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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,567

Of the 2005 reports, 38 involved a crash and 21 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 3 people died.

Primary concernFuel system553 reports · 35% of complaints
Owner complaints1,567Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship9 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Fuel system553
  2. Gasoline539
  3. Power train217
  4. Engine and engine cooling216
  5. Fuel/propulsion system203
  6. Electrical system198
  7. Engine113
  8. Air bags111

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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 passenger’s 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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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  1. Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 4, 2011

    GAS SPITS BACK EVERY TIME IT IS FILLED. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED MANUFACTURING FAULT, BUT IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR IT, AS THE VEHICLES' VIN DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE RANGE SPECIFIED BY CHRYSLER'S LAST TWO RECALLS. *TR

  2. Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 3, 2011

    WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED WITH GAS AND THE AUTO SHUT OFF ON THE DISPENSER ENGAGED, GAS WOULD SPEW OUT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER VERY HIGH PRESSURE. . THE FUELING PROBLEM IS ONE THAT CONFOUNDS ME. IF YOU ALLOW THE FUEL DISPENSER TO PUMP UNTIL IT AUTOMATICALLY STOPS, YOU WILL BE GREETED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY OF FUEL THAT WILL COVER YOU AND ANYONE STANDING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PUMP. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE MANY RECALLS FOR CHECK VALVES IN FUEL TANKS, BUT NONE OF THEM COVER MY VIN NUMBER. THE DODGE PLACE WOULD BE HAPPY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FOR JUST OVER $700 ACCORDING TO MY QUOTE, AN AMOUNT THAT UNWITTING FUEL CUSTOMERS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PUMPS FROM ME MIGHT THINK WORTHWHILE. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF THAT FINE FUEL SPRAY, ONLY TO WONDER WHY DODGE WILL NOT FIX AN OBVIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

  3. Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 2, 2011

    GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE DURING EVERY REFUELING. THE GAS PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. AS THE RESULT, GAS IS SPILLED DURING EVERY TIME I GET GAS. THIS WASTES GAS, CAUSES AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE, AND POTENTIALLY COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *TR

  4. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 27, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WAS SPILLING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP) WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

  5. Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 25, 2011

    TICKING SOUND AND A EXHAUST SMELL IN VEHICLE CAUSED ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT A BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF A WAS SITTING IN THE HEAT SHIELD. *TR

  6. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 21, 2011

    MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS BEEN SPITTING BACK FUEL EVERY TIME I REFUEL FOR THE LAST 5-6 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DODGE DEALER FOR 90K SERVICE & ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. SERVICE MANAGER CALLED ME & I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK FOR OVER $700. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THE WORK. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF THE RECALL OR ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I HUNG UP & GOT ONLINE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF SEARCHING THE INTERNET I SEE THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE & I AM NOT ALONE. IT SEEMS TO ME A RECALL OF ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF THE EFFECTED VEHICLES IS NO SOLUTION. I INTEND TO CONTACT DODGE & COMPLAIN. *TR

  7. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 21, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK COULD NOT BE FILLED TO CAPACITY AND FUEL WOULD BE SPEWED FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DO SO. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 10/06/11 *BF UPDATED 12/13/11

  8. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 20, 2011

    WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK WITH GASOLINE THE GAS SPITS BACK UP OUT OF THE GAS TANK FILLER TUBE AND ALL OVER THE PERSON FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THE DODGE DURANGO HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON FEB 1, 2005 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V034000. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS CHRYSLER ON JAN 6, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 EXPANDED THE RECALL AND REPORTED TO THE NHTSA THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED IN PRODUCTION AND THE NHTSA CLOSED THE CASE. WELL, CHRYSLER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR THE FIX HAS FAILED. MY DURANGO WAS PRODUCED AFTER THE LATEST RECALL ENDING DATE AND HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN MY DURANGO TO THE DEALER ON SEPT 14, 2011 AFTER REPORTING THE PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER (CASE NUMBER 21324740). THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER OFFERED TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK FOR $200.00. I DECLINED THE OFFER BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THIS IS A SERIOUS LIFE / SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT! *TR

  9. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 20, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK WHENEVER IT WAS ADDED TO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TANK: ASSEMBLY), BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 130,000. UPDATED 11/17/11 *BF UPDATED 11/23/11

  10. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 17, 2011

    WHEN ADDING GAS TO THE VEHICLE THE GAS TANK SPITS THE GAS OUT. *TT

  11. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 16, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD ESCAPE THROUGH THE FILLER NECK AT THE END OF REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

  12. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 15, 2011

    NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ08005: INV. CLOSED 9 JAN 09 THE SPIT BACK PROBLEM CONTINUED IN THE FIELD FOR VEHICLES BUILT FROM MID-OCTOBER THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER. CHRYSLER REPORTED PROCESS MODIFICATIONS WERE IMPLEMENTED ON 11/24/04 TO ADDRESS SPIT BACK PROBLEMS AND BELIEVES THESE PROCESS CHANGES WOULD HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED IN ALL VEHICLES BUILT AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT AS OF 11/30/04. IN THE TWO PLUS YEARS SINCE THE INVESTIGATION WAS CLOSED, THE NETS HAS RECEIVED OVER 300 COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUE THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED BY THE EXPANDED RECALL. NEARLY ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WITH THE PROBLEM WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE RE-OPEN THE INVESTIGATION! THE INVESTIGATION WAS CLOSED BASED ON A "BELIEF" WITHOUT CHECKING THE VERACITY OF THE CLAIM MADE BY CHRYSLER! THE SPIT-BACK PROBLEM IS STILL A PROBLEM- CHRYSLER KNOWS IT, OTHERWISE THEY WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SO QUICK TO MAKE ME AN OFFER BECAUSE THEY'RE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. INCIDENTALLY, MY 2005 DURANGO WAS MANUFACTURED IN FEB OF 2005 MAKING IT OBVIOUS THAT THE "PROCESS MODIFICATIONS" WERE NOT INCORPORATED IN ALL VEHICLES AND THE SUPPLIER OF THE FUEL TANKS ACTUALLY DID NOT MAKE THE STATED MANUFACTURING CHANGE. MY RECOMMENDATION: EXPAND THE RECALL TO ANY 2005 DURANGO EXPERIENCING THE KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE RELATED TO THE FUEL SPIT BACK PROBLEM. UNLESS OF COURSE, CHRYSLER IS LEVERAGING RISK VS. COST OF AN EXPANDED RECALL AND WEIGHING THE ODDS THAT THE NETS WILL JUST LET THIS ONE SLIDE. PLEASE ADVISE. DEAR CUSTOMER: CASE #: 21232269 VIN: [XXX] VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 4-DOOR PARTS: $729.00 LABOR: $260.47 TOTAL: $989.47 CO-PAY = $350.00 VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL BECAUSE VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER RECALL AND RECALLS ARE VIN SPECIFIC. SINCERELY, SAM CUSTOMER CARE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB

  13. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 8, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD SPILL FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN FULL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE: STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

  14. Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 1, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK AND SPILL ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE OWNER AND HE NOTICED THAT THE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/28/2011 *LN *TR

  15. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 31, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,311. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

  16. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 30, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP TACT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

  17. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 25, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

  18. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 25, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE GASOLINE WOULD SPILL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE FUEL WAS ADDED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER MADE THE CONTACT AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 09/21/11*LJ UPDATED 2/23/12 *CN

  19. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 23, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE ESCAPING WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) WHICH COULD BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

  20. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 21, 2011

    2005 DODGE DURANGO, FUEL SPEWS FROM GAS TANK EVERYTIMEI FILL UP, AND IT JUST DIES INTERMITTENTLY,IT ALSO STUTTERS AS THOUGH IT HAS BAD GAS WHEN TRAVELING AT A SLOWER RATE OF SPEED. I CALLED DODGE ON THE RECALL BUT OF COURSE MINE IS NOT INCLUDED, THEY SAID HAD TO HAVE PROOF, SO I PLAN TO TAKE A VIDEO NEXT TIME. *TR

  21. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 15, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HER SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL PUMP MODULAR AND SHE NEEDED A SYSTEM UPDATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY WILL NOT SPEAK WITH HER. THE CASE MANAGER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CALL. THE DEALER WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

  22. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 8, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL ESCAPED FROM THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE ALWAYS OCCURRED WHEN THE PUMP WAS SET TO REFUEL AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY).THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,00 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

  23. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 3, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL OUT ONTO THE GROUND. TO AVOID THE SPILLAGE, HE WAS ONLY ABLE TO ADD A HALF TANK OF FUEL TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 05V034000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

  24. Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 1, 2011

    DURING FILLING GAS ON MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED (5.7 L HEMI), THE GAS HAS STARTED RUNNING OUT OR SPRAYING OUT OF THE FILLING NOZZLE AS THE FUEL TANK BECOMES FULL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN 5 OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CLAIMS MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR A FAULTY FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, BUT I CONTINUALLY HAVE TO MONITOR MY GAS GAUGE AS I'M FILLING MY VEHICLE EACH TIME TO AVOID GAS SPEWING OUT AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. THIS IS A SIMILAR ISSUE ON THIS MODEL WITH SELECT VIN NUMBERS, BUT FOR SOME REASON, MINE IS NOT COVERED? *KB

  25. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 28, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING, FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NO OTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.