2005 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “instrument panel” (10% of reports).
- 198electrical system complaints
- 72,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Instrument panel: mentioned in 19 of 198 complaints (10%)
- Transfer case: mentioned in 15 of 198 complaints (8%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 13 of 198 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 198 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Durango electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 2 | 14% | 651 |
| 2025 Durango | 5 | 63% | 28 |
| 2024 Durango | 5 | 36% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 7 | 22% | — |
| 2022 Durango | 11 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 40 | 20% | 1,280 |
| 2020 Durango | 9 | 16% | 20,590 |
| 2019 Durango | 38 | 26% | 10,056 |
| 2018 Durango | 87 | 37% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 62 | 29% | 39,500 |
| 2016 Durango | 40 | 25% | 49,500 |
| 2015 Durango | 95 | 19% | 48,750 |
| 2014 Durango | 149 | 19% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 290 | 45% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 347 | 54% | 70,599 |
| 2011 Durango | 514 | 64% | 68,100 |
| 2009 Durango | 2 | 17% | 145,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 10 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Durango | 22 | 12% | 92,500 |
| 2006 Durango | 84 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 198 | 13% | 72,500 |
| 2004 Durango | 243 | 22% | 60,500 |
| 2003 Durango | 57 | 17% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 48 | 11% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Durango | 91 | 14% | 87,500 |
| 2000 Durango | 56 | 5% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 181 | 9% | 119,278 |
| 1998 Durango | 34 | 4% | 81,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was not operating properly. The speedometer displayed 50 MPH while the vehicle was parked and the odometer turned blank, and the vehicle was stuck in FWD. The contact stated that the interior…
I have had my durango for about 2 years, one day I went to start it and it clicked as if battery had died. When I jumped it, it started right up. I noticed that my dash had a tire sensor light and a light saying Overhead lamp on. I turned my overhead switch and all my lights in the car turned on…
Was driving 2005 dodge Durango when it stalled and stopped running at a bottom of a hill. Would not start . Replaced idiole control sensor, starter, battery, crank shaft sensor and relays. Started ran for 30 minutes again just died in the middle of the road. Will not start. If someone would of come…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Durangos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2005 Dodge Durango (13% of the 1,567 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Durango electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “instrument panel”, in 19 of 198 complaints, followed by “transfer case” (15).
Other 2005 Dodge Durango problems
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (539)
- Power Train problems (217)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (216)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (203)
- Engine problems (113)
- Air Bags problems (111)
- Steering problems (70)
See all 2005 Dodge Durango problems or electrical system problems across all Durango years.