2005 Dodge Durango Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,567 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2005 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 1,567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Seat belt is locked but light comes on as if it was not on. I have to undo, and reapply for light to go off. Radio will not work at times. Radio repair guy said I needed a new amplifier. One day it just starts playing, but when I stopped to get gas, the car would not start. After battery was replaced, the cargo lamp stays on if I open my rear hatch. Will only go off if I closed it twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10918953, filed 2016-10, 149,050 miles“The mechanism on the seatbelts that locks the seatbelt during a sudden stop or crash is made of plastic. They break easily especially after a few years of use. There are 7 seat belts in my 2005 Dodge Durango. Three of them broken in this fashion. I contacted Dodge who refused to assist me in having the vehicle repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10490096, filed 2012-12, 110,000 miles“My mothers 2005 Durango flipped 7 times in champaign co. Ohio. It killed her. The Durango folded in like a pop can. And her seat belts failed. She always wore them. However the report said she did not have them on. I know she did the mark across her body at the corners showed it was on! And not 1 air bag deployed not 1. She lost controll of the vehicle and it began flipping 7 times. Hate durangos there not safe and it is the reason my mom didnt stand a chance at living threw the accident. Most likly caused by Durango junk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122427, filed 2018-08, 195,000 miles“I have a 2005 Dodge Durango limited w/ hemi. We purchased this vehicle used w/ 26,000 miles on it a year and 4 months ago. I have experienced several problems w/ it: broken remote keys-the remote locking devices on both keys are now dysfunctional due to the solder that holds the battery in place breaking. I cannot lock/unlock vehicle from outside and when it is locked from inside prior to exiting, upon re-entry, the alarm sounds until key is put into ignition and vehicle is started. The amount of money to replace these keys is outrageous!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10238655, filed 2008-08, 32,000 miles“The seatbelt buckles in the 2nd row seats have broken. The plastic part on the buckles that makes the belt stay tight for a car seat has cracked on one and totally broken off on the other. I do not feel safe putting my child in the seat due to the belt not tightening. The dealer assured me that the belt is still safe for a child that is not in a carseat, but I do not feel it is safe. I have not gotten it fixed yet due to funds being available we just use the other seats. Please investigate this. They should recall vehicles that do not have safety belts that hold up to daily use.”
NHTSA complaint #10274714, filed 2009-06, 95,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 3% |
| 2014 | 55 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 30 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Durango
751 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
217 complaintsEngine cooling
216 complaintsElectrical system
198 complaintsEngine
113 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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