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 and engine cooling
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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
Engine and engine cooling, May 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, May 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. AT 2,845 MILES, THE WIRE HARNESS HAD A FAILED WIRE AND WAS REPAIRED. AT 2,551 MILES, THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. AT 6,033 MILES, THE OPEN CIRCUIT AND THE MODULE TRANSMISSION CONTROL WERE BOTH REPROGRAMMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 25,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,551.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Apr 21, 2007
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO STALLS WHILE DRIVING & THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK IN POSITION. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED (APPROX AUG, 2006), I WAS TURNING INTO A SHOPPING CENTER & ALMOST HIT A CAR COMING OUT OF THE SHOPPING CENTER B/C MY TRUCK STALLED & THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED & WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION ANYMORE! THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED (JUST THIS WEEK, APRIL 2007), I HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, PUT IT IN DRIVE & STARTED TO GO FORWARD WHILE TURNING (BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED I WAS TURNING TO THE RIGHT) ... I MOVED FORWARD SLIGHTLY & THEN IT STALLED OUT ... AGAIN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, EVERYTHING SHUTS OFF ... ALL ELECTRONICS, EVERYTHING ... AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK IN PLACE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WANTS ME TO PAY $100! JUST TO TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG, IF THEY CAN FIND ANYTHING ON THE TRUCKS COMPUTER! I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN FEB, 2006 IN PITTSBURGH, PA. I DROVE IT DOWN TO KEY WEST & HAD A PROBLEM WITH AN OIL SENSOR DURING THE TRIP. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT WHEN IT STALLS, EVERYTHING TURNS OFF & THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. I HAVE TO HOPE OTHER DRIVERS ARE AS CAUTIOUS AS I AM & THAT MY BRAKES DON'T FAIL ON ME TOO! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 9, 2007
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. NO WARNING JUST DIED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED THE MOTOR SHOOK, AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET REPAIRED ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 14, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH THE 5.7L HEMI STALLS (COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF) WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF 55 MPH HIGHWAYS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS INTERSECTIONS WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 6, 2007
HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH THE 4.7L ENGINE. IT HAS STALLED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 DAYS. HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT IS COLD. START TO COME TO A STOP, THEN THE ENGINE WILL DIE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Feb 5, 2007
MULTIPLE CHRONIC ISSUES WITH 2005 DURANGO. AIR BAG WARNING LAMP COMES ON AT STARTUP AND REMAINS FOR MULTIPLE RESTARTS, ENGINE STALLING, VENT SYSTEM WHISTLING AT 50 MPH. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 30, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L HEMI, ENGINE STALLS WITHIN THE FIRST 10-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING, TYPICALLY AT 45 MPH. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY, THE LOSS OF POWER, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH AS I HAD NO STEERING NOR BRAKES WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. MAY BE RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA05018?? *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jan 22, 2007
BOUGHT 2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT ON 10/21/05. ON 10/25/05 IT IDLED DOWN AND CUT OFF BUT NO SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I HAVE CALLED OR BEEN TO THE DEALER 46 TIMES FROM 10/05 -11/06. NO PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON SO THEY STATED THEY COULDN'T FIX IT, BUT THE DURANGO WILL IDLE DOWN AND CUT OFF IN PARK OR AT LOW SPEEDS. OCTOBER 2006 DEALER CHANGED THE CLUSTER AND PROBLEM STOPPED FOR A WEEK. THEN STARTED AGAIN EITHER AT IDLE OR IN PARK. 12/06 I TOOK BACK DUE TO IT STARTED TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. BUT STILL NO PANEL LIGHTS AND NOTHING SHOWING ON COMPUTER. IN JANUARY 2007 WAS DRIVING AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CROSSING TRAFFIC AND ANOTHER CAR HAD TO SWERVE AROUND TOOK BACK TO DEALER. THE DEALER ADDED 1 QT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND PROBLEM STOPPED FOR 3 DAYS. THEN IDLE DOWN AND CUTTING OFF AGAIN. THEN DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH DUE TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT RECOMMENDATIONS. DROVE FOR 4 DAYS AND IT CUT OFF WHEN TURNING AND LOST POWER HAD TO SLAM BRAKES TO MISS A POLE. NEXT DAY DRIVING DOWN RD AND CUT OFF HAD TO HIT BRAKES TO STAY OUT OF THE DITCH BECAUSE I WAS ON A CURVE. I HAVE CHILDREN AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. FIRST INCIDENT DATE WAS 10/25/05-PRESENT(1/21/07) *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 12, 2007
THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. THEN IT WILL NOT RESTART FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 24, 2006
AT LOW SPEEDS, ENGINE STALLS OUT. USUALLY WHEN COMBINED WITH SHARP TURNS OR ANGLE CHANGES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS... IT LEAVES WITH WITH SUDDEN POWER STEERING AND BRAKE LOSS IN MID-TURN SITUATIONS!! I ASKED MY LOCAL DEALER ABOUT IT AND THEY LOOKED AT IT WITH NO CONCLUSIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES NOW. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 24, 2006
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON 24/7 THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , IN THE SHOP 15 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FIX IT THEY TELL ME THAT IT'S AN EMISSION PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY JUST CAN'T MEET THE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS ON MY TRUCK AND A LOT OF OTHERS . THEY SENT ME AWAY AND SAID THE LIGHT BEING ON WILL NOT STOP THE TRUCK FROM RUNNING,AND THAT WHEN THEY FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEY WILL CALL ME SO AM I JUST SUPPOSED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK UNTIL THE LIGHT BURNS OUT ? AND WHAT IF THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM HOW WOULD I KNOW ? BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. *JB