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
1,567 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Air bags, Engine, Jul 29, 2016
THE CAR STALLS ALOT WHENEVER YOU'RE AT A LIGHT OR GOING SLOW SPEEDS. WILL TURN OFF AND NEEDS TO BE TURNED ON. THE IGNITION LOCKS AND THE KEY WONT TURN WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE CAR ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY BLINKING WHEN THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS NOT ON. WHEN THE SEATBELT IS ON, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ON. THIS MORNING THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE AREA MAKE A LOUD CLUNK WHEN I TURNED LEFT. SHORTLY AFTER AS I WAS GOING ABOUT 35 MPH IT FELT AS IF I HAD A FLAT TIRE SO I PULLED OVER. TURNS OUT THE ENTIRE BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD FALLEN TO THE SIDE.
Air bags, Jul 22, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TWO FRACTURED BONES IN THE NECK AND ONE FRACTURED BONE IN THE BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
Engine, Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 18, 2016
GAS COMES SPEWING OUT OF THE TANK WHEN I'M FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH I'M TRYING TO "FILL" THE TANK, AT THE END OF THE FILLING WHEN THE PUMP SHOULD STOP DUE TO THE TANK BEING FULL. IT DOES NOT SPEW OUT IF I'M JUST PUTTING "SOME" GAS IN THE TANK. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS SO IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE AND NOT THE PUMP. I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND JUST FOUND INFORMATION ON THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V003000 REPORT RECEIPT DATE 01/08/2009. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE I'M HAVING HOWEVER I WAS TOLD, TODAY, THAT MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES LISTED IN THE RECALL. SAFETY RECALL NUMBER H45 - FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. HOW DO I GO ABOUT POSSIBLY GETTING MY VEHICLE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THIS ISSUE? THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN SEPTEMBER OF EITHER 2004 OR 2005.
Air bags, Jul 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Jul 18, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Steering, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, THE VSC SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND THE SPEED DRASTICALLY REDUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Air bags, Jun 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jun 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Engine, Jun 3, 2016
WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING AT SLOWER SPEEDS MY CAR DIES ALL OF A SUDDEN THIS HAS PUT ME IN SITUATIONS WHERE I HAVE ALMOST WRECKED , AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER A FEW TIMES AND THEN TELLING ME NOTHING IS WRONG I FIND OUT THAT THIS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED ON 2 OCCASIONS BUT NO RECALL !!!!! THIS IS PUTTING MY FAMILY , MYSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD AT RISK THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN COMING TO A STOP
Air bags, Jun 1, 2016
CUSTOMER CARE IS UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE BECAUSE THERE IS NO DEALERSHIP ON ISLAND MAUI. SAID IF I PAY COST TO GET CAR TO HONOLULU THEN THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO OPEN A NEW FILE ON MY CAR. HAVING AN OLDER RECALLED VEHICLE IN A HUMID HOT ENVIRONMENT MAKES OUR SITUATION MUCH MORE DANGEROUS THEN MOST WITH DEFECTED AIRBAGS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM DO A BUY BACK. 3 GRANDCHILDREN IN CARSEATS AND A MY LEGALLY BLIND HUSBAND. A LONG WITH MY 12 YEAR OLD SON AND SELF ONLY HAVE THIS VEHICLE. AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY INDICATING A POSSIBLE DEATH TRAP SCENARIO. DODGE DOES NOT CARE BY MY DISMISSED CLAIM FILE . I AM ON FIXED SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND WILL NEVER HAVE FUNDS TO TRANSPORT CAR INTER ISLAND OR TRUST IN A MECHANIC WHOSE WORK ON THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND SEE IF A BUYBACK OR REPLACEMENT SEEMS NECESSARY TO PROTECT OUR LIVES.MY CONTACT NUMBER IS [XXX]. I DON'T THINK THEY HAVE A BASIS TO ERASE MY FILING UNTIL I HAVE FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY SURROUNDING COSTS FOR REPLACING OR REPAIRING THIS VEHICLE AT THEIR COST. [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 5, 2016
WHILE DRIVING, TURNING, PARKED, VEHICLE ON OR OFF, THE 4WD SELECTOR WILL SWITCH BETWEEN AWD, 4LOCK AND 4LO. THE SVC4WD LIGHT SOMETIMES BLINKS AFTER START UP, SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK, NEUTRAL OR DRIVE AND THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR CAN BE HEARD SWITCHING UNDER THE VEHICLE. SEE ISSUE DESCRIBED EXACTLY HERE: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T4148_DS482593 THIS IS NOT A ONE-OFF ISSUE, THIS IS AFFECTING MULTIPLE DODGE, JEEP, CHRYSLER 4X4 VEHICLES OVER MULTIPLE YEARS WITH BOTH THE 2WD-4WD AND AWD OPTIONS. CAN BE HAZARDOUS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TURNING WHILE ON HARD SURFACES DUE TO LOCKED AXLES. EVEN THE MANUAL WARNS AGAINST RUNNING IN 4 LOCK/4LO ON PAVEMENT OR BLACKTOP, THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POWERTRAIN.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO THE GROUND EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK LEVEL WAS NOT TO THE FULL CAPACITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN FILLING THE TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOP AS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, FUEL OVERFLOWED AND LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHUT OFF VALVE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Other or unspecified, Apr 17, 2016
WHEN I DRIVE MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO IT WILL STALL RANDOMLY AND DIE. I LOSE POWER STEERING AN IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME MY WIFE AN DAUGHTER. IT HAPPENS WHEN I'M AT LOW SPEEDS. OR COME TO A STOP AT IDLE. I NEED HELP WITH THIS ISSUES. I NOTICED THERE ARE SLOT OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS EXACT SUBJECT. IS THERE ANYTHING THA CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS ISSUE?
Air bags, Apr 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 05/18/16*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED. UPDATED 06/14/16. *JB
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 14, 2016
MY DURANGO HAS ONLY 28,000 MI. DROVE ABOUT 2 MI. FOR MY PT AND AN HOUR LATER I COULD NOT GET MY DURANGO STARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. CALLED A TOW COMPANY AND HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A LICENSED MECHANIC. AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS, THE MECHANIC STARTED THE CAR AND SAID HE CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG SO TAKE THE CAR HOME. I WENT ON LINE AND FOUND A WEBSITE WHERE PEOPLE SHARED THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR 2005 DURANGO AND I AM VERY, VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR NOW. THEY WROTE THAT THEY HAVE HAD EXPERIENCES WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. WHAT IS GOING ON? NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM/PHENOMENA?
Air bags, Apr 14, 2016
2005 DODGE DURANGO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *M
Other or unspecified, Apr 12, 2016
MY TRUCK HAS 133000 MILES AND STALLED AGAIN TODAY WHILE OPERATING UPHILL AT ABOUT 20MPH. THIS IS ABOUT THE 20TH TIME IN LAST 5-7 YEARS. WHATS DODGE WAITING FOR TO FIX THIS, BLOGS ALL OVER REPORT SAME ISSUE. NEED A FIX ASAP. HAVE OWNED CAR SINCE NEW AT 12 MILES ON ODOMETER.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 3, 2016
FUEL KEEPS SPITTING BACK UP THE SPOUT..
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 30, 2016
WHEN PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE IT DOES NOT STOP ONCE FULL IT WILL SPLASH GAS ON THE VEHICLE, PERSON PUTTING THE GAS IN AND WILL CONTINUE TO SPILL ONTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Mar 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A DAY LATER THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED AN ODOR OF BURNING WIRES WAS PRESENT IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN DUE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILURE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 28, 2016
INTERIOR LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF. SMELL BURNING WIRES INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Air bags, Mar 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Mar 19, 2016
BOTH THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE 2 4 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID CONSTANTLY GO BAD. THE RESULT IS LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. IN A SCENARIO WHERE THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY/ROADWAY AT HIGH SPEED, THIS MAY CAUSE A COLLISION. I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 4 TIMES IN 6 MONTHS AND THE 2 4 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID TWICE.