2005 Dodge Durango Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,567 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,996miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Dodge Durango, 3% of the 1,567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,996 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I unlock the doors with the remote or open unlocked doors, the shift motor activates, I can hear it engaging and disengaging. There is a delay upon starting my truck before the drive gear kick in and I can proceed to drive vehicle. When I make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The awd lights flickers on/off. Constant smell like something is burning.”
NHTSA complaint #10893160, filed 2016-08, 180,000 miles“On 3/19/2014 I was driving in the middle lane of a very busy street called gratiot ave with heavy traffic and the engine just stopped. I could not accelerate and had just enough speed to slowly merge right and turn into a shopping mall off the street in order to miss oncoming traffic. My truck had completely stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10575047, filed 2014-03, 56,000 miles“2005 Dodge Durango stalling while slowing down or accelerating from a stop. January 2010 dealer said they could not find anything wrong. Happened again 4/8/2010. Dealer replaced EGR valve but could not guarantee that would fix the problem and to come back if it happens again. Hopefully it does not happen again in traffic and I get killed or kill someone. I am afraid to drive this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10324712, filed 2010-04, 66,433 miles“Vehicle switches to 4lock automatically while driving at high and low speeds. Vehicle becomes sluggish and makes it impossible to turn. At this point I fear for my life. After reading so many complaints of the same issue. I see I'm not alone.”
NHTSA complaint #10629817, filed 2014-09, 137,000 miles“Today my Durango lurched forward uncontrollably, hitting 3 cars in the parking lot at the elementary school where I work. My foot was not on the accelerator. There was no way I could have accelerated that quickly in 12-14 feet to cause that kind of damage. If there had been any children out there, they could have been killed! It was the most terrifying thing that ever happened to me. A recall needs to be issued immediately or someone will be hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10649506, filed 2014-10, 189,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 43 | 3% |
| 2004 | 49 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 2% |
| 1999 | 38 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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