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2005 Dodge Durango Air Bags Problems

96
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 96 stored complaint records:

  • 15 indicate a crash
  • 10 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • issue failure · 29 records
  • takata recall · 26 records
  • recall issue · 21 records
  • part recall · 20 records
  • failure parts · 15 records
  • part needed · 15 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi11
60–100k mi9
100–150k mi8
1–30k mi8
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 5, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would…

    ODI 10747484

  • December 3, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…

    ODI 10851696

  • November 30, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact struck an unknown object in a construction zone. The air bags deployed, but did not remain inflated and popped. The air bags released a chemical upon deployment, which entered the contact's eyes and landed on the top of his head. The contact stated that the chemical burned his eyes and scalp. The contact's head struck the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11256265

  • November 27, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v354000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.

    ODI 10702597

  • November 25, 2014 · 98,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

    ODI 10664645

  • April 10, 2014 · 131,000 miles

    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

  • March 13, 2014 · 148,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he approached a curve and tried to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal he turned the vehicle to the right and as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries . A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10785683

  • April 30, 2013 · 55 miles

    Air Bags

    THE AIR BAGS NO WORKING CORRECT

    ODI 10894977

  • February 2, 2013 · 920,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bags lights stays on sometimes when cranking the car,and sometimes when i m driving too

    ODI 10722501

  • January 11, 2013 · 200,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge durango. While driving between 40 to 45 mph, the vehicle drove over black ice and crashed into a bridge. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10911363

  • January 4, 2013 · 95,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine

    I'm contacting you in regards to my 2005 dodge durango. I have encountered it stalling making turns, driving down the street and at lights. I have researched the issue after having a tune up on the vehicle with no success. After researching, i have found that thousands of people are having the same exact issue. I have printed off from several sites the complaints identical to mine. This is definitely a recall for…

    ODI 10714229

  • October 17, 2012 · 70,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the warning indicator dimmed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v354000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 10631445

  • July 1, 2011 · 42,000 miles

    Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module

    Passenger side airbag warning light goes on after driving aprox 5 miles. Does not go off until vehicle is turned off. *kb

    ODI 10429358

  • June 14, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    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

  • May 15, 2010 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10885441

  • October 22, 2009 · 20,000 miles

    Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Airbag sensor and rear liftgate. Airbag sensor has been replaced twice. Once by me at my cost through the dealer and once by them as it was under warranty. It is on again and i refuse to pay for the fix again as this seems to be a trend. Liftgate just stopped unlocking/opening. Non-powered liftgate. Only way to open the liftgate is by unlocking it with the key fob and or the electric unlock panel on the drivers side…

    ODI 10296251

  • March 10, 2009

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (gettel chrysler dodge jeep ram, 2323 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, [redacted]) was contacted and…

    ODI 11100509

  • March 22, 2007

    Air Bags

    My 2005 durango had the airbag light go on 4 times now. Each time it has been taken to the dealer's service department, and they fixed the problem, but gave it 4 to 5 months for the light to comeson again, same thing was fixed and it happened again 4 to 5 months later, thiswas a safety issue when it came to the airbag. I traveled with an infant in this car ,and i wondered if my airbag will go off while i'm driving…

    ODI 10186172

  • February 4, 2007 · 6,500 miles

    Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Multiple chronic issues with 2005 durango. Air bag warning lamp comes on at startup and remains for multiple restarts, engine stalling, vent system whistling at 50 mph. *jb

    ODI 10181572

  • January 17, 2006 · 1,400 miles

    Air Bags

    Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. When making a left hand turn, the vehicle was struck by a train. The point of impact was on the driver's side door. The vehicle was pushed 10 meters by the train from the original point of impact. The vehicle was equipped with both front and side curtain airbags. The driver's seat and left rear passenger seat were pushed…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10148454

  • July 26, 2005 · 350 miles

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Engine stalls at freeway/highway speeds causing loss of control - numerous electrical failures - transmission - a/c blows both cold & hot air at same time - power switches getting hot to touch - repairing dealer has been unable to fix - each time it is worked on - problems multiply after they flash/reprogrammed pcm/computer

    ODI 10135035