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 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Was driving along and the "4lo" light had been flashing on and off intermittently for about 3 weeks. Occasionally the "svc awd" light would flash afterwards. When the latter happened, the car would lock into [redacted] from awd. But when the crash happened, the transfer case actually shifted into 4lo and the rear wheels locked up and the car spun sideways and stopped quick enough to avoid any damage or injury. No…
Crash reported
ODI 10618341
Power Train · Suspension
While. I'm driving my suv lock up the 4 wheel light come on out of no where and then 4 low light come on i have been smelling a burning smell and don't know where it's coming from everyone whom look at it don't know what's wrong. All i know is yesterday i was on the highway and the same thing happen again with no warning even when i lock my car door i hear this funny noise. *tr
ODI 10617627
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
Power Train
I was driving my 2005 dodge durango home on the freeway going 55 mph getting off on the off ramp the transfer case shifted into 4 low which in turn locked my wheels up (top speed in 4 low is about 30 mph), this nearly caused me to roll the vehicle. When i got off the off ramp the service 4x4 light was on then went off, went 2 more blocks came back on and shifted into 4 hi. The transfer case does shift on its own…
ODI 10578144
Power Train
This vehicle clicks into [redacted] randomly and won't come out. The vehicle was being driven at 55mph when it kicked out of gear and quit. It sounded as if the transfer case dropped out of the vehicle and driver felt as if going to go through the front windshield. The 4x4 kicks in and out, and won't steer. Driving is difficult and vehicle barely moves. When called chrysler they don't know what it is and suggest…
ODI 10628806
Engine · Power Train
I was on my home from work going about 40mph. I got to a redlight before i stopped the suv jerked. And when i press the gas peddle to go , the suv would not move. I then tried to put it in another gear it was on but it still would not move. The police officer that pushed it out of the street said that it was the transmission. Also you can just be driving the suv would just stop. This is very dangerous, and can cause…
ODI 10577588
Power Train
The four wheel drive will engage and disengage with engine off and key out and will also engage while driving. *tr
ODI 10585876
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On any number of occasions (regardless of outside temperature or whether or not the vehicle was at normal operating temperature) while the vehicle is at a slow speed (in forward or reverse) the engine will stall without warning. With the loss of engine power comes the normal loss of power steering and power brakes. It appears to be most frequent when pulling into or out of a parking lot, stop sign, etc. The slow…
ODI 10690158
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
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
Power Train
Driving down the highway and the 4x4 engages without warning. The vehicle begins to jump every 1/4 mile or so, slowed speeds to 25, continued to jump until i pulled to a complete stop and parked. Problem continued to occur every time i drove even if i never went any faster than 25mph. I took the vehicle to where i had a warranty and after them keeping my durango for over a month and a half they said there were metal…
ODI 10572526
Power Train
First sign of problem, when pulling into driveway or parking spot doing either a left or right hand turn, my 2005 dodge durango would not turn even after applying more gas than usual, my truck actually stopped as if the brakes were engaged. Then, while driving i noticed my 4lo light coming on intermittently, also when i either lock or unlock my truck with the remote i hear a clicking sound underneath the truck like…
ODI 10563243
Power Train
2005 durango has been stalling at various times for the past 3 weeks. The whole car turns off. Lights....everything. Mechanic, transmission specialist and chrysler dealership have no idea why. It has only happened at low speeds either going in reverse or going forward. It usually happens when you start driving the car but it has happened after driving it for a little while. It can also go for days without happening.…
ODI 10557222
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. This happens enough some nights that in the morning the battery is dead. I read the forums and thousands of people are saying the same thing and no real answer. Many complaints filed to chrysler with no answer. Kicks into [redacted] while in motion at 65 mph on the highway. *tr
ODI 10556974
Engine · Power Train
Has occurred multiple times. Initially my 05 durango would stall when pulling into parking spaces. Has progressed to normal driving conditions at around 35 mph while turning the engine will shut off. Occasionally the rpms will jump up and down too. Engine idles around 500rpm. When this first occurred there were no warning lights illuminated. I just don't feel like this is a safe vehicle at this point in time and…
ODI 10555695
Power Train
The truck even when unlocking the doors or driving will engage into [redacted] without activating anything many internet post have stated this problem i guess dodge won't do anything until something happens and they get sued. *tr
ODI 10551829
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 2005 dodge durango 5.7 hemi has had a vast amount of stalling. I was going to pick my son up and the throttle light and the engine light came on. The throttle light was blinking. I would just be driving and it would die. This is a serious matter and if dodge is not made accountable someone could be hurt. I had my durango towed to a dodge dealer and was told it was the egr valve. So i had that replaced along with…
ODI 10556070
Power Train
My car started having problems with the [redacted]. It would start jerking at slow speed whole turning (usually while parking). Shortly after that the 4lo light started flashing. The car would also make a sound while parked like something was trying to switch on, this would happen usually after using the keyless entry remote. I've done quite a bit of research and this seems to be a problem a lot of dodge durango…
ODI 10604988
Power Train
Was driving down the road and the 4x4 engaged without the switch being touched. It has done this numerous times now even when it is parked in the driveway and the vehicle is off. I can here it engaging into [redacted]. Even when you hit the unlock button on the key you can hear the transfer case engage into [redacted]. When this happens as you are driving down the down road it makes it very difficult to turn. I have…
ODI 10546163
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
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle resumed normally when restarted but the failure recurred five times. On a separate occasion, the transmission shifted into fwd independently while traveling between 35-40 mph. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem.…
ODI 10544907
Electrical System · Power Train
While operating the vehicle the service 4wd light came on. At some point after that the transfer case shifted into 4hi lock.i scanned the obdii and had no codes present. Also scanned the 4wd selector switch and it showed the switch was operational, but the transfer case shift motor was not shifting. Dropped the vehicle off at an independent transmission shop one week later and it sat for a few hours and when they…
ODI 10543160