2005 Dodge Durango: engine failure

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 167,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that the four wheel drive engaged independently. Also, when the vehicle was slowed down, the steering wheel seized. The failures were experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to an electrical switch failure. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to a failure in the wiring harness behind the dashboard. The contact also stated that the heater blower motor failed. The heater blower motor remained on the high setting. The contact replaced the heater panel himself, but it did not correct the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Engine · 121,990 miles · TX

My durango was serviced on 2/23/2018 with regular upkeep stuff like new battery, oil change, ect. About a week later, my rpms would jump and drop while on the highway. On 3/10/2018, I started my car and drove a few blocks and it did just fine, later that evening, I drove about 4 blocks and my engine died. No check engine light, I was able to start right back up and make it about a block before it died again, able to restart it and make it home before my engine died again. I took it to the shop and they told me that no codes could be pulled and that my car was shorting out due to my radiator and water pump. We replaced those and my thermostat and they said it should be fine. Drove the car about 15 miles or less and it died again. So I took it to the next shop and they could not tell me anything because it never died or acted up in their care. So they told me to drive it until it does it again. The [xxx] thing died two blocks away from the shop. The guys at the shop told me to go fill up my gas tank and put fuel injector cleaner in it. I didn't have any problems making it home or to work the next day. I was headed to lunch the next day and it dies before I even leave the work parking lot. I drive home and it dies twice, all able to start right back up. I live maybe 5 minutes away from my job and my gas tank went from full to half a tank just by going to work and home. Today, I left work and made it a couple of blocks from home when it died and would not start back up!! I had to tow my car home. The dodge house says its 150.00 dollars to just pull the car into their bays and when it doesn't show codes or the engine light is not on, they can not do any thing further and send me on my way. They obviously have a problem with this death trap and they need to fix it. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 28, 2017 · Engine · 14,000 miles · NY

I just returned from a trip from p.a to buffalo n.y. I parked it overnight woke up the next morning to a loud rattle sound coming from the engine. Had it towed to my local dodge dealership and they told me that a engine rod broke and blew a hole in the engine block,the SUV had around 140,00 on it ,I replaced the engine brand new at the cost of around 6,500.00..dodge durango slt 5.7 hemi.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 100,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and when making a turn, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the transmission made a clicking noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Wheels · 200,200 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle seized into four wheel drive as the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred twice per week. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 183,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal clicking noise from beneath the vehicle. The svc, 4wd, and 4lo warning lights illuminated. The engine revved independently. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When making a turn, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod and front end suspension, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 11/14/2017

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Wheels · 180,420 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the rear wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,420.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Engine · 99,000 miles · MI

Started car in the morning and it started to make engine noise. Took it to dealer. They said the rod bearing is bad. Have to replace engine.

Filed Jun 1, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the vehicle stalled without any warning. In addition, she mentioned that on a different occasion the four wheel service warning lamp illuminated and all for tires seized. As a result, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front control module had an internal short and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 91,759.

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CT

2005 dodge durango hemi. When driving approx 30 MPH my durango just died in the middle of a very busy intersection. I lost all steering and brakes. Its a miracle I didn't cause a 20 car pile up. I was just about to get on a major highway. I have 3 kids who were luckily not in the vehicle with me. They towed my durango to a local shop who could not determine what was wrong. They inturn towed it to a dodge dealership where they told me right away that the valve spring went and now I need to replace the engine. I cannot believe there has not been a recall on this, especially when I see how many other have had the same issue. Dodge needs to step up to the plate and take care of all of us with these engine problems. At this point I'd rather buy a toyota that another dodge. At least they recalled their vehicles and took ownership of the problems they were having. As it stands I have been out of a vehicle for 2 weeks now and no signs of getting it back soon. I have been told that the new engine I had to buy at $8,000 is backordered and cannot get until dec!!! I have 3 kids and no longer a vehicle to fit everyone in. I asked about a rental to help me out but was also told dodge won't do that either.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · GA · crash

Sludge build up due to improper venting of the oiling system. The engine is blown with only 80,000 miles. Need to either replace the engine or have it rebuilt by a machine shop.