2004 Dodge Durango body & structure problems
35 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2004 Dodge Durango, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and smoke started pouring into the vehicle. She mentioned that the failure happened as a result of the rain leaking into the computer panel and wires. The contact stated that before the failure occurred, the vehicle was inspected for recall 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel) and the mechanic stated that it was not necessary to applied the remedy since it did not qualify.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. Whenever it rained or snowed, water leaked into the inside of the vehicle through the hood. The water entered the motor and caused the vehicle to stall and the engine to shut off without warning. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the water was leaking into the motor and the pistons, which caused them to fail. As a result, the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Durango
- Engine 574 complaints
- Electrical system 252 complaints
- Air bags 143 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Cruise control 50 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints