2005 Dodge Durango fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
23 owners have reported fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems with the 2005 Dodge Durango, 44% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 139,250 mi.
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints
- 23
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 0
- Median mileage
- 139,250 mi
Specific components reported
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion covers: Fuel system (gas/diesel), fuel pump, hybrid and electric propulsion and battery.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap | 1 |
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints across Dodge Durango years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
No recalls on file.
What owners say
- Filed Feb 3, 2025SCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
My car is having identical symptoms to a recall for it, but dodge is saying my vehicle is "Not affected", despite having identical symptoms from an identical cause. The check valve on my fuel tank has failed, and it overflows when I fill it with gas
NHTSA complaint #11640321 · source - Filed Jun 4, 2024180,000 miNVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware that gasoline was spilling out of the fuel filler neck. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V003000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
NHTSA complaint #11592499 · source - Filed Sep 14, 2023126,337 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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. Additionally, the contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument cluster "Gas Cap". The contact stated that she checked the gas cap and was properly placed then replaced the gas cap however, the message recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the…
NHTSA complaint #11544544 · source - Filed Jul 13, 2023152,000 miGATowedAirbagsFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank spilled gasoline to the vehicle. The fuel also leaked onto the driveway while the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving with the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle…
NHTSA complaint #11532008 · source - Filed Mar 9, 2023120,000 miCOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that fuel spilled out of the filler neck at the end of refueling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V034000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V003000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but the…
NHTSA complaint #11511074 · source - Filed Jan 22, 2023PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I have own my Durango for about 4 years and I recently had the air bag recall repaired that it had. My vehicle also had a previous recall for the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve. It causes gas to splash out at a large amount which splashes out at you, all over the truck and the ground. It does this every time I fill my tank. I looked it up online and mine was never replaced but “checked” before I owned it. I don’t know why it was replaced because my vehicles is…
NHTSA complaint #11502996 · source - Filed Jan 13, 2023215,000 miTXAirbagsFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 05V034000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the failure occurred after the recall repairs were performed. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the dashboard was damaged, and the passenger's side air bag compartment was opened.…
NHTSA complaint #11501626 · source - Filed Sep 8, 2022MSFireBody & StructureEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I almost died, I escaped my car moments before it completely exploded into flames. I was driving down the interstate and it said it was overheating for a couple seconds and then the car went completely dead going 70 miles per hour. My steering wheel locked up so I fought to pull it off the road and stop it, I had a bad feeling so I checked the front of the car but it was inflamed once I got out and my seat was consumed in fire
NHTSA complaint #11483550 · source - Filed Aug 8, 2022COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
VIN: [XXX], 2005 Dodge Durang0 SLT, 4.7L. Vehicle purchased party on 07/20/2022. Register and insured 07/21/2022. SAFETY FCA Recall #: H45. NHTSA Recall #: 09v-003; The fuel tank inlet check valve sticks in the open position, causing fuel to spill out of the filler tube when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Repair Description: The fuel inlet check valve must be tested for proper operation. A vehicle with a…
NHTSA complaint #11478153 · source - Filed Mar 20, 2022KSElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Was driving 2005 dodge Durango when it stalled and stopped running at a bottom of a hill. Would not start . Replaced idiole control sensor, starter, battery, crank shaft sensor and relays. Started ran for 30 minutes again just died in the middle of the road. Will not start. If someone would of come over the hills could of hit us with sever injury or possibly death. Still wont run crank over wont run.
NHTSA complaint #11457533 · source - Filed Oct 12, 2021UTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
When filling up vehicle, fuel pump spits fuel back out when full instead of shutting off. Or pump will not fill at full speed and pump continually shuts off. Then it cannot tell when full, spitting fuel back out the filler
NHTSA complaint #11436522 · source - Filed Aug 19, 2021AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
After filling gas tank to completion and hearing the auto stop on the fuel pump engage I saw about a liter of fuel spill out from the gas tank. Fuel was all over the vehicle and ground.
NHTSA complaint #11429810 · source
Other 2005 Dodge Durango problem areas
- Transmission & Drivetrain (11)
- Electrical System (10)
- Engine (7)
- Airbags (6)
- Other / Unknown (6)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (2)
- Body & Structure (2)
- Visibility & Wipers (2)
- Steering (1)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology