2005 Dodge Durango: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · WA

'takata recall' there are several things that are going on with my 2005 dodge durango slt 4.7 liter v8, 4 wheel drive SUV that are alarming. Every single time I fuel the vehicle it shoots gasoline right back on out of the gas tank where you insert the fuel nozzle and covers me with gas! Plus I have replaced the throttle position sensor several times, along with the idle air control valve, and map sensor just to try and correct the stalling while either slowing down to come to a stop, or it also occurs quite frequently when the vehicle is at normal operational temperature and just idling. The RPM gauge inside the vehicle starts fluctuating irratically before stalling. You lose all power and control over the vehicle when it stalls! Another problem that's present is hard shifting, or the vehicle fails to shift until it almost pegs out the RPM gauge. It's like both idle and shift are affected creating a safety issue. The transmission has been serviced regularly, tuneups, etc. However despite staying on top of all vehicle maintenance requirements the vehicle still runs poorly and has been doing this since I have owned it at 78,000 miles. It's now got 113k on it and I honestly think the vehicle is a safety hazard and needs the manufacturing company to address all of these issues! This is an ongoing issue that no matter how many times I have the vehicle repaired and the parts replaced it continues to stall out and shift incorrectly there's 18 trouble codes that keep coming up including the air bag on the passenger side, which really doesn't seem to fit what's really going on. No trouble codes for the fuel tank shooting gas out of the inlet pipe that leads to gas tank. This stalling and loss of power happens at all speeds on the freeway, city driving, or literally parked or slowing down from any speed. Any kind of weather condition. Problem started 8/01/2014 to present day.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · 135,000 miles · PA

Pulled into a parking lot and in park the car stalled, restarted it and it stalled again, did this 3 times in lot. Car stalled making a left hand turn lost all powers but restarted again, nothing on instrument panel. Car stalled on deceleration coming to red light lost brakes and steering rolled to stop to start it again, lucky did not hit anyone. Have had this checked out numerous times but error is not being picked up by the electronics monitoring on the car. This not only happened today it has happened on numerous occasions dodge/chrysler needs to figure out how to correct this problem!!!

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the complaint, but did not assist. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Engine · 126,000 miles · FL

The vehicle starts fine and typically runs fine, but stalls out randomly. This started happening about 8 months ago, and happens about 3 times a week now. Sometimes it stalls on the freeway at 60 MPH and you lose power steering and brakes, but most of the time it happens when decelerating to turn a corner, which is really frustrating as you lose power steering and brakes and has caused me to go off the road or hit curbs if I can't muscle the vehicle through the remainder of the turn. Luckily I haven't been in an accident due to this yet, but it is only a matter of time. The check engine light is not on, and there are no issues with the dash lights and gauges. The dodge dealer says they are not aware of any issues, but online forums show hundreds if not thousands of people having the same issue with this vehicle.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 217,000 miles · IL

When in motion, vehicle's RPM will drop to 0 (randomly, no way to tell when coming), along with a loss of power steering and various electronics within the vehicle. Problem is usually fixed by restarting vehicle, but it has been very dangerous - especially on the highway. Has happened at least 5 times during my ownership of the vehicle (4 years)

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · 140,000 miles · TX

When I drive my 2005 dodge durango it will stall randomly and die. I lose power steering an it is very dangerous for me my wife an daughter. It happens when I'm at low speeds. Or come to a stop at idle. I need help with this issues. I noticed there are slot of similar complaints on this exact subject. Is there anything tha can be done to fix this issue?

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Engine · 153,000 miles · FL

Both the crankshaft position sensor and the 2 4 transmission solenoid constantly go bad. The result is loss of power and/or engine shuts off. In a scenario where the vehicle is traveling on a highway/roadway at high speed, this may cause a collision. I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor 4 times in 6 months and the 2 4 transmission solenoid twice.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

My car repeatedly cuts off while I am driving. I noticed that other people have the same issue with the same model as I have which a 2005 dodge durango. I did my research and it was identified by dodge as a low maneuver issue. One incident that happens a few days ago was that my vehicle shut off on a curve while merging on the highway. I am very luck that it was a car behind me and they were not going fast. My car shut off and I lose control of the steering because of the loss of power. I have to put the car in park and then try to start the vehicle. I would like this issue addressed I have complained about this since 2006.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 73,497 miles · NE

I turned left sharply into a parking spot and the vehicle completely stalled on me upon doing this. I lost all engine power, steering and brake control. I was able to restart the vehicle immediately and park the vehicle. For the previous 3 weeks or so the vehicle has sputtered and been sluggish when turning sharply into parking spots or around sharp corners but has never stalled. 8/19/15 was the first incident of the vehicle completely stalling.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 156,000 miles · TN

On any number of occasions (regardless of outside temperature or whether or not the vehicle was at normal operating temperature) while the vehicle is at a slow speed (in forward or reverse) the engine will stall without warning. With the loss of engine power comes the normal loss of power steering and power brakes. It appears to be most frequent when pulling into or out of a parking lot, stop sign, etc. The slow speeds are not inherently dangerous, except for the fact that stalling while in traffic and suddenly reducing speed or stopping puts myself and other motorist in jeopardy. When backing into a parking space, the loss of steering and braking capabilities create a risk of minor damage to other parked cars and could put a pedestrian at risk while being distracted and not being able to stop or steer as easily. There are no obvious sounds or engine or transmission noises or vibrations or anything to give warning that this could occur.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 160,000 miles · IA

This has happened on multiple occasions!!!!! It happens at any speed, the truck will lose all power and shut off without warning. I can't steer or do anything but put the truck in park and restart the truck. I have taken it in the be looked at and nothing can be figured out as it does it randomly. I have four children and this last time we were turning and the truck just shut off while another vehicle was coming down the street. I have researched this and sees others are having the same issue. I have had some of the suggestions done such as replacing the egr valve and flushing the system. I need an answer as I do not feel safe!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NC

Stalling at various speeds (15 to 40 MPH). Complete loss of power. Sometimes will re-start in park and sometimes in neutral. Changed crank and cam sensor. Had throttle body cleaned. Fuel injector cleaner used. Nothing fixed the problem. This is not the durango problem with the "leaking cowl". Had the cowl gasket replaced. There is no water dripping on the engine causing misfire or "hydro locking". Soon after SUV would not start at all. The dodge dealership replaced the PCM (main computer) costing almost $1300.00.stalled twice since then. Dangerous problem