2004 Dodge Durango: multiple warning lights

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 145,000 miles · TN

In early november 2015 while driving 45-50 MPH the instrument panel randomly went haywire and all the lights started flashing and the interior lights at the same time. About two weeks later I realized that the outside headlights were also flickering when the inside lights flickered. I took to the local dealership and after 4 day's I was told they could not re-produce the issue. I quit driving after dark due to the lack of control in keeping the lights on then noticed I would have intermittent flickering with the headlight knob off. After researching the dodge forums and ruling out the fuses I purchased a new "redesigned" headlight switch and installed it. Took care of all the flickering light issues and now I can drive at night again.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,323 miles · NC

I pulled out of my apartment and began to accelerate up an incline. I heard a loud thump, all of the lights on the dash flashed and the car died right there approximately 60 yards from my door. After having it towed all over the place, I was informed that my engine had seized. I was very confused because I am always adamant about maintaining the vehicle and all of the regular work had been done. Dodge would do nothing because the vehicle's warranty had expired. Because I still owed money, I was forced to pay over $6,000 getting a replacement engine. Separate incident 08/17/2013 started vehicle after work. Got to work fine with no indications of trouble, engine was shaking violently, thick smoke sputtering from tail pipe. Reading engine codes saying fuel injector open. Spent 200 getting injection system checked with no success. Mechanic saying that the computer system is bad in the vehicle which is likely to cost upwards of $1000 from dodge. Bottom line, this product is a complete disgrace, and I feel like the thousands of people affected by this terrible product should be compensated. I have almost had to pay for this car all over again with the time and money I have had to invest in repairs.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that several hours after parking the vehicle for the night, the vehicle automatically powered on without the key being in the ignition and all of the lights in the instrument panel illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke and burning fumes were emitting through the vents. The contact stated that in order to turn off the vehicle, the battery had to be disconnected and replaced as a temporary remedy. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that there was a leak in the moon roof and water seeping in, causing an electrical short. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2011 · Lights · 83,000 miles · MI

Driving down the road and all the lights on the vehicle went out during night driving. Got stopped by police because not having any lights. Had vehicle in repair shop for approximately 4 weeks and the problem still exists. Have replace the front control module for $450.00 and a new light switch for approximately $60.00. Did not resolve the problem. Had the fuse box under the hood replaced and it resolved the problem.

Filed May 30, 2011 · Lights · 83,000 miles · MI

Driving down the road and all the lights on the vehicle went out during night driving. Got stopped by police because not having any lights. Had vehicle in repair shop for approximately 4 weeks and the problem still exists. Have replace the front control module for $450.00 and a new light switch for approximately $60.00. Did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Engine · 147,000 miles · MO

2004 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi purchased in 03/05 w/34 miles on odometer. Problem started with all dash lights illuminating and RPM/speed indicators briefly redlining; power loss followed by temp inability to start. Last incident towed to mechanic who said engine had seized & that dodge has a problem w/this type of engine. Engine completely locked & needs to be replaced. All recommended maintenance performed prior to failure incl'g oil changes every 3k miles. Checked edmunds.com blogs & numerous complaints of exact same problem plus over 500 complaints to odi. Out of warranty so chrysler refuses to acknowledge a problem. Previous occurrence on highway at speeds >65 MPH which caused loss of power steering but was able to navigate to roadside without incident.

Filed Aug 15, 2009 · Transmission · 114,240 miles · VA

The problems with the vehicle started with a battery issue, my wife went to get in the SUV and all of the lights came on as normal, when she put the key into the ignition to start it everything shut off and the dash panel lights started flickering. We had the vehicle towed to dodge dealership and they told us that the battery was dead and we had it replaced. Two days after picking the vehicle up my wife went to make a legal u-turn and the vehicle shut off, in the process of the u-turn she pulled into the gas station and re-started the vehicle since then it has happened three other times, most recently she made a right at a stop sign onto a busy intersection, and almost got rear ended at 60mph because her vehicle cut off in the middle of a turn. Luckily the driver behind her was able to swerve into the next lane to avoid hitting her.

Filed May 8, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 71,366 miles · VA

I bought my 2004 dodge durango in 2005 january with 666 miles on the truck. The first year I had no problems at all until about march 2006 I was driving from washington state to california when I notice the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and had it cut off in california. Well, on my way back to washington state after a week I notice the check engine light came back on I took it back to the dealership for repair. The dealership cut off the light and told me there was a recall out on the 2004 dodge durango to fix the instrument panel. So I took the 2004 dodge durango back in to fix the recall problem and they said it was fixed. Well, in the summer of 2006 I was driving my 2004 dodge durango when the lights starts to go off and on while I was on the highway. It was raining hard and then my check engine light comes on again, so I just left the light on. Now I'm driving around in my 2004 dodge durango in the rain when I go to put gas in it when I stop. All of a sudden all my interior lights starts to go on and off with my headlights going off and on. The windshield wipers did not work so I cut the vehicle off for a minute. When I turn on the vehicle I could not move it out of park and all the lights was on. So, I left the vehicle there in a parking spot and walk back to work. I later came back to the vehicle about 2 hours later and I started up the vehicle and the gear shift worked. So I drove back to my office and use the computer to see if anyone else was having these types of problems and what do you know I'm not the only one. I took it to the dealership like I was told by headquarters and they gave me some paperwork to go to me local dodge dealership. The dealership made me pay for a diagnostic on my vehicle and said it was from water intrusion in the junction block and my warrant does not cover it. Headquarters told me to open a blog and try to get a recall started. But in the mean time call your insurance company. Lives are at stake.