2005 Dodge Durango Engine 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:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 14 records
- without warning · 6 records
- engine shut · 6 records
- loss power · 6 records
- limited hemi · 6 records
- steering brakes · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The engine suddenly, and without warning, stopped running. This happens at low speeds, especially when slowing down for a turn. It is extremely dangerous, as the power steering goes out when the engine stops. The date listed is the most recent incident, but this has happened before. *tr
ODI 10411478
Engine
Car stalls during idle and cruising at normal speed. Stalling is intermittent. Able to restart immediately. No error codes. Unable to identify cause for stalling. Accident waiting to happen. *tr
ODI 10414858
Engine
2005 dodge durango slt will stall at low speeds without warning. *tr
ODI 10394265
Engine · Steering
2005 dodge durango (v8 hemi) periodically stalls during normal driving. Engine will die, power steering and brakes will fail. Engine restarts immediately after each incident. Check engine light remains illuminated. Has been to the dealer twice to diagnose with no rectification of the issue. Date of latest incident is shown below. *tr
ODI 10389898
Engine
While driving the rpms will jump around. Then when slowing down or at a stop the engine will stall out. This has usually happens going about 34-50 mph and it stalls leaving you unable to turn. Very dangerous. They have reprogramed computer and replaced throttle positioner. It has occured around 5 times just in the past week. It started out doing it once every couple months now it will do it within feet of…
ODI 10386514
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle on numerous occasions shuts off while moving down the road. Started out only during slow speeds, but has started to do it while actually cruising down the road. No warning, just total loss off steering, brakes and engine. Luckily it has cranked back up and able to get out of the road. I also have had on several occasions the temperature gauge indicate that the engine was overheating and the car will…
ODI 10381013
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 25 mph and making a left or right turn, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle stalled, there would be no power steering, brakes or electrical power. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The contact called the dealer who stated that they would not be able to repair the vehicle if they could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the…
ODI 10370356
Engine
My 2005 durango has been shutting completely off while i am driving it. This has been going on for approximately one year intermittently. I have had it to the mechanics numerous times and they are unable to locate a problem. I fear for my safety and the safety others as i never know when my suv will shut off. I have found a website that other people have posted exactly the same complaint that i have concerning their…
ODI 10359887
Engine
Sludge build up due to improper venting of the oiling system. The engine is blown with only 80,000 miles. Need to either replace the engine or have it rebuilt by a machine shop. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10350623
Engine
While commuting this morning to work, i was approaching a stop light at approximately 35 mph, as i started to brake, i noticed my brakes were not working properly, at that point i realized my engine had shut off and i had lost my power brakes/power steering. As this has happened multiple times in the past with no warning - as it did this time, i knew i could put my engine into neutral and re-start my engine. Luckily…
ODI 10347222
Engine
I was driving my 05 dodge durango with my 2 year old in his carseat in the backseat and had just turned left into a parking lot, while in the parking lot the engine stalled (shut off) causing loss of power steering as well. Coasted into a parking stall and was able to restart the engine. Very unsafe and apparently very common in this year,make, and model. *tr
ODI 10347801
Engine
I have a 2005 dodge durango 5.7 hemi that my husband and i purchased at the end of may 2010. I have only had 5 months and after the first month it stalled on me. The first time it happened i was in a parking lot and went to start it and it wouldn't start. Took 3 times until it did start and stay started. A month later it happened again only this time it shut off while i was driving with my husband and 3 kids.…
ODI 10361722
Engine
While driving at low speeds or slow turns the vehicle stalls. Has happened on numerous occasions almost causing accidents. *tr
ODI 10336800
Engine
Loss of power when getting on freeway. Engine chugs, rough idle, no power to merge with traffic on freeway. Check engine light came on. Checked codes and found p0308 and p2099. Changed all 8 spark plugs, plugs 4, 6, 8, 3, 5, and 7 show sings of setting in water. Found out dodge has two service bulletins to keep this from occurring, sb 18-006-05 rev a and 18-024-06. Do we need crashes on the freeway before we can…
ODI 10297723
Engine
Started dodge durango 2005 and there was a very loud sound coming from the engine. Took truck to mechanic and they are telling me that i need a new engine! It is not operative! Metal shards were coming out of the oil. *tr
ODI 10292981
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and eventually shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn updated 08/13/09. *jb
ODI 10275478
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine shut off unexpectedly. Prior to the failure, the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10242958
Engine
I have a 2005 dodge durango and it keeps stalling and shut down. Everytime i slow down and go into reverse the car shuts off. The rpm goes crazy, sometimes, then the car shuts off. The dealership has yet to figure out what's wrong with it. I have gone back and forth with them and they can't tell me what's wrong with the car. They have fixed so many sensors they can't get it right. Car keeps stalling either way. I…
ODI 10240208
Electrical System · Engine
2005 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine will shut off without warning while driving. Does not throw a code so the dealer can't find the problem. Most times it will re-start but sometimes takes several attempts before restarting. Sometimes it happens more than once a day, sometimes a couple of times a week....need help to get dodge/chrysler to do something about the problem. Bought new in 2005 and didn't start having…
ODI 10358964
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle stalls out at low speeds. So when you are at a stop light or slow down to turn or are in a parking lot, it stalls. When this happens, you can't steer because that only works with the car running. This started right after the 3 year warranty was over and has continued through today. They also didn't fix the recall item and i have fuel spills every time i set the nozzle on automatic and it is supposed to…
ODI 10329809
Engine
2005 dodge durango slt, 5.7l v8 stalls when braking. This has happened on several occasions since may 2007. The dealer has cleaned the throttle body, replaced the battery as they said it was loosing voltage and flushed the fuel injection system. As we drove it out of the dealership after it was "fixed" it did the same thing, yet they cannot duplicate the problem when they have it. *tr
ODI 10211538
Engine
I purchased my dodge durango limited new in 2005. I had no problems until approx. 1 year in to ownership. When the vehicle is placed in reverse after sitting overnight or while at work it has a several second hesitation. After taking it to the dealership (3) times they finally found a tsb to replace the transmission filter which they say they did. The problem seemed to get a little better. Now though (1500 miles…
ODI 10211759
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The vehicle stalled due to low idling when the contact made a hard turn. The failure occurred when the vehicle was first started. The vehicle received a software upgrade, but the failure persists. The failure is similar to what is stated in nhtsa action number pe05027. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 03-04-08 *bf
ODI 10210341
Engine
On three separate occasions, my durango has stalled while driving with no warning and for no apparent reason. After it happened the first time i took it to the dealership and they said that they couldn't duplicate the problem so could do nothing. Most recently it happened twice in the same day on my wife. At this point i am beginning to search for another vehicle because i am concerned for the safety of my three…
ODI 10211194
Engine
My 2005 dodge durango limited, hemi v8, 50k miles has stalled 4 times at highway speeds. (65-80) and twice in the last week. When this happens the suv has a loss of power/steering/brakes and it is quite a challenge to coax the suv to the side of the road and avoid damage. This last time the suv was unable to stop in a safe distance and went off in the median. It also lost automatic headlights so i was trying to move…
ODI 10209309