2004 Dodge Durango Research & Reviews

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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  • Cant afford to keep it on the road!! - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    This vehicle is sleek and the Hemi is awesome but thats as far as the perks go. We have only had this vehicle for 2 years and already had to replace the transmission and head gasket. Now having issue with coolant system. Have already had water pump repaired and the check engine light is on again. Taking it in for service for the 4th time in 2 years. Its so pretty sitting in the driveway but not reliable for any type of driving. Will never buy another Dodge and am currently in the market for a different make of SUV.

  • Why doesnt the engine last long - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I own a 04 dodge durango 5.7 slt 8 cylinder yes it burns alot of gas but i love my truck problem also they rott very fast ..my main problem I jus got an engine 2 yrs ago cost over $2,500 now i need another very absurd and these warranties dont last more than 6 months to a year..Most people keep telling me just junk my truck its not worth it shakin my head

  • worse suv i have ever owned cars included - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    Had trouble from day one engine light came on the next day after purchase. The dealer said it was a relay switch which they tried to fix six times has never passed inspection six I had it over three years. Put it in the shop first shop said transmission second opinion was in the shop for a month trying to figure it out slot of broken wires and even he sent the truck out do other repairs he said he never seen anything like this before and he does transmissions. 950. 00 later Im praying thats it oh and dont let it rain runs like crap never go to family dodge down essington by the airport.

  • Owner of a 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 Hemi - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I am a former Marine that purchased my durango brand new on September 1st 2004, with only 18 miles. It has been a truly excellent ride for nearly 10 years. I have put over 227800 miles on this truck, the only thing The first major repair is when I replaced the EGR valve which was three years ago. Didnt do schedule maintenance on time, may have went an additional 2000 miles before changing the oil, transmission fluid. etc. Now after 10 years I was told that my transmission needed to be replaced, I have read all the complaints others have experienced But I only will purchase American cars except Fords. I wont be buying a Dodge Durango SUV do to the change in body style its too femin

  • Best vehicle Ive ever owned - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    Purchased mine brand new in 2004 and currently has 128,000 miles. This has been the most reliable and best vehicle Ive ever owned - did the regular maintenance...new tires...brakes, battery etc. but thats IT.

  • 5.7 Hemi is a lemon Crysler will not recall or rebate replacement - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    We have a 2004 durango slt 5.7L with a hole in the block. This car was extremly well maintained. The car eats roters, has had never ending electrical problems and spun a main bearing at 160000 mils. It has never missed an oil change, the oil comes out as clean as it was put in. Crysler will not recall this problem or rebait the replacement. After serching for a replacement I have found that this seems to be a very very common problem with the 5.7, 4.7, and the 6.0.. Do not Buy A Dodge Durango or any Mopar Hemi with out asking or resurching this motor. I have lost 8,000.00 dollers on this vehical. I will never buy a Mopar again!

  • THROWN ROD! - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    2004 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 Hemi with under 80,000 miles. I am the original owner. Car has been well maintained. Oil changes every 3000 miles. Never had any overheating problems. This vehicle has served me well for the past 9 years until about a month ago. Without warning, while going down the freeway, it made a terrible noise. I knew it was something major. The oil light came on. There was a bunch of smoke. I shut the engine off and pulled off the freeway. I could see oil dripping from the engine. After having to towed, i learned there was a hole in the engine block from a thrown rod. After doing some research on the web, i found 100s if not 1000s of cases just like mine.

  • One great car :-) - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I owned my 2004 dodge durango SLT 5.7 Hemi for almost 9 years. Ive owned over ten cars in my life and never had a better car than my durango. Only had to replace the battery, and the brakes but thats it. I just hit 100 thousand today and still drives like when I bought it with 8 miles. This car could go for another 100 thousand without a problem!! My sister just got a 2009 ford explorer and that has had more problems than my Durango.

  • Best vehicle Ive ever owned - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    I own an SLT 5.7L HEMI V8 4X4. Absolutely LOVE IT!! I bought mine in 2008 with 76,000 miles on it. It looked and ran like brand new. In my 5 years of ownership all Ive had to replace is routine stuff. Battery, tires, brakes, serpentine belt, trans pan gasket at 110,000 due to small leak ($75). I have 151,000 miles on it and it runs the same as the day I purchased it. Only complaints: CD player stopped working and rust on rear tailgate by handle. I pull a large boat every summer with it also. I had a severe 50mph accident couple years ago in snow which smashed the entire passenger side. Not a scratch on me and drove the vehicle to repair shop. Extremely safe and reliable vehicle!!!

  • Safe & Great Vehicle - 2004 Dodge Durango
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    Love this vehicle, but there are some minor issues Ive experienced. My CD player quit working about 2 years ago. The manifold as a crack in it (so theres a ticking noise), there is a slow coolant leak but it doesnt overheat it I keep coolant in it, and when it rains my radio wont work for couple days, and this has happened twice while it rained the turn signals wouldnt work & all warnings light illuminated. This however is a safe vehicle. Last February during a bad snow storm I slid into a telephone pole & it crushed drivers door, windowdidnt shatter, but I wasnt hurt at all. Great winter/snow vehicle. I love this vehicle & happy I purchased it!

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