Vehicle shuts off while driving, causing the steering wheel to lock up creating a very serious and dangerous situation. Has happened more than 10 times over a 4 or 5 month period. First time it occurred I went to the dealership (garber auto mall - green cove springs fl) and told them of the problem. I was told that dodge was aware of the problem and were researching a fix, but did not have one at the current time. It happened again a few weeks later, at which point I took it to the dealership to have it looked at. Learned that a co-worker's 2005 dodge durango had the same problem a week earlier. This time I was told that dodge had never heard of the problem before. I also called the main dodge 1-800 number and filed a complaint with them and was instructed to give the complaint number to the dealership and tell them to call dodge while the truck was in the shop. Not sure if they called or not. Garber dodge told me they serviced the transmission and replaced some gaskets that failed causing air to be sucked into the system and potentially causing the computer to fail, but they weren't sure if it would fix the problem since they couldn't duplicate it. My co-workers dealership found some loose wiring going to the main computer which they adjusted and told him this may not fix the problem. On 20 apr 2006 the problem occurred again to my vehicle. I took it to the dealership the very next morning. Garber dodge kept the vehicle that day and part of the following day. The next day we were given the vehicle back and told they could not find anything wrong with it and didn't do anything to fix the problem. Advised us if it happened again to just bring it back in and they would look at it again. I have already filed a second complaint with dodge, this time doing it through their email contact portion. This is a very serious and potentially fatal problem that it seems dodge and their dealerships are not too concerned with.
2005 Dodge Durango engine complaints
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Coming to quick stop at a traffic light my 2005 dodge durango stalled. It restarted without any problem.
My 2005 hemi durango has stalled on three occasions recently. Twice while I was backing out of the driveway, and another time when I was coming up to a stop sign.
I had won this vehicle in a lemon law suit against chrysler. When I picked up the new vehicle (dodge durango 05 w/ 5.7) it had a check engine light. The salesman assured me that it was because the car was left running while they were pumping gas. Light went off after shutting off and opening gas cap.
We bought the 2005 dodge durango in june 2005. It worked great until about october when it began to stall out. This would usually happen right after starting the car. The other day I was driving down the road with my three children, all under five, going about 40 MPH when everything in the car shut off. My steering wheel locked, I had no brakes, no electrical, nothing. The entire car shut off. I had no control of anything. I went into oncoming traffic lanes. Luckily there was no one in those lanes. I managed to get the car to stop after pulling into a parking lot. After a few minutes the car started again. I was only a few blocks from home so I tried to drive back home. Car stalled again a few minutes later. I parked it. It went to the dealership and they replaced the ignition and flashed the computer. The day they gave it back to me it happened again. Right away it went back to the dealership. They have had it ever since. It's been seven days and not even a phone call. I am hesitant to take this car back or be putting my children in it again. Something needs to be done about this. I was lucky this time and do not plan to try my luck again. People could die from this serious problem. Apparently I am not the only one.
I purchased my 2005 dodge durango last march and in june it started stalling while I was driving! It would happen while driving in town and I noticed it a lot when I made right turns. There was no warning...didn't make any sounds, no lights came on...I would just try to push the gas and there was nothing. It was all I could do to get it pulled off the road and avoid getting hit! This happened about 5 times within a two week period before I thought it was fixed. The first time it occurred I took it straight to the dealership and they could find nothing wrong. The computer did not pick up any errors and there was nothing they could do for me. Then after it happened a few more times I took it straight there again and they found a software update. This seemed to have fixed it. So I thought until now. Last week it started again...1 time while making a right turn. I came very close to getting hit and now I have a 3 month old baby riding in the car to worry about also. So, I thought great here we go again. I waited for it to happen once more before I took it back to the dealership and a few days later it happened again while making a right turn in town. Again, they are saying there are no errors in the computer and they have no idea how to fix the problem or that it is even "really" happening! So in other words I am making this up! This time I was not taking my car back until I could be absolutely sure that it is safe to drive. It took me an hour of going round and round with them before they broke down and gave me a rental. They are going to have one of their mechanics test it for a few days and try to get it to happen while he is driving it. In the mean time, I am filing for the lemon law which could take up to four weeks and I know they are not going to let me keep a rental for that long! So I have no idea what I am going to do for now. Hopefully it happens while the mechanic is driving it and they can come up with a solution.
2005 dodge durango 4.7l. Vehicle stalled while in traffic. Everything completely dead. No power at all. Vehicle restarted after a few minutes. Vehicle died again while making a low speed right hand turn in traffic. Restarted again. Dealership states nothing wrong. Even though vehicle continually stumbles at idle but does not produce any failure codes. This is extremely dangerous to be happening in traffic.
Vehicle has stalled thre times. Once while on a curve, another while backing out of the driveway and the other time while stopping at a light. Took to dealer, and was told there was an issue that chrysler is trying to correct. Told that vehicle has updated software and nothing was done to try and correct the problem.
2005 dodge durango stopped working while driving. *ts ***no answer required*** the vehicle was taken to the dealer and hooked up to a diagnostic machine. The technician was unable to diagnose or pinpoint the problem. Almost a month alter the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the replaced the main computer. Even after that part was replaced the vehicle continued to stall, have difficulty starting, rough idle and was slow at take off.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalls intermittently. The engine looses power or hesitate. The dealership has been alerted and the manufacturer has not been contacted. Updated 04/06/06.
2005 dodge durango 5.7 l hemi stalls while driving.
2005 dodge durango limited (5.7 hemi). While driving SUV it just turns off. Problem has happened 6 times now and has been to the dealership at least 3 times where they say their is no problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine intermittently stalls while idling in stop and go traffic without prior warning. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer, the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
Dodge durango stalling while driving and turning.
Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle stalls intermittently. This occurs while driving, stopping or pulling up to a stop light without warning. The stalling occurs at various speeds. The dealership was unable to read the information from the computer in the vehicle. A co-pilot was placed in the vehicle and the dealer still could not retrieve the information.
The engine has quit twice now while accelerating away from a stop. Once the engine stalls, it cannot be re-started. In fact, the engine will not crank. The first time this occurred in november of 2005, the vehicle was towed back to the dealership where the PCM was re-programmed. Now during the second incident, the dealership is claiming that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Vehicle stalls and a complete loss of power for no reason. *nm the consumer stated chrysler installed a co-pilot in the vehicle and the stalling was captured. Updated
2005 dodge durango (hemi) my dodge has randomly cut off on me during low speeds or turning into certain areas. It has happened 3 times to me and once to my wife. I came very close to taking out my mail box last night. My steering wheel even locked up. I called the dealer and they told me nothing like this has ever come up at their dealer. Very odd. I love the vehicle but I am very worried about my families well being. What should I do? I paid way to much money to have to worry about this kind of stuff.
My husbands 2005 dodge durango 5.7 hemi, purchased in may, stalled three times already. The first two times it stalled he was turning into a parking lot. It happened at 1,281 miles. We took the car in and they road tested the vehicle and could not duplicate the problem. They recommended further diagnosis if condition persist. Well it has, my husband was driving on the highway while it was snowing when his windshield wipers stopped working causing him to make an emergency stop on the side of the highway. When he got back into the car to drive, the durango stalled again!! It only has 8,000 miles on it. The dealer has it and they have no clue what is going on. Someone is going to get hurt or worse die because of this stalling condition.
While reversing out of driveway, my 2005 dodge durango with 2200 miles stalled and could not be started for another 10 minutes. All electrical and power shut off. Had to push the vehicle out of the middle of the street.
2005 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi stalled at low speed on 5 separate occasions so far (6000k miles). Took vehicle to dealer along with documentation from the federal safety agency website about this problem. Dealer did not know about the problem and was unable to replicate problem nor find any fault codes for the failure. They did reset all adaptive memory and modules and reported the idle is at a higher setting than before. Will wait and see if this truly fixes the problem.
2005 dodge durango hemi stalls while turning dealer has "flashed" the ecu (updating the powertrain control module per service bulletin).
I have a dodge durango 2005 with a hemi 5.7l engine. I am having a problem with it stalling when I make a slow turn. It has only 2450 miles on it and it has stalled several times. When it stalls, I loose power steering and it has almost caused me to be in an accident. This has happened about a dozen times.
Dt: the contact stated the brakes failed and the vehicle stalled. When she put the vehicle into reverse it revved, but did not go anywhere. The vehicle then stalled with no warning lights. This happened eight to nine times. The brakes have failed three times, almost rear ending a truck. The brakes will not respond when pressed. She has to take foot and slam it to the floor for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle has been to the dealership for both problems multiple times, but they could not duplicate either problem. They thought it may be a computer glitch. These problems happened separately. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2005 dodge durango stalled. This was the second time that the truck stalled. The consumer said that the engine was just shutting off. The speed that the consumer was driving was around 15-25 MPH. The truck has been the repair shop, and the dealership did not know what was wrong with the truck as of now. The dealer changed and updated the software. The consumer did not think that the software made a difference in the performance of the truck. Damiler/chrysler was called, and they suggested that the consumer contact their dealer. This failure seemed to be intermittent. There has been diagnostic testing on the vehicle, and have not been able to trace down the problem. *ak the dealer replaced the maf sensor.
Dt: vehicle stalled intermittently and without warning while the caller was driving. It happens mostly at low speeds. The caller said the vehicle will start back up. Dealer said a software change was needed to the control module. This was performed and the problem was still occurring. Manufacturer said they were unaware of any problem like that.
Vehicle stalled at a stop. No dash warning lights illuminated at stall. Second time this has happened. Vehicle taken to dealer for service after first incident. Dealer stated that they cleared fault codes and drove for fifteen miles with no problem first time. I am taking back to a different dealer now.
While sitting at a red light on 9/9/05 my 2005 dodge durango with 5.7 hemi engine shut itself down. After getting it started again the check engine light remained on. Took to the dealer who did not write on the service order that the car stalled as I told them. Dealer found no problem, and gave me a sheet stating that computers sometimes have hickups. While at the dealer, I met others with same problem on the 5.7 hemi engines. This motor apparently has a defect.
2005 dodge durango slt with 5.7 hemi stalled for no apparent reason coming from a stop light.
Engine stalls at freeway/highway speeds causing loss of control - numerous electrical failures - transmission - A/C blows both cold & hot air at same time - power switches getting hot to touch - repairing dealer has been unable to fix - each time it is worked on - problems multiply after they flash/reprogrammed PCM/computer
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