2005 Dodge Durango

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Durango Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1967 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2004: 1114 complaints 2005: 1567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 639 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 782 complaints 2014 2015: 503 complaints 2016: 160 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 229 complaints 2018 2019: 141 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2021: 198 complaints 2022: 56 complaints 2022 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
2005: 1567 complaints
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YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991967
20001075
2001665
2002423
2003339
20041114
20051567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012639
2013640
2014782
2015503
2016160
2017210
2018229
2019141
202054
2021198
202256
202328
202413
20257
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 38%

38% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 598 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel started leaking from the filler neck. The contact waited for a while to refuel the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230914

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 218 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 218 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 203 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK SPRAYING INTO HER EYES, HAIR, AND ON HER CLOTHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 199 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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BEGINNING FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 IN THE EVENING THE DOME LIGHTS OF MY DURANGO WOULD NOT TURN OFF AFTER THE NORMAL DELAY. WE TRIED SEVERAL THINGS TO SHUT THEM OFF BUT THEY STAYED ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140202

ON JULY 8, 2005 AT 6:30 AM, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR TO GO TO WORK AND THERE HAD BEEN AFIRE INSIDE THE CAR DURING THE NIGHT, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY STATE FARM APPROVED REPAIR CENTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050808

SAFETY TIMELINE

2005 — complaint volume: 1567
R 20050404 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE FILLER NECK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 05V034000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050516 — PE (closed 20051103)

ENGINE STALL

I 20051026 — PE (closed 20060309)

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS

I 20051102 — EA (closed 20070829)

ENGINE STALL

R 20051128 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060309 — EA (open)

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS

R 20060619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 06V067000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060828 — EA (closed 20070315)

INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRES

R 20070402 — electrical system

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.

Campaign 07V092000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080728 — RQ (closed 20090109)

FUEL SPIT-BACK DURING REFUELING

R 20090406 — fuel system, gasoline

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,951 MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE A SUSPECT INLET CHECK VALVE WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DU

Campaign 09V003000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150203 — air bags

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Campaign 14V770000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (598 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (218 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (218 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V034000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V067000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V092000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V770000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Dodge Durango is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Durango have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.