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 1 of 11)

problem #202

Jan 222023

Durango

  • miles

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

I have own my Durango for about 4 years and I recently had the air bag recall repaired that it had. My vehicle also had a previous recall for the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve. It causes gas to splash out at a large amount which splashes out at you, all over the truck and the ground. It does this every time I fill my tank. I looked it up online and mine was never replaced but -??checked-?? before I owned it. I don-??t know why it was replaced because my vehicles is obviously affected by this recall and the dealer will not fix it because it was previously checked. I-??m scared of the danger this issues has. I-??m a single dad and this is my only vehicle. It happens regularly every time I refuel.

- White Haven, PA, USA

problem #201

Sep 082022

Durango

  • miles
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

- Gulfport , MS, USA

problem #200

Aug 082022

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
VIN: [XXX], 2005 Dodge Durang0 SLT, 4.7L. Vehicle purchased party on 07/20/2022. Register and insured 07/21/2022. SAFETY FCA Recall #: H45. NHTSA Recall #: 09v-003; The fuel tank inlet check valve sticks in the open position, causing fuel to spill out of the filler tube when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Repair Description: The fuel inlet check valve must be tested for proper operation. A vehicle with a sticking check valve must have the fuel tank replaced. On 08/08/2022 during the second attempt of refueling as the current owner. There was fuel spillback during refueling. On 08/08/2022, I contacted Daimler Chrysler at [XXX], case number [XXX] explaining the incident. However, customer service ([XXX]) stated that the safety recall had been completed but in fact per recall status according to FCA, only an INSPECTION was performed. This is not only a serious safety concern to myself and my family but also to the community at large. Especially during refueling, with the possibility of an explosion and fire caused by fuel spilling and igniting in the process. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #199

May 192022

Durango

  • miles

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

When filling up my gas tank occasionally fuel will spit out of my gas tank and all over my car and ground

- Douglas City, CA, USA

problem #198

Mar 022022

Durango

  • miles
Was driving 2005 dodge Durango when it stalled and stopped running at a bottom of a hill. Would not start. Replaced idiole control sensor, starter, battery, crank shaft sensor and relays. Started ran for 30 minutes again just died in the middle of the road. Will not start. If someone would of come over the hills could of hit us with sever injury or possibly death. Still wont run crank over wont run.

- Blue Mound, KS, USA

problem #197

Oct 022021

Durango

  • miles
When filling up vehicle, fuel pump spits fuel back out when full instead of shutting off. Or pump will not fill at full speed and pump continually shuts off. Then it cannot tell when full, spitting fuel back out the filler

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #196

Aug 192021

Durango

  • miles

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

After filling gas tank to completion and hearing the auto stop on the fuel pump engage I saw about a liter of fuel spill out from the gas tank. Fuel was all over the vehicle and ground.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #195

Jun 292021

Durango

  • miles
I cant put more then 10 dollars in my tank because the nosle keeps clicking and gas pours out all over me and the ground. There was a recall for this, but it is no longer happening. I just bought this car used and now my mechanic cant even find a gas tank to replace it. My legs have felt like they where on fire and became red from the gas pouring out on me, my husband has had to hose me down outside in my backyard from having fuel all over my legs. This is very dangerous, nerve racking and a total safety hazard.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #194

Jun 112021

Durango

  • miles
Engine is intermittent stalling when driving or taking a sharp corner at Low speed. The vehicle engine has just stalled when driving at different speeds. No check engine lite on at all the engine just stalls and I can restart the engine almost all the time right away the repair facility has no idea what is going on. Need to get this figured out before an accident happens

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #193

Feb 012021

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
When you fill the fuel tank full it gushes out all over the place. How hasn't this matter been taken care of. It's extremely dangerous and unsafe. Dodge must enjoy seeing unsafe [xxx]. it happens all the time when you fill up. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Manito, IL, USA

problem #192

Apr 012020

Durango

  • 210,000 miles

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

Fuel shoots out of filler tube while fueling the vehicle

- Alfred, ME, USA

problem #191

Jul 292020

Durango

  • 100,000 miles
The gasoline will overflow from the fuel filler pipe and cap and not shut off on its own. This happens when filling the vehicle stationary, with the car off at gas stations. It happens very consistently, regardless of the fill rate of the gas, the style of gasoline dispenser, or location of the gas station. The gasoline will continue to spill out from the fuel neck until someone manually intervenes and turns off the nozzle. There have been 2 recalls issued for this issue with 2005 Dodge Durango's (recall id# 40367, and 27198) however the recall is limited to certain vins, which does not include mine. To be clear, even though my VIN is not included in the recalls, I am experiencing the exact same issue as described in both recalls. The body on that side of the vehicle (directly under the filler cap) has been completely eaten away from the episodes of gasoline pouring out over it.

- Carol Stream, IL, USA

problem #190

Jul 152020

Durango

  • miles
When filling gas tank, gas shoots back out filler tube. The gasoline will splash back at you when tank is not even full. Very dangerous and checked for recall but my vehicle not covered but many owners report same issue.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #189

Jun 042005

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
Gas filler line ejects fuel while filling car.

- Gatesville, TX, USA

problem #188

Mar 012020

Durango

  • 120,000 miles
Fuel splashes out of the filler neck when fuel tank is filled.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

problem #187

Feb 182020

Durango

  • 148,500 miles
When filling the gas tank, after the gas pump shuts off (indicating tank full), gas spews out of the tank and into the vehicle, ground, and person pumping gas if they don't jump out of the way quickly.

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #186

Oct 192009

Durango

  • 120,000 miles
Stationary: When refueling, great amount of fuel leaks out with high pressure, soaked me in gasoline causing burns and skin irritation on half of my body, also damaged the fuel panel side of the vehicle. Chrysler refuses to recognize an existent recall on vehicles from the same year that evidently have same defects. My vehicle not listed on the recall but defect was found by 2 different Dodge mechanics so was supposedly repaired. Unfortunately, in my first drive it almost killed me in a zone where vehicles go at 70 mph. In the highway something suddenly snapped loudly, fuel splatter leaking out with pressure, smoke coming out, vehicle started to shake aggressively out of control, then vehicle shuts off while running, twice. The vehicle remain with an asphyxiating fuel odor, fire department and police were at scene, Chrysler kept me hours in the phone constantly washing their hands from 2pm until 8pm, call after call and neither Chrysler or the Dodge dealership provided any solution nor help, we almost died today, this defect almost killed us.

- Mount Clemens, MI, USA

problem #185

Sep 242019

Durango

  • 110,000 miles
When I get gas it doesn't matter if I have a little gas or half a tank my gas as I'm pumping always comes out and backfires at me....it just starts spitting out at me for no reason... even when I'm empty and I start pumping gas it happens after about 10 seconds of pumping gas it just decides to come back at me.. so I'm wasting gas all the time it happens about every fourth time I get gas....

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #184

Aug 012019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango fuel escapes from the fuel filler neck fuel spills unto the person refueling possible faulty fuel tank the contact stated that while refueling fuel would escape from the fuel filler neck and spill onto the person while refueling. The cause of failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced in August 2013 under the NHTSA campaign number: 5V034000 (fuel system) for the same failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #183

Aug 202019

Durango

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango fuel escapes from the fuel filler neck fuel spills unto the person refueling possible faulty fuel tank the contact stated that while refueling fuel would escape from the fuel filler neck and spill onto the person while refueling. The cause of failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced in August 2013 under the NHTSA campaign number: 5V034000 (fuel system) for the same failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

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