We have classified the 156 complaints from 2005 Dodge Durango about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
While driving around 55 mph, smoke and a burning smell appeared out of the rear of the car. after stopping, then turning right, a loud noise was heard at the rear end. after arriving home, an inspection showed leaked fluid all around the underside rear end. after taking it to a mechanic, they determined that the differential pinion nut had come loose, which damaged the pinion seal, and required a differential overhaul.
Shifting into 4 wheel drive driving down the road on its own and then back into low 4 when backing up on its own all types of streets moving
While driving, svc awd light comes on, then goes out. no problem there but that is only the beginning. in a slow hard turn on reverse, the wheels seem to bind up with an uncontrolled lock into four wheel drive. with my research into this problem, i discovered many other people with the exact same problem. 72 pages of the same complaint !! some even tell the of car shifting into 4 wheel drive on the highway slowing the car into dangerously slow speed . i traced complaints back to 2004 , all deal with the transfer case shift motor or the wiring controlling it. also related to the a/c connection, or the awd, 4 high and 4 low lock switch. i experienced the shift into four wheel drive in slow speed turning and backing but to have it shift into 4 lo lock during driving has me afraid to drive it at all. over 350 complaints of the same problem, with only one web site sounds like a major design problem that dodge has not addressed at all. fyi i bought this car used at koch 33 dealer and they did ...
4 lo light flashing. service 4wd light flashing. shifted to 4 lo on its own. stuck in 4 lo. have to unplug transfer case to drive vehicle. back wheels locked up. this happens in a parking lot after turning car off and using key to fob to lock doors. lights flash going down highway and on city streets at all speeds. car will make shifting noises when turned off in park and key removed.
Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. when the vehicle was placed in drive, it would not accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. also, whenever the four wheel drive was engaged, a loud clunking noise was heard. furthermore, the air bag indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to family chrysler dodge jeep ram (215-492-8600, located at 6735 essington ave, philadelphia, pa 19153), but the cause of the failures could not be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 166,000. parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. the contact stated that the four wheel drive engaged independently. also, when the vehicle was slowed down, the steering wheel seized. the failures were experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to an electrical switch failure. the contact inspected the vehicle himself and believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to a failure in the wiring harness behind the dashboard. the contact also stated that the heater blower motor failed. the heater blower motor remained on the high setting. the contact replaced the heater panel himself, but it did not correct the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
It switches into 4 high and 4 low all by its self. the vehicle can be off for hours and it still will do it. the scary thing is it will shift like that while delivering as well. very dangerous, and lucky there was not another vehicle either coming towards me or behind me, cuz i lost control of the vehicle and i an sure a incoming car would of kill everyone. this needs to be fix. there is hound to be a law suit and i read three is alot of other and you people know it.. this will be on you people,
Transfer case control motor shifts into 4wd and 4lo on its own while driving and while vehicle is off. i wrote about this a while back, still no solution. many others are having this issue. check out this website. https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t4148_ds482593 there are over 300 posts about this issue.
Transfer case is engaging 4hi and 4 lock while driving automatically. blinks lights on dash and goes away. can hear the transfer case actuating when vehicle is parked after engine runs. then goes away.
The awd engages and disengages all on its own. it can engage in the middle of turning which locks up the front wheels, it also engages when you lock / unlock the car. i find it this is a safety issue. it also said service 4wd all the time. this should be a recall as there are many pages online of people having the same exact problem.
The vehicle began making a clicking sound after turning the key off and removing the key. it sounded like it was trying to lock into 4-wheel drive mode. i stuck my key back in and turned it to just before starting engine to see if any dash lights come in and the svc light flashed once. when i've turned the ignition on but let it in park i hear the same clicking sound. i've turned the knob that changes mode from 4lo, 4x4, and awd but this changed nothing. i was told the sound comes from the transfer case motor but none of the local dealerships can find anything wrong. please investigate several of the on-line forums are full of these same type of issues with the same make, model, and year as mine; and even with the same dealership act of ignorance issues i experienced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. while driving 25 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. also, the four wheel drive low indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into four wheel low drive. the contact slowly drove to a parking lot where the engine was turned off. after a few minutes, the vehicle was restarted and the contact was able to drive home. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. the diagnostic results were not provided. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 194,000.
The transfer case make clicking counts when driving and while car is idle. it also makes these clicking noises while the car is off putting the car into 4 lo on its own. the car will sometimes shut off while driving low speeds and attempting to make a turn. the battery dies frequently after a week of not is use.
About 2 weeks ago, my 4lo light would blink and then go off, and then my svc 4wd light would go on for about 4min. i took it into my mechanic, he could not find anything. today, as i was backing out of my driveway - with my 3 kids, all my wheels locked up and i could not drive it. mind you, i am in the middle of the street now. when i got out of my car i could hear my car trying to shift from 4lo/4hi/awd. i had to call my husband to come home to get my car off the street. in looking up this matter online, there seems to be alot of issues with this and seems to be a huge safety issue when you're talking about your car shifting from awd to 4lo or 4hi - thankfully, i was not on the highway going 55. we were able to get it to the mechanic and you can hear it trying to shift when the vehicle is off - no key or anything - wow! mechanic said i was very lucky. i would highly suggest someone looking ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. on multiple occasions, while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle attempted to stall. the contact heard a clicking noise underneath the vehicle and the 4 low warning indicator illuminated. the dealer (larry h. miller dodge peoria at (480) 865-3986 (8665 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000.