2018
“I have a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7l hemi. Never had any big issues with it until in 2014 I was driving home from work on the highway when I heard a loud bang and loud knocking noises followed shortly by an abrupt shut off. I tried immediately to get to the side of the road but when I lost power…”
filed Sep 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Durango | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Durango | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Durango | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Durango | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Durango | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Durango | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Durango | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 Durango | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Durango | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Durango | 20 | 2% |
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.