2004 Dodge Durango Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2004 Dodge Durango, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2009, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler…
Possible consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners…
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2008, Dakota 2005–2011, Chrysler 300 2005–2010 +14 more
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage…
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8…
- EquipmentCovers: Dodge Durango 2004, Ram 2500 2013–2018, 3500 2013–2018 +20 more
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the…
Possible consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…
- Air bagsCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2005, RAM 1500 2004–2005, RAM 2500 2004–2005 +5 more
Reported issue: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana…
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles…
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2006
Reported issue: On some sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting may overheat.
Possible consequence: This could potentially cause an instrument panel fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-140.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Dodge Durango 2004
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles built with a 5.7l, 4.7l, or 3.7l engine, the positive battery cable may contact the front suspension upper control arm mounting bracket.
Possible consequence: This contact could abrade the cable and cause a short circuit, which may result in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cable and, if necessary, reposition it away from the control arm mounting bracket. The recall began december 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Dodge Durango 2004
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l and 4.7l engines, the throttle control cable may ingest water and freeze during extended cold temperature.
Possible consequence: This could cause the throttle to stick in the open position and result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle control cable. Owner notification began on january 19, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashCovers: Dodge Durango 2004
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, an instrument cluster circuit board capacitor may overheat.
Possible consequence: This could potentially result in an instrument panel fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the capacitor from the circuit board. Owner notification began on december 17, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
NHTSA investigations
- EA06015Instrument panel firesClosed · Aug 28, 2006
- RQ06006Instrument panel firesClosed · May 5, 2006
- EA06004Steering wheel and steering shaft boltsOpen · Mar 9, 2006
- EA05018ENGINE STALLClosed · Nov 2, 2005
- PE05056Steering wheel and shaft boltsClosed · Oct 26, 2005
- PE05027ENGINE STALLClosed · May 16, 2005
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.