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2004 Dodge DurangoProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,421 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,421
Crashes
65
Fires
96
Recalls
9
TSBs
81
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,421 complaints, 65 crashes, 96 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.9x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

145 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

remote keys break internally

32 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure due to oil sludge

27 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
4

engine stalls without warning

27 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
5

engine shakes and dies when it rains car wash

15 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

481 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 93K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

193
0–30K
141
30–60K
195
60–90K
235
90–120K
205
120–150K
155
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (235 reports) • Median: 93K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (481 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine481 (34%)
Electrical172 (12%)
Airbags136 (10%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine76 (5%)
Drivetrain64 (5%)
Speed Control41 (3%)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel37 (3%)
Other34 (2%)

2004 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 481 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 93K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 172 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 136 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 5% of all reports filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, with 76 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

76
04
101
05
75
06
99
07
73
08
63
09
60
10
102
11
91
12
154
13
137
14
152
15
79
16
49
17
33
18
44
19
12
20
8
21
5
22
3
23
4
24
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

03V528000Dec 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY OVERHEAT.

04V020000Jan 2004

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.

04V578000Dec 2004

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.

07V092000Apr 2007

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.

09E012000May 2009

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

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (9)

3 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA05018ClosedOpened Nov 2005 · closed Aug 2007

ENGINE STALL

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

EA06004OpenOpened Mar 2006

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS

STEERING

EA06015ClosedOpened Aug 2006 · closed Mar 2007

INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

+ 4 more in the full report

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

1,421

Class avg

368

3.9x 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. 1,421 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.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2004 Dodge Durango: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Dodge Durango is related to the engine, with 481 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2004 Dodge Durango has 1,421 complaints, 65 crash reports, and 96 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Dodge Durango problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Dodge Durango has 9 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Durango problems start?
Based on 1124 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Dodge Durango data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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