Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Dodge Durango

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,002 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V770000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
250,896
Reported to NHTSA
2014-12-03
Owners notified
2015-02-03

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V003000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
18,951
Reported to NHTSA
2009-01-08
Owners notified
2009-04-06

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,951 MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FILLER NECK AT THE END OF REFUELING.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE A SUSPECT INLET CHECK VALVE WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V092000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
328,424
Reported to NHTSA
2007-03-09
Owners notified
2007-04-02

Defect description

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V067000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
268,800
Reported to NHTSA
2006-03-08
Owners notified
2006-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
256,409
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V034000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
26,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-02-03
Owners notified
2005-04-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING. THIS COULD ALLOW SOME FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE FILLER NECK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline44868,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system204100,000 mi
Electrical system17290,000 mi
Power train169126,502 mi
Engine and engine cooling13942,000 mi
Engine113100,000 mi
Air bags102109,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly7660,050 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap6860,000 mi
Steering6390,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine6232,000 mi
Unknown or other45125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3630,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3692,154 mi
Service brakes21100,033 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1343,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)13112,000 mi
Wheels13133,943 mi
Fuel system, other1165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1114,896 mi
Structure: body11150,000 mi
Exterior lighting1097,000 mi
Structure1024,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline86,000 mi
Seat belts869,000 mi
Suspension7133,943 mi
Electrical system: ignition62,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic655,000 mi
Visibility/wiper6118,643 mi
Air bags: frontal518,000 mi
Interior lighting598,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages550,000 mi
Visibility548,098 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module46,766 mi
Equipment434,500 mi
Seats42,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control468,876 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly479,885 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor417,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash316,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system356,966 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings32,000 mi
Suspension: front359,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal355,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages349,330 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module21,948 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system230,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)226,506 mi
Parking brake268,433 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)292,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper228,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device220,100 mi
Tires2133,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1500 mi
Carry handle, shell, base1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery159,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring161,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood15,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control122,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe160,059 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1102,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery17,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system134,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank136,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings134,500 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system164,841 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip116,614 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor131,306 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1102,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist128,565 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system15,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid164,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump164,000 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion115,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint12,042 mi
Suspension: rear116,614 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems135 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

EA06004STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS

Steering

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.