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, Oct 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE SPILLED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FILLER PIPE NECK DID NOT CLOSE, WHICH ALLOWED THE FUEL TO SPILL. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY FILLER PIPE AND CAP). SHE WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/14/08 *CN UPDATED 11/18/08. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 28, 2008
2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE CONTACT FILLS THE GAS TANK, GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT OF THE TANK. THE GAS NOZZLE STOPS WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL, BUT GASOLINE STILL SPRAYED OUT OF THE TANK. AND ALL OVER THE FLOOR. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Oct 21, 2008
WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, IT BACK FLOWS ALL OVER THE PLACE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE GAS TANK, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL BEGAN TO POUR OUT OF THE GAS TANK ONCE IT BECAME FULL. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE TANK WAS FULL BEFORE THE GASOLINE BEGAN TO POUR OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FILLER NECK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 41,200.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 4, 2008
MY VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE SMALL KIDS AND A SCARED TO DEATH!!! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 2, 2008
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS DURING IDLE AND OTHER TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO TURN. IT HAS HAPPENED THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE CAR AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 30, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND BRAKE, AND NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,881.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 19, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 89,000.
Power train, Aug 29, 2008
2 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH 2005 DODGE DURANGO TRANSMISSION. FIRST PROBLEM. CAR SLIPS INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE IF THE CAR IS BUMPED SLIGHTLY BY OPENING DOOR OR IS ON A HILL. I WAS PINNED BETWEEN MY CAR AND A WALL WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WHILE IT WAS IN PARK BECAUSE IT SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. 2ND PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION COIL RUSTED AFTER 2 YEARS AND THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO DIE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALER AND PAID $900.00 TO HAVE THE COILS AND SEALS CHANGED AND THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION TUNED UP FOR IT TO RUN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 29, 2008
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO AND IT KEEPS STALLING AND SHUT DOWN. EVERYTIME I SLOW DOWN AND GO INTO REVERSE THE CAR SHUTS OFF. THE RPM GOES CRAZY, SOMETIMES, THEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF. THE DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE GONE BACK AND FORTH WITH THEM AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY HAVE FIXED SO MANY SENSORS THEY CAN'T GET IT RIGHT. CAR KEEPS STALLING EITHER WAY. I NEED A SOLUTION. THIS IS A DEADLY SITUATION WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 26, 2008
DIES ON DECELERATION MOSTLY WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
Electrical system, Seat belts, Structure, Equipment, Aug 18, 2008
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED W/ HEMI. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED W/ 26,000 MILES ON IT A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS W/ IT: BROKEN REMOTE KEYS-THE REMOTE LOCKING DEVICES ON BOTH KEYS ARE NOW DYSFUNCTIONAL DUE TO THE SOLDER THAT HOLDS THE BATTERY IN PLACE BREAKING. I CANNOT LOCK/UNLOCK VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE AND WHEN IT IS LOCKED FROM INSIDE PRIOR TO EXITING, UPON RE-ENTRY, THE ALARM SOUNDS UNTIL KEY IS PUT INTO IGNITION AND VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPLACE THESE KEYS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!! WINDOWS SHAKING WHILE ROLLED DOWN-ANYTIME ANY OF THE WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN THEY SHAKE VIOLENTLY W/ IN THEIR CASING. THERE IS ALSO QUITE A BIT OF WIND NOISE HEARD WHEN WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP COMPLETELY. HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT IT BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. NAVIGATION SYSTEM-THE MAIN KNOB HAS BECOME ALMOST DYSFUNCTIONAL. IT SEEMS THAT IT IS STICKING OUT FARTHER THAN IT ONCE HAD. WITH OUT USE OF THIS KNOB, THE ENTIRE NAV SYSTEM IS VIRTUALLY UNUSABLE. SEATBELT COVER-DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC DUST COVER WHERE SEATBELT GOES INTO SEAT CAME OFF AND THE PLASTIC AROUND IT HAS A CRACK IN IT. THERE IS QUITE ALOT OF DUST BUILDING UP INSIDE THE SEATBELT MECHANISM. LIFTGATE SCREWS FALLING OUT-THIS HAS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY TIMES THEY ARE TIGHTENED. IT IS THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE PLASTIC ON THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE-WHERE THE CLOSING HANDLES ARE LOCATED. BROKEN PIN ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL-DEALER CALLING THIS A "PUSH NUT PIN" AND IT IS WHAT ATTACHES THE ACCELERATOR TO THE ARM. DEALERSHIP CERTAIN IT IS A PART MALFUNCTION HOWEVER CHRYSLER REFUSING TO REPAIR. UNDERSIDE STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL-THE LEFT BUTTON THAT CHANGES THE PRE-SET RADIO STATIONS AS WELL AS WHICH DISK IS PLAYING IN THE CD CHANGER IS STICKING. IF YOU JUST BARELY TOUCH IT THE STATIONS/CD'S CHANGE CONTINUOUSLY. IN ORDER TO GET IT TO STOP, YOU MUST DEPRESS IT VERY HARD WHILE MOVING IT BACK AND FORTH. *TR
Air bags, Aug 14, 2008
PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNS OFF WITHOUT ANYONE IN SEAT, OR WITH SOMEONE IN SEAT WHO EXCEEDS WEIGHT LIMIT.. NOT ALL THE TIME,BUT SPORADICALLY. HAVE HAD IT INTO DODGE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, EVEN HAD A DODGE/CHRYSLER SPECIALIST FLY IN TO REPAIR. STILL NOT REPAIRED. *TR
Steering, Aug 7, 2008, crash
STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED THEN PULLED DEAD LEFT AND VEHICLE WENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND STRUCK DUMP TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER WITH A BACKHOE ON IT LUCKILY EVERYONE WALKED AWAY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE CONTACT FILLS THE GAS TANK, GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT OF THE TANK. THE GAS NOZZLE STOPS WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL, BUT GASOLINE STILL SPRAYED OUT OF THE TANK. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. DODGE STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN DUE TO THE MANUFACTURED DATE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT IF HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 09/16/08 *BF UPDATED 09/22/08. *JB
Power train, Jul 25, 2008
STALLING WHEN STOP AT LIGHT OR MAKING A TURN. WHEN SWITCHING GEARS IT TAKES A LONGER TIME THAN USUAL TO GET IN GEAR. SEVERAL TIMES TRUCK WOULD NOT START AT ALL, ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CHECK BATTERY WHICH WASN'T THE PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2008
I WAS PULLING OUT OF WORK WHEN MY CAR STALLED AFTER I STOPPED AND MADE A LEFT HAND TURN ... IMMEDIATELY UPON TURNING, MY CAR STALLED & WOULD NOT START UP. I TRIED TO START THE CAR FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES BECAUSE THIS EVENT HAPPEN A PRIOR TIME & STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR BY MYSELF OUT OF THE ROAD (2005 DODGE DURANGO HEMI V8) WHICH IS RATHER HEAVY AND IT WAS A VERY HOT DAY. AFTER PUSHING MY CAR TO THE PARKING LOT AGAIN, IT STARTED. MY CAR STALLED AGAIN AFTER I WAS LEAVING WORK AT A STOP SIGN 1 BLOCK AWAY BUT STARTED IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 8, 2008
CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT: REFER: MANIFOLD GASKET RO# 426595 - STOCK NUMBER 2885312 ODOMETER READING AT TIME OF SERVICE 39,305 MILES NOTICE OF THE DEFECTS IN MY (2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4D SPORT UTILITY 4.7 BRIGHT SILVER), VIN #[XXX] THE PROBLEMS (S) THAT I HAVE CURRENTLY WITH MY VEHICLE ARE AS FOLLOW: MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED TERRIBLE "TICKING" COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY CUTTING OFF AND STALLING OUT THE CAR STRUGGLING JUST TO STAY ON THE CAR NOW HAS A VERY LITTLE POWER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AFTER A DAY OR TWO LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID THE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKING BEGAN ALL EXISTING PROBLEMS THAT I'M CURRENTLY HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE. AFTER INTESTINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS KIND OF A PROBLEM SHOULD ONLY OCCUR IN OLDER VEHICLES WITH OVER 75 THOUSAND MILES OR MORE; NOT IN A NEW MODEL VEHICLE SUCH AS MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH LESS THAN 35 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. THE DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE REMAIN EVEN AFTER THE DEALERS REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. THEY GAVE THE CAR BACK TO ME CLAIMING THE PROBLEMS WERE FIXED, BUT GUESS WHAT?? THE VEHICLE IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING BUT WORSE. MY CAR ISN'T FIT FOR ANY TYPE OF ROAD TRIPS DUE TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I'M IN FEAR EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. I'M VERY DISSATISFIED THAT A COMPANY AS LARGE AS CARMAX / DAIMLER CHRYSLER WOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SINGLE MOTHER WITH A CHILD IN THIS DAY IN TIME WHEN GAS IS $5.00 A GALLON, TIMES ARE TO HARD AND I CAN NOT AFFORD THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE READ ON INTERNET, THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER/CARMAX, WILL DO EVERYTHING IT CAN TO AVOID DOING THE RIGHT THING, ALSO I READ THAT CHRYSLER PRESSURES DEALERS TO KEEP WARRANTY COSTS TO A MINIMUM, EVEN FOR KNOWN PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. CHRYSLER WILL DO EVERYTHING IT CAN TO AVOID COVERING COMMON PROBLEMS UNDER WARRANTY WHENEVER POSSIBLE BY BLAMING CONSUMERS; INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2008, fire
FRIDAY MORNING JUNE 27TH WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL BELOW THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FIRE SPREAD FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE REAR OF THE SUV COMPLETELY BURNING IT UNTIL THE FIREMAN PUT IT OUT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 13, 2008
2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH 5.7 HEMI STALLED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKES TO FAIL. IT STARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER. IS SLUGGISH AND LURCHES BEFORE STALLING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAME APART AND IS CURRENTLY VERY LOOSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,500. UPDATED 07/09/08 *BF A PIN POPPED OUT OF THE GAS PEDAL. UPDATED
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jun 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 60 MPH, IT FEELS AS IF IT WILL FLIP OVER AND THE WHEELS ARE UNCONTROLLABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT NEED TO BE ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THEY PULL THE VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE ALSO CLUNKS AND CLINKS DURING ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE SENSORS WERE CHANGED AND THE ENGINE LIGHT DIMMED; HOWEVER, IT ILLUMINATED AGAIN THE FOLLOWING DAY AND STILL REMAINS LIT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEW BRAKES AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JUMPS BEFORE IT STOPS. THE CONTACT MUST TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER'S 05V460000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL) WERE REFERENCED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO CHECK VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER. THEREFORE, IF THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $600 FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 84,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND FUEL WAS ADDED, IT WOULD SPEW GASOLINE BACK AT THE CONTACT AND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NO FAILURE WAS EVER FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE INLET CHECK VALVE WAS STUCK. THE FOLLOWING MONTH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,504 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Power train, May 20, 2008
BOUGHT 2005 DURANGO 12/05-NEEDED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SERVICES---DEALER STATED LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON (9/06), STALLING 3/07, AT LEAST 5 TIMES-LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID BLAMED, STALLING 2/08--4 TIMES IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS, AGAIN BLAMED LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID. DIFFERENTIAL LEAK IN 3/07, NOW REAR GEAR SHOT WITH A $900+ PRICE TAG AND THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY 3 YEARS/36,000. (NEWS TO ME--IN 2005 THEY WERE ADVERTISING 7 YEARS-70,000 ON DRIVE TRAIN). *TR