2005 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 21 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- check engine · 12 records
- power steering · 12 records
- stalled without · 12 records
- approximate failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
The car dint show any sing of having problem staring or stalling or nothing the engine just made a big noise like something blew up and everything shut off. I am glad i dint had my kids with at the time cuz i was driving all day and the truck was fine it doesn't make sense how it just blew up out of nowhere and for only having 105 miles on it its too soon when everything was done in time.
ODI 10749636
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
DURANGO QUIT RUNING WILE GOING 45 MPH
ODI 10743430
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service brakes and the service engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
ODI 10745199
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
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transfer case shifts by its self.the vehicle shifts into lock all on it's own, then the svc 4wd light comes on. Sometimes when the vehicle is turned off you can hear the transfer shift back and forth from awd to 4 lock now its stuck in 4lo this happens stationary and in motion.
ODI 10983210
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10766372
Engine · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the instrument panel lights failed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,200.
ODI 10680918
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 · Engine
Vehicle would high idle then when put in gear it would not take gas and would continue to run even after putting it in park and turning the key off and taking it out. This is a very serious problem i would like an investigation to see if anyone else has had this same problem. I would like a response please this scares me alot. *tr
ODI 10712932
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
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Vehicle engine shut off/stalled with no warning. Dash lights turned off, brakes wouldn't work. *tr
ODI 10638802
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
Engine
I was circling to the left around a build to park and doing about 5 mph when the engine stalled. It restarted immediately but stalled again as i turned right into a parking spot. Another stall happened in the afternoon as i was attempting to park straight into a parking spot. A fourth stall happened while i was stopped at a red light. With the fourth stall, i noticed that the tachometer suddenly dropped from about…
ODI 10631717
Engine
Stalling at various speeds (15 to 40 mph). Complete loss of power. Sometimes will re-start in park and sometimes in neutral. Changed crank and cam sensor. Had throttle body cleaned. Fuel injector cleaner used. Nothing fixed the problem. This is not the durango problem with the "leaking cowl". Had the cowl gasket replaced. There is no water dripping on the engine causing misfire or "hydro locking". Soon after suv…
ODI 10662040
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
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Vehicle stalled while driving, completely froze up. Was unable to use brakes, steering wheel was also affected. Was very scary as we were driving in traffic. This has happened on more than one occasion while driving and also when backing out of driveway. *tr
ODI 10637727
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that there was a ticking noise when driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10668787
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle misfires during acceleration. Almost caused vehicle to be rear ended pulling out into traffic. After having it looked at by the dealer, found out i am not the only one with the problem. It stems from a design defect in the rain cowl that allows water to pass through the windshield wiper opening where it runs onto the engine and pools in the spark plug holes, causing a short. Chrysler redesigned the cowl to…
ODI 10606475
Engine · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in wet conditions, the engine suddenly began to misfire and the check engine light illuminated. The contact indicated that the vehicle had stalled on several occasion while being operated in the rain or after washing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the problem…
ODI 10652634
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the oil and engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10596684
Engine
I was driving on 65 hwy north in missouri and for no apparent reason the durango stalled and i lost all power mechanical and electrical i could not steer or brake it was all i could do to maintain my lane i had just recently had an oil change and still had about 1000 more miles before i needed a new change it was a scary experience i could not restart the vehicle in neutral i finally got pulled over to the side of…
ODI 10584774
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Just purchased my 2005 durango 5.7 hemi limited used at the end of 2013. Have had it for less than 6 months. After having it for a month the check engine light came on. The next day my durango stalled while i was driving at around 40-45 miles an hour in downtown san diego!! I put it in neutral and it started right back up. I thought it was just bad gas because the check engine light went off. But in the last few…
ODI 10583484