2005 Dodge Durango: engine overheating

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Body, Engine · MS · fire

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

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical · OH

The tire pressure warning light on my 2005 dodge durango limited hemi has been on for approximately 3-4 years. Other than this issue, the vehicle is in excellent condition (50,500 miles). After dealing with several dealerships, I filed a complaint with chrysler and was given a case number. A chrysler case manager named "paul" (1‑800‑763‑8422 ext. 66371) notified me via voice-mail today that they will not pay to resolve/investigate the matter. The case manager is clearly avoiding speaking to me by contacting me at my home number during the day, even after I left him a message with my primary contact number. The issue: this vehicle was subject to an instrument cluster/wiring recall in 2007. I obtained a copy of the claim form. The cluster was not replaced, however, the wiring was modified. Apparently, this recall was done due to overheating issues. So far, I haven't experienced this issue. But the tire pressure warning light should not be on - especially given the fact that my vehicle is not equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Clearly, the wrong cluster is installed in the vehicle and/or the wiring modification was done incorrectly as part of the recall. I believe, these issues came to the forefront when the battery was low and/or replaced. The internet/forums are littered with issues regarding the instrument cluster and electrical issues with the durangos manufactured during 2005-2007. The "labor operation number" is 08-g0-71-82 as part of safety recall g07. I am in the process of obtaining a quote from the dealership to investigate and fix the matter. A rough estimate is the cost will be approximately $1,000. Chrysler is avoiding taking responsibility for an issue(s) directly related to a matter subject to a previous recall. I would greatly appreciate this matter be thoroughly investigated. Please contact me.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

This vehicle on numerous occasions shuts off while moving down the road. Started out only during slow speeds, but has started to do it while actually cruising down the road. No warning, just total loss off steering, brakes and engine. Luckily it has cranked back up and able to get out of the road. I also have had on several occasions the temperature gauge indicate that the engine was overheating and the car will just rev up and lose power. I have had everything checked (fluids, oil pump, radiator, plugs and wires etc) and find nothing wrong. Of course nothing will be wrong until the engine blows, which then can be fixed at my expense. Another problem to add to the list is the liftgate acuator stopped working which has made it impossible to open the rear hatch. The plastic gear in the motor is broke but you have to buy the whole part to fix it.

Filed Apr 16, 2010 · Engine · 95,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled and overheated. The contact was unable to restart. Three hours later, the contact tried to restart the vehicle; however, fluid was leaking from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spark plugs were replaced. When the contact started the vehicle after it was repaired, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but no repairs were made when the complaint was filed. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke and overheat without warning. The dealer was notified and stated that the cylinder was not getting any compression and caused the engine to fail. Recall number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel) was found. The current and failure mileages were 47,000.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Engine · 56,966 miles · GA

Engine overheated. ,we have replaced the thermostat the water pump, the clutch fan. And temperature gauge,. However, it still was overheating the transmission seemed to take forever to take gear. The truck only had 56,966.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Drove home from a trip and parked our 2005 dodge durango in our garage at 11:30 pm and awoke at 5:00 am to smoke alarm to find the inside of our truck on fire. Had our car windows been down, my 2 sons, my husband and myself would be dead. It looks as if something overheated behind the steering wheel inside the dash and ignited.