The 2005 Dodge Durango has 7 recalls, the most serious being airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The airbag concern covers both front positions: the driver-side inflator can burst and shed metal shards toward the driver or other occupants, and the passenger-side inflator carries the same rupture risk for anyone seated in the front passenger seat. These are Takata-type inflator recalls that affected a wide range of Chrysler vehicles from this era, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across the entire affected population, which is why multiple filings exist.
On the fuel system side, the filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close after refueling, allowing fuel to spill out of the filler neck. If that fuel contacts an ignition source nearby, it can start a fire. This defect has been filed across several campaigns covering the same underlying valve problem, but the real-world risk is the same: raw fuel escaping at the filler neck whenever the tank is filled.
There is also an electrical concern inside the cabin: an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting can overheat under certain operating conditions, which can cause a fire behind the instrument panel while the vehicle is in use.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank inlet check valve may not fully close after refueling, allowing fuel to escape from the filler tube. Fuel near an ignition source can cause fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the check valve and replace the fuel tank assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close after refueling, allowing fuel to escape through the filler neck.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inlet check valve and replace the fuel tank assembly on vehicles with a faulty valve at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lights may overheat under certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not close completely after refueling, allowing fuel to leak from the filler neck. Fuel near an ignition source can cause fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly to fix the inlet check valve.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inlet check valve in the fuel tank filler tube may not fully close after refueling, allowing fuel to leak from the filler neck.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inlet check valves and replace the fuel tank assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
