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2004 Dodge Durango Electrical system Problems

Complaints
243about this part
Share
22%of 1,115 total for the year
Median mileage
60,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 243 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Dodge Durango, 22% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 56 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Transmission motor case actuator switches on and off on it's own or when I hit the unlock button on the remote. The svc 4wd/4lo service engine lights come on and off at random times as I am driving. At times it won't move although everything is on and was running fine a moment ago especially when you come to a stop or slow down.”

NHTSA complaint #11329179, filed 2020-06, 147,500 miles

“I was going 45 miles an hour with all my 4 children and husband in vehicle when without warning the vehicle shut off. There is no code vehicle loses power steering and brake function and you have to shut vehicle down and restart to gain control again. This has happened 7 times! …”

NHTSA complaint #11193337, filed 2019-04, 120,000 miles

“Takata recall and electrical interior lights stay on dimmer don't work needs cluster replaced dealer says that it may not be available after keeping my car for 5 days as of today 12 -31-18 they say they can't give it back to me because of the electric recall!?”

NHTSA complaint #11164317, filed 2018-12, 140,000 miles

“I purchased the vehicle in 2009, within a 1 years, I noticed while driving during a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes stall out. I took it to the dealer in 2011 and they replaced the intake gaskets. I am now realing that this seems to be a common problem and should have had a recall on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10816268, filed 2015-12, 105,520 miles

“What can I say... Dodge clearly has a design flaw in which water from rain, ect... Leaks onto engine and electrical components slowly causing the death of vehicle with a dying motor and electrical problems. Water pours onto engine right down from the windshield. Who designs this crap!!!! I used the best oils and now this is what I have as a rewards from Dodge for my maintenance.”

NHTSA complaint #10622638, filed 2014-08, 123,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026214%
2025563%
2024536%
2023722%
20221118%
20214120%
2020916%
20193927%
20188737%
20176229%
20164025%
20159519%
201414919%
201329045%
201234754%
201151464%
2009217%
20081010%
20072212%
20068410%
200519813%
200424322%
20035717%
20024811%
20019114%
2000565%
19991819%
1998344%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Durango

Engine
326 complaintsEngine cooling
249 complaintsAir bags
143 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology