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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Electrical system, Engine, Apr 26, 2015
VEHICLE WOULD HIGH IDLE THEN WHEN PUT IN GEAR IT WOULD NOT TAKE GAS AND WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN EVEN AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK AND TURNING THE KEY OFF AND TAKING IT OUT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE PLEASE THIS SCARES ME ALOT. *TR
Air bags, Engine, Mar 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT THE PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V817000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Engine, Mar 9, 2015
THIS VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY STALLS, LEAVING NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THIS WAS NOT A SINGLE INCIDENT; THIS HAS HAPPENED PROBABLY 50 TIMES OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS. IT HAS HAPPENED AT MULTIPLE VEHICLE SPEEDS, AND HAS HAPPENED IN BOTH FORWARD ("DRIVE") AND REVERSE GEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED, AND IT DRIVES NORMALLY AFTER RESTARTING. THERE IS NO WARNING OR INDICATION THAT THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO STALL, AND NO CHECK ENGINE (OR OTHER) LIGHT COMES ON BEFORE OR AFTER THE INCIDENT. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER DROPPING MY SON OFF AT HIS SCHOOL. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO LEAVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND I WASN'T ABLE TO CONTROL IT (VERY HIGH STEERING EFFORT, DIFFICULT TO STOP). I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I ALSO REALIZED THE SEVERITY OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN A CHILD INSTEAD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH I NEARLY STRUCK. A QUICK WEB SEARCH PRODUCED RESULTS SHOWING OTHER DRIVERS OF DODGE DURANGOS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME STALLING PHENOMENON, SO I'M CONFIDENT THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE, AND NOT JUST A SINGLE CASE OF MY VEHICLE BEING BAD. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FURTHER, AS IT HAS THE SAME SAFETY IMPLICATIONS AS THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURES WITHIN GM. *TR
Power train, Engine, Mar 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE EGR VALVE, THE SPARK PLUGS, AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,900. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE COOLER LINE WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 04/16/15*JB
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 23, 2015
ON ANY NUMBER OF OCCASIONS (REGARDLESS OF OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OR WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT A SLOW SPEED (IN FORWARD OR REVERSE) THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. WITH THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COMES THE NORMAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. IT APPEARS TO BE MOST FREQUENT WHEN PULLING INTO OR OUT OF A PARKING LOT, STOP SIGN, ETC. THE SLOW SPEEDS ARE NOT INHERENTLY DANGEROUS, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT STALLING WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY REDUCING SPEED OR STOPPING PUTS MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORIST IN JEOPARDY. WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES CREATE A RISK OF MINOR DAMAGE TO OTHER PARKED CARS AND COULD PUT A PEDESTRIAN AT RISK WHILE BEING DISTRACTED AND NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP OR STEER AS EASILY. THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS SOUNDS OR ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION NOISES OR VIBRATIONS OR ANYTHING TO GIVE WARNING THAT THIS COULD OCCUR. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2015
I BOUGHT MY 05 DURANGO BACK IN MAY OF 05 AND I'VE HAD TO DEAL WITH ALL THREE OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE FUEL SPEWING OUT, THE STALLING, AND THE 4X4 ACTIVATING! THE FUEL THING I ALWAYS NOTICED BUT ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT JUST HAPPENED. THE 4X4 ENGAGING HAPPENED WHEN IT STILL HAD THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE GOOD THING IS THAT THEY FIXED IT, THE BAD THING IS THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY! THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY REPLACED THE 4X4 CONTROL MODULE AND I HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM SINCE THEN! I'M NOT POSITIVE IF THAT'S THE NAME OF THE MODULE. THIS WAS BACK IN 2008 AND I HAVEN'T HAD THAT PROBLEM SINCE THEN. HOPEFULLY THAT HELPS SOME THAT ARE DEALING WITH THAT SAME ISSUE! THE STALLING HAPPENS HERE AND THERE, NOT TOO OFTEN AND USUALLY WHEN I'M AT A STOP SIGN. I LOVE MY DURANGO, JUST HATE THE WAY DODGE IS JUST LEAVING ALL ITS CUSTOMERS ON THEIR OWN WHEN THERE SHOULD BE RECALLS FOR ALL THESE ISSUES!! ACTING LIKE THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THOSE PROBLEMS WHEN EVERY OWNER HAS THE SAME ISSUES! ILL NEVER BUY DODGE AGAIN! AND IT SUCKS BECAUSE IM LOOKING INTO BUYING A NEW CAR, AND I LIKE THE NEW DURANGO. BUT THERE'S NO WAY I'LL BUY DODGE, OR CHRYSLER FOR THAT MATTER! *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,200.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 16, 2015
TRANSFER CASE MOTOR ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING GOING FROM AWD TO FOUR WHEEL LO. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. 4WLO LIGHT FLICKERS AND TRANSFER CASE MOTOR ENGAGES EVEN WITH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *TR
Engine, Dec 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Engine, Dec 3, 2014
STALLING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (15 TO 40 MPH). COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. SOMETIMES WILL RE-START IN PARK AND SOMETIMES IN NEUTRAL. CHANGED CRANK AND CAM SENSOR. HAD THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER USED. NOTHING FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT THE DURANGO PROBLEM WITH THE "LEAKING COWL". HAD THE COWL GASKET REPLACED. THERE IS NO WATER DRIPPING ON THE ENGINE CAUSING MISFIRE OR "HYDRO LOCKING". SOON AFTER SUV WOULD NOT START AT ALL. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PCM (MAIN COMPUTER) COSTING ALMOST $1300.00.STALLED TWICE SINCE THEN. DANGEROUS PROBLEM *JS
Steering, Engine, Nov 23, 2014
THE DODGE DURANGO 2005 MODEL IN MY CASE WILL SHUT OFF VERY OFTEN NOW WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN...THIS OFTEN TIMES HAPPEN WHEN PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE UP 5-20MINS TO RESTART.THIS HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD OR WARM IT DOESN'T MATTER.I HAVE SEEN ONLINE THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE DURANGOS AND I'M WONDERING WHY ARE FOLKS ALLOWED TO SUFFER THROUGH THIS ISSUE IN THE MEAN TIME THE DEALERSHIP PRETEND AS IF THEY'RE NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE WHICH IS CLEARLY A LIE FROM ALL THE COMPLAINT I'VE SEEN ONLINE ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE...GOING BACK FOR YEARS.... *TR
Structure, Engine, Nov 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN WET CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASION WHILE BEING OPERATED IN THE RAIN OR AFTER WASHING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE ENGINE SENSOR TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 26, 2014
VEHICLE PURCHASED USED IN JUNE 2010. WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASE, VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED AND THROTTLE SERVICE DONE, IDLER PULLEY REPLACED. STALLING PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON AND OFF ALONG WITH HARD SHIFTING, HESITATING, LACK OF POWER ISSUES. TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN JAN 2012 AFTER IT "FROZE" BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. BELL HOUSING LEAK DETECTED AND FIXED IN JUNE 2012. STALLING WORSENED, OCCURRING NOT ONLY FROM START UP BUT WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT IN ACCELERATION TO SPEEDS JUST ABOVE 40 MPH. REVVING IN PARK, NEUTRAL AND WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC STARTED IN EARLY 2013 AND CONTINUES TODAY. HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, WATER PUMP, FUEL INJECTOR, COIL, VACUUM SENSOR, AIR INTAKE SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR, PCV VALVE, PLUGS AND WIRES HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED OR REPAIRED BUT PROBLEMS PERSIST. THIS VEHICLE IS A DANGER AS IT STALLS WITHOUT WARNING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND REVS SO HIGH AT STOPS THAT I HAVE HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO PREVENT IT FROM LURCHING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Engine, Sep 30, 2014
MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I CAN'T STEER THE VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING SHUTS OFF. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM VERY CONCERNED. I HAVE READ MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FROM PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 24, 2014
VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF/STALLED WITH NO WARNING. DASH LIGHTS TURNED OFF, BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 20, 2014
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, COMPLETELY FROZE UP. WAS UNABLE TO USE BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO AFFECTED. WAS VERY SCARY AS WE WERE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 20, 2014
THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AFTER YOU FILL IT UP WITH FUEL. *TR
Engine, Sep 8, 2014
I WAS CIRCLING TO THE LEFT AROUND A BUILD TO PARK AND DOING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY BUT STALLED AGAIN AS I TURNED RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT. ANOTHER STALL HAPPENED IN THE AFTERNOON AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK STRAIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT. A FOURTH STALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WITH THE FOURTH STALL, I NOTICED THAT THE TACHOMETER SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM ABOUT 700 RPM (WHERE IT USUALLY IDLES) TO ABOUT 300 RPM, HOVERED THERE FOR A MOMENT AND THEN STALLED. *TR
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 8, 2014
ENGINE WILL WITHOUT WARNING LURCH FORWARD. IT WILL ALSO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN MAKING STEERING AND BRAKING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS VEHICLE HAD NO CODES SHOWING AND REPAIR SHOP CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM THIS LURCHING OF THE VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED ALMOST DAILY. AND HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN TWICE. I DRIVE WITH TWO KIDS IN THE CAR AND THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THEIR ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 28, 2014
DURANGO IS STALLING WHILE I AM DRIVING IT. FIRST TIME IT STALLED I WAS ON A ONRAMP TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. I WAS LUCKY THE CAR BEHIND DID NOT HIT ME. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN I AM TRYING TO FIND A PARKING PLACE AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM TRYING TO LEAVE MY DRIVEWAY. IT HAS NEVER HAPPEN YET AT HIGH SPEED ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS BUT I DO THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN FOR THEM. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS. IT JUST HAPPENS BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FOR THEM. SO I AM DRIVING NOT KNOWING WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. I AM UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 12, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND OBSERVED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 6, 2014
WHEN I'M DRIVING IN TRAFFIC (APPROX 30-45 MPH) OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, MY VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF. THERE'S NO INDICATION THIS WILL HAPPEN. NO LIGHTS FLASH OR ANYTHING. THE TRUCK SIMPLY STOPS. I TAKE IT TO MECHANICS AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM--BUT THEY RECOGNIZE THERE'S A PROBLEM. I'M FEARFUL FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AND/OR ANYONE WE ENCOUNTER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC, AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP AS WELL. I'VE HAD THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED, TRANSMISSION REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS THING?! THERE SURE SHOULD BE! I'M SURE SOMEONE HAS DIED BY NOW DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. *TR
Steering, Engine, Jul 18, 2014
WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT COULD BE THE INTERSTATE OR IN TOWN, DOING 30 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR DEPENDING ON WHERE I AM, MY HUSBAND'S ENGINE LIGHT WILL TURN ON IN HIS 2005 DODGE DURANGO AFTER THE WHEEL BEGINS STIFFENING AND MY LIGHTS ALL SHUT OFF AND I AM COSTING INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE OR IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH MY 4 CHILDREN AND MYSELF, SOMETIMES IT IS JUST ME AND ONCE IT WAS WITH MY HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL STAY SOLID AND ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AFTER WHEN SUV WILL CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING, INSTANTLY MY STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF AND I CANNOT TURN, MY LIGHTS GO OFF AND THE RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THIS US HAPPENING MORE AND MORE. THIS ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOPLIGHT OR A STOP SIGN OTHER TIMES WHEN I'M COMING OUT OF A STOP AND THE SUV IS STILL RUNNING AT THAT TIME. VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS. NO WARNINGS, HE HAS HAD THE SUV 1 YEAR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 27, 2014
VEHICLE MISFIRES DURING ACCELERATION. ALMOST CAUSED VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. AFTER HAVING IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER, FOUND OUT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. IT STEMS FROM A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE RAIN COWL THAT ALLOWS WATER TO PASS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPENING WHERE IT RUNS ONTO THE ENGINE AND POOLS IN THE SPARK PLUG HOLES, CAUSING A SHORT. CHRYSLER REDESIGNED THE COWL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT NOTIFY OWNERS OR RECALL THE VEHICLES TO FIX THE ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 24, 2014
MOISTURE ENTERED INTO THE CYLINDERS VIA THAT AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD DUE TO A WATER SEAL DESIGN DEFECT IN THE AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RAIN WATER COMING DOWN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL FLOW DIRECTLY UNDER THE COWL AND ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS WATER INTRUSION CAUSES UNDUE STRESS ON THE PISTONS, RODS, AND CRANKSHAFT EVENTUALLY CAUSING A ROD TO BREAK AND PUNCTURE THE ENGINE BLOCK. IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE RESULTS COULD BE DEADLY. THE OTHER KNOWN SCENARIO IS AFTER THE CAR IS PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME (EXPOSED TO RAIN), THE CYLINDER WILL FILL WITH WATER, CAUSING A HYDRO-LOCK CONDITION AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE ENGINE USUALLY IS FOUND TO ALSO HAVE A BENT OR FRACTURED ROD AT THIS POINT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY DODGE / CHRYSLER AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. SEE THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS.COM BLOGS AND ON YOUTUBE REGARDING THIS TOPIC. I MADE A VIDEO OF THE PROBLEM SO YOU SEE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=WTQ2GKNO0N8. *TR