2nd generation (HB) · HB · 4,841 complaints, 3,960 with mileage
Owners filed 4,841 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004–2009 Dodge Durango, and 3,960 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 45,450 and 117,000 miles. The median is 77,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the fuel system (22.6% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles), the electrical system (11.9% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles), the engine (10.5% of complaints, typically around 115,000 miles).
7 recall campaigns cover this generation.
| System | Complaints | Share | Typical mileage | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1,092 | 22.6% | 60,000 | 45,000–80,000 |
| Electrical System | 574 | 11.9% | 71,000 | 35,000–120,000 |
| Engine | 509 | 10.5% | 115,000 | 90,000–140,000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 499 | 10.3% | 55,000 | 18,974–91,855 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 422 | 8.7% | 90,000 | 65,000–124,000 |
| Power Train | 398 | 8.2% | 107,000 | 68,945–150,000 |
| Air Bags | 392 | 8.1% | 108,933 | 60,000–152,000 |
| Steering | 144 | 3.0% | 80,500 | 49,846–120,112 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 115 | 2.4% | 66,433 | 18,000–120,000 |
| Unknown Or Other | 87 | 1.8% | 125,000 | 70,000–159,364 |
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,420 | 1,122 |
| 2005 | 2,001 | 1,692 |
| 2006 | 1,039 | 861 |
| 2007 | 241 | 187 |
| 2008 | 127 | 90 |
| 2009 | 13 | 8 |
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 77,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The fuel system accounts for 22.6% of complaints (1,092 reports, 984 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 80,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.9% of complaints (574 reports, 452 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 71,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 120,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 10.5% of complaints (509 reports, 467 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 115,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 90,000 and 140,000 miles.
The engine and its cooling system accounts for 10.3% of complaints (499 reports, 446 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,974 and 91,855 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 8.7% of complaints (422 reports, 346 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 90,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 65,000 and 124,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.2% of complaints (398 reports, 357 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 107,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 68,945 and 150,000 miles.
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2005 model year drew the most — 2,001 complaints — while 2008 drew the fewest at 127. The median year sits at 1,039.
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), equipment (1), the transmission and driveline (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Of the 4,841 complaints filed against this generation, 169 reported a crash; 140 reported a fire; 158 reported an injury; 7 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 3.5% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 45,450 and 117,000 miles, with a median of 77,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the fuel system and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The fuel system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 60,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
5.7L Hemi with MDS cylinder deactivation: camshaft lobe and roller lifter wear producing a tick, then metal in the oil and bottom-end damage.
Hemi exhaust manifold bolt breakage causing an exhaust leak with a cold-start tick.
Totally Integrated Power Module faults producing no-start, stalling and phantom electrical behaviour.
4.7L V8 valve seat and head issues carried over from the previous generation.
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 18V021000 | 2018-02-28 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module |
| 17V824000 | 2018-02-14 | Equipment |
| 16V352000 | 2017-03-27 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module |
| 16V947000 | 2017-01-11 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module |
| 15V313000 | 2015-06-08 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module |
| 14V770000 | 2015-02-03 | Air Bags |
| 13V038000 | 2013-11-07 | Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit |