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:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,500 miles

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2005 Dodge Durango fuel system problems

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2005 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 10 of 23)

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problem #268

Jun 142011

Durango

  • 38,531 miles

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

Every time I fill my vehicle up with gas it back washes out of the filler tube. When making contact with Dodge Chrysler I was told my vehicle's VIN # was not included in any of the past recalls. At this time Dodge Chrysler has offered a co-pay remedy since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. To resolve the issue I was told the vehicle needs a new gas tank and filler nozzle. Is there anyway to get them to expand the VIN # chart to include other vehicles that are having the same issue??

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #267

Feb 222011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 74,126 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While fueling, the contact noticed that fuel began to spill from the filler neck. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage: Tank assembly) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 74,126....updated 09/27/11 updated 11/02/11

- Mount Vernon, IL, USA

problem #266

Feb 142011

Durango

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that fuel was spewed from the fuel filler neck while refueling the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer however, offered the liability of a portion of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000.

- Hillsdale, MI, USA

problem #265

May 082011

Durango

  • 87,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was also advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 87,400.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #264

Jan 092011

Durango

  • 112,600 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while filling the vehicle with fuel, the fuel will begin to spew out from the fuel tank onto the ground, the vehicle, and even the contact. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) but due to the VIN number, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the failure could start a fire. The failure mileage was 112,600.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #263

Jun 012008

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
1-2 possible concerns- #1- (5.7 V.8 engine issue) as many others have complained the vehicle stalls and quits on sudden stops, and when making turn. After the engine shuts off - it can be restarted - but no engine code is generated. The dealer does not know the specific cause, but cites numerous things that it can be - wanting me to spend $$ to investigate each one and replace parts. The service department is not aware of any issues with the Durango and engine stall. The issue is unpredictable and nearly impossible to duplicate - even though it has happened a dozen or so times in the last 2 years. On several of this occasions I (and my family of 5) have been placed in life threatening situations and I have had issues with controlling the vehicle due to a loss of power steering and brake control. This issue may be related to the next complaint. It seems strange that this on many occasions happens right after a fill up. And - even though my VIN was recalled in 2005 and fixed - gas still sprays out the fuel filler and any gas station when you fill the vehicle up fully. To get around this - my vehicle cannot be filled all the way up. This issue is easy to duplicate - but my dealer states that the work done in 2005 should have fixed this and that any other issue are not a warranty/recall issues. Again - the dealer wants to charge me $$ to test and try to find an answer since according to them this problem has already been fixed.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #262

May 282011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 102,000 miles

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

2005 Dodge Durango VIN [xxx] expels a large quantity of fuel when refueling the vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Holly Springs, NC, USA

problem #261

Jan 232011

Durango

  • 75,000 miles
Gas over flow from 2005 Dodge Durango.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #260

Apr 102011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
Everytime I fill up gasoline and after the automatic shutoff in the handle stops the pump, a large amount of gasoline is sprayed onto myself and the vehicle. This is not only a potential fire hazard but a severe environmental issue.

- Maryland, MD, USA

problem #259

Jan 132010

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
When filling up car with gas, after the pump shuts off, gas pours out of the tank.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #258

May 242008

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank to full capacity, the fuel would spill back out. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they would make adjustments to the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to take the vehicle to a second dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 12/16/11 updated 12/23/11

- Columbia`, MD, USA

problem #257

Feb 222011

Durango 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when he added gasoline to the fuel tank, the automatic shutoff valve did not function and the fuel spilled out of the filler neck. The failure occurred every time the tank was full. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recalls 05V034000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) and 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The current mileage was approximately 43,200. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Updated 07/08/11 updated 11/23/11

- Colonial Heights, VA, USA

problem #256

Jan 102011

Durango 6-cyl

  • 123,000 miles
My 2005 Dodge Durango St started spewing fuel out the filler neck when I'm filling the tank. It usually occurs when the tank reaches about half full. I contacted Chrysler and they told me my car isn't covered under any campaigns and I should take it to a local dealer to have repaired at my own expense. This condition is a serious safety condition every time I try to fill the fuel tank. I know there have been two related recalls of similar faults, but I don't think it's fair that Chrysler won't stand behind this safety issue. I'm now always concerned for my safety when I have to fill my gas tank.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #255

Dec 082010

Durango

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, fuel would leak back out of the fuel tank. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact stated the fuel spitting out of the vehicle can cause a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 05/26/2011

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #254

Apr 202011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
When filling fuel tank, after automatic shutoff by pump the fuel tank spews fuel out. This is, apparently, a fairly common problem with Dodge Durangos.

- Nv, NV, USA

problem #253

May 092011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 96,000 miles
My 2005 Dodge Durango splashes gas out of the tank when refueling. It has been diagnosed by the dealership and the gas tank needs to be replaced. This is an $1111 repair on an issue addressed in a limited recall. Why is my vehicle not part of this recall when it is having the recall problem? this is a major safety issue, gas splashing out of the tank, onto the truck, the ground and myself.

- Newberg, OR, USA

problem #252

Mar 012011

Durango

  • 120,000 miles
When fueling, as the truck reaches a full tank it will spew gas after the pump has shut off. My vehicle was initially included in the first recall, and my replaced tank worked well for a few years. A few months ago the problem recurred and has continued at each fill. For me it's not an issue because I know how much I can put in before hitting full. But my wife and I just switched vehicles and it is a real concern for her.

- Walkersville, MD, USA

problem #251

Oct 012010

Durango

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact noticed that the bottom of her gasoline tank was covered with rust. The dealer advised the contact to have it repainted and offered no further assistance since there were no related recalls. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance either. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was approximately 71,000 and the failure mileages was approximately 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Freeburg, IL, USA

problem #250

May 012011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 10,000 miles
2005 Dodge Durango. When filling at the gas pump, fuel splashes out all over the ground and me when it shuts off. This has been happening since 10K miles, I just put up with it. I found there was a recall, and I want this fixed. Not sure why I did not receive a notice.

- Rittman, OH, USA

problem #249

Jan 242011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 83,000 miles
My 2005 Dodge Durango sprays gas out of the gas tank everytime I fill up my car. Despite that fact that there is a open recall on the fuel tank filter for the 2005 Dodge Durango, Chrysler/Dodge said that my SUV does not qualify for the recall since it has a different part number. Therefore, even though my car exhibits the exact same issue as the outstanding recall and also presents a significant safety issue Chrysler/Dodge is unwilling to include my SUV and countless others in the recall and instead is saying that I need to fix the safety issue and the charge is $1665.

- Palos Verdes, CA, USA

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