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.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Transfer case motor engages while driving going from awd to four wheel lo. This can potentially cause a very bad accident. 4wlo light flickers and transfer case motor engages even with vehicle shut off. *tr
ODI 10672938
Electrical System · Power Train
Was driving on the freeway. The service 4wd light started flashing, and the transmission shifted into 4lo by itself. All efforts to shift back out of 4lo failed. Had the vehicle towed. Service shop diagnosed transfer case as the problem, and replaced it. The problem persists. Vehicle continues to shift into 4lo by itself which impacts the ability to turn the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10671885
Power Train · Service Brakes
My 2005 dodge durango keeps locking up when i'm turning. When the vehicle is on or off it will start flashing 4lo. The vehicle shifts into lock all on it's own, then the svc 4wd light comes on. After a few minutes the light will go off and the transfer case will shift back to awd. Sometimes when the vehicle is turned off you can hear the transfer shift back and forth from awd to 4 lock. *tr
ODI 10668500
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact replaced the egr valve, the spark plugs, and the transmission fluid however the failure persisted. The vehicle…
ODI 10692642
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 mph, the four wheel drive indicator light switch illuminated and there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn the dealer made repairs to the transfer…
ODI 10663605
Power Train
My 2005 dodge durango switched from awd to 4x4 while i was driving. Which almost made me loose control of the vehicle with family in the car, this was very scary and dangerous, thank god we weren't on the highway. Svc 4wd light is coming on, 4loc and 4lo flash and transfer case motor clicks while driving or just idling, sometimes clicks when i unlock the doors. Researched issue on the net and found several forums…
ODI 10667449
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
As i went to work today, i noticed my truck was kicking when accelerating down the street. As i would come up to a complete stop, the truck would still keep on going. I have been hearing clicking when i open up the driver door , and on occasion on my daily commute to work, i was noticing the 4lo light blink. Well, today, i drove to work, and on the interstate, the 4lo light came on without blinking. A solid color. I…
ODI 10651867
Power Train
THE CAR SHIFT TO 4LO BY ITSELF. *TR
ODI 10638369
Power Train
Problem started with "srv 4 wd" light on dash going on and going off at random while driving. Soon after this initial problem, with vehicle parked and ignition off,[redacted] attempts to engage and disengage. The engage/disengage process may occur 2 to 6 times. The sound of this engagement/disengagement is clearly audible. On one occasion the vehicle actually engaged four wheel drive but there was no light on the…
ODI 10644613
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
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
Power Train
2005 durango awd 5.7; the transfer case motor is switching on its own regardless of the vehicle being on or off. It occasionally actuates when unlocking the vehicle with the remote. Most of the time it actuates while driving down the road. Sometimes the dash light will blink 4lo other times 4lock. Usually after a bit of blinking the svc 4wd light will come on. Once it is in 4wd, it is hard to steer. A couple of…
ODI 10778515
Power Train
My vehicle as well as many others that i've read have been having issues with the 4wd, this is a problem that should have a recall as to how many individuals have the same problems. Svc 4wd light comes on and then back off 4 lo light flashes when car is more so off/ but occasionally when on, makes a clicking noise, which what i could find and from others, is the transfer case changing occasionally when in…
ODI 10649723
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine will without warning lurch forward. It will also completely shut down making steering and braking extremely difficult. This vehicle had no codes showing and repair shop can't replicate the problem this lurching of the vehicle has occurred almost daily. And has completely shut down twice. I drive with two kids in the car and this is extremely dangerous. Their are several complaints with the exact same problem.…
ODI 10631582
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
'takata recall' there are several things that are going on with my 2005 dodge durango slt 4.7 liter v8, [redacted] suv that are alarming. Every single time i fuel the vehicle it shoots gasoline right back on out of the gas tank where you insert the fuel nozzle and covers me with gas! Plus i have replaced the throttle position sensor several times, along with the idle air control valve, and map sensor just to try and…
ODI 11204647
Power Train
Vehicle goes in and out of [redacted] on its own. Clicking noise under vehicle when using key fob to lock and unlock vehicle. Does not always occur. Is in [redacted] more than not these days. *tr
ODI 10637332
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 · 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
Power Train
Svc light comes on and if engaged in [redacted]! The passenger air bag light goes on and off. Sometimes all electrical goes hay wire...svc, radio, cd player and air bag light. *tr
ODI 10615743
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
Power Train
Vehicle will illuminate "svc awd" and the vehicle will automatically switch vehicle into different gears while driving on its on. One day the vehicle switched to 4lo while in drive, not changes were made. Another time while vehicle was parked, no key in the ignition, when hit the unlock button on the key you can hear the vehicle switching gears on its again! While making a sharp turn to park the vehicle switched…
ODI 10606030
Power Train
The power train or something starts to change gears when you unlock the doors. The car is not even running and it starts shifting. Sometimes it locks itself into [redacted], when you are going down the street. *tr
ODI 10610862
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
Power Train
I have a 2005 dodge durango 4x4 that is suddenly kicking in on its own, vehicle parked key out still clicking and turning on and off. So the service [redacted] came on as i was driving, then the vehicle switched in to [redacted] and stuck. We towed this vehicle home then took to the transmission shop where are vehicle still sits 5 days later, can not find the issue, also when you click the alarm unlock and lock you…
ODI 10593882