2005 Dodge Durango acceleration problems

43 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 43
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 90,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Cruise control
4
Accelerator pedal
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Durango acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · Acceleration · GA

See attached document from complainant

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Acceleration · 168,000 miles · VA · crash

Car accelerated on its on. Could not stop vehicle- caused a collision. Happened while trying to park car at work.

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · 221,000 miles · GA

2005 dodge durango goes dead while driving on any type of road doesn't matter if on interstate or dirt road it just dies and you don't even know it as all lights and radio work. Results in lose of ability to steer, breaks, and speed. Have to put the durango in park once it rolls to a stop than cut it off and back on for it to work again. Sometimes it will go 25 miles with out problem at other times 5 feet. No check engine light is on and took to an automotive shop and no codes reading on the diagnostic computer. Stalls while moving on highways, dirt roads, & interstates!

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · CA

The transfer case make clicking counts when driving and while car is idle. It also makes these clicking noises while the car is off putting the car into 4 lo on its own. The car will sometimes shut off while driving low speeds and attempting to make a turn. The battery dies frequently after a week of not is use.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · AZ

It is a awd car but sometime the 4lo light comes on with a very annoying noise from the bottom of the car or engine, then the speed being slowed down significantly, the car becomes hard to keep going. The streaking sound and the speed being reduced like the break being stepped on abrubtly makes me pull over for safety.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Steering · 180,000 miles · AZ

When I unlock the doors with the remote or open unlocked doors, the shift motor activates, I can hear it engaging and disengaging. There is a delay upon starting my truck before the drive gear kick in and I can proceed to drive vehicle. When I make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The awd lights flickers on/off. Constant smell like something is burning.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Steering · 175,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While the vehicle was being operated, the vsc sensor warning light illuminated and the power steering suddenly failed. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. In addition, the transmission switched to all wheel drive and the speed drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Acceleration · 180,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While reversing into a parking space and pulling forward to straighten the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to place the gear shifter in park in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 158,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop light, the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated as the vehicle independently shifted into four wheel drive. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to move forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Acceleration · 74,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. After the vehicle was serviced for routine maintenance, the cruise control switch failed. The contact stated the cruise control speed was set but would not maintain the set speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was not available.

Questions about the 2005 Dodge Durango acceleration

Does the 2005 Dodge Durango have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the acceleration of the 2005 Dodge Durango, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Dodge Durango acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Durango acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Durango have the most acceleration problems?

The Dodge Durango model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2004 (49 complaints), 2005 (43 complaints) and 1999 (38 complaints).