2005 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
- 162
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 162 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 22 records
- transfer case · 17 records
- without warning · 12 records
- instrument panel · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- notified failure · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving, svc awd light comes on, then goes out. No problem there but that is only the beginning. In a slow hard turn on reverse, the wheels seem to bind up with an uncontrolled lock into four wheel drive. With my research into this problem, i discovered many other people with the exact same problem. 72 pages of the same complaint !! Some even tell the of car shifting into [redacted] on the highway slowing the…
ODI 11210114
Electrical System · Motor · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 11174931
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
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…
Crash reported
ODI 11171011
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
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 ([redacted], 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:…
ODI 11166318
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
It is a awd car but sometime the 4lo light comes on with a very annoying noise from the bottom of the car or engine, then the speed being slowed down significantly, the car becomes hard to keep going. The streaking sound and the speed being reduced like the break being stepped on abrubtly makes me pull over for safety.
ODI 11051572
Electrical System
My service [redacted] light came on and my suv and my car started jerking unexpectedly while in traffic, as if it were changing or shifting gears, which could have caused an accident. When i took it to dodge, i was told that the front control module for c1404, needed to be replaced, and that the part alone would cost $1200.00. I am reading many articles about issues with the 4wd in this make, model, of vehicle and…
ODI 11047126
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact called quirk chrysler jeep ram of bangor ([redacted], bangor, me 04401, phone number: [redacted]) and was informed to contact dodge customer care. The vehicle…
ODI 11030349
Electrical System · Power Train
Started with the ser [redacted] light coming on intermitly ..then passenger side window intermitly stops working ..next the transfer case motor switches all by its self into 4 wheel lock and 4 wheel lo with no lights on the dash..when its in 4 wheel lock its very hard to drive and turning almost imposable this creates a very unsafe condition when your driving when its in lock you can barely get out of a parking spot…
ODI 11010149
Electrical System · Power Train
I vehicle likes to turn its [redacted] on while i am making turns. Also when it is parked you can hear the [redacted] system making clicking noises. This happens when the vehicle is turned off and the key is not in the ignition. I have read thousands of complaints about this same problem. I see that some people have spent thousands of dollars to fix this problem and it does not. Some people have stated while driving…
ODI 10992820
Electrical System · Engine
For no reason the vehicle shuts off with no warning. No lights on the dash or anything, shuts off and no steering. Not safe to drive. It has happened while driving and while sitting at a light, no warning signs. Acts fine, both times during city street driving.
ODI 10986025
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. I took my vehicle in to have this recall fixed and was told it was repaired. Then i received another notice and was informed by the dealership they would contact me when they had the parts. I was never contacted and moved but still have the same number. Now i receive all this information about the danger and this vehicle is my wife and children's primary source of transportation. I fear for their…
ODI 11056164
Electrical System · Power Train · Wheels
Vehicle switches into 4x4 with vehicle turned off chrysler says they don't know what's wrong but if you go to car gurus .com lots and lots of people have this problem and no one will help us cause is transfer case motor engages on its own causing our car to lock 4x4 and yes vehicle will skid around corners and is dangerus
ODI 11010904
Electrical System · Power Train
While traveling on i-90 eastbound at 70 mph my 05 dodge durango suddenly lost momentum and the engine rpm went up. I managed to get to the shoulder safely. The engine was still running and the vehicle still in gear but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility just off the next closest exit. Examination showed the transmission fluid was okay, the repair facility found the torque…
ODI 10966697
Electrical System
The front heat/ac controls stop working. It doesn't matter rather the heat is on or the ac is on. It will randomly stop blowing air. When this happens the wires under the passenger side dash (up under the glove box) get extremely hot and smells like burning plastic. When my mechanic looked into it the white plastic pigtail part was half melted away. He replaced it but a few months later we had to replace it again…
ODI 10959568
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
As i was driving home, all of the dash warning/service lights came on. At the same time, my turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, hazard lights, and all gauges malfunctioned. I believe this to be an issue with the "front control module".
ODI 10948118
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle doesn't want to drive like the brake is on this happens even worse when trying to turn.the service [redacted] light is on.i got on a forum and was blown away by all the people having the same problem.some say electrical some say transfer case.they was 2005 or all in this area.the vehicle only has 69000 miles on it.
ODI 10968465
Electrical System
Tire pressure light will not go off, after tires have been aired and checked by tire place.
ODI 10918955
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Seat belt is locked but light comes on as if it was not on. I have to undo, and reapply for light to go off. Radio will not work at times. Radio repair guy said i needed a new amplifier. One day it just starts playing, but when i stopped to get gas, the car would not start. After battery was replaced, the cargo lamp stays on if i open my rear hatch. Will only go off if i closed it twice.
ODI 10918953
Electrical System · Engine
This vehicle routinely stalls and shuts off while drive, decelaration, coasting, and also while at a complete stop. I have already had one accident due to this issue and has become increasingly dangerous to drive.
Crash reported
ODI 10918723
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When in motion, vehicle's rpm will drop to 0 (randomly, no way to tell when coming), along with a loss of power steering and various electronics within the vehicle. Problem is usually fixed by restarting vehicle, but it has been very dangerous - especially on the highway. Has happened at least 5 times during my ownership of the vehicle (4 years)
ODI 10893325
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the interior lights remained illuminated and would not shut off. The contact stated that a day later the vehicles instrument panel failed. The contact also mentioned an odor of burning wires was present in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under…
ODI 10852211
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Interior lights won't go off. Smell burning wires inside the vehicle.
ODI 10852057
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. On several occasions, the vehicle idled excessively. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. While stopped at several traffic lights and construction work zones, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to napleton chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 1460 e osceola pkwy, kissimmee, fl…
ODI 11011105
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact replaced several parts to repair the failure prior to the current diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10824548
Electrical System · Power Train
My vehicle will kick into 4x4 lo with no warning or notice. Happens on tight turns. Seems this is a huge problem on 2004-2005 dodge druango.
ODI 10957912