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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 8, 2010
WHEN FUELING CAR IF ALLOWED TO FILL IT FULL FUEL SPILLS OUT BACK AT YOU EVERYTIME. *TR
Steering, Mar 5, 2010
I OWN A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE RUNS THROUGH A MODERATELY SIZED RAIN PUDDLE AND WATER IS SPRAYED UP UNDER THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILS BUT RETURNS TO SERVICE A SHORT TIME AFTER. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN CALLED AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM BUT SAY NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. IT IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ALONG WITH MY WIFE AND SONS. I LIVE IN TAMPA, FL AND RAINFALL IS QUITE ROUTINE (APPROX 52 INCHES/YR) AND PUDDLES CANNOT BE AVOIDED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE GAS TANK HE NOTICED THAT THE GAS WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. HE THOUGHT HE WAS ADDING MORE FUEL TO THE VEHICLE THAN IT NEEDED. SIX MONTHS LATER, HE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THEY STATED THAT THE GAS TANK NECK COULD BE DEFECTIVE. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 09V003000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT HE COULD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR, AS LONG AS HE PAID THE DEDUCTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 1, 2010
WHEN FUELING MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO JUST AFTER FUELING IS COMPLETE AND PUMP SHUTS OFF, FUEL SPRAYS BACK THROUGH FILLER NECK. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL THAT IS TO REPAIR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON OTHER 2005 DODGE DURANGO, HOWEVER, THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. THERE IS EVEN A CASE NUMBER LISTED ON YOUR SITE. RQ08005. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE OFFERED TO DO NOTHING MORE THAN CHARGE ME TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 27, 2010
FUEL OVERFLOWS WHEN FUELING MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO. IT USED TO HAPPEN ONCE IN A WHILE BUT NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I FILL. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL BUT MY DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO SINCE MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 23, 2010
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS GAS SPILL OUT WHEN IT IS FILLED UP. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IS TO NOT COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS. WHY IS DODGE NOT HONORING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS A FIRE AND SOMEBODY DOES GET HURT? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2010
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS GAS SPILL OUT WHEN IT IS FILLED UP. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IS TO NOT COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK. THE DEALER IS GOING TO DIAGNOSE IT AND IF THEY SUGGEST REPLACING THE FUEL TANK THEN I WILL HAVE TO PAY A $100 DEDUCTIBLE SINCE I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED MY VIN WAS NOT IN THE RECALL AND REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT IT IS THE SAME ISSUE THEY RECALLED 18,000 2005 DURANGO'S FOR THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE DONE AT MY EXPENSE. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY GAS STATION I GO TO ANY TIME I TRY TO FILL THE TANK. WE HAVE HAD IT AT THE DEALER IN THE PAST FOR THIS ISSUE WHEN IT OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND NOTHING WAS DONE AT THAT TIME AS IT DID NOT OCCUR WITH THE DEALER. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2010
I PURCHASE MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO SXT IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2009. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 52,663 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHEN FILLING MY DURANGO WITH GAS. WHEN I FILL IT UP IT DOESN'T SHUT OFF CAUSING GAS TO SHOOT OUT EVERYWHERE, OVER MY CAR, GROUND AND MYSELF ONCE GETTING IT IN MY FACE. I THOUGHT AT FIRST THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN JUST A PUMP ISSUE AT THE GAS STATION, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME AT 3 OTHER STATIONS AS WELL. I READ ON MANY DIFFERENT FORUMS THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I WAS WONDERING WHAT INFORMATION OR STEPS I NEED TO TAKE AS THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. I APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU COULD HAVE FOR ME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 20, 2010
WHEN FILLING TANK WITH FUEL, THE PUMP WILL CLICK OFF WHEN "FULL". THEN APPROXIMATELY 0.5 SEC AFTER PUMP KICK OFF FUEL WILL FLOW OUT FROM AROUND PUMP NOZZLE AND OVERFLOW HOLE IN THE PUMP HANDLE BOOT. WHEN IT FIRST OCCURRED IT WAS VERY LITTLE FUEL. NOW IT WILL SPILL OUT APPROXIMATELY 2 CUPS OF FUEL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 18, 2010
2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT/HEMI. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE PUMP HANDLE WILL STOP, THEN THE TANK FILLS AND ABOUT 1 OR 2 CUPS OF GASOLINE BLOWS OUT OF THE TANK THROUGH THE FILLER NECK ONTO ME, THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. YOUR WEBSITE SHOWS A RECALL FOR THIS, HOWEVER DODGE AND THE DEALERSHIPS SAY IT IS NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET DUE TO THE COST. I HAVE BEEN COVERED IN GASOLINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO MY VEHICLE AS WELL. THE GAS TANK RECALLS ARE EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON W/ MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE. IN ADDITION TO SAFETY A FUEL SPILL IS NOT LEGAL AND MUST BE CLEANED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 15, 2010
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO MFG DATE 9/04 WAS NOT PART OF THE E01 RECALL AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH FUEL 'WELL BACK". *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 11, 2010
2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT/HEMI. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE PUMP HANDLE WILL STOP, THEN THE TANK BURPS AND GASOLINE BLOWS OUT OF THE TANK THROUGH THE FILLER NECK. YOUR WEBSITE SHOWS A RECALL FOR THIS, HOWEVER DODGE AND THE DEALERSHIPS SAY IT IS NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET DUE TO THE COST. I HAVE BEEN COVERED IN GASOLINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO MY VEHICLE AS WELL. THE GAS TANK RECALLS ARE EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON W/ MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE AND SOME DEALERS WILL TAKE CARE OF IT AND SOME WILL NOT DEPENDING ON IF IT FITS IN THE RECALL RANGE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 11, 2010
WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE TO FULL, FUEL WILL SPILL OUT CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE, AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT SAFETY RECALL. THE OVERFLOWING HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS FUELED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 11, 2010
GAS DOES NOT STOP WHEN FILLING TANK. THE GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF AND THEN GAS POURS OUT OF THE CAR'S TANK SPILLING ON THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 9, 2010
FUEL GUSHES FROM FILLER WHEN PUMP HANDLE CLICKS OFF AFTER FILLING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Feb 8, 2010
UPON FILLING UP AT A GAS STATION. MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT WILL SPIT FUEL BACK APPROX 5 SECS AFTER CLICKING OFF AT THE PUMP. MY TRUCK WAS BUILT JAN 2005, 1 MONTH OUTSIDE OF THE ORGINAL RECALL WINDOW AND SUBSEQUENT NEW WINDOW. I HAVE CHECKED THE WWW AND IT SEEMS ALOT OF OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT THE ORIGINAL CLEAN/ DIRTY POINT PROVIDED BY THE TEIR 1 SUPPLIER WAS INCORRECT AND INFACT DID NOT CAPTURE ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HUGE SAFTEY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO ENCOMPASS ALL 2005 DURANGOS AS IT IT OBVIOUS THAT THE CURRENT CLEAN POINT WAS INEFFECTIVE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 7, 2010
FUEL SPIT-BACK FROM 2005, DODGE, DURANGO (MANUFACTURERED 03/2005). ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V003000, THIS PROBLEM WAS SOLVED ON ALL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER 11/30/04 AND THE COMPLAINT CLOSED. IT IS TIME TO REVISIT THIS PROBLEM, AS INDICATED ABOVE, MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THAT DATE. I AND FUEL STATION ATTENDANTS ARE "DODGING'" THE VIOLENT ERUPTION OF FUEL FROM THE FILLER NECK. SEEMS TO ME A NEW RECALL IS NECESSARY. *TW
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 6, 2010
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO HAS THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK FILLER INLET CHECK VALVE DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 09V003000. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY PERFORMANCE DODGE THE DODGE DEALER IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. CHRYSLER CLAIMS MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL, HOWEVER THE NEEDED REPLACEMENT PART IS ON NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER DUE TO THIS RECALL. I HAVE CONFIRMED MY VEHICLE HAS THE DEFECTIVE PART AND CHRYSLER SHOULD REPLACE IT AT NO CHARGE. I HAVE NOTICED SPILLAGE WHILE REFUELING FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. *CN *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK, FOLLOWED BY FUEL SPRAYING OUT OF THE TANK. THE FUEL NOZZLE STOPPED WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL WITH FUEL CONTINUOUSLY SPRAYING OUT OF THE TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THERE WAS CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 03/01/10 *BF UPDATED 05/05/10*JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 3, 2010
RECENTLY, TOYOTA HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION. IT APPEARS THAT BOTH FOOT PEDAL AND ELECTRONICS ARE AT FAULT. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM MAY BE MORE WIDESPREAD. I OWN A 2005 DODGE DURANGO WHICH SUFFERED FROM SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION. THE "BRAIN" HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. ONCE WHEN I GOT THE SUV AND LAST YEAR. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING IF THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER PART OR PARTS WERE MADE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER. IN BOTH OF MY CASES IT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. PLEASE PASS THIS ON SO IT WILL NOT GET LOST IN THE "SHUFFLE". *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. HE STATED WHILE FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE FUEL, IT WOULD SPEW BACK OUT SPILLING ALL OVER THE CONTACT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND HE HAD NOT TAKEN IT FOR REPAIRS, TO DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT ACCEPTED.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 3, 2010
2005 DODGE DURANGO FUEL CHECK VALVE PROBLEM. GAS COMES BACK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE. I'VE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS MANY TIMES, LUCKY THERE WAS NO STATIC DISCHARGE IN THE AREA! I WAS HIT THE EYE WITH FUEL ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAS ONE RECALL AND AN EXTENSION OF THAT RECALL BUT REFUSES TO WARRANTY MY VEHICLE STATING THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT EFFECTED! OBVIOUSLY, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER VEHICLES COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE AND WITH 2 YOUNG CHILDREN I'M EVEN MORE CONCERNED. THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM ALSO AGREES THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS THE OTHER DURANGOS COVERED BY THE RECALL. CHRYSLER IS JUST IGNORING THE FACT THAT MORE VEHICLE ARE EFFECT BECAUSE THE INITIAL INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED BUT DOES NEED TO RE-OPEN, IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE! THE DATE BELOW IS NOT CORRECT, THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR WELL OVER A YEAR BUT IT IS GETTING WORSE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2010
GAS SPRAYS OUT WHEN FUELING 2005 DODGE DURANGO. STARTED ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. I CONTACTED THE DODGE DEALER AT THAT TIME AND THEY SAID THEY'D NEVER HEARD OF A PROBLEM LIKE THAT AND THAT IT MUST BE FAULTY GAS PUMPS. PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW OCCURS EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK. I CONTACTED THE DODGE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY SAID THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHICH VERIFIED THAT THERE IS A FAULTY FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE AND THAT IT IS A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. THEY ALSO VERIFIED THAT THE RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS SAME FAULTY PART BUT THAT THE DODGE DEALER TOLD THEM THIS VEHICLE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL WHEN THEY CONTACTED THEM ON MY BEHALF. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 2, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT WITH THE 5.7L V8 HEMI. I JUST PURCHASED IT USED JANUARY 16TH OF 2010 WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO STALL (THE STEERING LOCKS UP, BRAKES HARD TO PUSH, ENGINE CUTS OFF) WHEN MAKING TURNS OCCASIONALLY FROM THE STOPPED POSITION, OR WHEN ACCELERATING. IT VARIES AS TO WHEN THIS HAPPENS, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME 5 TIMES SINCE JAN. 16TH. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS YESTERDAY (FEB 1ST) WHILE MAKING A TURN OFF OF ROCKPORT ROAD ONTO HIGHWAY 37 NORTH IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 60 IN THIS STRETCH OF THE HIGHWAY, AND AS I WAS TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE DURANGO QUIT WORKING. I IMMEDIATELY PUT IT IN PARK AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND FLOORED IT IN REVERSE TO GET BACK ONTO ROCKPORT ROAD. I HAD GIVEN MYSELF AMPLE SPACE TO PULL ONTO THE HIGHWAY TO AVOID TRAFFIC, HOWEVER AT THOSE SPEEDS, TWO VEHICLES HAD APPROACHED RATHER FAST. THIS MORNING I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH INTO THIS PROBLEM AT WORK, AND I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND ONE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALERSHIPS SAYS THE ENGINES ARE GOING BAD, THE SENSORS NEED REPLACED. WELL I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THESE ARE ALL LIES. I WORK AS A SALES REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DEALERSHIP IN BLOOMINGTON INDIANA, AND OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT (THE SAME AS EVERY SINGLE ONE IN THE US) DIAGNOSES THESE PROBLEMS "TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY", ABILITY THAT IS TERRIBLE IN MY EYES. THEY ARE THERE TO MAKE MONEY OF EVERYONE (INCLUDING ME). THEY ARE PAID ON COMMISSION JUST LIKE SALES PEOPLE. HIGHER REPLACEMENT MEANS HIGHER PAY CHECKS. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. HERE IS THE WEBSITE I CAME ACROSS WITH MORE COMPLAINTS AS WELL HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2005/DODGE/DURANGO/ENGINE+AND+ENGINE+COOLING+SYSTEM. I ONLY STARTED AT THIS DEALERSHIP 5 MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY MY MANAGEMENT THAT THE DURANGOS WERE GREAT. I JUST DON'T WANT ANYONE GETTING INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 1, 2010
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO THE FUEL COMES SPILLING OUT OF THE FILL PIPE. IF I DO NOT STAND BACK IN TIME IT EJECTS FUEL ALL OVER ME, MY HANDS, MY CLOTHES, THE GROUND AND THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE OVER A WEEK AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM. I CHECKED THE VIN FOR RECALLS AND IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT IS GOING ON WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR