2005 Dodge Durango Power Train Problems
- 156
- 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 156 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 70 records
- transfer case · 53 records
- four wheel · 26 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- diagnosed repaired · 11 records
- case motor · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 56 |
| 150–400k mi | 50 |
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My dodge durango limited started shifting from and to 4wd and the service 4wd light came on. The vehicle began shifting randomly wile driving down the hwy. It will shift into 4wl wile driving 60 miles per hour down the road. This is going to get someone killed!
ODI 11022913
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
Power Train
My durango shift into 4wd lo while driving and turning. The motor also engages when the the car is locked and unlocked. The motor also engages and disengages for unknown reasons when it is parked and the key is off. This has happened multiple times. I have had it in the shop on multiple occasions to fix this problem
ODI 10955032
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
Power Train
Shifts from awd to 4lock and 4low on it's own while parked or even when driving down the road. Also, can hear the transfer case trying to shift even when the vehicle is off. *tr
ODI 10945694
Power Train
Driving the durango the vehicle will shift into 4 wheel low at any speed,also when i turn the car off and take out the key you can hear the transfer case or transfer case motor engaging,also the service 4wd system light blinks on and off all the time.dodge dealer have no clue whats wrong.
ODI 10948169
Power Train
Two days ago i was driving down the highway about 75 mph when my service [redacted] light came on and then it switched itself into [redacted] by itself. And then i herd a load pop and it started smoking. I managed to get pulled over while it was yanking me to the left the hole time. I popped the hood to fined what smelled like burned tranny fluid all over my engine. I managed to move the vehicle to the exit in front…
ODI 10939008
Power Train
4lo light blinks or stays on for short periods and the 44 locks for no apparent reason causing the vehicle to jerk and become hard to control in turning and nearly impossible to make a sharp turn until it disengages. This happens in city driving or stopping and starting or on back road driving. It can be fine when i park it and when i unlock get in and start out it may or may not lock into 44 but when it does it…
ODI 10958639
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted to 4 low and began to decelerate. The contact was unable to shift out of that gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 10933691
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle converted into four wheel drive lock and became unstable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 215,000.
ODI 10924258
Power Train
The vehicle is swithing into 4wheel drive on its own and svc 4x4 flashes on dash. Also when key off and/ or after unlocking doors wit key fab i can hear it swiching in and out of 4x4. I have read forums about this problem and there should absolutely be a recall on this issue. Shame on dodge bigtime!!
ODI 10918085
Power Train
Several incidents of uncommanded engagement of the four wheel drive from the all wheel drive mode. No indication at the dash or at the switch located on the dash. This has occurred while in motion at highway speeds and while the vehicle is stopped and turned off (the sound of the transfer case servo motor operating is quite obvious). This presents a very dangerous situation since engagement of the 4wd at highway…
ODI 10916337
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at various low speeds, the vehicle independently switched into four wheel drive. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10910056
Power Train
[redacted] engages by itself. Vehicle can be running at highway speed, idling, or completely off and the four wheel drive will shift from awd to locked to low.
ODI 10949328
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle voluntarily went into four wheel drive. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven for long periods of time. When the vehicle was in four wheel drive, it became harder to steer, turn, and drive. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer was notified of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage…
ODI 10896563
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Car stalls at stop light. No reason. Car started shifting into all wheel drive by itself. I could hear it shifting as i opened driver door, and car was not on. Did not know what the noise was. Car sounded like it was grinding the gears when moved into drive. Towed to shop. Transmission guy could not figure out why it changed all by itself. Cargo lamp is one if i open rear hatch. It will only go off if i close the…
ODI 10918951
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
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving, turning, parked, vehicle on or off, the 4wd selector will switch between awd, 4lock and 4lo. The svc4wd light sometimes blinks after start up, sometimes while driving. This happens in park, neutral or drive and the transfer case motor can be heard switching under the vehicle. See issue described exactly here: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t4148_ds482593 this is not a one-off issue, this is…
ODI 10863432
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Having problems with the 4wd engaging on its own while vehicle sitting after shutoff as well as has shifted automatically from awd into 4wd while driving down the road at 55+mph...totally unsafe. Have seen many complaints for this same issue going on from other dodge owners for '04 and '05 dodge caravans for same issue. Appears to be related to faulty chinese manufactured part dodge was installing and faulting out…
ODI 10926323
Power Train
Vehicle started showing an intermittent "svc 4wd" light and vehicle would shift itself into low 4wd while making low speed turns. Had it checked by dealer, who said codes showed "unequal tire pressure". Tires were within 1 psi of each other. Drove vehicle again, and codes said "unequal tire speed". Dealer advised we replace all four tires, which we did. During our next trip (yesterday), the "svc 4wd" light came on…
ODI 10836682
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the complaint, but did not assist. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
ODI 10954452
Power Train
The vehicle tries to shift into [redacted] on its own while traveling down the road. Depending on speed it is sometimes successful causing difficult steering on dry pavement. It also sometimes sounds like it is trying to shift into [redacted] when the vehicle is parked and not running; especially right after unlocking the doors with the key fob.
ODI 10821981
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
Power Train
While driving my 2005 dodge durango limited at low speeds in my neighborhood, the 4wd automaticly engaged with the selector switch still in the awd position and no indicator lights on the dash stating that the 4wd was engaged at all. It make it very difficult to turn the corners even at low speeds sometimes even binds up enough to even stop the vehicle if i turn too sharp. Very unsafe and is starting to happen more…
ODI 10817471