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#BS-2004-DODDUR-8F7C2004 Dodge Durango
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 48 crashes, 75 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
engine failure
145 complaints • Severity 9.4/10
engine failure due to oil sludge
27 complaints • Severity 9.4/10
instrument panel fire
10 complaints • Severity 9.4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
292 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (190 reports) • Median: 74K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (292 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2004 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 292 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,481 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 124 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY OVERHEAT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAY INGEST WATER AND FREEZE DURING EXTENDED COLD TEMPERATURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
This is the worst model year for the Dodge Durango according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2004 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
1,000
Class avg
375
2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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