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, Sep 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Engine, Sep 4, 2013
EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE CAR RIDES ROUGH. IT'S SCARY. WE OWN 2 OF THESE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS ISN'T BEING ADDRESSED BY DODGE. TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN LACK OF CONSIDERATION BY THE DODGE CORP. *JB
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 3, 2013
2005 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 HEMI STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. DURING ACCELERATION IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTION AND SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE CAUSING THE MOTORIST TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION OR OTHER DANGEROUS SECTION OF ROADWAY. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTION CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO THE EGR PIPE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. DURING ACCELERATION THE ENGINE WILL TORQUE OVER CAUSING THE EGR PIPE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY CABLE THUS CAUSING THE PLASTIC SHEATHING TO BECOME CHAFED. OVER TIME THIS CHAFING WILL WEAR THROUGH THE PLASTIC SHEATHING AND EXPOSE THE BARE COPPER WIRE ALLOWING IT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL EGR PIPE. THE CONTACT OF THE COPPER WIRE FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO THE METAL EGR PIPE CREATES A DIRECT SHORT WHICH IN TURN SHUTS DOWN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ANY ENGINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS SHORT CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLE TO HEAT UP ENOUGH TO CATCH THE PLASTIC INSULATION ON FIRE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Other or unspecified, Sep 3, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING WITH MY HUSBAND AND WHEN I TURNED THE REAR END, IT JERKED AND ALMOST MADE ME WRECK. I HAD TO PULL OVER AT TIM HORTON'S AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY CORRECTED ITSELF AND EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LAST NIGHT, AS I WAS LEAVING FROM GOODWILL AND AS I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT IT DID IT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME WORSE IF SOMEONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM WITHOUT MY CONTROL. AS I WAS TURNING ONTO MY NARROW BRIDGE LAST NIGHT IT DID IT AGAIN AND I ALMOST WRECKED INTO THE BRIDGE AND INTO MY CREEK, I THEN DECIDED THAT IT WAS DANGEROUS AND WASN'T GOING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT GETS FIXED. *JB
Power train, Aug 26, 2013
I HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT CAN'T BE DEFINED OR PIN-POINTED. IT HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST YEAR NUMEROUS TIMES. NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIX. THE TRANSMISSION DROPS OUT INTO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEEDS OR DROPS INTO 4WD LOW AT MODERATE SPEEDS, LATELY THE TRANSFER CASE WILL MAKE NOISE WHEN I UNLOCK THE TRUCK AND WHEN I GO TO START IT THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS AND DROPS INTO 4WD LOW!!! IF IT WASN'T FOR MY AWARENESS OF THE SOUNDS OF THE TRUCK AND READY TO MAKE A SAFE MANEUVER, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS CRASH. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS! LOOK ON THE INTERNET. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. NO MECHANIC CAN FIX IT YET! THEY SAY CHANGE THE TRANSFER CASE OUT $2000, BUT IT DOESN'T ALWAYS FIX IT... THIS IS A SEVERE HAZARD AND I WILL NOT LET ANYONE DRIVE MY TRUCK BUT ME.. I FOUND IF YOU SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PUSH THE TOWING NEUTRAL BUTTON IT SOMETIMES KICKS IT BACK IN TO THE RIGHT SETTING. YOU WILL SEE IT SCROLL THROUGH 4WD LOW .. 4WD HIGH AND SERVICE 4WD ON THE DASH. THEN GO TO NORMAL.. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT!!! THE FEDS NEED TO GO AFTER DODGE TO FIND THE ISSUE AND ISSUE A RECALL!!!! I WILL SUE DODGE FOR EVERYTHING IF ANY ACCIDENT OCCURS FROM THIS. I SHOULD SUE THEM NOW JUST FOR MY EXPENSE, LOSS OF WORK TIME AND ANXIETY!!!! THEY NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND STOP "LOOKING THE OTHER WAY"! PLEASE SOMEONE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL NEEDS TO TAKE THE LEAD AND FORCE DODGE TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 24, 2013
WHEN FILLING THE TANK WITH GASOLINE, THE PUMP HANDLE WILL SHUT DOWN BUT GAS SPEWS FROM THE FILLER OPENING ON THE VEHICLE. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ISSUED IN 2009; HOWEVER, MY PARTICULAR VIN IS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL EVEN THOUGH I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. PERHAPS A FIRE CAUSING INJURIES IS NECESSARY TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM COVERED BY CHRYSLER. *TR
Power train, Aug 11, 2013
WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF, SWITCHING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE SWITCHING MOTOR ON THE AWD DODGE DURANGO MOVING ON ITS OWN FROM AWD TO 4LOCK TO 4LO OCCURS. SRC 4WD LIGHT MAY COME ON BUT THEN CLEARS WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. THE SWITCHING IS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE NORMAL OPERATIONAL CONTROL THAT WOULD BE DONE BY DRIVE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SHORTING WIRING IN VEHICLE CAUSING A FIRE DUE TO SHORTING. WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOORS WITH THE KEY FLOB, THE SWITCHING ACTION MAY START WHICH SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THE CHANGING OF AWD, 4LOCK & 4LO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 1, 2013
EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL IT SPRAYS GASOLINE OUT ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS WHOEVER IS FUELING IT. SEVERAL LIKE MODEL DURANGOS FROM THIS YEAR AND CLOSE TO THE SAME YEAR HAVE HAD RECALLS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. IM NOT AT ALL SURE WHY MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL BUT IT NEEDS TO BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOUS AND WAS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURER ERROR. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS REQUEST AND TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jul 18, 2013
THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE TRANSFER CASE WENT INTO NEUTRAL, ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY, WITH NO SHOULDER. IT KIND OF CREATED A TRAFFIC JAM. LONG STORY SHORT. A FRIEND TOWED ME HOME. I RESET THE TRANSFER CASE PER THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, AND IT WENT BACK INTO GEAR. STILL DO NOT KNOW WHY IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL IN THE FIRST PLACE. NOW, WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOORS, THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR OPERATES LIKE CRAZY, FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS, AND SOME TIMES LONGER. I GOT ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IS A PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY MANY DURANGO AWD OWNERS. I BOUGHT IT USED AND THE PREVIOUS OWNERS CLAIMED THAT IT NEVER DID IT BEFORE. ALSO, WHEN FILLING THE TANK UP, THE FILLER NECK WILL "PURGE" FUEL OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND YOUR FEET. THIS IS LISTED AS A DEALER RECALL, AND MINE WAS LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 17, 2013
WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK UP WITH GAS AND THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF A LOT OF GASOLINE SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK ONTO THE DURANGO AND ON THE GROUND. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. THE FIRST OWNER WARNED ME OF THIS BEFORE HAND. HE SAID IT HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS AND NEVER DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID "MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL." THE RECALL WAS FOR THE CHECK VALVE. THEY ALSO SAID "BRING IT IN TO A DEALER AND HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT." I ASKED IF THEY WOULD FIX IT AT THEIR COST. THEY SAID "THERE IS NO GUARANTY." THIS IS A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 17, 2013
WHEN YOU ARE FILLING UP THE GAS TANK AND THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF WHEN IT'S FULL. THE TANK OR CHECK VALVE DOESN'T CLOSE AND A LOT OF GASOLINE FLOWS BACK OUT ONTO THE SIDE OF THE DURANGO AND ON THE GROUND. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ERRONEOUSLY DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL.THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 202,000. *TR
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 18, 2013
UPON FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION, WHEN THE PUMP SHUT OFF, THERE WAS AN OVERFLOW FROM THE GAS TANK. ABOUT THE SAME TIME, I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDED TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND THERE WAS A RECALL OUT FOR THE JOB. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER DID NOT QUALIFY. UPDATED 05/08/14
Power train, Jun 11, 2013
4WD ENGAGES WITHOUT SWITCH BEING THROWN. 4WD ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES AT WILL. SO FAR JUST ANNOYING, BUT COULD CAUSE CRASH IF IT ENGAGES ON TURN AT MEDIUM SPEED. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 15, 2013
MY VEHICLE HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON (MIL), AND WAS INSPECTED FOR MASS STATE INSPECTION. IT FAILED DUE TO EMISSIONS. THE ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED A EVAP LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION FOR THE ISSUE, AND I WAS ADVISED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT AND THAT THE TOP WAS CORRODED (PLASTIC). THE SERVICE SHOP THOUGHT IT WAS ODD AS THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED PROPERLY, LOW MILEAGE, AND NEVER SAW THE PLASTIC JUST CRUMBLE LIKE THIS. THEY HELD ONTO THE ORIGINAL CHRYSLER FUEL PUMP FOR A WHILE AND THEN DISCARDED IT. ONCE REPAIR COMPLETED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK (PULLING). IT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO SERVICE SHOP, AND NO CODE WAS AVAILABLE, BUT WAS TOLD COMPUTER NEEDED TO CATCH UP AS IT WAS CLEARED AT TIME OF REPAIR DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DISCONNECTED. A WEEK PASSED VEHICLE STILL BUCKING. BROUGHT TO DEALER, KELLY CHRYSLER JEEP AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE AND INSPECTED NEW FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR FAULTY WORKMANSHIP AND FOUND NOTHING. DROVE TRUCK, AND STILL BUCKING. BROUGHT TO ANOTHER LOCAL SERVICE STATION, AND THEY REPLACED TWO SENSORS, CRANK SHAFT, AND EGR. BUCKING STOPPED, BUT ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. INSPECTED AGAIN, AND STATES EVAP LEAK. LOCAL SERVICE DOES NOT HAVE SMOKE MACHINE, SO TRUCK WENT TO THE DEALER, KELLY CHRYSLER AND FOR RECALL ON INLET VALVE. UPON INSPECTION, TOP OF WHOLE FUEL TANK CORRODED AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP AGAIN. FIRE HAZARD! PROBLEMS ALL CONNECTED TO FUEL SYSTEM. THE INLET VALVE CAUSED THE FUEL TO SPILL OVER AND UNDER THE REAR LEFT OF THE TRUCK CAUSING CORROSION TO THE PAINT, AND THE TOP OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP. THIS IS THE 2ND FUEL PUMP IN 2 YEARS??? IT TOOK CHRYSLER 8 YEARS TO ADVISE ME OF THE RECALL FOR THE INLET VALVE AND NOW THERE IS ALL THIS ENSUING DAMAGE AS A RESULT BESIDES THE FIRE HAZARD AND THE FUMES THAT ROSE UP IN THE TRUCK BODY. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGES! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system, May 12, 2013
WE WERE FILLING THE FUEL TANK AT A GAS STATION, AFTER THE TANK WAS FILLED IT SPRAYED FUEL ON MY WIFE. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THIS RECALL. I WILL ALSO CONTACT DODGE ,BUT I ALSO HAVE READ A FEW INSTANCES WHERE THEY ARE RESISTANT TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE SO I DECIDED TO ALSO REPORT IT HERE. *TR
Engine, May 9, 2013
THE VEHICLE BUCKED, AS IF MISFIRING. IT OCCURS FREQUENTLY SINCE THAT TIME. IT ALSO HAS A STARTING ISSUE. SPORADIC NON-RESPONSE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START. *TR
Engine, May 7, 2013
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING WITHOUT WARNING ON COMMON BASIS. NO ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *TR
Steering, May 7, 2013
WHEN I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD GOING ABOUT 5 TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING JUST SHUT DOWN ON ME. I HAD TO COAST IT OVER TO THE SIDE AND TURN OFF ENGINE AND RESTART. THANKFULLY, THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 YEARS AGO AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY JUST FIXED SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS LATER. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT GIVES THE DRIVER NO WARNING AT ALL. HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS OR DECELERATING. *TR
Engine, May 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR AND THE EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 24, 2013
VEHICLE STALLS DURING AT LOW SPEEDS, OFTEN DURING PARKING LOT OR DRIVEWAY MANEUVERS; - THEY OCCUR DURING DECELERATIONS, SUCH AS BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHICH HAS LED TO NEAR ACCIDENTS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. SURPRISED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE BOTH BEEN CLOSED. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ASAP. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 24, 2013
FUEL FILLER NECK DOES NOT SHUT OFF, RESULTING IN A BACKFLOW OF FUEL OUT OF THE NECK WHEN THE FUEL TANK NEARS FULL. SLOWLY ADDING FUEL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS NEAR FULL DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL BACKFLOW. *TR
Steering, Power train, Apr 23, 2013
DATE INVESTIGATION OPENED: NOV 02, 2005 DATE INVESTIGATION CLOSED: AUG 29, 2007 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA05018 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INVESTIGATION DETAILS 26 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC SUMMARY: ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT, FIELD REPORT AND WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE MAJORITY OF STALLING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE CALIBRATION CONCERNS THAT DAIMLERCHRYSLER ADDRESSED WITH SERVICE BULLETINS RELEASING REVISED PCM SOFTWARE. ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ODI'S SURVEY OF OWNERS OF VEHICLES THAT RECEIVED ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES UNDER TSB #18-013-05 SHOW THAT THESE STALLING INCIDENTS HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: - THEY OCCUR AT LOW SPEEDS, OFTEN DURING PARKING LOT OR DRIVEWAY MANEUVERS; - THEY OCCUR DURING DECELERATIONS, SUCH AS BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL; AND - THE OPERATOR IS ALMOST ALWAYS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER SAFETY DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS AND RECALLS OF CONDITIONS THAT RESULT IN STALLING DURING LOW-SPEED DECELERATION WITH IMMEDIATE ENGINE RESTART POSSIBLE, THE FAILURE RATE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW. ANALYSES OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA ALSO SHOW A DECLINING TREND. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME. *TR
Steering, Power train, Other or unspecified, Apr 23, 2013
SAME ISSUE AS REPORTED BELOW: DATE INVESTIGATION OPENED: NOV 18, 2010 DATE INVESTIGATION CLOSED: OPEN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: AQ10001 COMPONENT(S): UNKNOWN OR OTHER ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INVESTIGATION DETAILS 43 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC , FORD MOTOR COMPANY , GENERAL MOTORS LLC SUMMARY: THE AGENCY, PARTICULARLY IN RECENT MONTHS, HAS BEEN INFORMED OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF PERSONAL INJURY AND DEATH CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY SAFETY DEFECTS AND FAILURES TO CONFORM TO MINIMUM FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) ON RENTAL CAR VEHICLES FOR WHICH A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY THE SAFETY DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE HAD ALLEGEDLY NOT BEEN PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE RENTAL CAR COMPANY'S LEASE OF THE VEHICLE. NHTSA UNDERSTANDS THAT THERE IS PRESENTLY A PETITION BEFORE THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) SEEKING TO PROHIBIT AT LEAST ONE RENTAL CAR COMPANY FROM RENTING VEHICLES ON WHICH SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN REMEDIES REMAIN OUTSTANDING. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AUDIT QUERY (AQ) IS TO INVESTIGATE RECALL REMEDY COMPLETION BY RENTAL CAR COMPANIES ON THE ABOVE-LISTED SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THESE CAMPAIGNS WERE CHOSEN DUE TO THEIR INCLUSION OF VEHICLES USED IN THE RENTAL MARKET. THIS INFORMATION IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THE AGENCY AN INDICATION OF HOW COMPLETELY AND HOW QUICKLY RENTAL CAR FLEETS, IN GENERAL OR INDIVIDUALLY, PERFORM NECESSARY RECALL-RELATED REPAIRS OR OTHER REMEDIES ON THE VEHICLES OWNED AND THEN LEASED FOR USE ON THE ROADWAYS. THIS AQ IS OPENED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 22, 2013, crash
I WAS REVERSING OUT OF MY GARAGE, STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO PARK TO PULL UP A LITTLE AND THEN WAS GOING TO REVERSE AGAIN. WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THE CAR STUTTERED THREE TIMES AND ACCELERATED FORWARD AT FULL SPEED CRASHING INTO MY HOUSE AND GOING RIGHT THROUGH MY BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM. MY DAUGHTER SAID SHE HEARD THE SCREECHING TIRES FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. MY FRIEND AND I WERE BOTH INJURED IN THE INCIDENT AS WELL AS NOW HAVING TO REPAIR MY HOUSE. *TR