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 9 of 23)

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problem #288

Jan 152009

Durango

  • 50,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While adding fuel to vehicle the contact noticed gasoline escaping whenever the fuel tank was full. There was NHTSA recall campaign number: 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) which could be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #287

Mar 262009

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
2005 Dodge Durango, fuel spews from gas tank everytimei fill up, and it just dies intermittently, it also stutters as though it has bad gas when traveling at a slower rate of speed. I called Dodge on the recall but of course mine is not included, they said had to have proof, so I plan to take a video next time.

- Carrollton, MO, USA

problem #286

Jul 162011

Durango

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated after approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and informed her she needed to replace the fuel tank, the fuel pump modular and she needed a system update. The manufacturer was contacted but they will not speak with her. The case manager would not return her call. The dealer will not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- North Zulch , TX, USA

problem #285

Mar 132011

Durango

  • 100,000 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 escaped from the vehicle through the filler neck. The failure always occurred when the pump was set to refuel automatically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that the VIN did not qualify for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly).the failure mileage was 100,00 and the current mileage was 111,000.

- Mililani, HI, USA

problem #284

Jan 012011

Durango

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While attempting to add fuel to the vehicle, gasoline would spill out onto the ground. To avoid the spillage, he was only able to add a half tank of fuel to the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the fuel tank assembly failed. The manufacturer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in recall 05V034000 fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 63,000. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #283

Jun 102011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
During filling gas on my 2005 Dodge Durango limited (5.7 L hemi), the gas has started running out or spraying out of the filling nozzle as the fuel tank becomes full. This has happened on more than 5 occasions. The manufacturer was contacted and claims my VIN number is not part of the recall for a faulty fuel tank check valve, but I continually have to monitor my gas gauge as I'm filling my vehicle each time to avoid gas spewing out and onto the ground. This is a safety and environmental hazard that must be addressed. This is a similar issue on this model with select VIN numbers, but for some reason, mine is not covered?

- Kronenwetter, WI, USA

problem #282

Mar 282011

Durango

  • 120,000 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 upon refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V003000 (fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. No other assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Berwick, PA, USA

problem #281

Jul 012011

Durango

  • miles
Fuel overflow on fill up. Updated 07/28/11

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

problem #280

Jul 172011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Fuel spills when filling up with gas. Fuel gushes outward onto myself and pavement. Occurred numerous times. Have resorted to not topping off tank.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #279

Jul 222009

Durango

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, fuel began to spill onto the ground and the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the fuel tank would need replacing and that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V003000, ( fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that his VIN was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 88,000.

- Burlington, IA, USA

problem #278

Jan 022011

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 50,000 miles

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

Fuel overflow on fill up. Status update. 11/15/11

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

problem #277

Nov 012010

Durango

  • 69,000 miles
When filling fuel tank, a large amount of fuel sprays out right after the pump shuts off. Easily a quart of gas sprays everywhere. Even refueling slowly does not prevent this. Spilled gas presents a fire hazard.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #276

Jul 082011

Durango

  • 73,000 miles
Gas splashes out on myself and the car and the ground everytime I fill up with gasoline. It has been reported and verified that in Jan of '09 there was a massive recall on 2005 Durangos regarding this safety hazard. I took my vehicle in to a local Chrysler dealer and they charged me $75 to tell me there was nothing wrong with my car and that they did not have any recall notices for my year of Durango. I have the complaint number from the nhtsb announcing the massive recall of these particular vehicles. When I complained again, I was told the recall did not include my VIN number.this is unacceptable. A fire could start or worse yet, I could catch on fire with the amount of backsplash I receive everytime I fill the gas tank up fully. This is a serious defect on Chrysler's part and it needs to be repaired immediately. At the high price of fuel I do not expect to be doused with a shower of gas, nor do other customers' parked near my car at the gas station.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #275

Jan 012010

Durango 8-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
2005 Dodge Durango - fuel spurts out of tank at end of filling nearly every time.

- South San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #274

Jul 012009

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2005 Dodge Durango for the past two years everytime I fill it up with gas, about a gallon or so shoots back out of the tank because their is a faulty part. I have called Dodge several times and they keep telling that my vehicle isn't in the recall; but if the part had been made in a different factory that had the defect issues then it would be eligible for a recall. I am sick and tired of wasting my money on the gas that keeps shooting out of it and washing my vehicle off every time I fill up. I have talked to other 2005 and 2006 Durango owners and they are having the same problem. Any suggestions?

- Waldron, IN, USA

problem #273

Jul 072010

Durango 8-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel filler neck. A dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not yet taken in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was then notified, and the contact was informed that the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05V034000 (fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap) was no longer valid. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 8/29/11 updated 09/28/11

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #272

Jun 012011

Durango

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel filler neck. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was refueled. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed 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 contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk while changing gears at various speeds. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

problem #271

Apr 132011

Durango

  • 92,288 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel would spew from the vehicle, splashing onto the contact and the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 05V034000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) and stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The dealer however, advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer also informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced due to a faulty check valve. The contact stated that the fuel spewing from the tank could possibly result in a fire. The failure mileage was 92,288.

- Columbia , SC, USA

problem #270

Nov 152010

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 112,000 miles
When filling up my gas tank to full the gas will spray back out of the filler tube, it sprays about 3 feet as if venting off pressure. I know there was a recall on Durangos the year mine was made for this issue but mine was not included. I think I have one of the defective filler tubes.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #269

May 012011

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
Fuel spit-back through the filler neck - issue is well documented with Chrysler as a recall for my make and model, but they misled me into believing they would resolve the issue until after it was diagnosed. My VIN is not listed on the recall list and should be.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

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