CarComplaints.com Notes: The second generation Durango was introduced in 2004 and instantly came under fire for, well, catching on fire.

From 2004-2006 electrical overloading in the driver's side instrument panel caused numerous reports of interior fires. The interior infernos became so commonplace that Chrysler eventually issued a recall.

The problems didn't stop there, however. Owners of the recalled vehicles complained about being treated unfairly and given take-it-or-leave-it low ball settlement offers. "They offered me $2000 under NADA retail as a settlement," said one owner, "and have been rude and hostile to deal with." Nothing says awesome service like treating your customers rudely after their cars have already caught on fire.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,417 miles

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2005 Dodge Durango fuel system problems

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2005 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 2 of 11)

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problem #182

Aug 232019

Durango

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gas gushes out of the fill tube when the tank becomes full. It doesn't seem to matter how fast or slow the tank is filled. When full, the automatic nozzle does shut off but only after gas has spurted out and runs down the fender. I need to emphasize that this is an ongoing problem that happens over and over again. The most recent date is listed below.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #181

Aug 162019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
When filling up fuel tank, a wave of fuel is spilled out every time.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #180

Mar 012005

Durango

  • 0 miles
Fuel tank inlet check valve fails causing gas to leak out at conclusion of a fueling when stationary. This has damaged the rear quarter panel over the years. This is the same condition as covered in Chrysler recall no. H45, however, they only recalled 18,951 manufactured from Oct-Nov 2004. This Durango (March 2005), as well as many others who have complained, is outside of those dates and yet have the same defect. H45 should be expanded to include all 2005 Durango models.

- Stevensville, MD, USA

problem #179

Jul 122019

Durango

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel spits back at end of refueling. Dealer mentioned a recall on the inlet check valve but that my VIN was not included in that recall. It should be. It is the exact same problem. It is a major safety issue when a gush of fuel splatters all over the attendant, my car and the ground every time I fill up.

- Ringoes, NJ, USA

problem #178

Jun 162019

Durango

  • 230,000 miles
When filling the tank up with fuel, rather than stopping automatically, the nozzle clicks and fuel burps out onto the vehicle and the ground. This happens when stationary at a gas station filling up with fuel. I believe this may be the common issue with the fuel tank filler inlet check valve or fuel tank filler. Each are common recalls found on the NHTSA website under this specific vehicle.

- De Soto, MO, USA

problem #177

May 152019

Durango

  • 200,000 miles
When fueling with fuel at the end if not stooped regulatory to allow the fuel to empty into the tank the fuel will come out of the filling hole and keep going until you stop the fuel pump. Once you stop the fuel P[ump it will take about 3 sec to stop coming out but until then you will have about 1 quart to half a gallon of fuel all over the side of the Durango, tire, and ground

- Marshfield, WI, USA

problem #176

May 012019

Durango

  • 152,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While I am pumping gas it starts to come back out and it's spits out. Even when I pull the gas pump out to stop the gas it still continues to spit the gas. This happens no matter if I am empty or if I have some gas in my tank

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #175

Aug 012014

Durango

  • 78,000 miles
'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.

- Centralia, WA, USA

problem #174

Mar 172019

Durango

  • miles
When you fill the tank up, at least a gallon or more of fuel spits back out and runs onto the ground with no way to clean the gas

- Murrayville, GA, USA

problem #173

Jan 012017

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel would erroneously escape from the filler neck and spill out of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. Griffin Chrysler Dodge (505 7th St, West tifton, ga) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V003000 (fuel system), although the failures were the same. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Poulan, GA, USA

problem #172

Feb 262019

Durango

  • 30,109 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fire hazard. Gasoline fume after turning off engine. Fuel line will lose pressure after sitting 24hrs and hard initial starting. Engine run fine. No leak detected on long drive. After several short trips, enough leaking gas will pool on top of gas tank and spill over passenger side and rear of gas tank. Gas leak from the plastic housing of oem fuel pump. Fuel pump was replaced at owners expense. Core charge on new fuel pump indicate that the old fuel pump is being rebuilt and small leaks will not be detected from the rebuilt unit.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #171

Feb 082019

Durango

  • 191,000 miles
Fuel shoots out of the filler everytime fuel is added. About 20 gallons into the 27 tank is when this happens. It's not once or twice, but everytime I fill up.

- Eustace, TX, USA

problem #170

Jan 272019

Durango

  • 130,000 miles
Every time I put gas in the tank it spills out at the end of refueling all over the car and ground.

- West Reading, PA, USA

problem #169

Jan 012016

Durango

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While the contact was filling the fuel tank, fuel spilled out. The contact was not able to complete filling the tank. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Bender Chrysler Dodge Jeep (3400 mabry dr, clovis, nm 88101, (575) 762-4511) replaced the fuel check valve. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Hereford, TX, USA

problem #168

Sep 012018

Durango

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. When filling the fuel tank, the fuel tank valve failed and caused fuel to spill out. The vehicle was taken to jstar motors (8200 crystal dr, anaheim, ca 92807, (866) 906-0586) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms listed in NHTSA campaign number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #167

Jul 262018

Durango

  • 51,000 miles
When attempting to re-fuel, immediate backflow/discharge of fuel causing hazard. This occurs even when fuel tank is below 1/4 tank level. Re-fueling must be done at a very slow rate to reduce number of backlow discharges that occur during a single re-fueling session.

- Staten Island,Ny, NY, USA

problem #166

Apr 052012

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
When refueling the vehicle at the gas pump and the tank becomes full and the gas pump clicks fuel spews out of the gas tank opening.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #165

Mar 082009

Durango

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked when attempting to top off the fuel tank. In addition, the vehicle stalled often, would not restart, and the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to gettle Dodge Ram and Chrysler (2323 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, (941) 347-6706), but the cause of the failure could not de determined. However, the dealer replaced an unknown fuse in the engine and the vehicle restarted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- North Point, FL, USA

problem #164

Mar 202018

Durango

  • miles
I had taken my Dodge Durango for a recall on air bag and they replaced.. also mention that when I am filling up my Dodge Durango with fuel it wouldn't automatically stop when tank was full caucusing fuel to splash all over including me they indicated to me that it was a recall on my Durango they ordered the parts and two days later called me and said we are not going to fix it. Dealer was davis moore Dodge in witchita, Kansas

- Derby, KS, USA

problem #163

Feb 162018

Durango

  • 100,000 miles
My car caught on fire from the hood area (I have photos) and air bags never deployed. I took my car in and the air bags were replaced but never deployed and car is a total lost due to fire.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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