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2005 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 203 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 13% of all 1,567 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest electrical complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 15 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 72,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints
203
13% of 1,567
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
15
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
72,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2005, latest Jul 17, 2023.

2005 Dodge Durango electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter122005 Q12006 Q42008 Q42011 Q22013 Q32015 Q22017 Q22020 Q4
203 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2023 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 07V092000Mar 9, 2007Electrical System328,424 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    On some sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting may overheat.

    Risk: This could potentially cause an instrument panel fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-140.

Electrical System complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005203 (13%)
  2. 200692 (11%)
  3. 200727 (14%)
  4. 200810 (10%)
  5. 20092 (17%)
  6. 2011518 (65%)
  7. 2012353 (55%)
  8. 2013295 (46%)
  9. 2014367 (47%)
  10. 2015243 (48%)
  11. 201681 (50%)
  12. 2017123 (58%)
  13. 2018128 (55%)
  14. 201972 (51%)
  15. 202029 (53%)
  16. 2021111 (55%)
  17. 202234 (61%)
  18. 202316 (53%)
  19. 20246 (43%)
  20. 20255 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Durango have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 203 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,500 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2011 Dodge Durango has the most electrical complaints (518), compared with 203 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Durango concerns the electrical: 07V092000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.