2 Star Reviews for 2004 Dodge Durango

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.50/5 Average
266 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The Durango is reborn and now sports the option of Hemi V8 power.

Pros:
  • Strong V8 engines, smooth-shifting transmissions, excellent ride quality, rugged good looks.
Cons:
  • Thirsty V8s, maximum passenger capacity decreased to seven.

User Reviews:

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  • Ticking Time Bomb - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    Stay away crom this vehicle. After 70,000 miles, engines will throw a rod and destroy the engine block. The Hemi 5.7 are notorious for this. You have been warned!!!! Google "hemi engine failure". A new engine + installation will run over $7,000.

  • DO NOT BUY!!!!! - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I bought my 2004 Durango used in 2006 with less than 20000 miles on it and regret it. It has been a complete piece of junk! Overheats constantly even after replacing thermostat & cooling fan, differentials went out after a couple of years, CD player doesnt work, 3rd row seat literally came detached from the floor, cheap plastic interior has multiple cracks. Only gets 12 miles per gallon. Very dangerous blind spot in front. When I turn on the front window defroster, the power steering belt slips and makes a loud squeal and I lose power steering. This thing is only 8 years old! I have read multiple reviews with these exact same issues. Do not buy this vehicle!!!

  • What a piece of garbage - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    My only hope is to warn others to look closely at this vehicle before purchasing. Two weeks after I brought it home, the electrical system burned out. After that, it was recalled for a sticking throttle. Following that, it developed a water leak which eventually led to moldy carpet padding. It took my dealer nearly 6 months to track it down. The transmission has been in for repairs 7 times! Its still not right! Unfortunetly, I was unable to invoke the lemon law on this one becuase I waived my rights as I bought it as a true employee purchase (through my father).

  • Dont by a Durango - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    Ive had my new durango to the dealer numerous times for an air conditioning problem. They can not fix it and just give me back my car. Now I am have electrical problems. Sometimes my car will not go into PARK it says park but when you let off the brake he goes in reverse. Very hazardous!!!!

  • Disappointed - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I have been disappointed with my 2004 Durango which I bought after an excellent experience with a 2000 Durango, which I traded in. Although the passenger comfort is much better the model seems to have big problems. I needed a front differential replaced at 7000 miles and just had the battery cable recall work done, as the car was intermittently not starting. Shame that the utterly reliable old Durango has lost so much quality in being "upgraded". Im trying to get the dealer to buy it back from me and give me my old 2000 back!

  • BAD JOB DODGE - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I brought this car as a new years present to my self. i have had nothin but truoble. my starter went a month after i brought it, there is this anning rattle coming from the ehgne still need that fixed. i like the hemie good idea.

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