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: power train
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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
Power train, Dec 16, 2008
ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF WITH NO WARNING. STALLS FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I HAD JUST PASSED A VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. IF FELT LIKE I HAD RUN OUT OF GAS THOUGH I KNEW I HAD PLENTY. I COASTED TO THE SIDE AND WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART AND RAN FINE. NEXT OCCURRENCE WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH A WILDLIFE ZOO, STOPPED TO BACK UP AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THIRD: HAD JUST STOPPED FOR STOP SIGN, SHUT OFF AS I ACCELERATED TO CROSS INTERSECTION. FOURTH: TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL! TURNED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND ENGINE QUIT, THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO COAST THROUGH AND PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. FIFTH: HAPPENED TODAY WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC PICKING KIDS UP AT SCHOOL. I WORRY THIS COULD HAPPEN ON BUSY INTERSTATE OR IN A DANGEROUS AREA WHERE I AM NOT ABLE TO QUICKLY GET THE CAR OF THE ROAD TO RESTART. VERY FRUSTRATING AND SCARY!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Nov 17, 2008
WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, WHEN THE PUMP CLICKS OFF GAS THEN OVERFLOWS OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS COVERED IN RECALL # 05V460000 BUT THE VIN ON THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. THERE IS ALSO AN ONGOING DEFECT INVESTIGATION WITH NHTSA ACTION # RQ08005. *TR
Power train, Aug 29, 2008
2 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH 2005 DODGE DURANGO TRANSMISSION. FIRST PROBLEM. CAR SLIPS INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE IF THE CAR IS BUMPED SLIGHTLY BY OPENING DOOR OR IS ON A HILL. I WAS PINNED BETWEEN MY CAR AND A WALL WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WHILE IT WAS IN PARK BECAUSE IT SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. 2ND PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION COIL RUSTED AFTER 2 YEARS AND THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO DIE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALER AND PAID $900.00 TO HAVE THE COILS AND SEALS CHANGED AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION TUNED UP FOR IT TO RUN. *TR
Power train, Jul 25, 2008
STALLING WHEN STOP AT LIGHT OR MAKING A TURN. WHEN SWITCHING GEARS IT TAKES A LONGER TIME THAN USUAL TO GET IN GEAR. SEVERAL TIMES TRUCK WOULD NOT START AT ALL, ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CHECK BATTERY WHICH WASN'T THE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, May 20, 2008
BOUGHT 2005 DURANGO 12/05-NEEDED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SERVICES---DEALER STATED LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON (9/06), STALLING 3/07, AT LEAST 5 TIMES-LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID BLAMED, STALLING 2/08--4 TIMES IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS, AGAIN BLAMED LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID. DIFFERENTIAL LEAK IN 3/07, NOW REAR GEAR SHOT WITH A $900+ PRICE TAG AND THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY 3 YEARS/36,000. (NEWS TO ME--IN 2005 THEY WERE ADVERTISING 7 YEARS-70,000 ON DRIVE TRAIN). *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2008
I PURCHASED MY DURANGO IN FEB. 08 AND THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS ABOUT ONE WEEK LATER. I WAS TAKING MY 3 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT WHEN I SUDDENLY COULD NOT HARDLY TURN MY STEERING WHEEL , I LOOKED AT THE DASH AND REALIZED THAT MY ENGINE HAD STALLED. THEN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND CONTINUED ON MY WAY. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP TO REPORT IT. THE FOLLOWING WEEK I TOOK IT THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BREAKS WORKED ON AND MENTIONED THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND THEY SAID WITHOUT AN ENGINE LIGHT ON THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER MY BREAK WORK WAS COMPLETED I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP TO GO HOME AND ON MY WAY UP A HILL BEHIND A SEMI TRUCK GOING SLOW ABOUT 15 MPH MY DURANGO STALLED AGAIN AND I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A VAN. I TURNED AROUND TO HEAD BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT THE DASH LIGHT BEING ON. SO I PRECEDED TO GO HOME. ABOUT A WEEK OR SO LATER AGAIN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT MY DURANGO STALLED AGAIN. HAPPENED A COUPLE MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN 180 MILES ROUND TRIP. I SPENT 6 HOURS WAITING FOR THEM TO FIX IT AND THEY COULD NOT SO THEY SENT ME ON MY WAY AND ABOUT 3 MILES DOWN THE ROAD MY ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON AND MY DURANGO STALLED AGAIN WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SHOW THEM KNOW THE LIGHT IS ON. THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND FIXED THE PROBLEM AND I RETURNED HOME. I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN SOLVED BUT ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I HAD MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE DURANGO AND I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY ON TO A SIDE STREET WHEN IT STALLED AS ON COMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING AT ME AND I ALMOST GOT HIT . I KNOW DO NOT LET MY CHILDREN RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE. AGAIN THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT AND CANNOT HELP ME. *TR
Power train, Feb 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN SHE MADE A RIGHT TURN. IN ADDITION, SHE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN, ELECTRICAL HARNESS, AND OTHER PARTS HOWEVER THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,468.
Power train, Feb 21, 2008
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 W/HEMI THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHEN TURNING OR WHEN AT A STOP OR SLOW IDLE. LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jan 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL ESCAPED FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. AS OF JANUARY 4, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER 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 MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIRS AT THE TUNE OF $677.43. THE DEALER STATED REPLACED REAR PINION SEAL. UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
Power train, Nov 13, 2007
ENGINE STARTS SPUTTERING THEN STALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Oct 21, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH HEMI ENGINE CONTINUES TO SUDDENLY STALL AT SLOW OR SLOWING SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC....DANGEROUS! AUTO TRANS. CONTROL MODULE REFLASHED ALREADY, VEHICLE JUST HAD COMPLETE 50K SERVICE WITH ALL PLUGS REPLACED ETC....DEALER SAYS WITHIN MANUF. SPECS. VEHICLE STALLS AND IS UNSAFE ! *TR
Power train, Sep 6, 2007
SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS GIVEN TO NHTSA, MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE. TO DATE, NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. THE OCCURRENCE IS INTERMITTENT, AS IT HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. DODGE SERVICE REPS ARE UNABLE TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM AND OFFER NO SOLUTION.
Parking brake, Power train, Jul 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK GEAR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CABLE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION VALVE FAILED. THE VIN AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,433.
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Equipment, Jul 23, 2007
WE PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE DURANGO USED MARCH 11, 2006 WITH 16,568, MILES ON IT. ON MARCH 13TH TWO DAYS AFTER WE PURCHASED IT AND 16,614 MILES LATER (48 MILES LATER) THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY! WE HAD THE TRUCK TOWED IN TO EARNHARDTS DODGE, FIND OUT THE RING GEAR AND PINION SET NEEDS REPLACED, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS - ALL AXLES REPLACE (INCLUDES CASE AND SIDE GEARS IF NECESSARY) THIS IS QUOTED FROM ALL MY RECEIPTS. 2ND TIME AROUND (JULY 18,2006) - NOW HAS 24,795 MILES ON IT, REAR END ISSUES AGAIN! AGAIN THIS IS THE REPAIRS - SEAL, AXLE SHAFT OIL - REPLACE ALL OTHER AXLES-RIGHT. BRAKE PADS, DISC BRAKE-BOTH SIDES REAR REPLACE DUE RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKING CONTAMINATED PADS, ROTOR HAS FLUID BURNED INTO THE SURFACE. REPLACED RIGHT AXLE SEAL AND BRAKES. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE WATTS LINK SWAY BAR, REPLACED BELL CRANK AND LINKS. REPLACED BOTH REAR STABILIZER BARS AGAIN. 3RD TIME (JANUARY 10,2007) - NOW AT 38,051 MILES REPLACE SEAL, AXLE SHAFT OIL, REPLACE ALL OTHER AXLES - REPLACE SEAL, DRIVE PINION OIL REPLACE ALL OTHERS. 4TH TIME, (JANUARY 29,2007) NOW AT 39,329 AGAIN, REPLACED BELL CRANK, WATTS LINK. 5TH TIME (JULY 16,2007) - 52,058 FAILED BEARING IN REAR DIFF, NEED TO REPLACE RING & PINION AND ALL BEARINGS- COST - $1,474, (WHY WOULD I WANT TO PAY THIS MUCH WHEN THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?) TOLD THEM TO PUT THE TRUCK BACK TOGETHER, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT. 6TH TIME - NOW AFTER RESEARCHING THIS VEHILCE, WE FOUND OUT, EARNHARDTS DODGE/HYUNDAI IN GILBERT ARIZONA (SAME PLACED WE PURCHASED IT AT) JANUARY 17,2006) (NOW 6 REPAIRS) NOTICED THE DURANGO HAD REAR DIFFERTIAL LEAKS, THEY REPLACED SEAL, DRIVE PINION OIL AND ALL THREE PARTS - THEN RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO STOCK WHEN IT WAS FINISHED AT 16,614 MILES! JUST 48 MILES BEFORE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE!! *TR
Steering, Power train, Jul 16, 2007
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR A "ROUGH IDLE" AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CAN'T FEEL IT, AND DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, ALTHOUGH IT HAS DIED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES. ALSO, I JUST FOUND OUT I NEED A NEW RACK AND PINION AND IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAS 54,000 MILES AND I HAVE A 70,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, BUT APPARENTLY, IT ISN'T COVERED. *TR
Power train, Jun 29, 2007, crash
AS VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE TO LEAVE MOSTLY EMPTY NEW PARKING LOT WHICH WAS ALMOST COMPLETED EXCEPT LANDSCAPING BY NEW MAJOR STORE CHAIN, ENGINE REVVED UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS LATER, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE ON ITS OWN. PUSHING FULL DOWN ON BRAKES COULDN'T STOP OR EVEN SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. FROM START OF INCIDENT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 5 TO ABOUT 30 MPH BEFORE FINAL IMPACT. 2005 DODGE DURANGO STRUCK/WENT OVER TWO 8" CURBS OF PARKING LOT ISLANDS, WENT OVER PILE OF 75 20' PVC PIPES AND 15 PIECES OF 20' METAL FRAMING MATERIALS, HIT AND SMASHED THROUGH 2 PPLATES OF 12"X12"X2" CONCRETE PAVING BLOCKS, CAUSING 3 WORKERS TO DIVE OUT OF PATH, AND THEN FINALLY SMASHED INTO L REAR WHEEL OF INDUSTRIAL SIZE "CHERRY PICKER" SMASHING FULL FRONT END, BREAKING L AXLE, BENDING FRAME OF VEHICLE, AND CAUSING DRIVER AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, BEFORE IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
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, 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
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 5, 2007
SUV STALLS WITH I MAKE A TURN OR JUST SLOW DOWN. I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE MAKING A TURN BECAUSE THE CAR STALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND THE DODGE PEOPLE AND COULD NOT FIX IT. THEN THEY GAVE ME A COMPUTER THAT WOULD COLLECT DATA ABOUT THE CAR WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENED. I DROVE WITH THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEY DID NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD HELP THEM FIX THE CAR. THEN THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE PROBLEM DID NOT HAPPEN FOR A LONG TIME. BUT IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES AFTER THEY DID THAT. *JB
Power train, Apr 2, 2007
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AFTER DECELERATION THEN ACCELERATION. NOTICEABLE "CLUNK" WHEN ACCELERATING. SOMETIMES WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. *JB
Power train, Mar 15, 2007
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION, WOULD NOT GO BACK IN GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP JUST NEEDED TRANSMISSION SERVICE. THE SERVICE WAS DONE AND VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AGAIN- SAME PROBLEM- TWO WEEKS LATER. THIS TIME DEALER CLAIMED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON TRANSMISSION FLUID ( EVEN THOUGH SERVICE WAS DONE 2 WEEKS/ 50 MILES PRIOR) TRANSMISSION NOW SHIFTS ROUGH FROM FIRST TO SECOND AND THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR. ACCORDING TO DEALER NOTHING IS WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION. *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
Power train, Oct 18, 2006
UNEXPECTED AND IMMEDIATE ENGINE STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, INCLUDING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PLACE THE TRUCK IN PARK, AND RESTART. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE PRODUCED GRAVE CONSEQUENCES. TOOK THE TRUCK TO A DODGE DEALER WOULD COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. WARRANTY WORK SIX MONTHS PRIOR INCLUDED CHANGING THE FLUID RETURN FILTER ON THE TRANSMISSION. THIS SERVICE WORK WAS A RESULT OF SLUGGISH POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. TRUCK HAS ALSO DIED WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC. *NM