2004 Dodge Durango: engine overheating

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 188,000 miles · AZ

I took my durango in for 3 recalls at kelly blue books direction after putting my VIN in for check on website. I went to bill luke 2425 w camelback rd invoice number [xxx] and now my driver seat is not able to be accessed from outside my door by key fob, manual unlock or door handle. My door beeps like its ajar, my tire light is on my dash, the radio cuts out in and out. I spoke with manager 2 times. I called the 800 number he provided. He stated it wasn't their fault and refused to correct it. It was not like that before I dropped it off and I addressed it before leaving the lot. Im supposed to drive across country to mn and be working. Im terrified. My fiance died. A wiring overheating fire on his way to mn and to me. I want my vehicle fixed and safe. My name is [xxx]. 2 recalls were airbags and the other was a wiring issue of overheating and causing a fire. My vehicle is in horrible shape now. It happened 08/05/2020 customer number [xxx] g07 safety recall removed and tested instrument panel cluster. Moved dome light circuit flashed the ccn. Please address the dealership and fix my wiring and door that is not able to be used even to get in now. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Engine · 229,000 miles · TX

Has had problems with engine on durango 4.7l overheating, I drive 15 minutes to work when its warm outside and its already overheating, ive checked various forums online each one had numerous people complaining about the same issue, with all the people complaining I figured dodge would find a solution, or figured someone would file a class action suit, but nothing has been done.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · NC

We purchased our pre-owned 2004 5.7 limited edition in january 2007. It had around 40,000 miles. Within a year or so after, the cd changer stopped working, and then the radio would sometimes not work after heavy rain. During a heavy downpour the car would shake and sometimes turn-off, leaving me and 2 small kids stranded on the side of the highway until the rain lightened enough for the car to start again. Whenever we would take the car in to be repaired for this problem, we were always told they couldn't find anything wrong that would cause those types of problems, but we had numerous repairs that we now think were probably related to the water problem, such as a new starter, repairs for a coolant leak,etc. In early 2014 the car began having problems with overheating. A few days after a two or three day period of near constant rain I went to start the car and it sounded like it was flooded or something. Then there was a long bang followed by a terrible noise coming from the engine. Had it towed and looked at by two different mechanics who said there was a hole in the block and the engine would have to be replaced. I just recently decided to search the internet to see if any other people had this problem and have found hundreds of posts by consumers who had this very same thing happen to this model dodge durango. It seems appropriate for dodge to be investigated for this and pay us for thousands of dollars spent on repairs, tows, having to sit dangerously on the side of highways when the car would turn of in the heavy rain, and the fact that we ended up just having to junk our car for a few hundred bucks and will now have to purchase a brand new car we cannot afford when we had just paid this one off two years prior. They should be held accountable for basically selling cars with defective components to unsuspecting buyers for tens of thousands of dollars!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Engine · 152,000 miles · FL

Overheating when in park, needle goes down when you begin to drive, to vehicle for inspections said need thermostat, upper and lower radiator hose, radiator cap, fan clutch and new radiator, replaced all of these items, now obd light illuminates with a code stating misfire in cylinder 1, had the coil replaced along with engine tune up, did not correct problem. I have never missed a service on vehicle, have all documentation for service repair since I purchased in 2004. Vehicle does not drive the same, it drives like spark plugs are miss firing or something.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Engine · 143,568 miles · TX

I have to replace the engine on my 2004 dodge durango. The truck started overheating and I had the thermostat changed, now I can not accelerate, the truck is making a loud rumbling noise. For the first 3 yrs of owning my truck, it worked wonders, it never gave me any problems. And then just one day it overheated, it kept cutting off on my while in idle. I am a single mother of 4 children and now I have not vehicle to get back and forth. Dodge chrysler needs to do something about the faults in their vehicles and take responsibility.

Filed Oct 12, 2010 · Engine · 105,000 miles · OH

I purchased the vehicle on 8/27/2010. On 9/4/2010 while driving on the highway at 70mph, the car made a jerking movement then stalled. I looked out of the rearview mirror, and there was smoke coming from the exhaust. I was unable to stop due to the power brakes going out and rolled into a ditch. I immediately called the car dealership. The car dealership told me to have it towed there and they would diagnose the problem. Two weeks later the dealership stated that the engine was overheated and stalled. There was no indication while driving the car after one week of purchase that the engine was overheated. The car dealership refused to pay for any repairs stating that it was due to my neglect. The car dealership repaired the engine through their own mechanics and I was forced to pay $4200 for a used engine. I explained to the dealership, while doing some research that this is a common problem with the dodge 5.7: hemi engine and that many formal complaints were made. Although the car was under a 30 day warranty, the dealership would not pay for the cost of the repairs.

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 3 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving 8 MPH it stalled and shut off. The electrical instrument panel displayed a muffler sign and the lights shut off; however, the dealer stated that it was not related to recall 07v092000, electrical system, instrument panel. The electrical instrument panel was replaced on three occasions. The dealer stated that the replacements were considered as good will repairs. The dealer also advised them to have the vehicle diagnosed by a dealer in the state. The manufacturer and the state attorney general have been notified; however, the manufacturer has no record of the complaint. The failure mileage was 3 and the current mileage ia 86,384. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated there were other components that caused the failure including the battery. The steering wheel also locked and the vehicle shut off. In jan 09 another dealer stated the failure was not related to the instrument panel; however, the diagnostic machine indicated that it was. The consumer stated the vehicle overheats at times. It may occur at anytime whether the vehicle is in idle or while driving. Also, if the doors are opened for more than 5 minutes the vehicle will not start. In order to get the vehicle to start, a jumper cable must be used. The consumer was informed recall 07v092000 did not apply to her vehicle. Updated 08/07/09.*jb updated 8/18/09 *cn the vehicle stalled on the highway, during rainy conditions. Updated 08/21/09.

Filed Jul 9, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle has been randomly overheating. The failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven between 30- 55 MPH. The contact must pull the vehicle over and wait for it to cool down. If the doors on the vehicle are opened for more than five minutes, the vehicle will not start. In order for it to restart, the vehicle must be jumped with jumper cables. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. Through online research, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). The manufacturer stated that the recall did not apply to her vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Engine · 42,500 miles · NY

The problem started about a month ago, I had experienced my car overheating in the winter with temperatures in the teens. I took the vehicle (dodge durango) to my local dealer, he stated he will run a diagnostics report, 3 days later he called me to say the vehicle if fine, however he noticed the fan ran slow therefore he decided to replace the fan clutch and a belt also replaced the thermostat, I paid him 600.00 dollars and within 3 days it's overheated again and I had to return the vehicle back to the dealer. He stated he will look at it and he cannot make any promises. I declined to let them service the car. I have now placed it in the hands of my mechanic, after several days trying to trouble shoot this problem he replaced the water pump, this would not relieve the problem, after many hour on the internet I came across a review that suggested the problem was with the radiator. We decided to replace the radiator; the mechanic discovered the radiator was not able to support the engine capacity, which caused it to overheat.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MD

Electrical system - engine management software update - since update, several functions are not operating as they did when the vehicle was new. Prior to the upgrade interior lights dimmed before shutting off, they no longer do, after the upgrade, the driver memory system that remembered seat and mirror positions, heat/AC settings and radio settings now functions differently .. Also, not sure if this is related but the drivers door, when closed would not turn the interior lights off. The frustration is that there is no longer a mechanical switch to accomplish this so it appears that this process is software controlled. Also within the past two weeks, the engine overheated for no apparent reason. To date, the problem has not recurred.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal went all the way to the floorboard when depressed. In addition, the radiator constantly overheated and the speedometer was registering hot. The dealer replaced the radiator, and stated that it was clogged and no longer under warranty. Another dealer stated that there was a hole punctured in the radiator. When the contact returned to the original dealer, they stated that they also noticed the hole. The instrument panel indicator light illuminated, and the passenger's side windshield wiper constantly became unscrewed. This was the contact's second dodge durango, and was having the same failures. She stated that she never received any recall notices for any of the ones that existed. The dealer did not record the VIN to research if the vehicle had any defects. The vehicle was brought to dealer for service for all of the failures except the instrument panel light and windshield light. The current mileage is 68,000 , and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 18,196 miles · ME

On september 24, 2004 the battery was replaced. On december 29, 2004 the battery cable was rerouted per recall. On may 6, 2005 the vehicle overheated, the following parts were replaced the hub/drive fan, thermostat, water pump, and the spark plugs. On may 16, 2005 overheated the radiator had to be replaced. On august 12, 2005 the vehicle overheated. The following parts were replaced the heads, valves, camshaft,and sprocket. On october 18, 2005 the vehicle had squeaky brakes, brake pads replaced and rotors turned. The right rear axle leaked and needed to be replaced. On january 17, 2006 the radio cut in and out, dashboard controls were flickering on and off. No problems were found. Also, I asked for the brakes to be checked for the same type of vibration. Stated there was no safety issue, but rotors needed to be replaced. On january 20, 2006 the vehicle was again brought to the dealer for the radio, dashboard, and stalling. The car was kept for two days and returned without any solution. On s january 22, 2006 again my vehicle stalled at a traffic light. On january 24, 2006 was again brought in to the dealer. I spoke with the service manager on january 25, 2006 and he told me that chrysler said static electricity from the seat caused the problem. He was then advised to spray the seats with something to eliminate the static electricity. The car was to be delivered to me by an employee of the dealer, when the gentlemen arrived he told me that the car radio started cutting in and out, and the dash board went crazy, he then left with the loaner car and I proceeded to call the dealership, driver came back to pick up my car once again to return to the dealership. When he tried to start the vehicle it would not start, a technician was sent to my home to replace the battery. The battery was replaced, an vehicle was off to the dealership.