2004 Dodge Durango steering problems

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Steering · MI

Driving home the steering became very stiff hard to drive , Made it home, power steering pouring out . found out the hydraulic transfer lines had burst Only 100,000 miles on durango. Lucky i was not driving on the express way. dodge durango 2004 5.7 L v8 2wd piece of junk

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Vehicle will die without warning you hole driving causing a serious risk for collision. Engine stops running and is very hard to steer or stop with no power.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Steering · 200,235 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

My steering wheel locked on me while driving couldn't turn wheel left causing me to crash. Wheel got stuck while making a right turn

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 176,000 miles · KY

My 2004 dodge durango has the 5.7 hemi. During heavy rains the engine would start to run rough and the electrical system shut down on me three different times in the middle of driving due to the rain. During this electrical shutdown steering was impossible and I would have to stop the vehicle in the middle of traffic. The vehicle did this to me one time in the middle of turning at an intersection. Fortunately no accident occured. I found that the issue was being caused by a faulty seal at the wiper cowl. This leak later blew my engine as the water leak found it's way into the cylinders and blew a piston rod. I was told that this defect has been reported to chrysler by hundreds of people.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 96,000 miles · OH

Whenever it rains or I go through a car wash my car dies and the service engine light comes on. The steering wheel won't move, therefore I have no control over my car. We were in tennessee the first time this happened and we were coming down the mountain when it died and we lost all control and almost got hurt and almost hurt others.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 86,271 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,271.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 110,890 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled during inclement weather. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was driving unstable and there was a loud abnormal noise. In addition, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and spun around causing it to roll over. The contact crashed into an embankment. The contact was unconscious upon hitting her head on the driver's side window. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, the chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,890.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Engine, Steering · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on five separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · MI

I bought my 04 durango from a dealer and im outside of warranty I'm a little irritated with my wife calling me complaining she is stranded! I paid big money for this truck and don't think I should be responsible for paying a mechanic to play guess and check. I have my truck randomly shifting in and out of 4lock mostly while driving slow but has happened on the expressway im worried for damage to my transfercase from this I cant afford to replace a transfercase let alone the truck its self I see alot of others with the same issue and I think it should be a recall before someone is hurt by this common problem.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering · 121,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and made the vehicle very difficult to control. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur during rainy weather. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.