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.
Engine, Apr 15, 2013
STARTED DURANGO AND LET IT WARM UP AT IDLE FOR 3 MINS. STARTED TO HEAR A SQUEAK THEN A SLIGHT TAPPING AND NOW SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE METAL IN THE ENGINE. OIL CHANGED EVERY 3-4K MILES. HAD OIL CHANGED TODAY AND NOW WORSE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 11, 2013
WHEN YOU FILL THE FUEL TANK AND THE PUMP SHUTS OFF THE GAS ALWAYS COMES GUSHING OUT ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. DODGE HAS RECALLED SOME OF THE 2005 DURANGO'S FOR THIS PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE FUEL TANKS, BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 8, 2013
WHEN FILLING THE TANK, THE PUMP SHUTS OFF AND GASOLINE CONTINUES TO SPILL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND WE HAVE TO AVOID TOPPING OFF THE TANK IN ORDER TO AVOID THE SPILL. WHEN DOING SOME RESEARCH, WE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2009 FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM/GASOLINE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY. TODAY (4/8/13), WE CONTACTED AND SPOKE TO OUR DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL IN 2009 AND APPARENTLY OUR VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THAT THERE WERE NO EXTENSIONS. WE ARE JUST IN AWE, THAT A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND SOMETHING THIS DANGEROUS WOULD NOT CONTINUE HAVE AN EXTENSION UNDER THE RECALL. HAD WE KNOWN THERE WAS A RECALL, WE WOULD HAVE HAD THE SITUATION ADDRESSED SOONER. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 6, 2013
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAD THE COMPLETED RECALL H45 WORKED DONE ON 4/27/2009. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GAS TANK PER THE H45 RECALL. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP CONSIDERS THE MATTER CLOSED BUT THE ISSUE HAS NOW OCCURRED WITH THIS NEW INSTALLED TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD 28,994 MILES WHEN THIS WORK WAS DONE. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT AND THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK UP. UPON SHUT OFF OF THE GAS PUMP, FUEL WILL SPIT UP OUT OF THE INLET FUEL TUBE AND LEAVE FUEL ON THE SIDE OF MY SUV AND LEAVE A PUDDLE OF FUEL BELOW THE CAR. I WANTED TO REPORT THIS ISSUE ASAP DUE TO THE FACT THAT RECALL H45 WAS COMPLETED ON THIS VEHICLE BUT PROBLEM IS OCCURING AGAIN. UNDER THE RECALL H45 THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE INLET FUEL CHECK VALVE? WAS THE TANK INLET CHECK VALVE REPLACED WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED? WAS THE FUEL TANK REPLACED ON MY SUV A NEWER UNIT THAT PASSED ALL SAFETY CHECKS OR DID I GET AN OLDER UNIT THAT STILL HAD THE ISSUES WITH THE INLET CHECK VALVE FAILING? THIS ISSUES NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO MEET THE SAFETY RECALL H45 COMPLETED WORK DONE BY THE DEALER AND TO HELP OTHERS THAT MAY HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OCCURING ONCE AGAIN WITH THERE DURANGOS UNDER THIS RECALL. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Mar 31, 2013
WHILE IN AWD THE VEHICLE SWITCHES TO 4 LO BY ITSELF. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO MAKE TURNS, FORWARD AND REVERSE. THE 4 LO LIGHT BLINKS AND SERVICE 4 WD LIGHTS STAYS ON. I DO NOT MANUALLY SWITCH OUT OF AWD, AS 4 WD IS NOT NEEDED. HOWEVER, AS I STATED BEFORE, IT SWITCHES ON ITS OWN. ON THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO AWD FROM 4 LO. I WAS TOLD TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND AFTER I REPLACE THEM BACK TO THE POSTS, IT WOULD RESET THE AWD. THIS DID NOT WORK. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS TOPIC AND READ COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE. MANY OF THEM SAYING AFTER PAYING OUT LARGE AMOUNTS FOR PARTS AND REPAIRS THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. MANY ARE NOT EVEN SURE WHERE TO START AS FAR AS REPAIRS GO. I WOULD LIKE SOME DEFINATE ANSWERS AND DIAMLERCHRYSLER TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THANK YOU. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 29, 2013
EACH TIME I FILL THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL IT SPITS BACK UP THROUGH THE FILLER TUBE AND ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE PUMP THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NOTIFIED TWO FUEL STATIONS OF THIS AT THE TIME I FILLED THE VEHICLE THINKING IT MIGHT BE A PUMP PROBLEM, BUT I RESEARCHED AND MANY VEHICLES OF THIS MODEL HAVE REPORTED THIS TO BE A PROBLEM. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FILL UP AND THERE AFTER. ACTIVE RECALLS DO NOT APPEAR TO COVER MY VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS THERE AND OBVIOUSLY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. MY DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TR
Engine, Mar 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO GENERATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000. *TR
Power train, Mar 17, 2013
TRANSFER CASE TRIES TO SHIFT INTO 4LO AT RANDOM (YELLOW 4LO LIGHT ON DASH FLASHES & CAN FEEL IT TRYING TO SWITCH) & IT ALSO TRIES ENGAGING WHEN THE KEY ISN'T IN THE IGNITION. I'VE READ THAT IF IT ENGAGES IN 4LO AT A HIGH SPEED IT COULD DO MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE POWER TRAIN & POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I'VE SEARCHED IN GOOGLE & IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I'VE HAD THE POWER CONNECTOR TO THE "TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE" DISCONNECTED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2012 SO I CAN DRIVE BUT I'M UNABLE TO SWITCH TO 4LOCK OR 4LO IF NEEDED (SVC 4WD LIGHT STAYS ON). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, GASOLINE SPEWED FROM THE FILLER NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD POSSIBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT A DIAGNOSIS WAS REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) IN 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000. *TR...UPDATED 04/25/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED DEALER ADVISED THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHIVCLE HAD TWO LEAKS THAT WERE CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE SECOND LEAK WAS UNRELATED TO THE FIRST LEAK. THE CONSUMER HAS A VIDEO CLIP OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 05/17/2013 *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLED FROM THE FILLER NECK WHILE REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) IN 2005. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 8, 2013
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2013
I RECEIVED A LETTER RECENTLY FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER INDICATING MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO WOULD REQUIRE REPAIR FOR SOMETHING CAUSING THE FUEL TO SPILL OUT DURING FILL UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST AS I WAS UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS. AFTER RECEIVING THIS LETTER A FEW WEEKS AGO I INSPECTED THE QUARTER PANEL UNDERNEATH THE GAS TANK MORE CLOSELY NOTICING BUBBLING OF THE PAINT WITH CHIPPING STARTING. PRESSING ON THE PAINT IT SOUNDED CORROSIVE LIKE RUST. AS I BEGAN TO CHIP SOME OF THE PAINT AWAY I DISCOVERED RUST AND TWO HOLES THAT WERE COMPLETELY THROUGH. LOOKING THROUGH THE HOLES I COULD SEE RUST BEHIND THE BODY. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL CAR AND DODGE FORUMS I SEE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE SAME AREA OF THE DRIVE QUARTER PANEL. I CAN ONLY ASSUME THERE IS A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE FUEL PROBLEM AND THE RUST THAT APPEARS TO HAVE COME INSIDE OUT TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. THERE IS NO OTHER RUST ON THIS CAR AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL ON THE INLET VALVE IS STILL VALID HOWEVER RUST WOULD NOT BE. IT CONCERNS ME THAT CHRYSLER DOESN'T FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR DEFECTIVE ITEM. HOW COULD I HAVE KNOW THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING SINCE I JUST RECEIVED NOTIFICATION I'M CONCERNED THE RUST DAMAGE IS MORE GREAT THAN I CAN ACTUALLY SEE. OF COURSE I'M ADDITIONALLY CONCERNED WITH POSSIBLE FIRE ETC WHICH IS WHAT THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY INDICATES. I WILL MAKE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE FUEL INLET VALVE.I WOULD LIKE CHRYSLER TO ALSO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE THAT WAS CAUSED BY THEIR DEFECTIVE PART. I HAVE 99,200 MILES CURRENTLY. I DON'T WANT MY CONCERNS TO BE DISMISSED AS I FEEL I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. I ONLY RECEIVED A LETTER RECENTLY FOR THIS PROBLEM SO I FEEL ALL PARTS OF THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL SPILLED OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK WHILE REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 21, 2013
I FILLED MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO TODAY WITH GAS AND THE NOZZLE CLICKED AND GAS SPEWED OUT ALL OVER ME AND MY NINE YEAR OLD SON THIS IS UNSAFE NEEDS ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2013
VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND DECELERATION, IDLING HARD AT A STOP AND WHILE IN PARK, WILL STALL WHEN IDLING HARD, GAS SPILLS OUT OF INLET WHEN FILLING UP COMPLETELY, SLUGGISH IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES AND ABOVE 80 DEGREES, REQUIRES MORE THAN NORMAL MAINTENANCE, SERVICE TECH'S CAN NEVER DIAGNOSE THE CAUSES OF STALLING OR IDLING ISSUES, THINK IT MIGHT CONCERN THE THROTTLE BODY, TRANSMISSION HAS TORQUED ITSELF OUT BEFORE, STRIPPED SCREWS, REBUILT AT 90000 MILES. JUST WAITING FOR IT TO GO AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT USED. EVERY FIX JUST FEELS LIKE A BAND AID TO THE MANUFACTURING PROBLEMS IT HAS. *TR
Steering, Power train, Feb 18, 2013
MY TRANSFER CASE WILL SHIFT FROM AWD TO 4LO WITH NO WARNING. MY TRANSFER CASE ALSO SHIFTS INTO 4WD, WHEN I SHOULD BE IN AWD. THESE SHIFTS HAPPEN FREQUENTLY AND AT ANY SPEED. *TR
Engine, Feb 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT A MAT SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY MANY OTHER VARIABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 15, 2013
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE MAKING TURNING MANEUVERS AT LOW SPEEDS WHICH DISABLES THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS ALWAYS OCCUR DURING DECELERATIONS, SUCH AS BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL. WHEN IT HAPPEN I MUST IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT, BUT LUCKILY THIS HAS NOT LET TO AN ACCIDENT YET. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 5, 2013
I PURCHASED A USED 2005 DODGE DURANGO AND RECENTLY IN DECEMBER 2012 IT STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO PUT GAS IN IT. THE GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF AND THE THE GAS STARTS TO SPEW BACK OUT NOT ONLY DOES IT GO ON THE CAR IT ACTUALLY EVEN REACHES YOU. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR DURANGO BUT I WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED. SINCE THIS PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT OVER 3,000 PEOPLE ALSO HAVE COMPLAINED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THEY SAY IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THE NHTSA WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE AND DEMAND THERE BE MORE RECALLS DONE AND HONORED FREE OF CHARGE. A LIFE IS A LIFE AND CANT BELIEVE ANYONE WOULD TAKE A CHANCE WITH IT. *TR
Engine, Jan 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO SL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM NOR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,968.
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 30, 2013
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN CAME TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD --- THE ROAD WAS CLEAR BUT THE TURN LIGHT UP AHEAD HAD JUST CHANGED --- SO I HAD TIME TO MAKE MY TURN INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD BUT WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF THE -- THERE WERE TWO ONCOMING CARS THE ONE IN LEAD BEGAN BLOWING BUT THE CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED OR ANYTHING. LUCKILY THE CARS HAD TIME TO STOP --- SO, I QUICKLY PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THANKFULLY IT STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO PULL INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. MY 10-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BEGAN TO SCREAM WHEN SHE HEARD THE HORNS BLOWING --- THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC---WHAT IS THE PROBLEM AND WHY ARE THESE VEHICLES STILL ABLE TO BE SOLD. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON SATURDAY. THEN WHILE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD I CALLED A FRIEND WE TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE -- THE HAUL/TOW LIGHT WAS ON THEN OFF -- THE RIGHT REAR LIGHT WAS OFF THE ON THE WAY BACK TO BE PARK IT CAME ON AGAIN-- THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER IT WAS OFF. IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN TWICE WHILE TURNING THE CORNER ONTO ANOTHER STREET IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2013
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MY CAR BEGIN TO DIM AND THE MY SPEEDOMETER BEGIN TO DROP DOWN AND THE CAR BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN LOSS POWER TO THE CAR THE CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS SO SCARE AT THIS POINT. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 27, 2013
AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED AS IS, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK. AS THE TANK BECAME FULL THE PUMP HANDLE CLICKED AND FUEL BEGAN TO OVERFILL OUT OF THE SPOUT. FUEL SPRAYED ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DURANGO AND ON TO MY CLOTHES AND SHOES. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE DANGERS THAT ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS SPILLING. AFTER DOING MUCH RESEARCH I HAVE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT IS THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE MY GAS TANK. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THE TANK AND FEEL IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DODGE TO PAY FOR THIS. THEY HAVE TOLD ME I AM NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT I FEEL THIS IS UNFAIR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP REFUELING, FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE FUEL CAP WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES AFTER THE INITIAL REPAIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 22, 2013
THE CAR BEGINS TO SPUTTER AND STALL AT CONSTANT SPEEDS, THEN STALLS WHILE RUNNING WHICH DISABLES THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS SITUATION IS PROFOUNDLY DANGEROUS AS IT RENDERS THE CAR NEARLY UNABLE TO STOP. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN STOP IS IF YOU CAN GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, COAST OFF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY RESTART THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES COME ON DURING. I HAVE GOTTEN THIS ISSUE REPAIRED FOUR TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND THE SENSORS THAT CORRESPOND TO THE CODE HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE EACH AND ARE IN FULL WORKING ORDER. DODGE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. *TR