2004 Dodge Durango air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 143 complaints for the 2004 Dodge Durango, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 143 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 25 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 25 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH, another driver traveling approximately 55 MPH crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed, but it was already deflated. The drivers of both vehicles died and a passenger in the second vehicle sustained hip and arm injuries. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at 70 MPH, the driver's side air bag independently deployed. The contact was unable to see the road due to the air bag blocking her line of vision. The vehicle proceeded across the median where a semi-truck crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained severe injuries, as well as two other passengers. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed from the scene by the contact's insurance company. The vehicle was destroyed.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Durango
- Engine 574 complaints
- Electrical system 252 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Cruise control 50 complaints
- Body & structure 35 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints