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 · Engine · Service Brakes
Vehicle engine shut off/stalled with no warning. Dash lights turned off, brakes wouldn't work. *tr
ODI 10638802
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats
Was driving and all of a sudden i smelt something burning in the dash board and all instrument lights started to get dim and dimmer and then i notice smoke coming from the dashboard and all most immediately the door locks and windows stop working, the car would lock itself and the windows stop working at all and at this point the rear door do not open at all. I ask the dealer at the lot that i bought it from at the…
ODI 10702863
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving on the freeway, i noticed that my 4 lo warning light was flashing on my instrument panel. Once i came to a safe stop, i could hear what sounded like my [redacted] actively trying to engage itself by making a clanking noise. Several days later, it did the same thing, only this time, it succeeded in shifting itself into [redacted] but only for a brief period. Now it does this on a daily basis and will…
ODI 10669378
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2005 dodge durango has an issue with the transfer case. When using the key fob to unlock the doors, the transfer case will switch from awd to 4wd hi on its on. Also while driving the service 4wd light will appear and it will switch to 4wd hi and if going around a turn. My wheels have locked up causing me to slide and almost hitting another vehicles. I believe this is unsafe and have been many complaints. How many…
ODI 10629526
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle stalled while pulling into a parking stall. When that happens you lose complete power and it is extremely difficult to steer. The dodge dealer claims to have no idea of what i'm talking about nor did it do the same to them when they were driving. When they called to talk about fixing some issues with the vehicle they were trying to charge me $959.00 to change an alternator that is working at 90% and the efr.…
ODI 10622138
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Having 3 major issues that can be life threatening..1) driving at any speed sometimes vehicle will completely shut off leaving me on the highway at 60mph no power steering 2) filling gas tank up no matter if i go slow will always spit lots of gas back out of the neck 3) 4x4 is engaging by itself. I can park it turn motor off and you can hear it going into 4x4 without me being in the vehicle or touching the 4x4 knob.…
ODI 10628043
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Vehicle stalled while driving, completely froze up. Was unable to use brakes, steering wheel was also affected. Was very scary as we were driving in traffic. This has happened on more than one occasion while driving and also when backing out of driveway. *tr
ODI 10637727
Electrical System · Power Train
Summary: when i parked and exited/locked my 2005 dodge durango, i could hear the transfer case switching all on its own. On my way home the svc 4wd light lit and then 4lo began flashing. We left on vacation and when i came home and backed the car out there was a loud noise and it is undriveable. I have read many reports of other ownwer's vehicles doing the same thing on years 2004 & 2005 with the hemi motor and the…
ODI 10614691
Electrical System
The tire pressure warning light on my 2005 dodge durango limited hemi has been on for approximately 3-4 years. Other than this issue, the vehicle is in excellent condition (50,500 miles). After dealing with several dealerships, i filed a complaint with chrysler and was given a case number. A chrysler case manager named "paul" ([redacted] ext. 66371) notified me via voice-mail today that they will not pay to…
ODI 10617319
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
As i approached my vehicle and used the remote to open the doors, i heard a noise under the vehicle like gears were shifting on their own without the vehicle even running. I started the vehicle and started driving. When i went into a parking lot and turned left to park, it was like someone was putting on the brakes making it difficult for me to turn and to accelerate--felt like i was in 4wd despite not shifting to…
ODI 10608268
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The car locks it's wheels and doesn't run. When coming to a stop light the brakes do not respond and it jerks trying to stop and accelerate at the same time. The ignition switch also catches and does not start. I've taken the durango to the dealership and i'm always told that nothing is wrong with it. *tr
ODI 10693080
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
My durango is one of hundreds possibly thousands of vehicles that has the transfer case mysteriously shifting on its own. It can be triggered by the unlock button, even the dome light. The transfer case is now shifting all the time in and out of position both when the vehicle is under operation and parked. The is dangerous and dodge claims to know nothing. I spent 10 minutes and found hundreds of chrysler vehicles…
ODI 10610200
Electrical System
Ac/heater blower harness and resistor burning out, leaving me without heat defrost or air conditioner. This model of durango can not be driven down the road with all the windows down for cool air in the summer. You get such a deafing thump noise.
ODI 10723812
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
I have replaced the cylinder switch on my truck which cost me $465.00 to get a new 1 in order to crank my truck aaa repaired this for me in 2014,i've also had a leak sealed up in the coolant area all my freon was leaking out now the windows on the truck will not go down the only thing that opens is the sunroof.i had the truck put on a machine at a shop here they said it was the canbus system under the hood that is…
ODI 10744296
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
On 3/19/2014 i was driving in the middle lane of a very busy street called gratiot ave with heavy traffic and the engine just stopped. I could not accelerate and had just enough speed to slowly merge right and turn into a shopping mall off the street in order to miss oncoming traffic. My truck had completely stalled. *tr
ODI 10575047
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle switches in & out of 4wd on its own while driving, or puts itself into neutral on the 4wd, also hear something engaging when unlocking doors with remote when parked or remote won't work at all to unlock doors. Mechanic found lots of other mechanics working on same issue on a forum he subscribes too and i found tons of durango & some pickup owners complaining of and trying to get the same issue fixed. I have…
ODI 10575293
Body · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When you go to put gas in it the gas wont shut off and i have an inside light that says gas cap even though we have replaced the gas cap and i have rust where the gas has run down the car. Im also having trouble with my gauges in the vehicle and it takes spells that it doesn't want to take gas. *tr
ODI 10712930
Electrical System
I wanted to share with you my recent experience at my local dodge dealer, spartanburg chrysler dodge jeep first, i will never go to spartanburg dodge again, for anything. They tried to charge me to correct a nhtsa recall (instrument cluster fire hazard), which they did complete. My cluster still tells me there are problems with 2 systems my vehicle does not have installed. Regarding the 2nd recall i had them address…
ODI 10564523
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph over a pot hole, the lights on the instrument panel and the radio failed. The contact stated that he tapped on the instrument panel and the lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10565605
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Beginning friday, january 31, 2014 in the evening the dome lights of my durango would not turn off after the normal delay. We tried several things to shut them off but they stayed on. The car started fine saturday, february 1, 2014 in the morning and i took it to run errands. I noticed again though the lights stayed on. That evening we parked the car as normal in the garage. At about 3:30 am sunday, february 2, 2014…
Fire reported
ODI 10562602
Electrical System · Power Train · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the four wheel drive activated independently and the vehicle independently shifted between gears. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, the a/c independently operated, the headlights and the…
ODI 10650948
Electrical System · Power Train
The central timer module (ctm) or body computer as some call it went bad causing the [redacted] to engage or disengage without warning. When the [redacted] engages while driving it makes it nearly impossible to make tight turns and at low speeds you are unable to turn at all. The part also causes the wipers to randomly engage, the door locks to randomly engage or disengage, and more. *tr
ODI 10639758
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When actuating the left turn signal, the right turn signal comes on. Problem occurs for a short time (a day) and then disappears. Problem appears intermittently. If you are watching traffic, you will not even notice the problem and that you are signalling the wrong direction. *tr
ODI 10565734
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering · Wheels
I was pulling into a parking space and the car started skipping and jumping, vehicle was hard to steer and it also hesitated to go, turning was very difficult. The 4 lock light was flashing on all by itself and the knob has been on awd i only rarely switch the vehicle to 4 lock in the winter time. This makes about a dozen times it has happened to this vehicle. Twice in one day is very scary. I am very afraid of what…
ODI 10544582
Electrical System · Power Train
My durango shift into 4 wheel hi and 4 wheel lo by itself while driving and while sitting. This cause my truck while driving to jerk and it locks the wheels up. This situation causes difficulty to turn also. *tr
ODI 10614793