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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph and completing a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times and always when the contact was attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure was not diagnosed and the contact was advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10491422
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after several minutes and was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that they were unable to generate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.…
ODI 10504695
Engine
While driving on interstate from work, oil light come on. I immediately pulled over and checked the oil. The level on the dipstick was in the safe zone. I then had it towed to my mechanic that told meth the motor would need to be replaced. I never had any other problems with the durango until then. Oil was always changed at 3,000 miles. The mechanic told me that there is sludge build up because of the design/angle…
ODI 10486199
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that she reversed out of the driveway at 5 mph and as she shifted into drive, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted and functioned as normal. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10463298
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I have a 2005 durango and lately it has been dying with no type of any warning. It usually will happen if i am turning a corner, coming to a stop and then trying to accelerate, or going through parking lots. Saturday i had a car full of kids leaving a baseball game and i stopped at a stop sign to cross a busy hwy in my hometown and when i went to accelerate to go across the intersection of the hwy my durango died…
ODI 10461667
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft sensor and the egr valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10510833
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When i'm driving in traffic (approx 30-45 mph) or stopped at a light, my vehicle randomly shuts off. There's no indication this will happen. No lights flash or anything. The truck simply stops. I take it to mechanics and they say they can't identify the problem--but they recognize there's a problem. I'm fearful for the safety of my family in the vehicle and/or anyone we encounter when this happens. It's nearly…
ODI 10619450
Engine · Power Train
First incident happened at a low speed coming into a turn. I did some research online and found that most durango owners had luck with fuel system cleaning and/or egr valve replacements. I did both, and the vehicle ran fine up until today (2 months later). There were previous "investigations" for recall services a few years back, but they were closed out. I hope dodge decides to open an investigation again.. I do…
ODI 10465623
Engine
I was at a stop sign and began to make a left turn when the vehicle stalled. I was able to stop the vehicle from rolling too far into the intersection as a vehicle past from left to right. This was the first time my vehicle stalled. I have had it stall multiple times since each time moving from a stopped position. Each time the vehicle starts right up after the stall and i have no check engine lights or the like…
ODI 10458762
Engine
This vehicle occasionally stalls, leaving no power steering or power brakes. This was not a single incident; this has happened probably 50 times over the past 4 years. It has happened at multiple vehicle speeds, and has happened in both forward ("drive") and reverse gears. The vehicle has always immediately restarted, and it drives normally after restarting. There is no warning or indication that the engine is about…
ODI 10692894
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 25 mph. The failure only occurred when driving at lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times for the failure and a diagnostic was performed that was unable to generate a failure code. The spark plugs, wires and filter were replaced however the failure was not corrected. The…
ODI 10478712
Engine
We were driving back into town from a family visit. We slowed down coming back into town and my vehicle stalled out when we started slowing down. We almost got rear ended by another vehicle. We tried to start it back up however my vehicle kept stalling out. I took it to three different places including the dealership where i had originally purchased the vehicle and they kept telling me there was nothing wrong with…
ODI 10472843
Engine
Vehicle stalls with no check engine light, when slowing or in slow moving traffic sometimes while turning. *tr
ODI 10477452
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10547664
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have seen lots of complaints about this same issue online as well as 2 open and closed investigations on this website! While driving my 2005 dodge durango it will shut off on its own, steering is impossible at this point. It use to happen a lot to me. Normally it would always happen pulling in or backing out of my driveway. But i live in rural wv and we have mountains and curvy roads. Once i was driving about…
ODI 10544610
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 65 mph. The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle had to be placed in neutral in order to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the spark plugs, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10461666
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure about the part that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air…
ODI 10700740
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle purchased used in june 2010. Within days of purchase, vehicle began stalling while pulling out into traffic. Vehicle was returned to the dealer several times. Egr valve was replaced and throttle service done, idler pulley replaced. Stalling problem continued to occur on and off along with hard shifting, hesitating, lack of power issues. Transmission rebuilt in jan 2012 after it "froze" backing out of the…
ODI 10650064
Engine
During march 2014, i was driving my 2005 dodge durango on the highway. At approximately 50 mph, the engine shut off while in drive. I had no control of the vehicle. The steering wheel locked. I put the gear shift into neutral and turned the ignition switch back on. I was able to restart the vehicle. This was the third incident. Prior to this third incident, i took the vehicle to two separate dealers and they could…
ODI 10592197
Engine
The vehicle bucked, as if misfiring. It occurs frequently since that time. It also has a starting issue. Sporadic non-response when attempting to start. *tr
ODI 10511330
Engine
I have had my car stall/die on me numerous times over the past few years. I have had the egr valve replaced, the transmission fluid and filters changed and they did not resolve the problem. While i am driving and slow down to turn or slow down to turn into a parking spot, the engine will die/stall. I have to turn the car off and then restart it. It is very dangerous. I have had to prevent a few accidents from…
ODI 10486600
Engine
My vehicle shuts off while driving. This has happened multiple times. I can't steer the vehicle because everything shuts off. It is very dangerous and i am very concerned. I have read many of the same complaints on the internet from people having the same problems. *tr
ODI 10640277
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have owned this vehicle for approximately four years now. It has a persistent and very unsettling problem of stalling for no apparent reason with no corresponding warning lights etc. It just dies and the power steering and brakes fail resulting in significant loss of steering and braking effectiveness. This problem has occurred intermittently with no pattern of origin evident several times over the past few years.…
ODI 10460335
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled without any warning. In addition, she mentioned that on a different occasion the four wheel service warning lamp illuminated and all for tires seized. As a result, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front control module had an internal short and…
ODI 10460309
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked when attempting to top off the fuel tank. In addition, the vehicle stalled often, would not restart, and the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to gettle dodge ram and chrysler (2323 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure could not de determined. However, the dealer…
ODI 11100511