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, Apr 3, 2019
4 LO LIGHT FLASHING. SERVICE 4WD LIGHT FLASHING. SHIFTED TO 4 LO ON ITS OWN. STUCK IN 4 LO. HAVE TO UNPLUG TRANSFER CASE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP. THIS HAPPENS IN A PARKING LOT AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND USING KEY TO FOB TO LOCK DOORS. LIGHTS FLASH GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS AT ALL SPEEDS. CAR WILL MAKE SHIFTING NOISES WHEN TURNED OFF IN PARK AND KEY REMOVED.
Other or unspecified, Mar 27, 2019
2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 5.7. MY DURANGO LOCKS ITS SELF INTO 4X4 ON IT'S OWN. I CANT DISENGAGE IT. THIS HAPPENS EITHER SITTING STILL OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE CARRIED IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHARGED ME $2210+TAX TO FIX THE ISSUE. THEY SAID IT WAS THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE AND THE WIRING HARNESS. I GOT MY TRUCK BACK AND IT WAS STILL LOCKING IN 4X4. I CARRIED IT BACK AND THEY SAID THE WIRING HARNESS IS DISCONTINUED SO THEY REPAIRED THE WIRE TO THE TRANSFERCASE AND THEY SAID WHEN THEY FIX A WIRE IT CAUSES ANOTHER TO GO OUT SO THEY FIXED IT ONCE AGAIN AND SAID I CAN NO LONGER USE THE WARRANTY ON IT BECAUSE IT WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO HAPPEN AND THEY WILL HAVE TO START CHARGING ME EVERY TIME BUT WHEN I GOT IT BACK I WENT TO THE GAS STATION AND IT LOCKED IN 4X4 WHEN I WAS TURNING INTO TRAFFIC WHICH CAUSED ME TO TURN WIDE CAUSING ME TO PULL INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC ALMOST HAVING A HEAD ON COLLISION. I NEED THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. THIS HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY, IT CAN OCCUR SITTING STILL OR MOVING.
Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2019
RANDOMLY STALLS DURING TURNS OR COASTING
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 17, 2019
WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK UP, AT LEAST A GALLON OR MORE OF FUEL SPITS BACK OUT AND RUNS ONTO THE GROUND WITH NO WAY TO CLEAN THE GAS UP
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ESCAPE FROM THE FILLER NECK AND SPILL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. GRIFFIN CHRYSLER DODGE (505 7TH ST, WEST TIFTON, GA) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE THE SAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2019
FIRE HAZARD. GASOLINE FUME AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE. FUEL LINE WILL LOSE PRESSURE AFTER SITTING 24HRS AND HARD INITIAL STARTING. ENGINE RUN FINE. NO LEAK DETECTED ON LONG DRIVE. AFTER SEVERAL SHORT TRIPS, ENOUGH LEAKING GAS WILL POOL ON TOP OF GAS TANK AND SPILL OVER PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR OF GAS TANK. GAS LEAK FROM THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF OEM FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. CORE CHARGE ON NEW FUEL PUMP INDICATE THAT THE OLD FUEL PUMP IS BEING REBUILT AND SMALL LEAKS WILL NOT BE DETECTED FROM THE REBUILT UNIT.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Mar 2, 2019
TAKATA RECALL # 16V-352 MANUFACTURER RECALL #543 REGARDING THE FAILURE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EFFECTING BY EXTREME HUMITY
Power train, Air bags, Mar 1, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, WHENEVER THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGED, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. FURTHERMORE, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAMILY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (215-492-8600, LOCATED AT 6735 ESSINGTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 166,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Feb 25, 2019
2005 DODGE DURANGO LTD WITH A 5.7L HEMI. STALLS OUT IN TRAFFIC OFTEN WHEN IT RAINS WHETHER STATIONARY OR MOVING. ACCORDING TO PEOPLE ON YOUTUBE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS, BUT I AM REPORTING THE MOST RECENT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WATER DRAINS ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND SOMEHOW CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Power train, Feb 21, 2019
TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MOTOR SHIFTS INTO 4WD AND 4LO ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS OFF. I WROTE ABOUT THIS A WHILE BACK, STILL NO SOLUTION. MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T4148_DS482593 THERE ARE OVER 300 POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 11, 2019
FUEL SHOOTS OUT OF THE FILLER EVERYTIME FUEL IS ADDED. ABOUT 20 GALLONS INTO THE 27 TANK IS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT'S NOT ONCE OR TWICE, BUT EVERYTIME I FILL UP.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Feb 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURES WERE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO BELIEVED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND BELIEVED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE WIRING HARNESS BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REMAINED ON THE HIGH SETTING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEATER PANEL HIMSELF, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 29, 2019
EVERY TIME I PUT GAS IN THE TANK IT SPILLS OUT AT THE END OF REFUELING ALL OVER THE CAR AND GROUND.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FILLING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL SPILLED OUT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE FILLING THE TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. BENDER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (3400 MABRY DR, CLOVIS, NM 88101, (575) 762-4511) REPLACED THE FUEL CHECK VALVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 20, 2019, crash
IT SWITCHES INTO 4 HIGH AND 4 LOW ALL BY ITS SELF. THE VEHICLE CAN BE OFF FOR HOURS AND IT STILL WILL DO IT. THE SCARY THING IS IT WILL SHIFT LIKE THAT WHILE DELIVERING AS WELL. VERY DANGEROUS, AND LUCKY THERE WAS NOT ANOTHER VEHICLE EITHER COMING TOWARDS ME OR BEHIND ME, CUZ I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND I AN SURE A INCOMING CAR WOULD OF KILL EVERYONE. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIX. THERE IS HOUND TO BE A LAW SUIT AND I READ THREE IS ALOT OF OTHER AND YOU PEOPLE KNOW IT.. THIS WILL BE ON YOU PEOPLE,
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL TANK VALVE FAILED AND CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JSTAR MOTORS (8200 CRYSTAL DR, ANAHEIM, CA 92807, (866) 906-0586) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Jan 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER THE CONTACT CLOSED THE VEHICLE DOOR, THE DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALLEN MELLO DODGE (13 MARMAN DR, NASHUA, NH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V095200 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) MAY NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Power train, Nov 17, 2018
TRANSFER CASE IS ENGAGING 4HI AND 4 LOCK WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATICALLY. BLINKS LIGHTS ON DASH AND GOES AWAY. CAN HEAR THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATING WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AFTER ENGINE RUNS. THEN GOES AWAY.
Other or unspecified, Sep 15, 2018
CAR GOING INTO SVC 4WD WHILE DRIVING ATLOW AND HIGH SPEEDS WHEN YOU USE THE REMOTE TO LOCK ANDUNLOCK CAR YOU CAN HEAR IT CLICKING INTO 4WD HARD TO TURN MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHILE IN SVC
Air bags, Seat belts, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 26, 2018, crash
MY MOTHERS 2005 DURANGO FLIPPED 7 TIMES IN CHAMPAIGN CO. OHIO. IT KILLED HER. THE DURANGO FOLDED IN LIKE A POP CAN. AND HER SEAT BELTS FAILED. SHE ALWAYS WORE THEM. HOWEVER THE REPORT SAID SHE DID NOT HAVE THEM ON. I KNOW SHE DID THE MARK ACROSS HER BODY AT THE CORNERS SHOWED IT WAS ON! AND NOT 1 AIR BAG DEPLOYED NOT 1. SHE LOST CONTROLL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN FLIPPING 7 TIMES. HATE DURANGOS THERE NOT SAFE AND IT IS THE REASON MY MOM DIDNT STAND A CHANCE AT LIVING THREW THE ACCIDENT. MOST LIKLY CAUSED BY DURANGO JUNK. U PEOPLE SHOULD STOP LYING TO PEOPLE YOU WOULDNT LET YOUR FAMILY DRIVE ONE!!!! SO WHY SELL THIS GARBAGE. HOW DARE YOU. FROM CHAMPAIGN CO. OHIO WAS MY MOTHER. SHE IS NOW DEAD. AND NOTHING IS THE SAME AND IT NEVER WILL BE. THANKS A LOT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 26, 2018
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RE-FUEL, IMMEDIATE BACKFLOW/DISCHARGE OF FUEL CAUSING HAZARD. THIS OCCURS EVEN WHEN FUEL TANK IS BELOW 1/4 TANK LEVEL. RE-FUELING MUST BE DONE AT A VERY SLOW RATE TO REDUCE NUMBER OF BACKLOW DISCHARGES THAT OCCUR DURING A SINGLE RE-FUELING SESSION.
Air bags, Jul 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 13, 2018
WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE AT THE GAS PUMP AND THE TANK BECOMES FULL AND THE GAS PUMP CLICKS FUEL SPEWS OUT OF THE GAS TANK OPENING.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TOP OFF THE FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED OFTEN, WOULD NOT RESTART, AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GETTLE DODGE RAM AND CHRYSLER (2323 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, (941) 347-6706), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT DE DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REPLACED AN UNKNOWN FUSE IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Air bags, Jun 8, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (GETTEL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 2323 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, (941) 347-6706) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.