2005 Dodge Durango Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,567 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,342miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 1,567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,342 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving home, all of the dash warning/service lights came on. At the same time, my turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, hazard lights, and all gauges malfunctioned. I believe this to be an issue with the front control module .”
NHTSA complaint #10948118, filed 2017-01, 145,000 miles“I was driving in a straight line when it started to down pour. I turn the wipers on high and the drivers side wiper stopped moving and got tangled with the passenger side wiper which remained functional. Dealer informs me over the phone that the repair will be between $450 to $500.”
NHTSA complaint #10577537, filed 2014-04, 118,643 miles“On the evening of 6-28-07 while driving home from work during a thunderstorm the windshield wipers were running. The rain intensified so I switched the wipers to high speed suddenly the left (driver's side wiper stopped working and jammed against the running right wiper. Luckily there were no cars in front of me and I was on a stretch of road where I could slow down and get over to the shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194950, filed 2007-06, 50,518 miles“On dec 19 2008 as I was driving home during a severe thunderstorm when my driver side wind shield wiper suddenly stopped working and got tangled up with the passenger side wiper that continued to work normally. This happened minutes before I was about to enter the freeway so luckily I was in a place where I could safely pull over. I tried to wait out the storm but it was getting really bad so I had to drive at 20-30 MPH with my hazard lights on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255124, filed 2009-01, 48,098 miles“2 problems: 1) even though our local dealership is insistent that we don't have a recall, I can see a recall on your page about windshield wiper motors. Our wipers come on every time we start the vehicle, and they work sporadically. Sometimes while they're on, they won't come on at all, as mentioned in the recall information. Why isn't mine covered? 2) biggest problem: several times (upwards of ten times) I have been going slow, usually making a turn, and my engine stalls. I have to turn the key off and then restart, and I'm okay again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568638, filed 2014-03, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V067000Mar 8, 2006On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.Covers: Dodge Durango 2005–2006, Chrysler Town And Country 2005–2006, Dodge Grand Caravan 2005–2006 +1 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 26 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 58 | 3% |
| 1998 | 50 | 5% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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