Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900805 | 11/02/2005 | 1900805A | 10017651 | Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc | 11/14/2005 |
| 1901004 | 11/29/2004 | 10011958 | Power steering fluid contamination. *tt | 02/08/2005 | |
| 1901204 | 05/03/2005 | 1900305 | 10011930 | Steering column snapping or ticking sound. *tt | 02/07/2005 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA06004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/2006 | 03/08/2007 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On march 9, 2006 odi upgraded preliminatry evaluation pe05-056 to engineerning analysis ea06-004 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering shaft coupling bolts and steering column retaining bolts in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 through 2006 dodge dakota pickup trucks.either condition could result in a loss of steering control.although odi identified some quality issues in the manufacturing processes for the dakota and durango vehicles, the data do not indicate that a safety defect trend is present in either population.the failure rates are low for each condition and trend analyses indicate that problems with the subject bolts were isolated to a few units affected by assembly error that were detected either pre-sale or occurred early in vehicle service.further use of agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the sugject vehicles and will take furhter action inthe the future if warranted.for more information see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| EA06004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/2006 | 03/08/2007 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On march 9, 2006 odi upgraded preliminatry evaluation pe05-056 to engineerning analysis ea06-004 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering shaft coupling bolts and steering column retaining bolts in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 through 2006 dodge dakota pickup trucks.either condition could result in a loss of steering control.although odi identified some quality issues in the manufacturing processes for the dakota and durango vehicles, the data do not indicate that a safety defect trend is present in either population.the failure rates are low for each condition and trend analyses indicate that problems with the subject bolts were isolated to a few units affected by assembly error that were detected either pre-sale or occurred early in vehicle service.further use of agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the sugject vehicles and will take furhter action inthe the future if warranted.for more information see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/05/2012 | 161050 | ||
| My transfer case will shift from awd to 4lo with no warning. my transfer case also shifts into 4wd, when i should be in awd. these shifts happen frequently and at any speed. | |||
| 02/13/2013 | 57000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls while making turning maneuvers at low speeds which disables the power steering and brakes. this has occured on numerous occasions but the dealer is unable to duplicate the prolem and has not been able to correct this issue. this has always occur during decelerations, such as braking for a stop sign or traffic signal. when it happen i must immidiately put the vehicle in park and restart it, but luckily this has not let to an accident yet. | |||
| 03/05/2012 | 161050 | ||
| My transfer case will shift from awd to 4lo with no warning. my transfer case also shifts into 4wd, when i should be in awd. these shifts happen frequently and at any speed. | |||
| 02/13/2013 | 57000 | ||
| The vehicle stalls while making turning maneuvers at low speeds which disables the power steering and brakes. this has occured on numerous occasions but the dealer is unable to duplicate the prolem and has not been able to correct this issue. this has always occur during decelerations, such as braking for a stop sign or traffic signal. when it happen i must immidiately put the vehicle in park and restart it, but luckily this has not let to an accident yet. | |||
| 01/29/2013 | 157913 | ||
| Was driving down the road then came to my neighborhood --- the road was clear but the turn light up ahead had just changed --- so i had time to make my turn into my neighborhood but when i attempted to turn the vehicle just shut off the -- there were two oncoming cars the one in lead began blowing but the car could not be steered or anything. luckily the cars had time to stop --- so, i quickly put the vehicle in park and attempted to restart the vehicle. thankfully it started and i was able to continue to pull into my neighborhood. my 10-year old daughter was in the front passenger side and began to scream when she heard the horns blowing --- this could have been tragic---what is the problem and why are these vehicles still able to be sold. i just purchased this vehicle on saturday. then while in my neighborhood i called a friend we test drove the vehicle -- the haul/tow light was on then off -- the right rear light was off the on the way back to be park it came on again-- the passenger air bag light was on then a few minutes later it was off. in addition the vehicle shut off again twice while turning the corner onto another street in the neighborhood. | |||
| 01/21/2013 | 100033 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on during. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the issue but will not do anything. | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 89991 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on after the event. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the prevalence of this issue and is unwilling to cooperate because they have not made a recall as of yet. | |||
| 01/21/2013 | 100033 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on during. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the issue but will not do anything. | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 89991 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on after the event. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the prevalence of this issue and is unwilling to cooperate because they have not made a recall as of yet. | |||
| 01/21/2013 | 100033 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on during. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the issue but will not do anything. | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 89991 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on after the event. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the prevalence of this issue and is unwilling to cooperate because they have not made a recall as of yet. | |||
| 01/21/2013 | 100033 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on during. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the issue but will not do anything. | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 89991 | ||
| The car begins to sputter and stall at constant speeds, then stalls while running which disables the power steering and brakes. this situation is profoundly dangerous as it renders the car nearly unable to stop. the only way you can stop is if you can get the car into neutral, coast off the road and quickly restart the engine. the engine light does come on after the event. i have gotten this issue repaired four times and it continues to occur and the sensors that correspond to the code have been replaced twice each and are in full working order. dodge is aware of the prevalence of this issue and is unwilling to cooperate because they have not made a recall as of yet. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. the contact stated that whenever it would rain or snow, water would enter the steering column and cause the steering wheel to seize sporadically. the contact was able to regain steering control after several minutes. in addition, the failure would cause the vehicle to stall without warning. the failure would also occur when the contact was driving in reverse however, the vehicle would independently restart. the vehicle was taken to several mechanics but none were able to diagnose the failure. the manufacture was not notified of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. the contact stated when its rain and snows and water goes under the vehicle up to the steering it would lock and caused the vehicle to stall. it would also stall while reversing but would restart within a minute. when the steering locks it would also take five minutes before coming back to normal. the vehicle was taken to different mechanic shops but they cannot find the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 150,000. mw | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 99000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle will automatically engage itself into 4-wheel drive mode. the incidents usually happen at low speeds. although, the incident can, has, and will happen at higher speeds. when it occurs at low speeds, the vehicle will accelerate slowly and refuse to turn. when the incident happens at higher speeds, the vehicle will seemingly lock the tires and if not handled correctly the driver can lose complete control of the suv. this particular defect seems to be a common issue among dodge durango 2nd generation owners. many say the dodge dealerships are skeptical on what exact repair is necessary to fix the apparent safety issue. durango owners experiences with technicians show many times they reportedly point the finger at various high dollar repairs. some have had success with replacing the transfer case motor but some who have pursued this repair have again reported the same issue after the repair was completed. originally, the safety concern was extremely rare. recently, the problem has become more consistent. it is a definite safety hazard as it can cause complete loss of control of the large vehicle. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 99000 | ||
| The vehicle will automatically engage itself into 4-wheel drive mode. the incidents usually happen at low speeds. although, the incident can, has, and will happen at higher speeds. when it occurs at low speeds, the vehicle will accelerate slowly and refuse to turn. when the incident happens at higher speeds, the vehicle will seemingly lock the tires and if not handled correctly the driver can lose complete control of the suv. this particular defect seems to be a common issue among dodge durango 2nd generation owners. many say the dodge dealerships are skeptical on what exact repair is necessary to fix the apparent safety issue. durango owners experiences with technicians show many times they reportedly point the finger at various high dollar repairs. some have had success with replacing the transfer case motor but some who have pursued this repair have again reported the same issue after the repair was completed. originally, the safety concern was extremely rare. recently, the problem has become more consistent. it is a definite safety hazard as it can cause complete loss of control of the large vehicle. | |||
| 06/09/2012 | |||
| I have a 2005 durango and lately it has been dying with no type of any warning. it usually will happen if i am turning a corner, coming to a stop and then trying to accelerate, or going through parking lots. saturday i had a car full of kids leaving a baseball game and i stopped at a stop sign to cross a busy hwy in my hometown and when i went to accelerate to go across the intersection of the hwy my durango died right there with oncoming traffic headed toward us...i couldn't steer and had to stop in the middle of the hwy with the kids in my car and put the car in park and frantically try to start the car hoping this would help (which thankfully it did this time). this has happened more than once and each time is getting more and more scarier. i am afraid to drive the car for fear one of these times my family and i won't be so lucky and will end up being killed due to the defect in the vehicle. i have reviewed many forums online and see many complaints in the forums where this has been brought to dodge's attention and even complaints on this site with nothing done to resolve this issue. this is very dangerous for everyone involved because of the stalling of the vehicle. please listen to the consumers and help resolve this issue. thank you. | |||
| 03/28/2012 | 55610 | ||
| I was making a u turn and the truck just shut off on me. i had put it on park and restart the engine. i experienced the issue numerous times and have taken it back to car max and they are unable to locate why the vehicle was just cutting off. i recently experienced where the car would start and turn off. just today i was trying to park the vehicle and the engine just cut off. | |||
| 03/14/2012 | |||
| I was in nyc last week. i was making a turn in the city the truck cut off. a tracker trailer and several cars were behind me. i was able to put the car in park and re-start it. however, if someone behind was not paying attention that accident could have been terrible. prior to that i was driving on the fdr and truck cut off on me again, while in traffic. again i had to put the truck in park and start it up again. i know good and well chrysler knows about this problem because i see to many durango owners with the same problem. please create a recall we and our families lives are depending on it!!!! | |||
| 12/27/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. the contact was driving 40 mph when the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure but was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 120,000. kmj | |||
| 12/27/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. the contact was driving 40 mph when the engine shut down and steering on the vehicle was lost. the vehicle restarted after the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,000 . rds | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 60000 | ||
| This has been an ongoing issue with our durango. the first time it happened was about one month after i bought it used with approx 60k miles on it. it is totally at random. i'm always able to pop it into neutral and start it back up again as if nothing ever happened. the biggest problem with this is not only that the engine totally shuts off(as if that isn't a huge issue initself), but that the power steering/power brakes go out as well making the possibility of an accident a huge issue. it has always had a stutter when driving. after taking it to the dealer, being told they couldn't replicate the problem or pull any codes. in order for them to find the problem i would have to pay them to locate their defect. at this point dodge needs to resolve this since i am not the only one experiencing this huge safety issue. i urge everyone to also submit this problem to the nhtsa. | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. while the contact was driving approximately 15 mph in rainy weather conditions, suddenly the steering wheel locked for a brief moment. there were no prior warnings. the similar failure occurred twice while it was raining. the failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. while the contact was driving approximately 15 mph in rainy conditions, suddenly the steering wheel locked for a brief moment. there were no prior warnings. the similar failure occurred on two different times during rainy weather driving. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. js | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 117100 | ||
| 2005 dodge durango (v8 hemi) periodically stalls during normal driving. engine will die, power steering and brakes will fail. engine restarts immediately after each incident. check engine light remains illuminated. has been to the dealer twice to diagnose with no rectification of the issue. date of latest incident is shown below. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 78932 | 1 | |
| I own a 2005 dodge durango. whenever the vehicle runs through a moderately sized rain puddle and water is sprayed up under the car the power steering fails but returns to service a short time after. this has happened repeatedly and the dealer has been called and they acknowledge the problem but say nothing can be done about it. it is truly a safety issue. i have experienced this along with my wife and sons. i live in tampa, fl and rainfall is quite routine (approx 52 inches/yr) and puddles cannot be avoided. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 57000 | ||
| Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at low speeds and begins to make a turn the steering column will suddenly lock up. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current mileage is 92000, failure mileage was at 57000. bml | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| We have a dodge durango 2005 and the steering wheel locked while driving. when decelerating to stop, the car engine turned off. the car started again after putting in park mode and turning the ignition key again. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 59500 | 1 | |
| When negotiating a right turn through an intersection, my 2005 dodge durango would not turn in the expected direction of travel; thereby the vehicle proceeded into a ditch. no injuries to driver. no damage to property or other vehicles. after review of the vehicle for damage, the right front tire appeared to be severely misaligned and broken from the tie rod assembly. as of the date of this complaint, there severity of the damage to the vehicle has yet to be determined, and is still under review with the insurance company. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Steering wheel wobbled then pulled dead left and vehicle went into oncoming traffic lane and struck dump truck pulling a trailer with a backhoe on it luckily everyone walked away. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 62000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. when the vehicle reaches 60 mph, it feels as if it will flip over and the wheels are uncontrollable. the contact stated that the vehicle does not need to be aligned; however, they pull the vehicle in the opposite direction. the vehicle also clunks and clinks during acceleration and the engine light remains illuminated. the sensors were changed and the engine light dimmed; however, it illuminated again the following day and still remains lit. the vehicle has new brakes and when the brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle jumps before it stops. the contact must turn the steering wheel in order to avoid a crash. nhtsa campaign id number's 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission) and 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel) were referenced. the current mileage was 82,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 07/31/2007 | 20 | 08/25/2005 | |
| 2005 dodge durango - steering failure. when traveling in wet conditions, water will splash on to the engine pulleys - resulting in lost of power steering. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 16614 | 6 | 03/11/2006 |
| We purchased a 2005 dodge durango used march 11, 2006 with 16,568, miles on it. on march 13th two days after we purchased it and 16,614 miles later (48 miles later) the truck broke down on the highway! we had the truck towed in to earnhardts dodge, find out the ring gear and pinion set needs replaced, differential side bearings - all axles replace (includes case and side gears if necessary) this is quoted from all my receipts. 2nd time around (july 18,2006) - now has 24,795 miles on it, rear end issues again! again this is the repairs - seal, axle shaft oil - replace all other axles-right. brake pads, disc brake-both sides rear replace due right rear axle seal leaking contaminated pads, rotor has fluid burned into the surface. replaced right axle seal and brakes. also had to replace watts link sway bar, replaced bell crank and links. replaced both rear stabilizer bars again. 3rd time (january 10,2007) - now at 38,051 miles replace seal, axle shaft oil, replace all other axles - replace seal, drive pinion oil replace all others. 4th time, (january 29,2007) now at 39,329 again, replaced bell crank, watts link. 5th time (july 16,2007) - 52,058 failed bearing in rear diff, need to replace ring & pinion and all bearings- cost - $1,474, (why would i want to pay this much when they haven't been able to fix this problem?) told them to put the truck back together, we can't afford to fix it. 6th time - now after researching this vehilce, we found out, earnhardts dodge/hyundai in gilbert arizona (same placed we purchased it at) january 17,2006) (now 6 repairs) noticed the durango had rear differtial leaks, they replaced seal, drive pinion oil and all three parts - then returned the vehicle to stock when it was finished at 16,614 miles! just 48 miles before we purchased the vehicle!! *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 25000 | 4 | 05/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. while driving 20 mph, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left. the failure only occurred during rainy conditions. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the current mileage is 45,611 and failure mileage was 25,000. | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 15000 | 1 | 10/14/2005 |
| My firm represents several passengers and the personal representatives of the estates of two decedent who were killed when a 2005 dodge durango lost steering control on the florida turnpike. the vehicle is a rental vehicle from dollar rental car. it may be a case where the bolts in the steering were missing, but is yet to be determined. please call 1-800-801-9399 and ask for don hardeman. he has placed a legal hold on this vehicle and he is aware of the location of the vehicle. the vehicle number is 8136354. please ask him for the location of the vehicle for inspection. nhtsa action number : pe05056. *jb | |||
| 05/14/2005 | 9456 | 1 | 03/12/2005 |
| The vehicle is making popping noise when turning. i traded my 2003 caravan in for the durango because it was making the same noise that my new durango is making and the dealerships (2 different ones) could not find or fix the problem. now the durango is making the noise and the dealerships cant fix it. i called chrysler and all they could suggested was to take it to a different dealership. if that's all they can do then i will file lemon law after the fourth trip to the dealership and will never buy another dodge/chrysler vehicle... *nm | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 07/08/2007 | 54824 | 3 | 03/15/2005 |
| Steering wheel locks while in motion and turning. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2007 | 20100 | 1 | 08/09/2005 |
| I drive a '05' durango. this morning on my way to work i slowed to turn into my parking lot and the vehicle did not turn. the sterring wheel had locked while the vehicle was in drive, still running and moving forward. i immediately locked up the breaks, just prior to going in the ditch. i then put the vehicle in park and the engine stalled. the vehicle did refire and i reached my destination. within 30 minutes i had dropped the vehicle at the dealer. i have since been informed they can find nothing wrong with this vehicle, as expected. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 10/30/2007 | 64000 | 4 | 11/15/2006 |
| 2005 durango shut down sitting at red light last week and today lost all steering going down road stopped and checked power steering fluid and when i opened cap it was under alot of pressure. *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 10/30/2007 | 64000 | 4 | 11/15/2006 |
| 2005 durango shut down sitting at red light last week and today lost all steering going down road stopped and checked power steering fluid and when i opened cap it was under alot of pressure. *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 5000 | 1 | 02/01/2005 |
| Dt: the contact was having a problem with the steering system. while driving at higher speeds the front end vibrated. the service dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/30/2007 | 1 | 07/28/2005 | |
| Leading up to failure: rainy days failure: when driving down wet city roads and pavement is puddled, water is splashed onto the undercarriage, i lose power steering. at first, i thought the durango had lost power, but realized it was the steering i lost. the steering belt screams loudly afterwards as well. you have no warning when this will happen, but you can expect it on rainy days. i perceive this as a problem because if you are turning out onto a busy street, then lose your power steering, it poses a danger to myself and other motorists. we all know how difficult it is to steer without power steering. when we phoned the maintenance shop where we bought it, they were not concerned, quickly dismissed me and told me that it would have to do it for them as well, otherwise there was nothing that could be done. we have since ditched the durango and bought a different vehicle from a different dealership. i am picking a random date for the incident date, since this happens anytime it rains. for number of failures - it's any time it rains and the belt gets wet. they should protect the belt better somehow! and this durango was a 4x4 - you would think it could handle anything, on-road or off-road! *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/30/2007 | 1 | 05/17/2005 | |
| Ball joint failure on 2005 dodge durango. i find it amazing that a vehicle that 27 months old and driven soley on the streets of new jersey would suffer ball joint and tie rodend failure. the vehicle has only 40k miles and has been dealer service. *tr | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 15000 | 3 | 07/17/2005 |
| I have a 2005 dodge durango that has been in the shop 3 times for a rough idle and the dealership says they can't feel it, and don't know what it is, although it has died on me several times. also, i just found out i need a new rack and pinion and it isn't covered under warranty. it has 54,000 miles and i have a 70,000 powertrain warranty, but apparently, it isn't covered. *tr | |||