Dodge Durango electrical problems

electrical problem

7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

105,833 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)

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problem #3

2007Nov 17

Durango SLT 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

Several months ago my Durango failed to start when I came out of a restaurant after lunch. It had absolutely no power to anything, except the power mirrors, and there was a clicking noise behind the glovebox if I left the door open. The noise would stop when I tried to turn on the lights. After it sat for a while it started up. Same thing has happened numerous times. I have taken it to two dealers and neither has been able to figure out what was wrong. No error codes are displayed and they have problems getting it to reproduce the error on cue. One dealer had it for three weeks and couldn't figure it out. I can't believe that there are a large number of things behind the glovebox that click and can disable to whole electrical system, so why the #$&#@^#^&@*#* hell can't they figure this out??? What a bunch of idiots. I'll never buy a dodge again.

pmcdermott

Ocoee, FL, USA

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problem #2

2007Oct 27

(reported on)

Durango SLT V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles

I saw Don's post and my Durango is doing the exact same thing. I need to know what is going on! My Durango wouldn't start--not even turn over and no electric signal. Then I slam my door and everything comes alive and the D starts and cranks right up without a hitch!??????

Jonny C.

Niceville, FL, USA

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problem #1

2007Jan 31

(reported on)

Durango 5.3

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,500 miles

Shut it off at work, went to start it again to go home and nothing, no clicking or cranking, gauges lit up that's all, battery good tried jumping it , nothing.I had it towed and they replaced the alternator and tension pulley and said it also had a short. I waited another 2 days and got it back and it ran good for about 6 weeks. I shut it off to go in store came back out nothing not even dash lights this time. I left it there came back the next day could not open door with remote used key, tried again to start no luck but with the key still on heard noise coming from dash, banged on dash and lights came on and it started. Now I am worried this may happen again but somewhere isolated. whats up, anyone know.

Don Z.

Mahanoy City, PA, USA

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