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2005 Dodge Durango fuel system problems

moderate 537 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200

Complaints
537
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 09V003000 08/01/2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,951 MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES

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.
severe NHTSA 05V034000 03/02/2005

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING

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 are reporting 11 most recent

fuel system · filed 12/31/2009

MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED (HEMI) SPEWS ABOUT 1 QUART OF GAS OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS. DEALER SAYS MY VIN # ( MFG. DATE 3/05) IS NOT COVERED BY THEIR 1ST OR 2ND RECALL. I CALLED CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER CARE @ 1-800-853-1403 AND WAS TOLD ALTHOUGH I APPEAR TO HAVE THE PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL, THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 150,000 MILES ON…

fuel system · filed 12/31/2004

EACH TIME WE FILL THE FUEL TANK OF OUR 2005 DODGE DURANGO THE TANK OVER FLOWS AND FUEL COMES POURING OUT AROUND THE REFUELING NOZZLE AND SPILLS OUT ONTO THE CAR AND ALL OVER THE GROUND. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN THAT AT LEAST HALF A GALLON OF FUEL THAT SPIILLS OUT THAT COULD IGNITE AND SPREAD TO THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. FORTUNEATELY IT IS WINTER NOW, BUT IN THE SUMM…

fuel system · filed 12/30/2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FULL. THE FAILURE CAUSED GASOLINE TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE…

fuel system · filed 12/30/2010

EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS, FUEL COMES GUSHING OUT OF MY FUEL TANK. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE GAS STATION NOZZLE, BUT REALIZED THAT AFTER USING SEVERAL DIFFERENT STATIONS, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. AFTER COMPLETING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I SAW THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS SAME COMPLAINT. I THEN CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN ON MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER…

fuel system · filed 12/30/2009

ANYTIME I FUEL, MY J2005 DURANGO SPITS A LOT GASOLINE OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW FAST I FUEL OR WHETHER OR NOT I TOP OFF THE TANK. I CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT CHRYSLER/DODGE WILL NOT INCLUDE MY 2005 DURANGO VEHICLE IN THE FUEL TANK RECALL AS NOTED IN YOUR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V003000 OR 05V3400, EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE SAME ISSUE THE RECALLS WERE TO FIX. I WAS TOLD MY MILE…

fuel system · filed 12/30/2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE CONTACT FILLS THE FUEL TANK, GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT OF THE TANK. THE FUEL NOZZLE STOPS WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, BUT GASOLINE CONTINUES TO SPRAY OUT OF THE TANK. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE;STORAGE;TANK ASSEMBLY;FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AL…

fuel system · filed 12/29/2014

EVERY TIME I WENT TO FILL THE GAS TANK IT HAD A DELAY OVERFLOW . STARTED OUT WITH ABOUT A CUP OF GASOLINE AND THEN INCREASED TO ABOUT 3/4 OF A PINT AND THIS IS EVEN WHEN FILLING VERY SLOWLY. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON DURANGO'S IN 2005 FOR GAS TANKS OVERFLOWING BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER HE SAID THAT RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY…

fuel system · filed 12/29/2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WAS SPEWED FROM THE FUEL TANK ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA…

fuel system · filed 12/29/2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER DISPENSING FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK TO THE FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL WOULD ABRUPTLY SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

fuel system · filed 12/29/2010

FUEL SPLASHES UP THE FILLER WHEN REFUELING - STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND HAS OCCURRED ON LAST 4 FILL-UPS. *TR

Common questions

How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2005 Dodge Durango?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 537 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to fuel system?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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