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 and engine cooling, Dec 12, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 5.7L V8 STALLS WHEN BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE MAY 2007. THE DEALER HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, REPLACED THE BATTERY AS THEY SAID IT WAS LOOSING VOLTAGE AND FLUSHED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. AS WE DROVE IT OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP AFTER IT WAS "FIXED" IT DID THE SAME THING, YET THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY HAVE IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 8, 2007
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY DURANGO HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO COULD DO NOTHING. MOST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED TWICE IN THE SAME DAY ON MY WIFE. AT THIS POINT I AM BEGINNING TO SEARCH FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY THREE CHILDREN. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED!!! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LOW IDLING WHEN THE CONTACT MADE A HARD TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO WHAT IS STATED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05027. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 19, 2007
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED, HEMI V8, 50K MILES HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. (65-80) AND TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SUV HAS A LOSS OF POWER/STEERING/BRAKES AND IT IS QUITE A CHALLENGE TO COAX THE SUV TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AVOID DAMAGE. THIS LAST TIME THE SUV WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN A SAFE DISTANCE AND WENT OFF IN THE MEDIAN. IT ALSO LOST AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS SO I WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE SUV OFF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WITH NO LIGHTS TO GUIDE ON A BUSY SECTION OF I-90 IN OHIO. THE DURANGO HAS ALSO STALLED 2 TIMES BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN THE LAST 3-6 MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THIS LOOKED AT BY MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE DURANGO IS UP TO DATE ON ALL TSB'S AND RECALLS. I WILL BE BRINGING THE DURANGO BACK TO THE SHOP AGAIN TOMORROW TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT AGAIN. *TR
Power train, Nov 13, 2007
ENGINE STARTS SPUTTERING THEN STALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Steering, Oct 31, 2007
2005 DURANGO SHUT DOWN SITTING AT RED LIGHT LAST WEEK AND TODAY LOST ALL STEERING GOING DOWN ROAD STOPPED AND CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID AND WHEN I OPENED CAP IT WAS UNDER ALOT OF PRESSURE. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 29, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER 40 MINUTES OF EXITING HER VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 52,000.
Power train, Oct 21, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH HEMI ENGINE CONTINUES TO SUDDENLY STALL AT SLOW OR SLOWING SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC....DANGEROUS! AUTO TRANS. CONTROL MODULE REFLASHED ALREADY, VEHICLE JUST HAD COMPLETE 50K SERVICE WITH ALL PLUGS REPLACED ETC....DEALER SAYS WITHIN MANUF. SPECS. VEHICLE STALLS AND IS UNSAFE ! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE WAS A PRIOR INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE FAILURE, BUT IT HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,467 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 27, 2007
VEHICLE STALLS DURING DECELERATION AND TURNING MANEUVERS. VEHICLE HAS HAD FIX PER CASE ID EA05018 AND STILL EXHIBITS PROBLEMS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Sep 24, 2007
DRIVER AIRBAG WARNING LAMP COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND VEHICLE STALLS. BEEN BACK TOT HE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND ALL MODULES REPROGRAMMED OVER AND OVER WITH NO RESOLUTION. *TR
Power train, Sep 6, 2007
SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS GIVEN TO NHTSA, MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE. TO DATE, NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. THE OCCURRENCE IS INTERMITTENT, AS IT HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. DODGE SERVICE REPS ARE UNABLE TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM AND OFFER NO SOLUTION.
Visibility, Sep 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE LINKAGE FAILED. THE LINKAGE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,406 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,330.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 31, 2007
DODGE DURANGO 4.7 LITER V8 STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO CELL OR TROUBLE CODES, JUST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. CHANGED FUEL STATIONS, AND PERFORMED TUNE-UP. I FEAR AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Aug 31, 2007
BALL JOINT FAILURE ON 2005 DODGE DURANGO. I FIND IT AMAZING THAT A VEHICLE THAT 27 MONTHS OLD AND DRIVEN SOLEY ON THE STREETS OF NEW JERSEY WOULD SUFFER "BALL JOINT" AND "TIE RODEND" FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 40K MILES AND HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 22, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THEN SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 20, 2007
FUEL SPILLING OUT OF FILLER PIPE WHEN GAS TANK GETS FULL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2007
VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE MORNING OF 7/27/2007 AFTER SITTING APPROX. 24 HRS. DROVE LESS THAN 3 MILES AT 35-45 MPH WHEN VEHICLE STALLED AS LEFT TURN WAS BEING MADE AT APPROX. 22 MPH (LOST ALL POWER, NO WARNING LIGHTS ETC..). HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART (NO WARNING CODES APPEARED UPON RESTARTING). ON 8/6 VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE AFTERNOON AND DRIVEN LESS THAN 5 MILES @ APPROX. 40MPH WHEN SUDDENLY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS STARTED TO COME ON, A/C SHUT DOWN AND ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 8/7 AND AFTER CLEARING CODES DEALER "COULD NOT IDENTIFY" ANY PROBLEMS. DEALER STATED NO FLASH SW UPDATES AVAILABLE. VEHICLE HAD 2 OTHER INSTANCES PRIOR TO THIS IN Q207 WHERE ALL LIGHTS CAME ON IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ENGINE RAN ROUGH. DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT CODES MEANT, BUT PERFORMED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT (SUBJECT OF A DCX RECALL) AND VEHICLE RAN WELL FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE STALLING INCIDENT ON 7/27. *JB
Electrical system, Aug 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CYLINDER WAS NOT GETTING ANY COMPRESSION AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. RECALL NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL) WAS FOUND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 47,000.
Seat belts, Aug 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. HE STATED THAT THE DUST COVER FOR THE SEAT BELT POPPED OFF WHICH CAUSED DUST TO GATHER BETWEEN THE SEAT BELTS. HE FELT THAT OVER TIME DUST WOULD ACCUMULATE AND PREVENT THE SEAT BELTS FROM OPERATING CORRECTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Electrical system, Aug 1, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE FIRE. APPROXIMATELY THREE THOUSAND MILES PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE KEYS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000. RETURNED USPS, 2ND ATTEMPT MADE 08/28/07 FAILED. *LJ
Steering, Aug 1, 2007
2005 DODGE DURANGO - STEERING FAILURE. WHEN TRAVELING IN WET CONDITIONS, WATER WILL SPLASH ON TO THE ENGINE PULLEYS - RESULTING IN LOST OF POWER STEERING. *TR
Parking brake, Power train, Jul 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK GEAR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CABLE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION VALVE FAILED. THE VIN AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,433.
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Equipment, Jul 23, 2007
WE PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE DURANGO USED MARCH 11, 2006 WITH 16,568, MILES ON IT. ON MARCH 13TH TWO DAYS AFTER WE PURCHASED IT AND 16,614 MILES LATER (48 MILES LATER) THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY! WE HAD THE TRUCK TOWED IN TO EARNHARDTS DODGE, FIND OUT THE RING GEAR AND PINION SET NEEDS REPLACED, DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS - ALL AXLES REPLACE (INCLUDES CASE AND SIDE GEARS IF NECESSARY) THIS IS QUOTED FROM ALL MY RECEIPTS. 2ND TIME AROUND (JULY 18,2006) - NOW HAS 24,795 MILES ON IT, REAR END ISSUES AGAIN! AGAIN THIS IS THE REPAIRS - SEAL, AXLE SHAFT OIL - REPLACE ALL OTHER AXLES-RIGHT. BRAKE PADS, DISC BRAKE-BOTH SIDES REAR REPLACE DUE RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKING CONTAMINATED PADS, ROTOR HAS FLUID BURNED INTO THE SURFACE. REPLACED RIGHT AXLE SEAL AND BRAKES. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE WATTS LINK SWAY BAR, REPLACED BELL CRANK AND LINKS. REPLACED BOTH REAR STABILIZER BARS AGAIN. 3RD TIME (JANUARY 10,2007) - NOW AT 38,051 MILES REPLACE SEAL, AXLE SHAFT OIL, REPLACE ALL OTHER AXLES - REPLACE SEAL, DRIVE PINION OIL REPLACE ALL OTHERS. 4TH TIME, (JANUARY 29,2007) NOW AT 39,329 AGAIN, REPLACED BELL CRANK, WATTS LINK. 5TH TIME (JULY 16,2007) - 52,058 FAILED BEARING IN REAR DIFF, NEED TO REPLACE RING & PINION AND ALL BEARINGS- COST - $1,474, (WHY WOULD I WANT TO PAY THIS MUCH WHEN THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?) TOLD THEM TO PUT THE TRUCK BACK TOGETHER, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT. 6TH TIME - NOW AFTER RESEARCHING THIS VEHILCE, WE FOUND OUT, EARNHARDTS DODGE/HYUNDAI IN GILBERT ARIZONA (SAME PLACED WE PURCHASED IT AT) JANUARY 17,2006) (NOW 6 REPAIRS) NOTICED THE DURANGO HAD REAR DIFFERTIAL LEAKS, THEY REPLACED SEAL, DRIVE PINION OIL AND ALL THREE PARTS - THEN RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO STOCK WHEN IT WAS FINISHED AT 16,614 MILES! JUST 48 MILES BEFORE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE!! *TR