2005 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- steering wheel · 14 records
- power steering · 14 records
- engine light · 8 records
- without warning · 8 records
- wheel drive · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 dodge durango goes dead while driving on any type of road doesn't matter if on interstate or dirt road it just dies and you don't even know it as all lights and radio work. Results in lose of ability to steer, breaks, and speed. Have to put the durango in park once it rolls to a stop than cut it off and back on for it to work again. Sometimes it will go 25 miles with out problem at other times 5 feet. No check…
ODI 11090378
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
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When i unlock the doors with the remote or open unlocked doors, the shift motor activates, i can hear it engaging and disengaging. There is a delay upon starting my truck before the drive gear kick in and i can proceed to drive vehicle. When i make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The awd lights flickers on/off. Constant smell like something is burning.
ODI 10893160
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While the vehicle was being operated, the vsc sensor warning light illuminated and the power steering suddenly failed. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. In addition, the transmission switched to all wheel drive and the speed drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10882034
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While driving at variable speeds my 2005 dodge durango slt 5.7l truck, without warning, will shut-off making it hard to stop & steer to safety. This has happened several times but the most recent & severe time was yesterday, i was at a speed of 55 mph on 695 when my durango shut-off without warning. I was able to pull onto the shoulder without causing a accident. My dodge was able to restart without warning lights…
ODI 10782065
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I turned left sharply into a parking spot and the vehicle completely stalled on me upon doing this. I lost all engine power, steering and brake control. I was able to restart the vehicle immediately and park the vehicle. For the previous 3 weeks or so the vehicle has sputtered and been sluggish when turning sharply into parking spots or around sharp corners but has never stalled. 8/19/15 was the first incident of…
ODI 10749844
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
DURANGO QUIT RUNING WILE GOING 45 MPH
ODI 10743430
Engine · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal clicking noise from beneath the vehicle. The svc, 4wd, and 4lo warning lights illuminated. The engine revved independently. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When making a turn, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10733639
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened on multiple occasions!!!!! It happens at any speed, the truck will lose all power and shut off without warning. I can't steer or do anything but put the truck in park and restart the truck. I have taken it in the be looked at and nothing can be figured out as it does it randomly. I have four children and this last time we were turning and the truck just shut off while another vehicle was coming…
ODI 10683882
Electrical System · Steering
Ignition switch locked up this is the 10th time that it has done this and i don't know what to do the dealership said there is a recall on my car but i don't know. *tr
ODI 10652981
Steering · Wheels
My 2005 dodge durango hemi has started to behave oddly. First...it started with not being able to lift the gate in the back? Just locked up and we could not open it for months. It then progressed to an issue with the remote not working to unlock anything. We took it to the dealership who quoted us at $350 + to fix the remote...ummm no. Since then i have been opening my door using the key. Late last year i began to…
ODI 10704756
Engine · Steering
The dodge durango 2005 model in my case will shut off very often now when the steering wheel is turn...this often times happen when pulling in or backing out of a parking lot and the vehicle would take up 5-20mins to restart.this happen when the vehicle is cold or warm it doesn't matter.i have seen online this is a wide spread problem with the durangos and i'm wondering why are folks allowed to suffer through this…
ODI 10660393
Power Train · Steering · Wheels
My 2005 dodge durango shifts back and forth between 4wd and awd randomly. The 4wd light will come on and the vehicle shifts into lock without warning, making driving difficult and backups jumpy and jerky. It will shift back and run properly, but does not stay functioning long. There is a 'drag'' feeling to the vehicle when it slips into 4wd. This has made driving the durango a concern and nearly tripled the amount…
ODI 10639356
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
Engine · Steering
While i'm driving down the road it could be the interstate or in town, doing 30 to 55 miles per hour depending on where i am, my husband's engine light will turn on in his 2005 dodge durango after the wheel begins stiffening and my lights all shut off and i am costing into opposing traffic lane or in the middle of traffic with my 4 children and myself, sometimes it is just me and once it was with my husband and…
ODI 10614666
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
Steering
Car is shutting off and the power steering is locking during slight turns. Once in my driveway, once at a drive thru and once in a field while parking at the air show. The one at the air show took 15 minutes to get the wheel to unlock to finally restart the car. This has happened 3 times in 5 days now. I'm afraid for my wife to drive the car (it's her car) now. The kids were in it 2 out of the 3 times. Very very…
ODI 10596984
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle switches to 4lock automatically while driving at high and low speeds. Vehicle becomes sluggish and makes it impossible to turn. At this point i fear for my life. After reading so many complaints of the same issue. I see i'm not alone. *tr
ODI 10629817
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I have owned my 05 durango since 07. My durango has stalled now 4 times in 6 months. Once in a hospital parking lot going very slow. Next time while backing out of my driveway. About a month ago i turned into my neighborhood and made a slow left turn onto my street. It lost power halfway into the turn. No rpm's no speedo. No power steering no power brakes. I man handled the turn, flipped it in neutral. Turned the…
ODI 10577004
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Play in both upper and lower front ball joints needing new control arms. Caused cupping on good tires and also an alignment. *tr
ODI 10564249
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph and when making a turn, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the transmission made a clicking noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10850260
Engine · Steering
Between the end of november 2013 and the middle of december 2013, i was driving on the highway and had to slow down as i approached the toll booth. As i slowed down to approximately 35 mph, the engine shut down and the steering wheel locked. I had no control of the vehicle. I put the gear shift into neutral as i rolled along and turned on the ignition to restart the engine. This was the second time this incident…
ODI 10592194
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While cruising a back road near home the durango suddenly shut off leaving me no lower steering or brakes. It was terrifying. I was lucky to be only going approximately 25 mph as i was just cresting a hill. I was able to have enough momentum to guide the truck onto a side street. It restarted immediately upon putting it in park again. And i was able to drive it to my parents house without incident and then again…
ODI 10552854
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