YearToAvoid

2005 Dodge Durango Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 751 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 48% of all 1,567 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
751
48% of 1,567
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
72,000 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2005 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 31, 2004, latest Feb 3, 2025.

2005 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter612004 Q42008 Q22010 Q32012 Q42015 Q12017 Q22019 Q42022 Q1
751 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q4 to 2025 Q1; peak 2010 Q1 (61).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 09V003000Jan 8, 2009Fuel System18,951 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Chrysler is recalling 18,951 my 2005 dodge durango vehicles. The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close at the end of refueling. This could allow some fuel to escape from the vehicle through the filler neck at the end of refueling.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve. Vehicles found to have a suspect inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  2. NHTSA 05V034000Feb 3, 2005Fuel System26,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close at the end of refueling. This could allow some fuel to escape from the vehicle filler neck.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inlet check valves and replace the fuel tank assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel System complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 2005751 (48%)
  2. 2006552 (65%)
  3. 200767 (35%)
  4. 200840 (41%)
  5. 20092 (17%)
  6. 2011135 (17%)
  7. 201299 (15%)
  8. 201392 (14%)
  9. 201433 (4%)
  10. 201522 (4%)
  11. 20165 (3%)
  12. 201716 (8%)
  13. 201811 (5%)
  14. 20198 (6%)
  15. 20202 (4%)
  16. 202110 (5%)
  17. 20228 (14%)
  18. 20234 (13%)
  19. 20241 (7%)
  20. 20252 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Durango have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 751 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 48% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most fuel system complaints (751), compared with 751 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Durango concern the fuel system: 09V003000 and 05V034000.

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.