2004 Dodge Durango power train problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Dodge Durango — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and automatically engaged into four-wheel drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…”
filed Jun 1, 2021
“Vehicle switching into 4lock without indication on dash or warning of when it will happen. Svc light coming on and off often at low speeds turning the vehicle is unpredictable and dangerous to drive due to the additional gas that needs to be applied to get the car to move... It then just suddenly…”
filed Apr 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2021
Power Train problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2021 Durango | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 12 | 9% |
| 2018 Durango | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Durango | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 Durango | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 Durango | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 Durango | 37 | 6% |
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.