engine problem
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pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
39,818 miles
Number of complaints:
24 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (14 reports)
- the dealership tells me nothing is wrong with the car (6 reports)
- "re program" the computer (1 reports)
- "reprogram" the computer (1 reports)
- replaced a solenoid in the transmission (1 reports)
- transmission replaced (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2005 Dodge Durango stalling without warning
2008Apr 04
Durango LX V8
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
I have a piece of sh*t 2005 Dodge Durango. I have been back and forth with that car, i don't know how many times. I think they have replaced every sensor they can think of in that crap car. The dealership can't no figure out the problem. They even plugged in that black "computer" thing..i forgot the name. But you have to push the button everytime it stalls or shuts down. Even with that, the dealership can't figure it out. This is DEFINITELY a recall. But of course, Chrysler Dodge doesn't want to lose anymore money. Thank GOD i bought the extended warranty. I even tried the Lemon Law Lawyers and they were worthless. They said it was over the Lemon Law mileage. Whatever, the problem started before that. I just don't know what to do anymore. I commute everyday with my two kids and it's a very scary feeling each time i get in that car. It mainly shuts off when I'm going to brake or go into reverse or even have it parking. The RPM meter starts going crazy, up and down and then it shuts off. I was never a big fan of Dodge but my husband convinced me gave Dodge the benefit of the doubt. Was I TOTALLY right about Dodge. They SUCK! I will tell everyone I know not to buy a Dodge. God Bless the families and everyone that drive in these dangerous vehicles everyday.
2008Aug 10
Durango Limited 4X4 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
I AM SICK TO DEATH THAT EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN OR TURN INTO A PARKING LOT MY DURANGO STALLS... ONE DAY SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT!!!!!! THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM....
2008Mar 27
Durango 4x4 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
2005 DODGE DURANGO -- ENGINE STALLING stalling incidents have the following characteristics: - they occur at low speeds, often during parking lot ordriveway maneuvers; - they occur during decelerations, such as braking for a stop sign or traffic signal; able to immediately restart the vehicle.... Stalling during low-speed deceleration...I know that there was an investigation in May of 2005 for this problem and was closed in Nov 2005 with no recall this is a very dangerous situation......... I am outragedM. Pierce
2006Jan 10
Durango SLT 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
I am so fed up. I have been battling with Dodge for almost two years over this. I purchased the vehicle in November of 2005. It was brand new on 2 miles on it. I drove fine for a month then it started shutting off. I took it back and the dealership said they could find anything. That they test drove it and it was fine. I tried to trade it for something else but they gave me a hard time and said if it did it again they would see what they could do. Well, it's two years later and the damn truck is still shutting off. I got a lemon lawyer, that was a joke, and lost!!! Daimler Chrysler had their mechanic come out a week before the hearing and reset the computer. When the vehicle didn't shut off any more, they said they fixed the problem and I lost the case. Well here it is a year later and the truck has started shutting off again. The warranty has expired and now I'm stuck trying to fix a lemon of a truck with a hugh car note. This is not right. Something need to be done. LET'S START A CLASS ACTION SUIT!!!!!!
2008Feb 01
Durango 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
When shifting from reverse to drive after backing out of the garage or parking stall, the engine would die/stall. I had to shift it back to park, and try to start the engine again. It would not start unless I had the gas pedal pressed. This happened sporadically and of course the dealership could not duplicate the problem. I was told to have the spark plugs replaced and to have the throttle body cleaned out. After having both of these done, the problem occurred again the same night!! I still have not come to a solution, and this is a very embarrassing and frustrating problem!!!
2008Feb 01
Durango SLT 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
OK, I am getting really aggravated with my Durango which I do love by the way. It stalls (dies) and or tries to everyday!!!! I have to let it warm up..... it is 75 degrees here, and it doesn't do it as bad. It tries to die when I am coming to a stop, unless i baby it and stop very slowly. It also idles very low, 400 RPM. It is getting horrible gas mileage. It use to get about 18 MPG and now it gets 13. The RPM's bounce around when I am stopping or slowing down and it idles very rough. I took it to the dealer because it is still under warranty, they say that they could not duplicate the problem. I am going to take it back again and tell them to fix it or shove it up their a**. My mom had a 2005 Dadge Ram that had ALMOST THE IDENTICAL symptoms, her problem was fixed with replacing the EGR valve, but the dealer tells me that this is not the problem with mine. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008Mar 13
Durango Limited 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
After my truck stalling without warning almost rolling back and hitting someone Took it back where i got it, they shipped it to dodge and finally after having it 1 1/2 weeks they replaced a solenoid in the transmission, they said it was acting like its a manual transmission instead of a automatic,, which when applied brakes it would look for the clutch which i didn't have.. Working good now lets hope it stays this way.. they also filled transmission fluid said it was low and that could be another reason.,.. But hope this helps someone else with this problem
2008Feb 16
Durango SXT 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
My Durango stalls when we make sharp turns. It just goes dead and we have to put it in park and restart. I have no power steering, nothing! This could be very dangerous even deadly. I have two children and I'm very worried about this. My truck is out of warranty, of course, so I know when I take it to the dealership it's going to cost. So far the truck has done this twice. Has anyone had there's fixed with no other stalls?
2007Mar 27
(reported on)Durango Limited 5.8L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
The 2005 Durango dies during acceleration or highway speed with no warning and will not start until completely stopped. Sets no codes. This can be dangerous because it will do it when you are merging onto the interstate or something and suddenly you are causing all sorts of problems.
2008Mar 08
Durango Limited 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 34,100 miles
I have a 2005 Durango Limited Drove the Suv 3 times since i got it on March 7 08 Keeps Stalling without warning can anyone tell me what is wrong with this suv. Took it back to dealership they sent it to dodge and the calibrated the system/ which obliviously didnt work. can anyone help
2008Jan 02
Durango SLT 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,900 miles
After numerous trips in for the random stalling over 7 months, they determined at the end of December that the transmission needed to be replaced. This was done and completed the beginning of January and it has been 2 months since the vehicle has randomly stalled. My husband drives the vehicle and is not completely convinced that this has resolved the issue, BUT it has not stalled and it had gotten to where it would stall everyday at least once.
2008Feb 28
Durango SLT
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
Tonight I was driving home from the mall going about 35 and my Durango randomly STALLED in the middle of the road! I was able to pull into a WalMart, turn it off and restart it and get home. Once I got home, calmed down, I drove to AutoZone and had the battery and alternator tested. Both tested FINE! They were completely confused as to why it could have happened. I was able to get home just fine without any sign of the issue again. I am scared to drive it but due to the warranty being over I have no choice! Seems this should be a RECALL!!!
2007May 29
(reported on)Durango SLT V8, HEMI
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
My 2005 Durango has stalled without warning several times. Each time it was either stopped or slowing to a stop. I had to have it towed to the dealership one of the times because it the engine wouldn't stay running for more than 10 seconds. The steering wheel locks up when this happens. I am terrified that I'm going to be traveling on a highway or curvy road when this happens, or crossing over a busy street. It has been to the dealership 3 times about this and they tell me that nothing appears to be wrong with the car. Now I know from looking on here I am not the only one with this problem. There needs to be a recall about this before someone gets killed.
2008Jan 02
Durango Limited 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
I've had this problem from new til present, and have not found a solution from anyone. My Durango has stalled on me approx. 11 times in a two year period. It also has a tapping noise in the motor, but thats another complaint you can read about.
2007Dec 12
Durango SLT 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,400 miles
This problem has been occurring on a regular basis for the last 2 months, before that is was intermittent. The SUV stalls when you are braking, mostly this happens when we are coming to a stop at a light or parking. It was at the dealer for the second time yesterday, they have cleaned the throttle body (in May), flushed the fuel injection system and replaced the battery. We picked it up last night and it did the same thing in front of the dealership when my husband was driving. But yet they have not been able to duplicate the problem.
2007May 14
Durango SLT 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 33,300 miles
Twice the vehicle has stalled as I was pulling into a parking space. Took it to the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. They cleaned the throttle body but this did not seem to help.
2007Dec 13
Durango 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
I just bought a used 05 Durango 14 days ago. It has now stalled 3 times. The first was when I was waiting for a left turn. 2nd when my 16 year old daughter was switching into the driver seat and getting ready to try it out. She went to put it in drive and it was not running. Then we took it to the dealer (they have been very cooperative but can't find an answer). They had it for 3 days and couldn't duplicate the issue. i went the 13th to pick it up and as I was backing out of the parking lot and went to stop and look over my shoulder it died while i had my foot on the brake. It was great. There I sit blocking there driveway walking back in to show them the dead vehicle with the radio, heater and lights still working just fine. They put the dealer plate back on the loaner and said they would keep working on the issue. I must say they haven't argued once and have been very eager to help. but it is a pain to have you truck but not be able to take it home.
2007Oct 17
Durango SLT 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 27,500 miles
My wife was driving our 2005 Durango, going through two 90 degree turns when the power steering,and brakes went out. she turned it off then started it up and everything was fine. this infuriated me, because we have just bought this truck two months earlier. when we took it to the dealer they told us there was a problem with the computer, and that they had to "reprogram" the computer. what they did i don't know but it hasn't repeated "this" problem.
2007Dec 24
Durango 5.3L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
Well I have added a couple of things about this to this website and here after we thought it was fixed it happens again. We stop at a red light and when we get ready to go it has died. Not a cough or sputter just off. I took it back again to the dealer and they gave me another loaner. We will see what happens.
2006Sep 16
Durango SLT 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
This was not the first time and not the last but the most dangerous. I was driving up to Idaho City and if you have been thers you know there is alot of winding turns and not alot of places to turn off I had my kids in the car both under 5 at the time and the river was not to high but would have killed us just the same. I came around a turn and the car stalled now I am 5'6 and about 140 I stood on the brakes and barely kept us from going over the edge because I had no steering and was right next to the edge when it happened to begin with. the other five times I was in traffic intown and it was mostly an inconvenience and the dealer ship has been no help. No codes no answers. I am mechanical trained and I can't find anything either I am sur it is a computer glitch but I can't isolate it. I thought it was vapor lock at first but but it has happened to many times even with the gas cap off which I drove this way for two weeks just two see if it would happen again and it did. I can say that it has happened at least 30 times in two years and if I could I would get rid of this thing. If anyone has suggestions on dealing with deanships let me know.
2007Nov 27
Durango SLT 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
My wife was driving the other day and while driving it stalled twice. It started right back up and was able to drive off. It happened one time previously but the dealership was clueless. If anyone finds a solution please let me know. Thanks.
2007Nov 09
(reported on)Durango ST 4X 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 32,247 miles
3rd incident: This is the worse of all three times the truck has been into the dealer for this issue. My husband and I were entering a sharp turn, with traffic in the other lane. All of a sudden we were on the side of the road�.since my husband was driving this time, I asked him what was going on. It took everything he had to turn the wheel�No check engine light�no nothing�the truck stalled�losing all power steering, causing him to have to force us to the side of the road. Now we have more concern about the truck�since we have had this issue about 12 times in the last year, it seems to be getting worse. The dealer again could not duplicate the issue��so there is nothing they can do.� Where does safety come first? How many times can you not duplicate something before something catastrophic happens? If I were driving, I would have not had the strength to pull the truck off to the side of the road�what if? We now have a 16 year old less experienced driver�what if she was driving? I have called Dodge/Chrysler�going to get another opinion. I am down to their options�FIX IT or take it off of my hands before one of us gets hurt or worse. Comments to follow�(more issues�this time with breaks being posted).
2007Nov 09
(reported on)Durango ST 4X 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 18,435 miles
2nd incident: Again our truck stalled a few times between the first 12,000 miles and 18,435 miles. We took it back to the dealer�again unable to duplicate. This time I was backing out of a driveway, not as bad of an area, but non the less this is becoming a pain.
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2008Jun 02
Durango SLT 4.7L
The car has stalled (while driving) a couple of times. And usually when slowing down on a turn or coming up to a light. Thank god no one got hurt and didn't cause an accident. Once stalled while my son, a new driver was behind the wheel. Told the dealer about the problem when I brought it in for the tune up and oil changes. Of course they can't duplicate the problem...Make sure when you talk to the dealer they make notes on the cars records, get them to print them out and take the hard copy, otherwise there is no backup on your complaints.
Kathie C.
Coral Springs, FL, USA
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