2004 Dodge Durango Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“03/15/20013 I and my son were getting out of the winn dixie, a heavy spoke coming out of the panel. I called fire dept. And triple a to pick up the vehicle, the vehicle shot down complete after that. Wiper when off and light . 03/19/13 for the 2nd time, I took the vehicle to the dealer as per chrysler instructions ( miami lakes auto mall) to repair the recall g07 back in 2009 or 2010 that was perform there. 03/20/2013 they called from the dealer to pick up the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504445, filed 2013-03, 91,000 miles“Driving down the road at normal highway speeds, if the rear windows are rolled down the car begins to shake violently to the point where the doors feel as if they are going to be pulled off. The first time this happened was about 1 mth after I bought the car while driving down the road, it took me by surprise and I was almost in an accident because of its severity. I have contacted Dodge and nothing is being done about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10226495, filed 2008-05, 81,000 miles“I am 6'1 and the rearview mirror blocks my view in my 2004 Dodge Durango. When looking right or turning right the rearview mirror is eye level on me, hence creating a serious blindspot. I have e-mailed Dodge and seen the dealer. Dealer doesn't want to touch it and have received no response back from Dodge for 2 months now. I suggested to have it moved or install a different mirror, but was told that would require replacing the front windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10074950, filed 2004-06, 100 miles“At 93000 miles wheel indicator light stays on replaced tire at normal time to change, but light does not go out. Also having other inside problems, engine is making bad noises, wipers don't work half the time, air conditioner not blowing cool air even having it filled with freeon, center panel over heats. Air bag light come on and off while driving with no one else in truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10441935, filed 2011-12, 93,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. During inclement weather, water intrusion occurred near the front of the windshield on the driver's side. The contact owned the vehicle for less than 30 days. Also, when the vehicle was driven through an automatic car wash in neutral, the vehicle failed to restart and only restarted after several attempts. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). …”
NHTSA complaint #10984332, filed 2017-05, 129,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 26 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 58 | 3% |
| 1998 | 50 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Durango
326 complaintsEngine cooling
249 complaintsElectrical system
243 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 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