2004 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
Owners have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2004 Dodge Durango, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 120,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “went start” (14% of reports).
- 326engine complaints
- 120,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Went start: mentioned in 45 of 326 complaints (14%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 34 of 326 complaints (10%)
- Hemi engine: mentioned in 21 of 326 complaints (6%)
- Heavy rain: mentioned in 21 of 326 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2004 Dodge Durango at $7,650, and half of them between $5,150 and $8,700.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 298 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 326 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Durango engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 3 | 21% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 5 | 16% | 55,000 |
| 2022 Durango | 10 | 17% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 22 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Durango | 7 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 24 | 17% | 10,056 |
| 2018 Durango | 27 | 12% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 28 | 13% | 15,500 |
| 2016 Durango | 16 | 10% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 74 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 116 | 18% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 141 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 180 | 23% | 68,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 8 | 8% | 106,185 |
| 2007 Durango | 14 | 7% | 107,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 48 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 113 | 7% | 100,017 |
| 2004 Durango | 326 | 29% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 12 | 4% | 74,910 |
| 2002 Durango | 10 | 2% | 183,500 |
| 2001 Durango | 13 | 2% | 173,399 |
| 2000 Durango | 29 | 3% | 155,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 31 | 2% | 146,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2004 Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 10 MPH and making a left turn in the rain, the vehicle shut off. There were no warning lights illuminated. While at a car wash, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the water was entering the engine…
Car was parked on a thursday, was running fine with no problems. Rained all weekend. Went to start it on monday morning, produced a horrible grinding noise and would not start. Research shows that the cowl has allowed water to leak under the hood and puddle on the motor allowing it to seep into the…
Good day i own a precious 04 dodge durango i've been maintaining well over the years. But as of late some issues arose with my air bag sensor and oil light flickering on dash when brake at idle. I don't drive too frequently except the normal work schedule mon-fri so i dont go far especially since…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Dodge Durangos have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 326 owner complaints about engine for the 2004 Dodge Durango (29% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Durango engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 120,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2004 Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,650 (half paid between $5,150 and $8,700), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2004 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “went start”, in 45 of 326 complaints, followed by “loud noise” (34).
Other 2004 Dodge Durango problems
See all 2004 Dodge Durango problems or engine problems across all Durango years.