Air Bag Light On problems of the 2004 Dodge Durango

19 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2004 Durango.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2019

There was a recall on my driver and passenger airbags. I took it to salsbury's Dodge city dealership in baton rouge, la on September 23, 2017. My driver airbag light is on again. What should I do.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The contact took the vehicle to star Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (5101 s 1st st, abilene, TX 79605, (325) 698-2222) and they claimed to have repaired the vehicle; however, the air bag indicator illuminated afterwards. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that there was no failure with the air bags. On one occasion, while driving, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The deployment injured the contact's left ear, which required hospitalization. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven to a friend's house. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 174,000.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

Takata recall I was driving around all day and everything was fine, after I stopped at a shop and returned to my vehicle my airbag light on my dash came on, I immediately looked up any active recalls and discovered that there were 2 on my vehicle according to the VIN. Upon taking the vehicle into the dealership for the recall repair the dealership repaired the 2 recalls, however the airbag light remained on. When I asked the dealership about this they claim it is a separate issue and wanted to charge me $150 just to diagnose the issue. They released the vehicle to me, still with the airbag light on. When confronted in regards to the light being on the dealership had no concern about the light unless I paid $$$. Being a recall with the airbags I would think that the light remaining on and repairing what has triggered the light to be covered under this repair.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact received a post card in the mail for an unknown recall. The contact took the vehicle to grava Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram srt (29 mystic Ave, medford, MA 02155, (781) 391-8950) to have the vehicle repaired. Prior to the recall repair being performed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit after the remedy was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 146,000.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2018

Takata recall. I had the passenger side airbags repaired on 3/2/18 at glenn thomas in signal hill, CA. On this day after I was informed the job for the air bag repair was completed. I signed the papers ,and I drove off the lot. I immediately noticed that the airbag indicator light was on the my dash. I was only 10 minutes away, so I immediately called the service advisor and left a voice message. But I went ahead and drove back to the dealership so they could see that the light was on. I brought the car back in and the service advisor put the diagnostics tool on the car and it gave him a printout of possible issues. He then had a technician look at the car. I waited in the customer waiting room. Within 30 minutes, the advisor came into the waiting area and told me it was the seat tracking sensor ? (I may have the correct wording incorecct) . I was then quoted a repair price of $270 for one seat (driver's side). I was told they only have 1 part in stock at the time and that it would be 3 hours to repair. I did not have the time to wait for this repair nor did I have the $270 for the repair. I then asked can the car be driven with the airbag indicator light on, and I was told yes, but the airbags may not work properly if involved in a accident (crash). My question. . . Is if this seat tracking sensor is important to the functionality of the air bags why is this not covered under the takata airbag recall. And why is it not free to the customer. I should not have to pay for this repair if there is a open active recall and this repair for the seat tracking is directly related to the airbags. I would appreciate it if this can be looked into further. Takata airbag repair performed glenn thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep 2100 east spring st signal hill, CA 90755 562-426-5111 service advisor: korey wong repaired: 3/2/2018.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Air bag lights on.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the air bag warning indicator illuminated three months after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2015

While operating the vehicle I noticed the airbag light had come on for no reason. I remembered the notification to contact someone about this recall. I was only a few minutes from home so nothing serious happened. Also, two days prior to driving it today I had it parked at my moms while we drove out of town, so maybe the excessive heat had something to do with it.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2015

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminated on the front passenger side. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), but the contact did not receive a notification. The previous owner had not had the recall repairs performed prior to selling the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

The air bag light for both the passenger and driver side of the vehicle come on and off during driving.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2014

I turn my car and I notice the air bag light is on and doesn't disappear until now . . What can I do?.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air bag lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2013

Any and all times the battery cables are removed from the battery for routine maintenance on a 2004 Dodge Durango, the airbag light illuminates after reconnection of the battery. The airbag system becomes inoperative and must be recalibrated by a dealer at a cost in excess of $100. This is the 2nd time this has occurred.

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2010

Any and all times the battery cables are removed from the battery for routine maintenance on a 2004 Dodge Durango, the airbag light illuminates after reconnection of the battery. The airbag system becomes inoperative and must be recalibrated by a dealer at a cost in excess of $100.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2005

Since purchasing my 2004 Durango I have continueously had problems with the air bag light coming on and disabling the whole system. I have had it in for repairs with 2 different dealerships 7 times. It seems to be a problem with the new passenger seat technology where the seat itself determines if the air bag should be on or off by weight. Instead of working properly mine just shuts the whole system down when it is confused such as someone exiting that seat while the vehicle is running. Nothing is showing the the computer exect that the seat needs calibrating. No one seems to know why this keeps happening but when I got my loaner, a new Dodge caravan this vehicle also had the air bag light on and when I inquired I was told that all the caravans that came in had this problem. It seems to me that there is something terribly wrong with this system and I would rather have a system where I can turn off or on the airbag instead of driving with no air bag protection at all.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2004

My 2004 Dodge Durango has been taken in for repair for a defect in the air bag system several times without anyone being able to repair it. The defect is in the new system of passenger seat air bag where the seat weight decides if the air bag should be on or off. My system disables the entire system on a regular basis for no apparent reason and the seat has to be recalibrated for the light to be reset. This is very alarming as I drive most of the time without any air bags. One time when it was in for repair the dealership gave me a 2005 Dodge caravan to drive and it also had the main airbag light as well as the passenger light on and when I inquired as to why I was told by an employee that all of the caravans came in that way and were awaiting sensors. Mine was never determined to need a sensor because all they do is see what the main computer says and it keeps saying to recalibrate the seat which seems obvious that there is more to it. I think this design is flawed and is a very dangerous situation for the general public to be placed in and it needs to be investigated. I am trying to get Chrysler to give me a refund as the michigan lemon law states but they are dragging their feet. I know of other people who have 2004 Durangos and have had this problem also. I can imagine how many people are driving around with these vehicles every day without the safety of air bag and are trying their best to get the dealerships to repair it without the dealerships knowing how to.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2004

When turning steering wheel to the left or right steering wheel does not return smoothly. The dealer replaced the steering arm but that didn't correct the problem. During the time the consumer owned the vehicle the air bag light illuminated and the rear wiper fell out.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

I along with hundreds of other people have a vehicle with the airbag light on. I am not sure why Dodge hasn't issued a recall on whatever component is causing this problem. I think because the airbag is a "life saving" device, they should be made to issue a recall immediately. I hope you guys can find a solution to this potentially deadly problem. There are hundreds of complaints in dozens of forums about this particular vehicle.



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