CarComplaints.com Notes: The second generation Durango was introduced in 2004 and instantly came under fire for, well, catching on fire.

From 2004-2006 electrical overloading in the driver's side instrument panel caused numerous reports of interior fires. The interior infernos became so commonplace that Chrysler eventually issued a recall.

The problems didn't stop there, however. Owners of the recalled vehicles complained about being treated unfairly and given take-it-or-leave-it low ball settlement offers. "They offered me $2000 under NADA retail as a settlement," said one owner, "and have been rude and hostile to deal with." Nothing says awesome service like treating your customers rudely after their cars have already caught on fire.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
88,006 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2005 Dodge Durango seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2005 Dodge Durango Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 082016

Durango

  • 195,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My mothers 2005 Durango flipped 7 times in champaign co. Ohio. It killed her. The Durango folded in like a pop can. And her seat belts failed. She always wore them. However the report said she did not have them on. I know she did the mark across her body at the corners showed it was on! and not 1 air bag deployed not 1. she lost controll of the vehicle and it began flipping 7 times. Hate Durangos there not safe and it is the reason my mom didnt stand a chance at living threw the accident. Most likly caused by Durango junk. U people should stop lying to people you wouldnt let your family drive one!!!! so why sell this garbage. How dare you. From champaign co. Ohio was my mother. She is now dead. And nothing is the same and it never will be. Thanks a lot [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Brownstown, IN, USA

problem #7

Sep 302016

Durango

  • 149,050 miles
Seat belt is locked but light comes on as if it was not on. I have to undo, and reapply for light to go off. Radio will not work at times. Radio repair guy said I needed a new amplifier. One day it just starts playing, but when I stopped to get gas, the car would not start. After battery was replaced, the cargo lamp stays on if I open my rear hatch. Will only go off if I closed it twice.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #6

Dec 192012

Durango

  • 110,000 miles
The mechanism on the seatbelts that locks the seatbelt during a sudden stop or crash is made of plastic. They break easily especially after a few years of use. There are 7 seat belts in my 2005 Dodge Durango. Three of them broken in this fashion. I contacted Dodge who refused to assist me in having the vehicle repaired.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #5

Aug 142007

Durango

  • 24,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bought car in 2007 had to replace one key because of electronics at 180 dollars each, 2009 changed car battery had to reset keys at 80 dollars, 2011 keys need replaced again at 130 dollars each. Bad design so they can keep fleasing you for money. Also had fuel tank replaced, brake lines rubbed together causing hole in line and loss of brakes, dust cover on drivers seat belt broke off, screws in back tail gate keep loosening and falling out.

- Dacono, CO, USA

problem #4

Apr 102009

Durango

  • 95,000 miles
The seatbelt buckles in the 2nd row seats have broken. The plastic part on the buckles that makes the belt stay tight for a car seat has cracked on one and totally broken off on the other. I do not feel safe putting my child in the seat due to the belt not tightening. The dealer assured me that the belt is still safe for a child that is not in a carseat, but I do not feel it is safe. I have not gotten it fixed yet due to funds being available we just use the other seats. Please investigate this. They should recall vehicles that do not have safety belts that hold up to daily use.

- Concordia, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 152008

Durango

  • 32,000 miles
I have a 2005 Dodge Durango limited w/ hemi. We purchased this vehicle used w/ 26,000 miles on it a year and 4 months ago. I have experienced several problems w/ it: Broken remote keys-the remote locking devices on both keys are now dysfunctional due to the solder that holds the battery in place breaking. I cannot lock/unlock vehicle from outside and when it is locked from inside prior to exiting, upon re-entry, the alarm sounds until key is put into ignition and vehicle is started. The amount of money to replace these keys is outrageous!!!! windows shaking while rolled down-anytime any of the windows are rolled down they shake violently w/ in their casing. There is also quite a bit of wind noise heard when windows are rolled up completely. Had dealership look at it but they could not determine there was a problem. Navigation system-the main knob has become almost dysfunctional. It seems that it is sticking out farther than it once had. With out use of this knob, the entire nav system is virtually unusable. Seatbelt cover-drivers side plastic dust cover where seatbelt goes into seat came off and the plastic around it has a crack in it. There is quite alot of dust building up inside the seatbelt mechanism. Liftgate screws falling out-this has happened a dozen times regardless of how many times they are tightened. It is the screws that hold the plastic on the inside of the liftgate-where the closing handles are located. Broken pin on accelerator pedal-dealer calling this a "push nut pin" and it is what attaches the accelerator to the arm. Dealership certain it is a part malfunction however Chrysler refusing to repair. Underside steering wheel radio control-the left button that changes the pre-set radio stations as well as which disk is playing in the cd changer is sticking. If you just barely touch it the stations/cd's change continuously. In order to get it to stop, you must depress it very hard while moving it back and forth.

- Whitney, TX, USA

problem #2

Apr 062008

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the rear and front passenger side seat belt would not release. As of April 7, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 69,000. The VIN and engine size were unavailable.

- South Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 102005

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. He stated that the dust cover for the seat belt popped off which caused dust to gather between the seat belts. He felt that over time dust would accumulate and prevent the seat belts from operating correctly. The dealer was unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

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