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#BS-2005-DODDUR-8F7C2005 Dodge Durango
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 27 crashes, 16 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.
Top reported problems
engine stalls cuts off while driving without warning
107 complaints • Severity 8.2/10
blown engine
9 complaints • Severity 10/10
transmission not shifting
8 complaints • Severity 9/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
342 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (267 reports) • Median: 53K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Fuel System (342 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2005 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Durango, with 342 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Durango, with 128 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Durango, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2005 Dodge Durango, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Dodge Durango is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2005 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
1,000
Class avg
546
1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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