The 2004 Dodge Durango has 270 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
270
Electrical System complaints
19%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
3
Related recalls
Defect
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence
THIS CONTACT COULD ABRADE THE CABLE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CAPACITOR FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
“DRIVING 2004 DODGE DURANGO ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK TO FLOOR. PREENING THE BRAKE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE INCIDENT WAS DUE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT PER FIRE INSPECTION. OTHER PROBLEMS WERE; THE ELECTRIC REMOTE WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE SHIFT WHEN THE A/C WAS ON AND THERE WAS A…”
NHTSA has 270 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Durango electrical system — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 03V528000, 04V578000, 07V092000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.