2005 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 1,567 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 38 involved a crash and 21 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsDec 3, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
Campaign 14V770000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyJan 8, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,951 MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FILLER NECK AT THE END OF REFUELING.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE A SUSPECT INLET CHECK VALVE WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09V003000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelMar 9, 2007
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
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.
Campaign 07V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorMar 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V067000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capFeb 3, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE FILLER NECK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V034000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, Jan 15, 2008
TWO DAYS IN A ROW NOW MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS STALLED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE ISSUE. I AM APPALLED THAT NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND COULD BE FATAL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 15, 2008
I HAVE 2005 DURANGO BOUGHT NEW. I HAVE HAD IT SHUT OFF ON ME GOING SLOW, MAKING TURNS AND GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I HAVE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHILE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE TURN THE KEY OFF AND START THE VEHICLE UP WHILE MOVING. I HAVE HAD IT INTO TWO DIFFERENT DODGE DEALERSHIPS ONCE FOR 2 DAYS THE NEXT FOR TWO WEEKS. THEY DID NOT FIX THIS ISSUE BUT FOUND MANY OTHER THINGS THAT NEED FIXED. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF THE KIDS. SHE'S AFRAID OF IT. IT JUST SITS IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 29, 2007
MY CAR STALLS AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND I LOSE ALL ABILITY TO STEER AND HAS COME VERY CLOSE TO CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS AND LEFT NO CODES. THE DEALERSHIP JUST SAYS NO CODES NO ANSWER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 12, 2007
I PURCHASED MY DODGE DURANGO LIMITED NEW IN 2005. I HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL APPROX. 1 YEAR IN TO OWNERSHIP. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT OR WHILE AT WORK IT HAS A SEVERAL SECOND HESITATION. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP (3) TIMES THEY FINALLY FOUND A TSB TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FILTER WHICH THEY SAY THEY DID. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GET A LITTLE BETTER. NOW THOUGH (1500 MILES LATER) MY DURANGO IS HESITATING IN REVERSE AND FORWARD. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM ( NEVER HAVE ) AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. I HAVE ALSO NOW HAD (2) INSTANCES OF THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO CAN NOT REPLICATE THIS AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. MY DURANGO HAS SPENT ALMOST 2 WEEKS TOTAL IN THE SHOP WITH THESE ISSUES. I GUESS I WILL NEED TO PUT A SIGN ON MY REAR WINDSHIELD THAT READS "STAY BACK VEHICLE ENGINE DIES". *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 12, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 5.7L V8 STALLS WHEN BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE MAY 2007. THE DEALER HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, REPLACED THE BATTERY AS THEY SAID IT WAS LOOSING VOLTAGE AND FLUSHED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. AS WE DROVE IT OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP AFTER IT WAS "FIXED" IT DID THE SAME THING, YET THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY HAVE IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 8, 2007
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY DURANGO HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO COULD DO NOTHING. MOST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED TWICE IN THE SAME DAY ON MY WIFE. AT THIS POINT I AM BEGINNING TO SEARCH FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY THREE CHILDREN. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED!!! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LOW IDLING WHEN THE CONTACT MADE A HARD TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO WHAT IS STATED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05027. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 19, 2007
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED, HEMI V8, 50K MILES HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. (65-80) AND TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SUV HAS A LOSS OF POWER/STEERING/BRAKES AND IT IS QUITE A CHALLENGE TO COAX THE SUV TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AVOID DAMAGE. THIS LAST TIME THE SUV WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN A SAFE DISTANCE AND WENT OFF IN THE MEDIAN. IT ALSO LOST AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS SO I WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE SUV OFF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WITH NO LIGHTS TO GUIDE ON A BUSY SECTION OF I-90 IN OHIO. THE DURANGO HAS ALSO STALLED 2 TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN THE LAST 3-6 MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THIS LOOKED AT BY MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE DURANGO IS UP TO DATE ON ALL TSB'S AND RECALLS. I WILL BE BRINGING THE DURANGO BACK TO THE SHOP AGAIN TOMORROW TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT AGAIN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE WAS A PRIOR INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE FAILURE, BUT IT HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,467 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 27, 2007
VEHICLE STALLS DURING DECELERATION AND TURNING MANEUVERS. VEHICLE HAS HAD FIX PER CASE ID EA05018 AND STILL EXHIBITS PROBLEMS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Sep 24, 2007
DRIVER AIRBAG WARNING LAMP COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND VEHICLE STALLS. BEEN BACK TOT HE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND ALL MODULES REPROGRAMMED OVER AND OVER WITH NO RESOLUTION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 31, 2007
DODGE DURANGO 4.7 LITER V8 STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO CELL OR TROUBLE CODES, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. CHANGED FUEL STATIONS, AND PERFORMED TUNE-UP. I FEAR AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 22, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THEN SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2007
VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE MORNING OF 7/27/2007 AFTER SITTING APPROX. 24 HRS. DROVE LESS THAN 3 MILES AT 35-45 MPH WHEN VEHICLE STALLED AS LEFT TURN WAS BEING MADE AT APPROX. 22 MPH (LOST ALL POWER, NO WARNING LIGHTS ETC..). HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART (NO WARNING CODES APPEARED UPON RESTARTING). ON 8/6 VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE AFTERNOON AND DRIVEN LESS THAN 5 MILES @ APPROX. 40MPH WHEN SUDDENLY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS STARTED TO COME ON, A/C SHUT DOWN AND ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 8/7 AND AFTER CLEARING CODES DEALER "COULD NOT IDENTIFY" ANY PROBLEMS. DEALER STATED NO FLASH SW UPDATES AVAILABLE. VEHICLE HAD 2 OTHER INSTANCES PRIOR TO THIS IN Q207 WHERE ALL LIGHTS CAME ON IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ENGINE RAN ROUGH. DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT CODES MEANT, BUT PERFORMED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT (SUBJECT OF A DCX RECALL) AND VEHICLE RAN WELL FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE STALLING INCIDENT ON 7/27. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 1, 2007
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 DURANGO, WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF, NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, STEERING TIGHTENS, I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK INTO PARK FOR IT TO START AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 30,000 MILES AND 18 MONTHS, IT HAS BEEN TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. ONE DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A TUNE UP THAT WAS AT 24,000 MILES, SO WE PAID $900.00 FOR THAT AND NEW BRAKES. THAT WASN'T THE PROBLEM. ONE MONTH AGO, WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND I HIT A PARKED CAR BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DOZEN TIMES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Visibility, Seats, Electrical system, Jun 19, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE DURANGO BRAND NEW,AND SINCE I HAD THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN GIVEN ME PROBLEMS. THERE WERE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IDLED VERY HARD, AND IT SHUT OFF WHEN IT IDLED HARD, WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR WHEN TURNING TO GO AROUND A RAMP. WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE WHEEL LOCKED, AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. RECENTLY, THE CARE SHUT OFF ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AND A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK WAS BEHIND ME. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE OUTER LANE AND MANAGED TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE TRUCK COULD HIT ME AND MY FAMILY. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON UNE 10, 2007. EVERY TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jun 10, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO (4.7 L V8) STALLS IN AN UNEXPECTED MANNER WHILE DRIVING. STALLS HAVE OCCURED WHILE DRIVING ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASIONS. STALLS HAVE OCCURRED IN NORMAL STREET TRAFFIC AND ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD A DODGE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THE VEHICLE IN MAY 2007. VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE SINCE THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT IT. THE VEHICLE MOST RECENTLY STALLED TODAY ON I-90 (JUNE 10, 2007).
Engine and engine cooling, May 31, 2007
2005 DURANGO ENGINE DIES WHEN CHANGING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. ALSO DIES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOW ROLL SUCH AS AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN 5 NEAR MISS INCIDENTS IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. DEALER HAS DONE A TUNE-UP AND TEST DRIVE AND HAS TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ARE PEOPLE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 30, 2007
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING SEVERAL TIMES SINCE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE MOVING AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP. THE DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND FOUND "NOTHING" TO BE WRONG WITH IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER DURANGO OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED (IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY). *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 29, 2007
05 DURANGO WITH 5.7 HEMI STALLS WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES WHEN BACKING UP SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, OR SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING ON ROADS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THIS IS THE WORST SCENARIO BECAUSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALSO GO. HAS NOT CAUSED ACCIDENT FOR US YET, BUT CAM CLOSE WHEN MY FIANCEE WAS DRIVING. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS TRIED TO FIX AND HAS GIVEN ME EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK. FINALLY HAS DECIDED TO REPLACE CAR BUT WITH HEFTY MILEAGE CHARGE. I WILL FIGHT THEM ON THAT BUT I WANTED YOU TO BE AWARE THAT ALL OF THEIR SO CALLED SERVICE BULLETINS DO NOT FIX PROBLEM. ONE EXCUSE I GOT IS THAT THE EPA WON'T LET THEM FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WILL EFFECT THE EMISSIONS OUTPUT. I REALIZE THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF VEHICLES BUT IT WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO THE ENGINE STALLING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Latches/locks/linkages, May 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50,000. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED REPAIR INVOICE. THE DEALER STATED REPLACED DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. UDPATED 06/26/07 *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, May 22, 2007
2/27/07 PURCHASES: 2/27/07 PROBLEM: ENGINE LIGHT SERVICED: 3/06/07 REPAIRED: EGR VALVE, 3/09/07 PROBLEM: ENGINE LIGHT SERVICED: 3/12/07 REPAIRED: IGNITION COIL. 4/06/07 PROBLEM: ENGINE LIGHT/VEHICLE CUT OFF/ SERVICED: 4/17/07 REPAIRED: SHORT OUT CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. DUE TO VEHICLE HAVING ROUGH IDLE , NEEDLE JUMPING/VEHICLE SHAKING, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AT STOP LIGHTS. (5/01/07) RETURNED VEHICLE TO SERVICE DUE TO SHUTTING DOWN WHEN BACKING UP/ROUGH IDLE. (5/17/07) VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN FRONT OF A SEMI-TRUCK, I DIDN'T KNOW IF HAD SHUT DOWN UNTIL THE WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I COASTED UP THE EXIT RAMP AND THE VEHICLE START RIGHT UP. DEALERSHIP REQUESTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIRS. (5/18/07) TOOK VEHICLE A DODGE DEALERSHIP, IN WHICH ,THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WHICH WERE HARD TO DETECT. DIAGNOSES OF THE PROBLEM WOULD BE DIFFICULT. ALSO, STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND VEHICLE IN THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. TO NO AVAIL THEY FOUND NOTHING.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 21, 2007
ENGINE OVERHEATED. ,WE HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT THE WATER PUMP, THE CLUTCH FAN. AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE,. HOWEVER, IT STILL WAS OVERHEATING THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO TAKE FOREVER TO TAKE GEAR. THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 56,966. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 9, 2007
WHILE MOVING FORWARD AT 5 MPH. COLD ENGINE AND ENGINE STALLED. STARTED WHEN TRIED 4 HOURS LATER.*AK