2004 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,420
- 15 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 326 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 65 reported crashes · 56 injuries · 2 deaths · 96 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Dodge Durango
- ENGINE 326
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 171
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 155
- AIR BAGS 136
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 76
4 recalls on record for the 2004 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
- NHTSA 14V770000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
- NHTSA 15V313000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2004 Dodge Durango
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Dodge Durango units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 1,420 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Dodge Durango and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (326 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (326), electrical system (171), engine and engine cooling (155), air bags (136). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Dodge Durango?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.