8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$238.00
Average Mileage:
46,935 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace the key for $200+ (2 reports)
- replace key reader (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
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2008May 01
Durango SLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 48,050 miles
Reading these auto complaints about the keyless entry is just pissing me off!
I can't understand that Dodge will not just recall this, they are just hurting their rep.
The keyless entry only worked for a little while, then we replaced the batteries, but both keys never worked. No one wanted to take responsibility for it and just wanted us to pay for it. Go to Google and type this complaint, you will see many others like mine. Dodge does not care about this problem, and I will not buy another one again! The best advertising is "Word of Mouth"
Man up Dodge, just fix this issue!
2007Jan 11
Durango SLT 5.8L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
2004 Dodge Durango - 2nd key broke on the keyring slot
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2008Nov 19
Durango SLT Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
My key fobs have stopped working, as with others the inside of the key has come apart and no I can no longer lock or unlock the doors (and turn off the alarm) with the key fob. When I open the door with the key in the door, the alarm goes off and must be disabled by starting the car with the key.
WORKAROUND
If you lock the doors using the door locks on each door (vs. the lock all button on the drivers door) the alarm will not arm. This will enable you to unlock the door with the key and not set off the alarm.
Dealer wants me to buy new key fobs at $120 each plus $50 to program...
2008Sep 09
Durango LX V8 Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
I have read all the problems with the remote keys and the battery holder being broke. I can no longer open my car doors. The alarm goes off each time I enter the car. I can't even begin to tell you what a pain this is. It is really embarrassing. I have changed the batteries but now know that the battery holder is causing the problem. Both clips are broken. I am going to take the keys to be soldered again. I will report back on my findings. Thanks
2008Aug 26
Durango Limited V8
- Automatic transmission
- 25,562 miles
Got in the car this morning and it wouldn't start. Tried several times, waited and tried one more time, started. Drove 40 miles to funeral, got in and out 4 times, started fine. Decided to run it by the dealer where I bought it and have it checked. Said it was the key reader, they called it a screamer something. Said they didn't have the part but would have it tomorrow.
Great, I get to drive another 80 miles round trip to have it fixed only to discover here that it may happen all over again. Not to mention they said it would cost $238 and some change.
If it happens again I will report it to the IL attorney who is a pitbull and will show no mercy!
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2009May 04
Durango SLT 4.7L V8
I can't believe the number of other owners with the same problem. My wife's key began to not open the door lock. I spent $7 for replacement batteries only to learn that didn't solve the problem. Shortly my key also failed to operate the door lock. They meant we had to use the key to open the locked door everytime we drove the vehicle. Since I had to take the Durango to the Dealer for another stupid problem to get fixed, I asked them to check out both remotes. They said that the contact buttons in both remotes "wore" out and that I would have to replace both remotes. For now I continue to manually open my doors. Another reason that Dodge is failing and losing market share and Consumer Confidence.
manc
Elon, NC, USA
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