general problems of the 2005 Dodge Durango - part 1

77 problems related to other fuel system 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.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2025

My car is having identical symptoms to a recall for it, but Dodge is saying my vehicle is "not affected", despite having identical symptoms from an identical cause. The check valve on my fuel tank has failed, and it overflows when I fill it with gas.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2023

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.

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2022

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.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2022

VIN: 1d4hb48n45f541516, 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 1-800-853-1403, case number 83760378 explaining the incident. However, customer service (ms. Kadijah) 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.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2022

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

6 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2022

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.

7 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2021

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.

8 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2021

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.

9 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2021

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.

10 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2021

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.

11 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2020

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.

12 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2020

Fuel shoots out of filler tube while fueling the vehicle.

13 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2019

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.

14 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

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.

15 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the fuel overflowed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic and a dealer. The dealer (pearson Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 8250 w broad st, richmond, va 23294, (804) 965-0300) stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: rq08005 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer issued two fuel system recalls and three fuel system tsbs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

16 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2017

"takata recall" I'm handicap, trying to get airbags replaced, keep getting run around, dealers no help, finally one dealer says parts are on order , but still no results, have been over 1 year, I'm still recieving recall letters in mail, frustrated, need vehicle fixed,.

17 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2017

A recall that supposedly happened before I purchased the vehicle is showing the symptoms of why it was recalled to begin with. The recall #e01, NHTSA #05v-034 which involves the fuel filler tube inlet check valve. Every single time I try to put gas in my Durango, the fuel spurts out at me. . . Even when I go super slow in filling it up. This has been going on for at least 2 years now. The area around and under the gas cap is now all corroded and rusted. I recently took some pictures during the fill to show all the gas on the ground and on the car. I took this to Dodge city in brookfield, WI and they could not fix the problem without charging me for the work (almost $600). In researching this problem, I see many people with these Durangos have this issue but Chrysler will not fix it without charging the end user.

18 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2017

Engine cuts off at any speed, but especially at low idle, when nearing an intersection, or turning the vehicle at a lower, safer speed. This happens on highway, residential streets, stoplights, basically anywhere at anytime.

19 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Tl 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.

20 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2016

I have a 2005 Dodge Durango with the 5. 7 hemi engine. . It has 80,000 miles and just recently the engine started shutting off at random times when driving, mostly when I hit a bump in the road. . I have researched this with the national highway safety board website and see there is a hundreds of complaints from feburary 2005 thru present . . There was an investigation opened in 2005 pe05-027 then it was transferred to an engineering analysis ( ea05-018) and then nothing. . I would like to know if the NHTSA dropped the ball on this?? there is no further answers to the complaint. . Please advise me what do I have to do to get a n answer to this problem, which is a manufactures error that is going to get me killed or someone else.

21 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2016

When fueling vehicle the fuel will unpredictable overflow and cause gasoline to pour on vehicle and unto the ground. Enough fuels overflows to cause puddles of gasoline to form on the ground. If you are standing close to intake it will spray fuel on person operating the pumb. The problem is causing rusting on vehicle.

22 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2016

When putting gas in the vehicle it does not stop once full it will splash gas on the vehicle, person putting the gas in and will continue to spill onto the pavement. This happens every time you put gas in the vehicle.

23 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2016

Gas spilling and squirting out when refueling. This happens each and every time I refuel. I just bought this 2005 Dodge Durango 2 months ago. Gas spills and squirts on my clothes and feet. This is dangerous! please help me get this resolved before I catch on fire or set fire to someone else nearby. I just bought this vehicle at jrs auto sales in tacoma, wa I bought this 2005 Dodge Durango on January 9, 2016 and gas has spitted out from day one since I bought it each and every time at various gas stations. It has stream out and squirted violently while I was bending down and got into my face and eye. Help please!.

24 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Fuel keeps spitting back up the spout. .

25 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2015

When filling car with gas it shoots out filler tube spilling gas on the side of the car and ground.

26 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2015

Vehicle throttle stuck in drive as driver was pulling forward to back up into garage. Vehicle plunged forward 20 feet, hit an overhead door and bumper guard causing the airbag to deploy. Airbag lacerated, abraised and bruised left forearm of driver, john c. Murgia iii, requiring emergency room treatment at mercy medical 301 st. Paul street, baltimore, MD 21202. Vehicle was totaled and claim filed with geico claim # 0084883020101273.

27 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2015

After filling up vehicle, a quantity of gasoline flushed out of the fuel filler neck causing a distinct fire hazard. This has occurred for each fill up.

28 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

I am not happy that my VIN number pulls up only one recall when a few of the issues that I am having are on the recall list. For starters the side of my vehicle is flaking p[aint and not to mention everytime I fuel it, gas spurts all over the vehicle and ground. A major fire hazard especially when my children are in the back 2 seats.

29 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spew back out of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle experienced same failure listed in recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v003000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000. Pam.

30 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Owner of 2005 Dodge Durango with faulty check valve in fuel filler tube. Vehicle VIN currently not included in Chrysler recall h45, (NHTSA 05v034000). Upon fuel fill up, vehicle overflows substantial amount of fuel from filler neck onto side of vehicle and ground on every fuel hose cut off.

31 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Constant fuel smell while driving and sitting still. Fuel spits back out filler when fueling. Rust through in left rear quarter panel. Problem has been ongoing for a couple of years. Getting worse. There is a recall for this problem but does not cover my VIN.

32 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2014

Engine will without warning lurch forward. It will also completely shut down making steering and braking extremely difficult. This vehicle had no codes showing and repair shop can't replicate the problem this lurching of the vehicle has occurred almost daily. And has completely shut down twice. I drive with two kids in the car and this is extremely dangerous. Their are several complaints with the exact same problem.

33 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

When fueling, there is no shutoff so fuel goes everywhere. Dealership says problem was fixed but it is not fixed. It has been doing this since I purchased the vehicle. It is very unsafe and causes a wet slippery surface at gas pump, along with gas leakage down the side of vehicle, which has created rust now.

34 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2014

When you go to put gas in it the gas wont shut off and I have an inside light that says gas cap even though we have replaced the gas cap and I have rust where the gas has run down the car. Im also having trouble with my gages in the vehicle and it takes spells that it doesnt want to take gas.

35 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2014

The gas will not shut off when refueling the vehicle. Gas runs out on the ground. I have a light that comes on saying gas cap even though I bought a new one. And I have rust on the side where gas has run down the vehicle. I have also had an incident where everything electrical in my vehicle has went crazy. Lights flashing gages malfuctioning and at this time it would not take any fuel you could push on the accelerator all you wanted but it would not take fuel. I have read where other people have had problems with their gas refueling to. This is a very serouis and dangerous problem. I would like an investigation into this and I would like a response please. I think the manufactuer should be held responsiable for their mistakes and this is clearly their mistake.



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