2004 Dodge Durango: loss of power steering

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 Nov 18, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · PA

2004 dodge durango 5.7 hemi these vehicles are shutting off without warning no steering, brakes lights, hazards, nothing is operable vehicle doesn't stutter or stall at all no waring lights just shuts right off multiple people are reporting the exact same problem this is a serious defect as there aren't any codes or signs of failure

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · CO

Driving at 30mph on city road the durango lost full power. No power steering, brakes or acceleration with gas. Had to put durango in neutral and turn key off and back on. Afterwards it was normal again. Very dangerous and scared to drive with family in it.

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I have a 2004 dodge durango slt 5.7l hemi. Never had any big issues with it until in 2014 I was driving home from work on the highway when I heard a loud bang and loud knocking noises followed shortly by an abrupt shut off. I tried immediately to get to the side of the road but when I lost power steering from the engine ceizing and couldn't correct myself enough so I went down the hill off the side of the highway while trying to break with no brake booster anymore as well. I ended up running into a couple small tree's and finally stopping . Air bags didn't deploy and I only jammed my finger and hurt my back some but I only missed a larger group of tree by inches. My front bumper was ripped off, my drivers side headlight was broke as well as my grille and my windshield cracked. I took it to my mechanic and found out that the engine "hydrolocked" and a piston rod punched through my engine and broke a lot of other things internally. Needless to say the engine is gone. After doing some research I have found that there are hundreds more people that had this happen to their 04 and 05 dodge durango with the 5.7l hemi. Apparently the water runs right down onto the engine and pools up and the intake is faulty so it sucks that water up and causes a catastrophic hydrolock with the engine which could kill someone if they lose power steering and power brakes within a second. I've been trying to save to get a new engine (which will cost about $3800 alone) because I bought this for too much and neither dodge or my insurance would cover it so it's now a pile of scrap until I hopefully can get a new engine or have dodge buy this death trap back. Dodge needs to buy these back or fix them! This is by far not an individual case and it is very dangerous and costly!

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 158,000 miles · OH

Purchased vehicle on 2/19/13 drove it for 2 weeks. Was driving on the highway and heard a loud noise followed by clunking noise which sounded like a flat tire but wasn't. Took it to my mechanic who told me that the front differential needed to be replaced. Fixed that problem. 2 weeks after that on 3/29 was getting off the highway when I heard another loud noise followed by a clunking noise this time I lost steering and barely made it into a parking lot. Had it towed to my mechanic to find out it blew a rod and needed to have the engine replaced. After having this vehicle for 6 weeks I have had 2 catastrophic failures. My dealership will not help me and I cannot afford to replace the engine on my own. I purchased this vehicle to be a safe and reliable mode of transportation for me and my 4 children. Now I am out $6000 and have no vehicle. Something needs to be done about this. People should not be forced to pay for an issue that is known to be a problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 96,000 miles · NE

Truck cut out would not restart had stopped at an intersection needed to roll to the side of said intersection with no power steering brakes or engine.

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MA

Wife was driving on highway and car completely shut down, engine, all power. No power steering, no power brakes, nothing. Happened multiple times. Last time, shut down on highway doing 60mph with multiple children in car.

Filed Feb 5, 2012 · Engine · 98,564 miles · TN

After having bought the car used from a dealer I worked for checking to see that was one owner and service records were on file with another local dealer. Vehicle had been properly serviced and was continued to be serviced thru a dodge dealer at 98,564 miles with no warning at all the motor threw a rod thru the side of the block. Replacement was made costing us $7000, none of which chrysler would take responsibility for. Now 2 years later we are approaching 82000 miles on the 2nd motor again maintinanced properly and I'm experiencing that I can be driving on the interstate or anywhere and it will just die. I have 4 kids this is our main transportation and it is very dangerous as there is no steering or brakes when this happens. Please hold chrysler accountable for these problems as your sight reflects over 650 complaints for the same things on this particular vehicle!! Does someone have to die prior to them being held responsible?!

Filed May 18, 2011 · Electrical · 149,244 miles · NC

While driving, vehicle just shuts off, has happen before now getting worse and scared to drive my family in it, I've had the same four codes pop up and after research on the internet it seems to be the (PCM) power control modular. I've seen nothing but complaints, but seems to be going no where. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find nothing wrong. As soon as I leave the dealers lot it shut off and I had to wait 10 to 15 minutes for it to start. I'm afraid to drive it on the interstate cause if it shuts off, I lose power steering and it's hard to control going at those speeds. Can someone please do something, this is very dangerous.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Steering · 120,000 miles · MI

The outer passenger side tie rod end on our 2004 dodge durango came apart due to extreme corrosion. The ball completely separated from the housing. The rubber boot was still in place, but clearly had failed somehow. The result was the immediate loss of steering and vehicle control. Thankfully it was in a neighborhood and at low speed. The truck ground to a halt in the middle of the road. It was towed and ultimately repaired with a new tie rod end. I kept the old corroded tie rod hoping someone would care to see it. The should not have occurred in a vehicle 3x its age. The defective part is so badly corroded it looks like its been on the bottom of the ocean for 20 years.

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 Feb 4, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Have had ongoing problem with the engine cutting out for last 18 months. Replaced plugs and wires. Problem still persists. Usually occurs while not giving gas. Occurred once will turning into a parking lot. Power steering went out and vehicle maneuvered into oncoming lane right of way. No collision occurred.