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2004 Dodge Durango repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Dodge Durango transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

50000 mi We purchased the vehicle used in July, and discovered with a week that the 4WD did not work. It needed a new 4WD drive motor. SInce we had paid to transfer the remaining factory powertrain warranty, the repair was covered. 
127000 mi

US $120
rear axle seal, transmission gasket 
146400 mi

US $326
locked in 4 wheel drive and svc 4x4 light on.had to replace transfer case motor. 
183000 mi

US $1350
Transmission front pump failed. Transmission was replaced 
72000 mi

US $100
$100 deductible. Transmission valve body replacement needed due to shifting issues. Also under hard braking the engine would stall. This was due to the trans valve body. 
86000 mi

US $3500
Automatic 2nd to 3rd shifted real hard. Rebuilt transmission with heavier duty parts Transmissions Rebuild 

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2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

143000 mi Hard down shifts, caught in between gears when accellerating from stop. Replacing valve body in attempts to correct. 
152000 mi

US $995
The vehicle would randomly and momentarily hard lurch at highway speeds 65 to 70 mph, and randomly stall out at stop signs. The lurching was so aggressive it felt like the vehicle was going to flip. Replaced transmission valve body. 
184000 mi

US $2000
Jumping out of, slipping, stalling. 

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2004 Dodge Durango Transmission Problems

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