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.
Power train, Jun 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED INDEPENDENTLY TO DRIVE AND IMMEDIATELY DECELERATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Power train, Jun 29, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, THE 4X4 SYSTEM SHIFTED INTO 4WD LO NEARLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. WHEN PARKED AND NOT RUNNING VEHICLE WAS HEARD MAKING A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, THE SOUND WAS THE SAME AS WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO 4WD MODE. SAME SOUND, SHIFTING INTO 4WD MODE WAS REPEATED WHEN PRESSING UNLOCK ON THE KEY FOB WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, NOT RUNNING, WITHOUT EVEN THE KEY IN IGNITION.... I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY IF THE 4WD SYSTEM DECIDES TO ENGAGE AT AN INOPPORTUNE TIME...UPDATED 09/11/15 *BF UPDATED 10/13/15*JS
Air bags, Jun 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 21, 2015
FOUR LOW LIGHT BLINKS. SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. WILL JUST XOMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAS ALSO SHUT OFF WHILE STOPPING TO TURN. HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL VEHICLE STOPS PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART IT. HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IT. HIGJLY UNSAFE. GOGGLED PROBLEM AND TONS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS. THIS IS INSANE AND SOMETHING NEEDS DONE!!!
Air bags, Jun 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 9, 2015
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING, AFFECTING BRAKING AND STEERING WHILE MOVING, HAS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, IS INTERMITTENT AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN.
Electrical system, Jun 7, 2015
AC/HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND HARNESS BURN OUT LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH NO HEATER OR COOL AIR. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS NOW REPLACED ONCE BY THE DEALERSHIP, ONCE BY MY BROTHER WHO IS A MECHANIC THAT TEACHERS AT UNOH IN OHIO, AND THE LAST COUPLE OF TIME BY MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF. THE PART IS NOT REAL COSTLEY BUT THE LABOR IS FOR A DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT. DODGE/FIAT NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION.
Electrical system, Jun 7, 2015
AC/HEATER BLOWER HARNESS AND RESISTOR BURNING OUT, LEAVING ME WITHOUT HEAT DEFROST OR AIR CONDITIONER. THIS MODEL OF DURANGO CAN NOT BE DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD WITH ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN FOR COOL AIR IN THE SUMMER. YOU GET SUCH A DEAFING THUMP NOISE.
Electrical system, Jun 7, 2015
AC/HEATER HARNESS AND RESISTOR CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT . THEN YOU HAVE NOT HEATER, DEFROST OR AIR CONDITIONER AND YOU CAN NOT RUN DOWN THE ROAD IN THIS MODEL WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 3, 2015
THE VEHICLES DASH BOARD LIGHTS WILL ALL LIGHT UP, AT ONE POINT I WOULD HAVE THE GAS FLOORED AND IT WOULD FEEL LIKE I'M TOWING A HOUSE IT STARTED GETTING WORSE TO THE POINT THE CAR WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING SO I WOULD PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND IT WOULD START BACK UP WHEN THE LIGHTS AREN'T ON IT RUNS FINE BUT ONCE THE LIGHT COME ON THE DASH BOARD IT ACTS UP AND ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON TEMPERATURE, CHECK ENGINE, AIR BAG, 4X4, OIL LIGHT ,BATTERY LIGHT ,ETC DODGE FLASHED MY COMPUTER IT WORKED FOR A WEEK AND THEN STARTED AGAIN I HAVE HAD MANY MECHANICS LOOK AT IT ALONG WITH DODGE AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM , RECENTLY STARTING 5/27/15 THE PROBLEMS HAVE PROCEEDED TO GET EXTREMELY DANGEROUS NOW ONCE ALL THE LIGHTS LIGHT UP IT STALLS AND MAY NOT RESTART SEVERAL TIMES I'VE BEEN STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY WAITING AN HOUR OR TWO TO RESTART IT AND NOW IT ONLY GETS ME A FEW FEET THEN STALLS PLUS ITS NOW DOING IT WITH NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH ,RPMS ,MPH ETC , AND WHEN IT DRIVES SOMETIMES THERE IS NOTHING ON DASH BUT WHEN I HIT BRAKES ALL THE GAUGES WILL SHOOT UP TEMPERATURE AND FUEL EVEN IF ITS NOT A FULL RANK IT WILL SAY IT THEN WHEN I STEP ON GAS THE DASH BOARD GOES OUT, I HAVE CONTACTED CORPORATE DODGE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE TELLING THEM I'VE SEEN SEVERAL NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS THE SAME AS MINE BUT YET NO RECALL SO THEY NOW WANT ME ONCE AGAIN TO TAKE IT TO DODGE, JUNE 9TH 2015 , BUT TODAY JUNE 3RD 2015 , I STALLED IN THE STREET ON RT 9 AND IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL TO THE POINT I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK THEN ONCE THE TOW TRUCK DROPPED IT AT MY HOUSE IT STARTED BUT ALL THE LIGHTS WERE LIT UP ON DASH ,IF I WAS ABLE TO POST PICTURES AND VIDEOS ON HERE I WOULD BECAUSE I VIDEO THE DASH EVERY TIME IT DOES IT AND I PLAN TO SHOW DODGE THE VIDEOS ON THE 9TH , DODGE NEEDS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, May 31, 2015
AIR BAGS LIGHTS STAYS ON SOMETIMES WHEN CRANKING THE CAR,AND SOMETIMES WHEN I M DRIVING TOO
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 25, 2015
I HAVE NOT HAD A ACCIDENT THANK GOD. I BROUGHT MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO FEBRUARY2, 2015. MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT WITH IN THE PAST 2 MONTH I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY TANK DROPPED 3 TIMES NOW I HAVE TO HAVE IT DROPPED AGAIN SO THIS WILL BE THE FORTH TIME &MY TRUCK WIL NOT START &THE PUMP IS NOT COMING ON. I GOT A LETTER ABOUT THE AIRBAGS RECALLS, MY QUESTION IS HAVE IT EVER BEEN A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER OR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THIS SUV? I THINK MY WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM IS MESSED UP CAUSE WHEN I GO TO FILL IT UP GAS COME SHOTTING BACK OUT THE TANK AT ME & I SEE IT WAS A RECALL ON THAT & I HAVE NOT RECIEVED MY LETTER TO GO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP
Air bags, May 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V817000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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. MA 08/10/2015 THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHILCE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 11/30/2015 *JS
Other or unspecified, May 21, 2015
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM OF "FUEL SPITTING", WHICH MY VEHICLE DOES. THIS MODEL WAS UNDER RECALL CHRYSLER H45, BUT NOT MY VIN #. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED? IT IS A FIRE HAZARD AND IS RUINING BODY COMPONENTS WHEN THE FUEL SPITS BACK. PLEASE ADD THIS VIN TO THE RECALL LIST SO I CAN GET THE PROBLEM FIXED AT CHRYLER'S EXPENSE. THANKS
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2015, crash
VEHICLE THROTTLE STUCK IN DRIVE AS DRIVER WAS PULLING FORWARD TO BACK UP INTO GARAGE. VEHICLE PLUNGED FORWARD 20 FEET, HIT AN OVERHEAD DOOR AND BUMPER GUARD CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. AIRBAG LACERATED, ABRAISED AND BRUISED LEFT FOREARM OF DRIVER,[XXX], REQUIRING EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT AT MERCY MEDICAL 301 ST. PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21202. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND CLAIM FILED WITH GEICO CLAIM # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Air bags, Engine, May 3, 2015
I'M CONTACTING YOU IN REGARDS TO MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IT STALLING MAKING TURNS, DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND AT LIGHTS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AFTER HAVING A TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS. AFTER RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I HAVE PRINTED OFF FROM SEVERAL SITES THE COMPLAINTS IDENTICAL TO MINE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY CHRYSLER/DODGE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE FINDING THAT THE ISSUE IS THE EGR SYSTEM. THE SAME THING WITH THE AIR BAG ISSUE THAT I'M RECEIVING, I'LL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND GET AN ALERT THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS TURNED OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE SEAT. THERE IS TWO RECALLS IN PLACE NOW FOR AIR BAG ISSUES. I REALLY HOPE THAT YOU WILL INVESTIGATE THIS AND REACH OUT TO CHRYSLER TO GET THIS RESOLVED FOR CONSUMERS. *TR
Air bags, Apr 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V817000 (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. UPDATED 7/10/15*CN
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 26, 2015
THE GAS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. GAS RUNS OUT ON THE GROUND. I HAVE A LIGHT THAT COMES ON SAYING GAS CAP EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. AND I HAVE RUST ON THE SIDE WHERE GAS HAS RUN DOWN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IN MY VEHICLE HAS WENT CRAZY. LIGHTS FLASHING GAUGES MALFUCTIONING AND AT THIS TIME IT WOULD NOT TAKE ANY FUEL YOU COULD PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR ALL YOU WANTED BUT IT WOULD NOT TAKE FUEL. I HAVE READ WHERE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR GAS REFUELING TO. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS AND I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE PLEASE. I THINK THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR MISTAKES AND THIS IS CLEARLY THEIR MISTAKE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 26, 2015
VEHICLE WOULD HIGH IDLE THEN WHEN PUT IN GEAR IT WOULD NOT TAKE GAS AND WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN EVEN AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK AND TURNING THE KEY OFF AND TAKING IT OUT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE PLEASE THIS SCARES ME ALOT. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 26, 2015
WHEN YOU GO TO PUT GAS IN IT THE GAS WONT SHUT OFF AND I HAVE AN INSIDE LIGHT THAT SAYS GAS CAP EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE REPLACED THE GAS CAP AND I HAVE RUST WHERE THE GAS HAS RUN DOWN THE CAR. IM ALSO HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY GAUGES IN THE VEHICLE AND IT TAKES SPELLS THAT IT DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE GAS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, FUEL EJECTED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V817000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 6/8/15*CN
Steering, Wheels, Apr 9, 2015
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HEMI HAS STARTED TO BEHAVE ODDLY. FIRST...IT STARTED WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO LIFT THE GATE IN THE BACK? JUST LOCKED UP AND WE COULD NOT OPEN IT FOR MONTHS. IT THEN PROGRESSED TO AN ISSUE WITH THE REMOTE NOT WORKING TO UNLOCK ANYTHING. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO QUOTED US AT $350 + TO FIX THE REMOTE...UMMM NO. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN OPENING MY DOOR USING THE KEY. LATE LAST YEAR I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE TIRES WOULD LOCK UP AND NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN COMPLETING A SHARP TURN (IE: TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY) THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE 4LO LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THEN I STARTED HEARING THE TRUCK ACTUALLY ATTEMPT TO SWITCH ITSELF IN AND OUT OF AWD! THIS CREATES A CRAZY CLICKING AND SHIFTING SOUND IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY WHILE I AN DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND OFF? WE TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS WHOM COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT? I AM CONCERNED THAT I WILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE A FAST SHARP TURN INTO TRAFFIC AND THE TIRES WILL LOCK UP LEAVING ME SCREWED. I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND WHENEVER ANYONE HAS THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE SOMETHING...IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I THINK DODGE NEEDS TO RECALL ALL OF THESE VEHICLES AS THEY ARE A SAFETY THREAT TO FAMILIES!! *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 9, 2015
AFTER FILLING UP VEHICLE, A QUANTITY OF GASOLINE FLUSHED OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK CAUSING A DISTINCT FIRE HAZARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR EACH FILL UP. *TR
Power train, Apr 6, 2015
VEHICLE SWITCHED TO 4X4 MODE ON IT'S OWN. *TR
Electrical system, Seats, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 31, 2015
WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I SMELT SOMETHING BURNING IN THE DASH BOARD AND ALL INSTRUMENT LIGHTS STARTED TO GET DIM AND DIMMER AND THEN I NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND ALL MOST IMMEDIATELY THE DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS STOP WORKING, THE CAR WOULD LOCK ITSELF AND THE WINDOWS STOP WORKING AT ALL AND AT THIS POINT THE REAR DOOR DO NOT OPEN AT ALL. I ASK THE DEALER AT THE LOT THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN A ACCIDENT OR WAS THERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND HE SAID NO AND THAT I BOUGHT THE VAN AS IS AND TO THIS DAY I CANT GET THIS DEALER TO SEE THAT THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND THAT I AM NOT GOING TO RISK MINE NOR MY KIDS LIFE TO DRIVE IT AND HE WILL NOT EVEN TRADE ME OUT OF THIS CAR FOR SOMETHING BETTER. THE OTHER DAY I WAS FUELING THE VAN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN GASOLINE SHOT BACK OUT THE TANK AND SPILLED GAS ALL OVER ME, SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. NOT ONLY THAT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN MY STATE AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY SEAT ON ITS OWN TERMS BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD ALL THE WAY TO THE STEERING WHEELING PRESSING ME TO THE WHEEL AND I AM 6FT 3IN TALL AND WEIGH 230LBS I AGAIN CALL THE DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN AND GOT THE SAME STORY THAT I AGREED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE AS IS, I AGREED THAT I DID BUT I TOLD HIM THAT I DO NOT THINK THAT HE TOLD ME EVERYTHING THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUES. AND AGAIN I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN AGE 6 MONTHS TO FOUR YEARS OLD WHOM I LOVE VERY DEARLY. *TR