2005 Dodge Durango suspension problems

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 172,000 miles · FL

The car stalls alot whenever you're at a light or going slow speeds. Will turn off and needs to be turned on. The ignition locks and the key wont turn when trying to turn the car on. The airbag light is constantly blinking when the driver seat belt is not on. When the seatbelt is on, the airbag light is permanently on. This morning the front passenger tire area make a loud clunk when I turned left. Shortly after as I was going about 35 MPH it felt as if I had a flat tire so I pulled over. Turns out the entire ball joint had broken and the front passenger tire had fallen to the side.

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 Jul 30, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 138,400 miles · MA

While. I'm driving my SUV lock up the 4 wheel light come on out of no where and then 4 low light come on I have been smelling a burning smell and don't know where it's coming from everyone whom look at it don't know what's wrong. All I know is yesterday I was on the highway and the same thing happen again with no warning even when I lock my car door I hear this funny noise.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Suspension · 103,000 miles · MI

I have a 2005 dodge durango limited 4x4 it constantly locks into 4lo and 4lock all on its own and engages on its own even with vehicle off most times locking in 4lo causing tires to stick and very difficult to drive or turn this happens at any rate of speed also when first starting truck and putting it in drive or reverse transmission is gives a loud air leaking noise and takes a long time to pick up and drive I have just recently bought this vehicle and have taken it back to the dealer multiple times to be told they are unsure what is causing the issue. I have done research and see that several dodge durango owners are having this issue please help.

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 133,943 miles · WI

Play in both upper and lower front ball joints needing new control arms. Caused cupping on good tires and also an alignment.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Fuel system, Suspension · 94,212 miles · ME

Upon filling up at the gas station, when the pump shut off, there was an overflow from the gas tank. About the same time, I had to replace the tires and was told the car needed to have the ball joints replaced and there was a recall out for the job. However, I was told my VIN number did not qualify. Updated 05/08/14

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · 102,000 miles · KY · crash

2005 dodge durango. In 2007 tierod end on passenger side broke while going down the road. Luckily there was not an accident and the dealer fixed it for free. In august 2011 we discovered that the brake line was laying on the front axle on the drivers side. This caused the brake line to rub in two and caused brake failure resulting in a crash (which is how the problem was discovered). The tow truck driver also said he picked up a durango that had the upper and lower ball joint broken causing an accident. The front end of the 2005 dodge durango is apprently very poorly designed.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 59,500 miles · FL · crash

When negotiating a right turn through an intersection, my 2005 dodge durango would not turn in the expected direction of travel; thereby the vehicle proceeded into a ditch. No injuries to driver. No damage to property or other vehicles. After review of the vehicle for damage, the right front tire appeared to be severely misaligned and broken from the tie rod assembly. As of the date of this complaint, there severity of the damage to the vehicle has yet to be determined, and is still under review with the insurance company.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Suspension · 8,000 miles · NJ · 1 injury

Premature right front ball joint failure. The joint fell apart when the car was moving between 15 and 30 MPH. The failure caused substantial damage to the car when the car landed on the wheel after it came loose. The repair took over two months to complete and chrysler rejected all warranty claims. Some old parts still exist.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While obtaining a sticker for her vehicle, the dealer stated that the lower ball joints were failing and the vehicle should not be driven. The dealer was unable to assist because the VIN was not included in the recall and the mileage exceeded the warranty. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 60,000.