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.
Electrical system, Feb 11, 2006
INCORRECT MILEAGE RECORDED BY ODOMETER: 2005 DODGE DURANGO - MY SELF AND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THE DODGE DURANGO HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIPS AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER ABOUT INFLATED MILEAGE REPORTED BY THE ODOMETER AND INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER SPEEDS - FOR THE MOST PART, THE SPEEDOMETER OVERSTATES SPEED BY AS MUCH AS 10% OR MORE, WHICH ALSO OVERSTATES THE ODOMETER READING. THAT SITUATION HELPS DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO TERMINATE THEIR NEW CAR WARRANTIES BEFORE THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS REACHED - MOST CARS INDICATING 39,000 MILES, MAY INDEED STILL BE UNDER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY LIMIT! *NM
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2006
ENGINE STALLS
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 29, 2006
VEHICLE HAS STALLED THRE TIMES. ONCE WHILE ON A CURVE, ANOTHER WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER TIME WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER IS TRYING TO CORRECT. TOLD THAT VEHICLE HAS UPDATED SOFTWARE AND NOTHING WAS DONE TO TRY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 25, 2006
2005 DODGE DURANGO STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HOOKED UP TO A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. ALMOST A MONTH ALTER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER. EVEN AFTER THAT PART WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL, HAVE DIFFICULTY STARTING, ROUGH IDLE AND WAS SLOW AT TAKE OFF. *NM
Air bags, Jan 25, 2006
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER 3 TIMES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE LOOSES POWER OR HESITATE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. UPDATED 04/06/06. *JB
Air bags, Jan 24, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A TRAIN. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED 10 METERS BY THE TRAIN FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT OF IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH FRONT AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT WERE PUSHED OVER 4 INCHES FROM THEIR ORIGINAL POSITIONS. ALTHOUGH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SAFETY RESTRAINTS, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MASSIVE INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED 13 SKULL FRACTURES AND BROKEN RIBS. THE POLICE FILED A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED IT TOTALED.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 22, 2006
2005 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 L HEMI STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 20, 2006
2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED (5.7 HEMI). WHILE DRIVING SUV IT JUST TURNS OFF. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TIMES WHERE THEY SAY THEIR IS NO PROBLEM. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE IDLING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 20, 2006
DODGE DURANGO STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, STOPPING OR PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE STALLING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INFORMATION FROM THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE. A CO-PILOT WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER STILL COULD NOT RETRIEVE THE INFORMATION. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 11, 2006
THE ENGINE HAS QUIT TWICE NOW WHILE ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLS, IT CANNOT BE RE-STARTED. IN FACT, THE ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER OF 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE PCM WAS RE-PROGRAMMED. NOW DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE DEALERSHIP IS CLAIMING THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER. NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO GAIN MOMENTUM, IT WAS GOING UP A HILL AND THE ROADS WERE WET. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF DID NOT AFFECT THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES CAME BACK BY THEMSELVES. THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 20 MPH, AND THE CONTACT PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES, NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE TIRES BEGAN TO SPIN SUDDENLY ,AND THE SPEEDOMETER READ 60 MPH, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND THE COMPUTER DID NOT DISPLAY ANY CODES.*AK
Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2006, crash
2005 DODGE DURANGO LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL WITH LOW SPEED MOUNTAIN DRIVING. THIS WAS A RENTAL SUV IN AWD. I AM AN EXPERIENCED WINTER DRIVER WITH 35+ YEARS OF NO ACCIDENTS. DAY ONE...NO PROBLEMS. DAY TWO...REMOTE DRIVING ON TWO LANE PLOWED CENTERED ROAD...ALMOST HIT TWO ELK ON THE ROAD IN THE DARKNESS. DAY THREE...ABOUT 1 INCH OF NEW SNOW WITH NO APPARENT TRACTION/CONTROL PROBLEMS (CHECKED HARD BRAKING/SKIDDING ON THE ROAD WITHOUT PROBLEMS). THE ROAD HAD NOT BEEN TRAVELED THAT MORNING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH LOOKING FOR ELK ON THE LONG GRADUAL DOWNHILL (NEARLY FLAT), WITH RIGHT TURN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL TO ENTER THE TURN, THE VEHICLE WENT STRAIGHT (NO LOAD ON THE FRONT WHEELS). TRIED BRAKING WITHOUT SENSATION OF ABS PULSING AND NO CHANGE TO TRAJECTORY. WE WERE HEADING STRAIGHT INTO A GUARDRAIL WITH A STEEP EMBANKMENT/CLIFF. TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT STOP AND GAVE IT SOME GAS. THE DURANGO BEGAN TO CHANGE HEADING AND SLID ALONG THE GUARDRAIL INSTEAD OF GOING THROUGH IT AND OVER THE CLIFF. THE RENTAL AGENT TOLD ME ABOUT ANOTHER 2005 DURANGO WITH 4 (EXECUTIVES) MEN THAT DROVE THROUGH A GUARDRAIL AND DOWN A 60' CLIFF IN MARCH 2005. ORIGINALLY, THE AGENT THOUGHT IT WAS SPEED RELATED, BUT THEN BEGAN TO WONDER AFTER MY INCIDENT. THE THING THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IS THAT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THAT I HAD LOST CONTROL IN A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE...THERE WAS NO STABILITY/CONTROL FEEDBACK TO THE DRIVER. IF THE ROAD WAS ICY UNDER THE SNOW, THERE WAS NO SENSATION OF IT TO THE DRIVER. IF IT WAS ENTIRELY THE ROAD, WOULDN'T YOU EXPECT OTHERS TO FOLLOW YOU INTO/THROUGH THE GUARDRAILS? I SEE A TREND...AT LEAST TWO 2005 DURANGO'S IN ONE YEAR DRIVING DOWNHILL ON TWO LANE SNOW COVERED ROADS LOSING CONTROL AND GOING STRAIGHT INTO GUARDRAILS WITHOUT WARNING. I SUSPECT A LATENT STABILITY AND CONTROL PROBLEM IN DURANGOS. *JB
Electrical system, Dec 28, 2005
MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH THE 5.7 LITER HEMI ENGINE HAS STALLED (ENGINE DIED) ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN EVERY CASE I WAS COMING TO A STOP OR TURNING. *NM
Visibility, Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 23, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SUN ROOF WAS MAKING A NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. AFTER REPLACEMENT RAIN LEAKED IN THROUGH THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY AND FLOODED THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND THE NOISE RETURNED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS IN USE. THE DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SENSOR, AND ORDERED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERED PARTS FOR REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG. *AK
Power train, Dec 21, 2005, crash
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V460000 CONCERNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO V IN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK, AND THIS IN TURN, INJURED ANOTHER OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE.*AK UPDATED 03/03/06.
Structure, Dec 16, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH SHE ROLLED DOWN THE REAR WINDOWS AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VIBRATION WAS SO SEVERE THAT THERE WAS A GAP BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND THE FRAME. THE DEALER INDICATED THE VIBRATION WAS NORMAL AND REFERRED TO IT AS THE TUNNEL EFFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS IN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEALER AND OFFERED NO SOLUTION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 14, 2005
VEHICLE STALLS AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER FOR NO REASON. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED CHRYSLER INSTALLED A CO-PILOT IN THE VEHICLE AND THE STALLING WAS CAPTURED. UPDATED *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 14, 2005
2005 DODGE DURANGO (HEMI) MY DODGE HAS RANDOMLY CUT OFF ON ME DURING LOW SPEEDS OR TURNING INTO CERTAIN AREAS. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES TO ME AND ONCE TO MY WIFE. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO TAKING OUT MY MAIL BOX LAST NIGHT. MY STEERING WHEEL EVEN LOCKED UP. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING LIKE THIS HAS EVER COME UP AT THEIR DEALER. VERY ODD. I LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT MY FAMILIES WELL BEING. WHAT SHOULD I DO? I PAID WAY TO MUCH MONEY TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS KIND OF STUFF. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 12, 2005
MY HUSBANDS 2005 DODGE DURANGO 5.7 HEMI, PURCHASED IN MAY, STALLED THREE TIMES ALREADY. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT STALLED HE WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. IT HAPPENED AT 1,281 MILES. WE TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY RECOMMENDED FURTHER DIAGNOSIS IF CONDITION PERSIST. WELL IT HAS, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE IT WAS SNOWING WHEN HIS WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING CAUSING HIM TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN HE GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO DRIVE, THE DURANGO STALLED AGAIN!! IT ONLY HAS 8,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER HAS IT AND THEY HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IS GOING ON. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR WORSE DIE BECAUSE OF THIS STALLING CONDITION. *JB
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE TO A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS DONE. HOWEVER, NO CODES WERE CAPTURED. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE SOFTWARE TWICE. THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE UPDATES. *AK
Visibility, Dec 6, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE SUN ROOF LEAKED WATER INTO THE FUSE BOX AND SHORTED OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SUNROOF BUT IT LEAKED AGAIN. THE NEXT TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE SUNROOF GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLASH AND DIM WHILE DRIVING AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Dec 1, 2005
WHILE REVERSING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO WITH 2200 MILES STALLED AND COULD NOT BE STARTED FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. ALL ELECTRICAL AND POWER SHUT OFF. HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. *NM