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Dodge Durango

Report: Water May Pass by Cowl Screen During Heavy Rain/Car Wash

Dodge Durango Problem

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Model Years Affected: 2004, 2005, 2006

Engines Affected: 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8 HEMI

Average Mileage: 116,226 mi (10,100 mi - 240,000 mi)

On vehicles with a 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8, water may pass by the cowl screen (at the base of the windshield) in heavy rain or a car wash. This can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. A revised cowl screen may be available to fix this problem.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 100,000 mi

I have this vehicle since it was new. The water passes thru the cowl during heavy rain or during a car wash. The dealer acts like the problem does not exist. I will never buy another dodge

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jperry49, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 206,000 mi

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when it rains my durango idles rough the problems stops when things dry out after the rain has stopped

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI

Engine shakes and acts like it is going to stall when it rains and goes through a car wash. Has been happening for a few years.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 4.7L V8, 150,000 mi

RAN LIKE CRAP,MIS FIRING,ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING, WATER GOT DOWN INTO SPARK PLUGS, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,PUT NEW COWL ON AND CAPS,RUNS LIKE A TOP..

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 3.7L V6, 62,000 mi

In the last couple rain storms I have been getting water onto the engine. the engine light goes on . they say it is the cowl leaking.I see alot of posts on this how do we fix.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 97,000 mi

When ever it rains my 2004 Dodge Durango stalls. It can only be restarted 30 to 50 minutes after the rain ceases. I have visited three different auto mechanic workshops for same problem and spark plugs were replaced with very expensive ones. This however, didn't solve the problem. Dodge company should stop dodging from this question and immediately take action through a recall and fix the problem.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 240,000 mi

I have this same problem How do you fix this problem.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 145,000 mi

my durango has similiar issues. Iwill try the cowl screen. I,ll let you knoe how it goes.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 92,000 mi

Vehicles shakes and shudders and stalls in rain or carwash.

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Visitor, 2005 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 100,000 mi

When it rains, the engine will turn over momentarily and then cut off. While it was still under warranty, Dodge replaced spark plugs, wires, and a bunch of other things to run up the bill. By the time I got my car back, it had stopped raining and car started with no problem. Now, once again, it rained and it didn't start until two days later when the rain stopped.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 113,000 mi

Same exact issue,I just bought this vehicle used and the first time it rained the engine began to shake and I thought it was going to shut off,has anybody had this issue fixed?and if so what did you have replaced???

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 4.7L V8, 131,090 mi

I have recently had the same issue last month and again today. After the car wash the vehicle engine light came on and stayed on. It seems to have issues starting right after a car wash as well.

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Visitor, 2006 Dodge Durango, 3.7L V6, 46,000 mi

I have had the same issue with water leaking from the cowl to the engine. This is a known issue, and although they did not issue a recall, they did release a bulletin to the service dealerships. When I heard that it would be hundreds of dollars to fix, that all 6 coils would need to be replaced, spark plugs replaced, and cowling redone, I called Chrysler to complain. Because the warranty is up, they will PAY for the repairs, but charge a minor co-pay. For anyone dealing with this expensive issue, I urge everyone to call chrysler's customer service.

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mrsty, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 125,000 mi

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I have had the same problem. I bought my 2004 Dodge Durango in 2005 with 9,000 miles on it. It died several times within the first few months I had it. I still have this vehicle and everytime it rains or I go through a car wash it misses and acts like it is going to die. It died this morning 1/11/13 in heavy rain. I was stopped at a red light, the light turned and I was able to go but a few seconds later it died. I almost got rear ended and several people had to go around while I turned the key to off and restarted it. It restarted fine but almost caused an accident! I have noticed everytime that it dies I am at a complete stop making a left hand turn. My husband has replaced the spark plugs and the wires but not the coils. We will try that and see how it runs.
Another problem with the Durango is that it started rusting below the gas cap above the left rear wheel. Passing by several other Durangos I have noticed they had rust in the same spot. Other than these two issues I love my Durango, the power it has(hemi)and have never had major issues with it. I plan on keeping it for several more years but would like to find out why it misses and dies when it rains.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 10,100 mi

Same exact problem, almost dies in heavy rain and car wash. Better yet though friends, be very afraid...on a heavy rain day my Dodge started running bad like usual and then started knocking. According to my mechanic turns out water somehow shorted a fuel injector which flooded a cylinder causing hydro-lock and bent a rod. Quoted $6000.00 on replacing the motor. I will never buy another Dodge again, and this is coming from a Mopar fanatic from way back :(

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango

I have the same problem , have been complaining for 2 years and today while going thru the car wash my car stalled out after shaking violently , i was so embarrassed decided to look it up for myself ..thank you all , i see what i need to do now..

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 94,000 mi

during heavy rain, my durango shuts off.

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 147,000 mi

when it rain hard of in a car wash the engine light comes on and runs rough

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Stx hammer, 2005 Dodge Durango, 3.7L V6

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Mine did the same thing too I thought I needed a tune up bought the stuff and I had water in my plugs. I thought I had blown a gasket some where until I found this. Is their any way to fix this leak

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Visitor, 2004 Dodge Durango, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 140,000 mi

stalls in car wash

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