Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated the engine began rattling abnormally. The contact was able to determine that the engine was leaking oil. In addition, the contact also stated that there were shards of metal under the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a hole in the engine. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages was 90,800.
2004 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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Dodge durango, hemi 5.7 liter engine went out. Started out with a ticking noise that I wound out to be the #7 cylinder connecting rod was bent and hitting the baffle above the crankshaft. It broke, as I was driving it onto the lift, and sent the rod through the side of the block. Engine is dead, 116k miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango slt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the connecting rod to the engine broke. The contact applied the brake and smoke emitted from the hood. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire from the oil on the exhaust. The contact stated that the fire went out after the oil burnt off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.
On thursday december 30, 2010 I went to start my vehicle and there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. Got it to my mechanics and as we were putting it on the lift there was a big bang and then the ticking became more of a hammering noise. We removed the motor on thursday january 6, 2011 to find that the #7 cylinder connecting rod had broke and gone through the side of the engine block. Through some user forums on the internet I found that there have been multiple instances of this happening usually between 90 - 100,000 miles. My vehicle had approximately 98,000 miles on it. Ordered a new motor on friday january 7,2011. I am just glad that this did not happen while I was driving down the interstate at 65 MPH during my normal daily routine.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the engine sound was similar to a "lawn mower". There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the engine due a piston fracturing a block in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2004 durango all maintenance kept up, car was running fine then one day went to start car made loud knocking noise, dealer said blown cylinder.
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 v8. Vehicle has 103,000 miles on it and has had regular maintenance and oil changes. Drove the vehicle home from work and parked it in my driveway with no indication of any problems whatsoever. When I went out to start it the next day it would not start. Sounded like a dead battery or possibly the starter frozen up (rapid clicking noise) after trying to jump start the engine, I had it towed to the shop where they showed me a gaping hole in the side of the engine where it had thrown a rod. They could not tell me what had caused the failure without tearing apart the engine and costing a lot more money, but engine was trash at that point and no need spending more money on trash.
I have a 2004 dodge durango slt hemi (5.7 v8) with 71,000 miles. No events leading to failure as vehicle was regularly maintained and no warning via sounds/feel/or lights of any kind. The connecting rod broke thru the bottom of the engine block causing 2 substantial cracks and leakage of oil. Only option for repair is a new engine.
Driving on highway at 55mph. Loud bag then rapping sound. Pulled to side of road with engine still running, shut off, determine large puddle of oil under passenger side of car. Towed to garage. Oil leaked through cracked block due to broken connecting rod. All maintenance done per manufactures specs. Replacing engine.
Vehicle upon exiting interstate blew the engine. Steering and braking functions were disabled. 4,000lb SUV remained uncontrollable until it careened into an embankment. Someone has to do something. There are countless people with this same issue of engine failure with the same engine. Is there nothing that can be done? We paid large amounts of money to support chrysler and their is no positive return for the buyer. Please see link http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1dd4b2.
2004 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine was purchased in 2007. In july and august of 2010 I experienced several occasions of stalling and hesitation, many times while traveling at highway speeds of 65 miles per hour as well as 30 miles per hour in local traffic. Vehicle has stalled with no power in traffic. Several times this has occurred during raining and sunny conditions. Various times check engine light has come on and vehicle was taken to dealership for service and keep for days. Chrysler dealership charged for sensor replacements and complete tune-up of plugs wires, adjustments, etc. This all happened in the summer of 2010. The vehicle had been allow to sit in our driveway for several weeks to cut down on driving it due to the performance issues and trips to the dealership. On november 25, 2010, thanksgiving day, I when out to start the vehicle and a loud thumping noise came from the engine without any previous warning of this type of problem. My neighbor told me that it sounds like a blown piston or rod in the engine. I have then found many similar incidents and complaints on the website describing this same dangerous and defective vehicle and engine as mine. Someone will be seriously injured or killed if chrysler is not forced to replace or repair these defective engines. If this were toyota, you would have no problem taking action against the manufacturer. You must do the same thing against chrysler who has given the public a bad and defective product with an extremely high cost to repair and should not be shifted to the consumer while the company is provided the ability and protection to ignore their responsibility. Please do your job as the american public depends on you for justice and recompense on products that are inferior and unsafe. Please take action for recall and replacement and/or repair of all 2004 and later 5.7 hemi engines right away. There are more than sufficient cases and reports as I found out that I am not alone.
The vehicle dies when I decelerate or turning in to my driveway. The vehicle has also died driving down the highway at 40 or 50 MPH. I have felt the vehicle cutting out as I'm driving on the highway at 60 MPH. When stopped at a stop light, it feels like it is going to die, and I have to give it some gas with the accelerator pedal so it won't die. Recently, it died as I was turning in the driveway at work, and it took six times of trying to start it before it would start again.
I own a 2004 dodge durango 4.7. The miles are 117,000. My wife noticed a loud ticking sound coming from the engine. After doing some research online about the durango I came open another owner that reported it being the exhaust manifold. I bought a new exhaust manifold gasket and when I went to install it I noticed that 6 of the bolts had been broken off. On the drivers side the heat shield was completely missing. I went to the dealer and purchased a new heat shield and replacement bolts. After I installed them the ticking continued, I took it to my mechanic and he told he was sure it was an exhaust leak and to go ahead and replace the drivers side manifold. I purchased the manifold from the dodge dealer and once I got the old one out I noticed they did not match. The factory exhaust manifold that came with the vehicle did not have the two holes closest to the rear of the car. I believe because of this it cause excessive heat causing the bolts to break off. I believe it also to be a fire hazard. I have contacted chrysler I have not heard back yet.
I have a 2004 dodge durango with a blown engine. My 5.7 hemi has approximately 96,000 miles on it. My vehicle's engine has been properly maintained for the four years I've owned it. I've kept the oil changed every 3,000 miles, have run only high octane fuel in it, and put less than 10,000 miles a year on it. My 17 year old daughter was allowed to drive it to her dental appointment which is thirty miles from our hometown. However, she was not able to get out of the driveway. She called and told me the engine was "banging," and I don't mean slang for awesome. So, she took her old maxima with over 200,000 miles to her dental appointment, and when I got home, I found out what she was talking about. The engine has thrown a rod. I called chrysler to ask if there is a recall on the vehicle since I researched my problem on the internet and found that my engine failure is not an isolated incident. I understand completely that I have no warranty on the vehicle, but at such a low amount of miles, I assumed that dodge had realized that they have an obvious mechanical or engineering defect that needs to be corrected. Unfortunately, chrysler does not agree. After talking to several agents at chrysler, I was assigned a case manager who had come to the conclusion that I was on my own, but they wanted to offer me four complimentary oil changes! I did not make that up. Four oil changes for my blown engine. I've babied this vehicle; most of the miles on my durango have been highway miles. I've only hauled a trailer a handful of times. This vehicle should not be worn out. I still have two years to pay on it. As a poor school teacher who relied on this vehicle for transporting his family safely, I am severely disappointed with chrysler's choice to ignore so many people who have experienced this very same problem of counting on chrysler to protect our families with a reliable vehicle built to safely carry our families in traffic and through all types of weather.
2005 dodge durango stalled at 60 MPH in interstate traffic, oil light came on. Had to coast with steering wheel locked across two lanes of traffic to arrive at shoulder. Vehicle was towed, would not restart immediately. Days later vehicle restarted but stalled again less than one mile from repair shop while making u-turn. Car left with mechanic, a series of things have been attempted to repair.. Another oil change, battery service, alternator service, oil pump repair, only remaining options, fuel pump or. Rebuilt engine. Not willing to pay for engine repair, especially on a defective well documented part.
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.
2004 durango 92,000 miles. Properly maintain. No issues. One morning started making in clanking noise from the engine near the oilpan. Rod bearing broke. Replace engine cost $7000.
Purchased new 2004 durango limited 5.7 hemi: after 3 1/2 years and the warranty expiration, when driving in city traffic or highway and it starts raining the engine starts to hesitate violently, to the point it will stop. This occurs if the SUV is parked in the rain and the engine is started. I have to wait for a few minutes then the engine will start, but have another heart attack as I drive down the road.. I have had fuse panel, engine wiring, ECM checked and no one can find any problems? The engine recently started missing and my scanner showed p0308 : I removed the spark plug, checked the coil,wiring,injector,spark plug ..all ok and erased the code: the engine has about 79,000 miles on it and is properly maintained and garaged at night.. A stalling engine in inclement weather is a very very dangerous thing that dodge/chrysler seems to be ignoring..the fact is evident that there are hundreds of dodge customers with the same dangerous problem I feel we should not be partners to dodge/chrysler's defective dangerous vehicles and intervention by our federal government based on the number of complaints should be implemented immediately.
On a 2004 dodge durango, when accelerating, the car basically dies and gets no power. The lightning bolt light come on. This is happening during acceleration on the highway causing a huge hazard and is now a safety concern.
I own a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi, under heavy rain, engines starts to misfire. It has been over 2yrs with this issue. This happens only under heavy rain. Water is apparently touching a coil or cable which makes the car shake as if it wants to cut off, if under extreme rain engine light turns off. It is horrible. I have not found a remedy for this and I find no recall as yet. I have taken to the dealer and complained but they cannot find anything. When I did a tune up feb 2010 at the dealer, mechanic mentioned that he found the coil moist, which was odd. But this is a problem as I cannot drive the car under heavy rain conditions. Im afraid of getting stuck in the rain or engine going bad if I don't fix this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the oil warning light illuminated and there was an unusual ticking coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence where it was examined by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that there was a thick layer of burned oil sludge on the engine valve covers. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Engine failure at 70 MPH - no warning, no prior engine problems. Rod goes through side of block. 5.7 hemi.
We have experienced our 2004 dodge durango stalling at low speeds while in the process of turning the steering wheel. The dealer has said they could not find anything. I have seen an investigation on your site with the same problem for a 2005 model. This issue is becoming more frequent and it is scary when it happens. This has occurred 5 times in the past 6 months the most recent event was monday july 12, 2010.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed the contact stated that it seemed like the vehicle had a flat tire so it was pulled over. Upon examining the vehicle there was no flat tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed a rod in the engine was broken and it punctured the transmisssion,which caused a fire. The vehicle was not serviced for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.
The piston broke and block the engine and caused the engine to seized. I got a 2004 hemi limited dodge durango.
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.
2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi dies when coming to a stop or in reverse happening several times a day for past eight months. Dealer did a reflash but it did not fix it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the engine was replaced. A year after the failure occurred, the contact was driving 50 MPH when the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The current mileage was approximately 73,000. Updated 06/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the second engine failed at 73,000 miles. The #1 cylinder was found in the oil pan in pieces. The dealer stated a foreign object may have been in the cylinder head, but could not find positive proof. Updated 07/16/10.
Suv would stall while driving then start back up. Heard a ticking noise when turned key over, then heard a loud noise and louder ticking then engine gave out. Looked under SUV and there was oil and pieces of the metal on the ground. Towed it to a shop and was told engine failed due to internal engine failure most likely due to piston. Mechanic showed me a hole in the engine block. 2004 dodge durango with apprx. 86,000 miles. Also told that whatever happened with the engine destroyed the starter as well. Replaced both the engine and the starter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While traveling at speeds of 35 MPH, the vehicle would stall without warning. The dealer advised the cam and crank sensors would need to be replaced. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The current mileage was 49,800 and the failure mileage was 49700. Updated 05/18/2010.
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