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2005 Dodge Durango
8 recall campaigns and 1,494 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2005 Dodge Durango; the recalls concern air bags, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
The component named most often is fuel system, gasoline: 310.6 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 50.7 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 74 per 1,000 for the Dodge Durango line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 430.3 complaints per model year across the 26 Dodge Durango model years on this register; 36 complaints reported a crash and 19 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (197); the most recent in the file is dated 30 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 10 investigations naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign S43).
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R25).
Defect, as filed: 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 registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.
Filed by Chrysler Group LLC (manufacturer campaign P78).
Defect, as filed: 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 vehicle through the filler neck at the end of refueling.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
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 during april 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER LLC (manufacturer campaign H45).
Defect, as filed: On some sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting may overheat.
Consequence: This could potentially cause an instrument panel fire.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign G07).
Defect, as filed: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Consequence: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
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 contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign F10).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign E14).
- 05V034000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPReported 3 Feb 2005 · 26,000 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign E01).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Dodge Durango (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | Durango line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 310.6 | 74 | 50.7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 114.4 | 73.6 | 58.1 |
| Power Train | 106 | 75.6 | 117.3 |
| Electrical System | 98.6 | 128.4 | 122.7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 91.8 | 37.8 | 27.9 |
| Air Bags | 55.1 | 42.5 | 85 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 592 | 310.6 | 74 | 50.7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 218 | 114.4 | 73.6 | 58.1 |
| Power Train | 202 | 106 | 75.6 | 117.3 |
| Electrical System | 188 | 98.6 | 128.4 | 122.7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 175 | 91.8 | 37.8 | 27.9 |
| Air Bags | 105 | 55.1 | 42.5 | 85 |
| Engine | 105 | 55.1 | 56.6 | 42.1 |
| Steering | 69 | 36.2 | 43.1 | 75.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 21.5 | 18.8 | 53 |
| Unknown or Other | 38 | 19.9 | 20.1 | 23.7 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 11 | 19.6 | 23 |
| Structure | 19 | 10 | 11 | 65.3 |
| Visibility | 17 | 8.9 | 16.5 | 22.9 |
| Suspension | 15 | 7.9 | 242 | 42 |
| Fuel System, Other | 14 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 6.9 |
| Wheels | 13 | 6.8 | 7 | 9.2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 6.3 | 34.9 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 5.8 | 31.3 | 40 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 11 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 10.5 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4.7 | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 | 3.1 | 6.1 | 21.3 |
| Seats | 5 | 2.6 | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Equipment | 5 | 2.6 | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 8.3 | 16.2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1 |
1,494 unique complaints, 1,906 component mentions; 32 injuries and 3 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Engineering analysis | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 17 Sep 2021 | open | — |
| EA15001 | Engineering analysis | Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal | 24 Feb 2015 | open | 14V668 |
| PE14016 | Preliminary evaluation | Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal | 11 Jun 2014 | 2 Mar 2015 | 13V172000 |
| AQ10001 | Audit query | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | unknown or other | 18 Nov 2010 | 28 Dec 2015 | — |
| RQ08005 | Recall query | FUEL SPIT-BACK DURING REFUELING | fuel system, gasoline:storage | 28 Jul 2008 | 9 Jan 2009 | 09V003000 |
| EA06015 | Engineering analysis | INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRES | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 28 Aug 2006 | 15 Mar 2007 | 07V092000 |
| EA06004 | Engineering analysis | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS | steering | 9 Mar 2006 | open | — |
| EA05018 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE STALL | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2 Nov 2005 | 29 Aug 2007 | — |
| PE05056 | Preliminary evaluation | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | steering | 26 Oct 2005 | 9 Mar 2006 | — |
| PE05027 | Preliminary evaluation | ENGINE STALL | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 16 May 2005 | 3 Nov 2005 | — |
Other Dodge Durango model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 216,100 |
| 1998 | 4 | 964 | 501,621 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1,960 | 528,511 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1,057 | 808,807 |
| 2001 | 5 | 658 | 2,501,384 |
| 2002 | 4 | 412 | 1,524,416 |
| 2003 | 4 | 328 | 951,638 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1,081 | 9,486,952 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1,494 | 9,874,919 |
| 2006 | 9 | 825 | 9,675,655 |
| 2007 | 4 | 178 | 8,736,853 |
| 2008 | 2 | 91 | 8,725,439 |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 | 5,267,812 |
| 2011 | 8 | 646 | 3,930,801 |
| 2012 | 10 | 453 | 4,100,567 |
| 2013 | 11 | 350 | 4,102,083 |
| 2014 | 11 | 358 | 9,338,873 |
| 2015 | 4 | 181 | 6,259,239 |
| 2016 | 3 | 71 | 4,867,027 |
| 2017 | 2 | 40 | 4,815,665 |
| 2018 | 5 | 22 | 5,241,515 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 733,129 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 322,331 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 1,627,264 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,835,813 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 74,703 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Durango model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Durango have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 16V352000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 May 2016 and concerns air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Across all model years the Dodge Durango line has 73 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 10 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2005 Dodge Durango complain about most?
Fuel System, Gasoline: 592 of 1906 component mentions (310.6 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 218. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.