2005 Dodge Durango Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 539 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gasoline storage tank” (24% of reports).
- 539fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 0%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.
- Gasoline storage tank: mentioned in 128 of 539 complaints (24%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 119 of 539 complaints (22%)
- Pipe cap: mentioned in 62 of 539 complaints (12%)
- Check valve: mentioned in 56 of 539 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2005 Dodge Durango at $1,100, and half of them between $970 and $1,300.
Based on 36 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 479 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 539 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge Durango fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Durango | 1 | 13% | 28 |
| 2023 Durango | 1 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2019 Durango | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Durango | 1 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 2 | 0% | 77,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 1 | 0% | 104,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 8 | 1% | 101,500 |
| 2012 Durango | 10 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 16 | 2% | 50,445 |
| 2009 Durango | 1 | 8% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 19 | 20% | 40,750 |
| 2007 Durango | 38 | 20% | 47,500 |
| 2006 Durango | 399 | 47% | 56,722 |
| 2005 Durango | 539 | 34% | 67,000 |
| 2004 Durango | 11 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 4 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2001 Durango | 4 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 9 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 29 | 1% | 88,150 |
| 1998 Durango | 10 | 1% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 that while refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware that gasoline was spilling out of the fuel filler neck. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V003000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel started leaking from the filler neck. The contact waited for a while to refuel the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument cluster "Gas Cap". The contact…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank spilled gasoline to the vehicle. The fuel also leaked onto the driveway while the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving with the air bag warning light…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Durangos have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 539 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Dodge Durango (34% 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $970 and $1,300), from 36 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “gasoline storage tank”, in 128 of 539 complaints, followed by “filler neck” (119).
Other 2005 Dodge Durango problems
- Power Train problems (217)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (216)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (203)
- Electrical System problems (198)
- Engine problems (113)
- Air Bags problems (111)
- Steering problems (70)
See all 2005 Dodge Durango problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Durango years.