2005 Dodge Durango electrical problems

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Electrical · 252,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was not operating properly. The speedometer displayed 50 MPH while the vehicle was parked and the odometer turned blank, and the vehicle was stuck in FWD. The contact stated that the interior lights failed to turn off upon depressing the light switch. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong electrical wiring burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the burning odor was coming through the A/C vents on both sides of the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V092000 (Electrical system). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was previously completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 252,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Electrical · CA

I have had my durango for about 2 years, one day I went to start it and it clicked as if battery had died. When I jumped it, it started right up. I noticed that my dash had a tire sensor light and a light saying Overhead lamp on. I turned my overhead switch and all my lights in the car turned on and then off when i turned switch.( normal) so I knew something was up. After doing some research I read about the recall. I Made an appointment on the 15th of June to get a recall for my instrument panel fixed. I dropped my car off at 7 am my appointment was at 8am. I called around 11:30 to get an ETA since I was on a time limit for work and live an hour away. The dealership called to tell me that he needed to take out cluster and test it and if it was cluster he would have to order it and it could be a few days. If it was fine it was a circuit Issue and he would need to fix it. Thank god my mother was in the same area visiting and was able to give me a ride home. He then called that evening and asked if I owned another Key/FOB. I told them I didn't and my fob has never worked since i purchased the vehicle. He stated that he got the recall all finished and fixed but now all the lights on my dash were flashing, my headlights the horn, flashers and something" went wonky" there. He then tried to tell me they needed to order a new fob to program it to my car and it was going to cost me almost $400. I told them I was not going to pay that amount and that it seems like they messed something up when they put it together. I picked up my car Friday the 17th and my tire pressure light was still on. After getting home and checking tires they were all fine. The next day I went to start my car and the Headlight lamp light came back onto my dash. I already had to take 2 days off work and now have to miss more to have this recall done right. I looked up my vin today the 20th and it says my recall is incomplete! To top it off they never gave me any paperwork or have me sign anything.

Filed Mar 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · KS

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.

Filed Dec 3, 2021 · Electrical · 200,052 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose motive power while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who tested the battery and the alternator however, neither was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was called however, a representative was not able to be reached. The vehicle was not repaired. After searching online, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V092000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was 200,052.

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

I have had problems with the 4 wheel/ all wheel drive engaging on it's own. The problem exists even when the vehicle is turned off when using the key fob to lock the vehicle. I have on a two occasions have the transmission shift into four wheel low while doing over 55 mph which made the vehicle slow down skidding drastically and made the engine hit high RPMs. After checking online for some Information I've found that it's a problem with many owners of 2004, 2005 and 2006 Durango and Dakota owners and found that the body control module, 4 wheel module and shift actuator was part of the faults. They had disconnected the wire harness to the shift actuator to remedy the chance of having an accident. I have done the same and looked into replacing faulty parts but also found that the fix was also temporary many owners reported the same problem just days after repairs. Please look Into this, it's dangerous and it's well known that this problem exists with many owners why has Mopar not addressed it. It will kill someone.

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Engine is intermittent stalling when driving or taking a sharp corner at Low speed. The vehicle engine has just stalled when driving at different speeds. No check engine lite on at all the engine just stalls and I can restart the engine almost all the time right away the repair facility has no idea what is going on. Need to get this figured out before an accident happens

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the TPMS warning display illuminated, even though the vehicle was not equipped with the feature. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to pinckney chrysler dodge jeep ram (1295 e main st, pinckney, mi 48169, (734) 878-3154) where it was diagnosed with needing the instrument cluster to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and advised the contact to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Electrical · 171,000 miles · WA

I have a 2005 durango awd 5.7 hemi and the other day I notice the 4lo blinking while driving and when I unlocked my doors you could hear something engauging when the vehical was off.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that his battery had died upon start of his vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was able to recharge the battery. Months later, the contact stated that the same failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle jump started and taken back to his independent mechanic who charged the battery again. Due to the ineffectiveness of the charge, the mechanic replaced the battery. Upon research, the contact discovered that the change over motor linked to the four-wheel drive feature could engage independently while the vehicle was turned off. The contact then linked his failure of his vehicle due to the fact that he could hear an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle once the vehicle was turned off. The contact also stated that the svc 4wd service light would illuminate intermittently upon start of the vehicle. Gill chrysler dodge jeep ram (1100 s madera ave, madera, ca 93637) was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2020 · Electrical · 166,000 miles · CA

All of a sudden on 6/3/2020 my ignition switch decided to stop working to the point I was stranded at the grocery store because none of my keys wanted to work in the ignition,I couldn't turn my wheel to unlock I couldn't start my vehicle at all.