Five problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2005 Durango.
2005 Dodge Durango passenger airbag sensor light will not turn off . . . . So when no one is in the seat at this point I don't feel the airbag will go off during a crash . . . . As it may be sensing a possible child's weight in the seat.
Airbag sensor and rear liftgate. Airbag sensor has been replaced twice. Once by me at my cost through the dealer and once by them as it was under warranty. It is on again and I refuse to pay for the fix again as this seems to be a trend. Liftgate just stopped unlocking/opening. Non-powered liftgate. Only way to open the liftgate is by unlocking it with the key fob and or the electric unlock panel on the drivers side door. There is no way to open this liftgate manually. No keyhole or "escape "latch" inside the liftgate door. I am getting this fixed as the dealer said something was "jammed" in the mechanical device. I asked if I jammed something and they said nope it was a mechanical issue. $369. 99 for the new electronic lock and mechanism. I have read in other forums that the 2005 Durango's and caravans have had similar issues and that the fix was approximately 350 dollars.
Air bag light comes on. Has been reported to dealer 3 times.
The contact stated the sun roof was making a noise. He took the vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the sun roof. After replacement rain leaked in through the sunroof assembly and flooded the vehicle. The sun roof was replaced again and the noise returned. Additionally, the seat belt light came on while the seat belt was in use. The dealership disconnected the sensor, and ordered replacement parts for the entire seat belt assembly. The air bag light came on with no warning. The dealership ordered parts for repair of the air bag.
The airbag light continued to come on. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times. There have been no crashes. This was a brand new vehicle. Repairs were done on the ignition switch and instrument cluster. This was thought to be related to the reason why the air bag light continued to come on. The air bags had not deployed. The light for the passenger's side airbag and the driver's side continued to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for this problem. Updated 12/27/05.