2004 Dodge Durango Equipment Problems
7 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Owner Complaints (7)
WHEN IT RAINS WATER WOULD POUR INTO ENGINE AND EFFECT ELECTRICAL SYSYTEM AND CAUSE ENGINE PROBLEMS ENGINE LOCK UP ,ENGINE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF AND POWER STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WHILE MAKING A TURN IN MY 2005 HEMI DURANGO, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *TR
KEY FOB POORLY DESIGNED WHICH LEADS TO SMALL INTERIER METAL PRONG BREAKING CAUSING THE KEY TO BE NO GOOD. ONCE THE KEY IS NO LONGER WORKING YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE DOORS MANUALLY BY INPUTTING THE KEY INTO THE DOOR LOCK WHICH SOUNDS THE ALARM UNTIL THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS IS A TRUE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOUR HOLDING TWO INFANTS AND TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR AND STOP THE ALARM FROM SOUNDING. I WAS ALSO APPROACHED BY OFFICERS AS THERE HAD BEEN CAR BREAK INS IN THIS PARTICULAR LOCATION AND THEY BELIEVED I WAS STEELING THE VEH BECAUSE THE ALARM WAS SOUNDING AND I WAS LEANED OVER ATTEMPTING TO GET THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO STOP THE ALARM FROM SOUNDING. I'VE CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND MANY OTHER FOLKS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP HAS EVEN ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT MOPAR WHO MANUFACTUERS THE KEYS FOR DODGE HAS CHANGED THE DESIGN BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE, HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE FOR THOSE WITH KEYS ALREADY BROKE AND IS NOT WILLING TO REIUMBURSE FOR THE KEY COST.
I HAVE A 2004 DURANGO LIMITED ED, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE STEREO SCREEN DIM AND THEN TURN OFF. THE POWER ON THE STEREO BECOMES FROZEN; IF THE RADIO IS ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT WILL STAY ON BUT IF IT WAS OFF, IT CANNOT BE POWERED ON. I AM ABLE TO MANIPULATE THE VOLUME VIA THE BUTTONS BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL BUT ONLY THE AM/FM MODE WORKS AND NOT THE CD OR AUD/ALTERNATE MODE FOR MY IPOD. I'M NOT POSITIVE, BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEATER/AC DO NOT WORK EITHER AND THE DIGITAL SCREEN IS OFF (HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES AND IS UNPREDICTABLE AND HAS BEEN MONTHS APART). AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (11/08), I NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY SHUT OFF B/C WHEN I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND STARTED IT, ALL OF MY RADIO STATIONS THAT WERE PROGRAMMED AND THE TIME WERE RESET. ALSO, WHEN THE STEREO "FREEZES" LIKE THIS, I CAN HEAR A LOAD ZOOMING/CLICKING SOUND FROM THE SPEAKERS ON TOP OF MUSIC WHEN PLAYING. *TR
MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 DURANGO LIMITED AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY REMOTE TRANSMITTER THAT LOCKS/UNLOCKS THE DOORS AND SETS THE ALARM. THE REMOTE WORKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN I HAVE TO OPEN IT UP AND ADJUST THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE BATTERY AS IF IT'S LOOSE AND I WANT TO ENSURE CONTACT. THAT WORKED FOR SOME TIME ALONG WITH TAPPING IT UPSIDE DOWN SO THAT THE BATTERY WOULD TRANSMIT TO THE REMOTE (NOT SURE) BUT THIS IS NO LONGER WORKING. I HAVE TWO REMOTES AND ONLY ONE HAS WORKED AND I HAVE TRIED INSTALLING NEW BATTERIES IN BOTH WITH NO SUCCESS. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO OPEN THE CAR WITH THE KEY AND SETS OFF THE LOUD/OBNOXIOUS ALARM SYSTEM WHERE THE LIGHTS FLASH AND THE CAR HONKS UNTIL I TURN THE CAR ON AND IT STOPS. I NOW THINK THAT THE REMOTE TRANSMITTERS ARE DEFECTIVE AS I'VE ALWAYS HAD ISSUES WITH THEM LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. *TR
AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE 2004, ON A HILL IN A CURVY TURN, AT THE STOP ON THE HILL THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER COULD NEVER RECREATE THE SITUATION, NEVER FIXED. NOW THERE IS A FIX OUT THERE. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, HAVE NOTICED VEHICLE STALL WHEN IT RAINS, (WET MOISTURE), THE RPM'S GO UP AND WAY DOWN. BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, FIRST TIME REPLACE WIRES, PLUGS, NOT IT, NEXT FLASH AND UPGRADE SOFTWARE, NOT FIXED, THEY CANT RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL STALL, UNKNOWN WHEN IT WILL STALL, MAY RUN GREAT DAY 1 IN THE AM, NOT RUN IN THE AFTERNOON. MAY RUN OK FIRST 20 MINUTES, THEN WILL DECIDE TO STALL. PRIOR TO THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE VEHICLE WOULD RUN FINE IN DRY WEATHER., NOW WITH THE UPGRADE, VEHICLE DOES NOT START PROPERLY. DEALER CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND A FIX TO THE STALLING ISSUE. *TR
AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO COOL. FAN WORKS BUT BLOWS HOT AIR. IF VEH IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE UNIT AGAIN FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED THE CONTROL UNIT BUT AIR CONDITIONER CONTINUES TO FAIL.*AK
2004 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED. AIR CONDITIONING STOPS COOLING. WIFE DISCOVERED THAT TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICS, THEN RESTARTING ALL WILL GET COOLING BACK. SHE DOES THIS FAIRLY OFTEN, EVEN IN TRAFFIC.*AK