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: gasoline
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 16, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. I RECENTLY TOOK TO A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AS I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS NOT SHUTTING OFF WHEN PUMPING. FUEL SPILLS EVERYWHERE, ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE PUMPS. AS THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS WELL AS FIRE SAFETY, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED I GET THE GAS TANK REPLACED. THEY REPORT NEVER HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH DURANGOS. I WENT HOME AND RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND A RECALL FOR 2005 DODGE DURANGOS AND FOUND A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. THE RECALL IS FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM 10/13/2004-11/30/2004. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON 12/1/2004, ONE DAY AFTER THE CUT OFF FOR THE RECALL. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS A SPARK COULD IGNITE THE FUEL SPILLED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND, AND THEY REFUSED TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN THE RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 16, 2009
I OWN A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. FUEL WAS OVERFLOWING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS HE FILLS HIS TANK WITH GAS, FUEL RUSHES TO THE TOP AND SPILLS ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 15, 2009
THE GAS FILLER PIPE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY ON MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO SINCE IT WAS NEW. WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL, THE GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF, BUT THE FUEL WASHES BACK OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS FIXED IN A RECALL PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE IN 2005 ACCORDING TO THEIR "COMPUTER RECORDS". OBVIOUSLY, FROM MY EXPERIENCE IN FILLING THE TANK, THE "RECALL FIX" DID NOT WORK--OR, WORSE, THE DEALER DID NOT DO THE FIX AS THEY CLAIMED. SPILLING GASOLINE IS DANGEROUS--DODGE HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THIS REPAIR WORK, EVEN IF IT TAKES ANOTHER RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 14, 2009
GAS OVERFLOW PROBLEM WHEN FILLING UP 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED. IF I TRY TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK, I GET SPLATTERED WITH GASOLINE, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM RELATING TO 2005 DODGE DURANGO, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS OVERFLOWING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS HE FILLS HIS TANK WITH GAS, FUEL RUSHES TO THE TOP AND SPILLS ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHUT OFF VALVE IN HER FUEL TANK DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. SHE NOTICED THE ISSUE ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHEN PLACING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE AND USING THE AUTOMATIC DEVICE THAT SUPPORTS THE PUMP HANDLE, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL OUT AND SPLASH BACK BECAUSE THE VALVE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 09V003000 AND 05V034000. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHECK AFTER THE OIL CHANGE. AFTER THE OIL CHANGE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,957 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 3, 2009
OUR 2005 DODGE DURANGO GAS TALK OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE ISSUE I DISCOVERED THERE IS A RECALL ON MODELS MADE THE MONTH PRIOR TO OURS. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL SERVICE CENTER, I WAS TOLD TO CALL THE DODGE CORP. ONLY TO HAVE THEM TELL ME THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD HELP ME WITH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT ON EVERY FILLUP COVERS THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND WITH UP TO QUART, POSSIBLE MORE OF GASOLINE. I DID ATTEMPT TO CALL THE COMPANY ANOTHER TIME TO CORRECT THIS HOPING TO REACH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL THAT MIGHT HELP. I WAS ALLOWED TO TALK WITH A FLOOR SUPERVISOR WHO ONCE AGAIN ASSURED ME THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 2, 2009
AT AROUND 38000 MILES WE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE GAS SPILLING OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE OF OUR 2005 DODGE DURANGO WHEN THE TAKE GETS NEAR FULL WHEN REFUELING. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS THAT PARTICULAR PUMP, BUT WE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE, BUT ACCORDING TO THE DODGE WEB SITE, OUR 2005 DURANGO IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE DEALER WANTS AROUND $700 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THIS IS AN EXTREME HAZARD AS GAS SPILLS ALL OVER THE GROUND AND ME WHEN REFUELING. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Mar 2, 2009
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO SPILL GAS WHENEVER IT NEAR THE END OF FILLING CREATING A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD ALSO NOW WHEN EVER I AM COMING TO A STOP OF A SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE STALLS WHICH KILLS THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. TOTALLY UNSAFE AND WHEN YOU CALL CHRYSLER THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I AM NOT GOING TO PAY FOR REPAIRS THAT ARE CLEARLY RECALL ITEMS. THE WEB IS LITTERED WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS AND NO ONE CARES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 2, 2009
WHEN FILLING UP AT ANY GAS STATION, THE PUMP WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF AND GASOLINE SHOOTS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT SHOOTS OUT UNDER PRESSURE. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THAT I FILL UP FOR APPROXIMATELY THE LAST TEN FILL UPS. THERE ARE TWO RECALL CAMPAIGNS REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE, YET CHRYSLER DENIES MY CLAIM ON THE BASIS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER CAMPAIGN. I SPOKE TO THE NHTSA OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION TODAY, AND THEY RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THE STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. PRESENTLY THERE ARE OVER 40 OTHER OUTSTANDING COMPLAINTS WITH THE NHTSA REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT CHRYSLER IS SHIRKING ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THIS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. BY THE WAY, IT IS CHRYSLER ALONE THAT DETERMINES THE APPLICABLE VIN NUMBERS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 25, 2009
FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE IS BAD IMPROPER OPERATION AND FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FILLED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A FEW PARTS; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DOES NOT REMEMBER WHICH ONES SPECIFICALLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE REPAIR CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 69,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL, A GUSH OF GASOLINE SPEWS FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), ALTHOUGH THE SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,500. UPDATED 03/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/24/09.*JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 17, 2009
WHEN I FILL OF THE GAS TANK IT OVERFLOWS AFTER SHUT OFF. HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 TIMES. ON JANUARY 26, 2009 DODGE FILED A NOTICE OF DEFECT ON THIS PROBLEM BUT THE COMPANY AND THE DEALERS SAY MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 13, 2009
FUEL SPILLAGE REGULAR OCCURRENCE. THE TANK SAYS I AM ON NEARLY ON EMPTY, I GO TO THE STATION AND "FILL UP" THE PROBLEM COMES IN WHEN I GET CLOSE TO THE END. VENT SEEMS TO PREVENT FUEL TANK TO BE FILLED AND IT SPILLS ALL OVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. IT SOUNDS A RUSHING NOISE PUMP NOZZLE CLICKS AND GAS GOES EVERYWHERE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ACT LIKE THEY HAVE NO IDEA THIS WOULD HAPPEN. AFTER READING COMPLAINTS ONLINE I AM NOT ALONE. HTTP://WWW.FIXYA.COM/CARS/T592484-FUEL_OVERFLOW_RECALL_2005_DURANGO#SAMEPROBLEMCONTINUED I AM TOLD THAT IT PROBABLY NEEDS A NEW FUEL TANK BY THE DEALER, I TYPE IN MY VIN AND IT SAYS IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. I AM THINKING THE SAME ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE CHECK VALVE NOT TO CLOSE ALSO CAUSES IT TO CLOSE OR STICK CLOSED AS WELL. I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE FUEL THAT SPLASHES BACK WILL GET IN MY EYE OR CAUSE OTHER ISSUES LIKE A FIRE. I FIRST THOUGHT IT MAY BE A PUMP ISSUE BUT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME AT NEARLY EVERY STATION I HAVE WENT TO. I AM ALSO CURIOUS HOW A 26 GALLON TANK CAN NEVER TAKE MORE THAN 20 GALLONS, I REALIZE THAT THERE IS A RESERVE BUT 6 GALLONS? PLEASE HELP ME AND THE OTHERS LISTED ON THE LINK I INCLUDED. WE CAN'T ALL BE CRAZY THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 12, 2009
FUEL SPIT-BACK DURING REFUELING: WHEN FILLING UP VEHICLE, GAS BACKFLOWS OUT OF GAS TANK AT THE END OF FUELING. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. THERE IS A RECALL ON DURANGO OF SAME YEAR AND VINTAGE, BUT MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DESIGN FLAW. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Feb 12, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO THAT I RECENTLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH. PROBLEM 1: WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK THE PUMP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF AND FUEL COMES SHOOTING OUT THE TOP OF THE TANK. PROBLEM 2: WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERS ON AND OFF. I CHECKED THE NHTSA.GOV WEBSITE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ISSUED FOR BOTH OF THESE ISSUES THAT I'VE EXPERIENCED SO I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER SAID MY VIN IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THAT I HAVE TO CALL CHRYSLER. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO WORK FOR ANY DISCOUNTS AND THAT BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY SERVICES. IN BOTH RECALL NOTICES IT STATES THAT THESE ISSUES ARE BOTH FIRE HAZARDS AND I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY $1700 OUT OF MY OWN POCKET TO RESOLVE THEM, AS THESE ARE KNOWN ISSUES WITH 2005 DODGE DURANGOS. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 5, 2009
WHEN FILLING UP VEHICLE, GAS BACKFLOWS OUT OF GAS TANK AT THE END OF FUELING. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. THERE IS A RECALL ON TRUCK MODEL BUT MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 5, 2009
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO RELEASES FUEL BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER WHEN EVER I FILL UP I DO NOT TOP OFF DODGE HAS A RECALL FOR SOME OF THEIR DURANGOS OF THIS YEAR AND MAKE BUT THEY SAY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH THE FUMES AND LIQUID COMING OUT OF MY FILLER NECK. WHEN I CONTACTED DODGE THEY STATED I SHOULD SEE MY DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM .IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM GOES FURTHER THEN THEY ARE ADMITTING AND I WANT THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2009
THERE WAS NO LEAD UP, THE GAS TANK JUST STARTED OVERFLOWING AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ON THE GAS PUMP WHEN FUELING THE TANK. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME THAT WE FILL UP USING THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF FEATURE ON A GAS PUMP. THE RESULT IS SEVERAL OUNCES (JUST A GUESS, BUT IT IS A LOT) OF GASOLINE RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK, ONTO THE GROUND AND EVEN SPLASHING ONTO AN UNSUSPECTING TRUCK OWNER. WE TOOK THE TRUCK INTO OUR DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VINS OF THIS VEHICLE TYPE, BUT OURS IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE RECALL VEHICLES. THE ESTIMATE FOR A NEW FUEL TANK IS AROUND $800 AND OF COURSE THE WARRANTY WENT VOID A FEW THOUSAND MILES PRIOR TO THE MALFUNCTION WE ARE EXPERIENCING. IF DODGE KNOWS THERE ARE PROBLEMS ON SOME OF THE TRUCKS IN THE SAME YEAR THAT OURS WAS MANUFACTURED AND NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, HOW CAN THEY NOT BE LIABLE FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM?? DODGE IS NOT WILLING TO FIX AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT, BUT REFUSE TO FIX IN REGARDS TO ALL OF THE TRUCKS AFFECTED. IT SEEMS AS IF NO CHANGE WAS MADE TO THE FUEL TANK DESIGN THAT THEY ADMIT WAS WRONG IN VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE, JUST A FEW MONTHS OLDER. HOW IS THAT ETHICAL? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2009
GAS OVERFLOW WHEN TANK IS FILLED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 30, 2009
ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY, AFTER FILLING UP OUR DURANGO, IT SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER MY WIFE. IT SEEMS EVERY TIME WE FILL UP OUR TRUCK, FUEL SPRAYS ALL OVER. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON HE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT A RECALL WAS ISSUED: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY FILLER PIPE AND CAP), BUT MY DURANGO VIN WAS NOT COVERED IN THIS RECALL WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER. IT'S A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 29, 2009
RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN I FILL UP MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH GAS, THAT WHEN IT IS FULL AND THE PUMP STOPS, GAS COMES GUSHING OUT OF THE TANK. I HAVE ASKED DODGE IF THERE IS A RECALL BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT I HEARD AND THEY TOLD ME NO. I DID FIND THE RECALL INFO ON THIS WEB SITE AND I WANT TO KNOW IF MY VIN IS COVERED. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND I WANT THIS FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON... *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 27, 2009
WHENEVER I FILL MY VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE IT SPRAYS BACK OUT OF THE TANK. THIS STARTED TO OCCUR IN NOVEMBER AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL IT. IT WAS REPAIRED AT A DODGE DEALER BY REPLACING THE GAS TANK. THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2005 FOR THIS AND AGAIN IN 2009 BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS INCLUDED. *TR UPDATED 03/03/09. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 26, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO AND HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH FUEL SPLASHING OUT WHEN I FILL THE TANK. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL ON SIMILAR VEHICLES, YET THE DODGE.COM WEBSITE SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS SITUATION IS VERY WORRISOME. I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANKS! *TR