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.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Dodge Durango
- 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.
- 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.
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.