Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the four wheel drive engaged independently. Also, when the vehicle was slowed down, the steering wheel seized. The failures were experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to an electrical switch failure. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and believed that the four wheel drive engaged independently due to a failure in the wiring harness behind the dashboard. The contact also stated that the heater blower motor failed. The heater blower motor remained on the high setting. The contact replaced the heater panel himself, but it did not correct the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While refueling the vehicle, fuel suddenly overflowed from the fuel intake hole. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V003000 (fuel system). The contact also indicated that the windshield wiper motor was inoperable. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. Additionally, the sun roof was leaking water into the electrical system and also water into the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
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".
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. I first thought that the bolt holding the wiper arm was stripped but after taking it to the dealer to get inspected, to my surprise I was told that it was the linkage for the wiper system. The linkage just broke out of nowhere. Our vehicle is only 3 1/2 years old and I have never heard of such a thing happening on new or old vehicles of any make. The repair technician told me that the linkage broke because of the way the part was made. …
Driving my 2005 Dodge Durango in a heavy rain storm at night. There was a pop and something flew off from my wipers then both wipers got tangled up. I couldn't see as it was a back road. I had to pull over and remove the passenger side wiper for inside of the driver side wiper. I couldn't use the wipers at all. I finally was able to move the passenger side wiper arm down enough to be able to use the drivers wiper. Had I been in traffic it could have been very bad. I contacted daimlerchrysler corporation and was told my Durango did not fall into the NHTSA's campaign # 06V067000 even though this arm breakage is what the NHTSA's campaigning is supposed to cover. The vehicle has 65700 miles on it. There was no indication that the wiper would fail such as rubbing or squeaking. It just failed. I know this has been identified as a recall on some vehicles I believe mine is one of them. …
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. Upon inspection it appeared that the left wiper linkage broke as I was able to move the wiper without resistance so I moved it to the far left position and it was out of way of the right wiper which was still operating. I waited for the storm to subside then drove on with the right wiper working and the hazard flashers on, and was able to limp home without further incident. Had a car been in front of me at the time of failure the outcome would have been much different. …
Tl contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. She noticed that the head and tail lights were turning on and off on their own and the inside of the vehicle had a mildew odor. The dealer confirmed that the odor was in a tube that was located on the sun roof. The dealer stated the water drained from the tube into the instrumental panel. The dealer stated that they would clean the tube but they would not clean the mildew. The manufacturer advised the contact to write a letter to the manufacturer. She stated that the manual does not advise the owner about the tube located on the sun roof; therefore, they should be responsible for the entire cost of repair. The vehicle was left at the dealer. The failure and the current mileage were 79,885. The drain tubes that were coming from the sunroof were clogged. Updated 01/12/10. Updated 03/18/10
I purchased a 2005 Dodge Durango brand new,and since I had this vehicle it has been given me problems. There were recalls on this vehicle. The vehicle idled very hard, and it shut off when it idled hard, while sitting at a traffic light or when turning to go around a ramp. When shutting off the wheel locked, and I could not control the car. Recently, the care shut off on the new jersey turnpike and a tractor trailer truck was behind me. Luckily, I was in the outer lane and managed to steer the car to the shoulder before the truck could hit me and my family. This was very dangerous. Last incident happened on une 10, 2007. Every time I took the car to the dealer they determined there was no problem.
After getting my recall done reference # go7 instrument cluster. I began having problems with my windshield wiper, it would not turn on ii turn to your website and found NHTSA campaign id number: 06V067000. It seems this was the problem I am having! I call Chrysler and they told me that there is no such thing of this recall. I told them my problem but to no avail. They can't help me. They told me I should contact the dealership and get a diagnostic. But the dealership wants to charge me $65.00 per hour for diagnostics. I don't want to pay for something that there is a potential recall on it.
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft May break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2006, to Dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during July 2006.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2005 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2005 Dodge Durango, 2% of the model year's 1,567 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Dodge Durango window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-067 (motor, Mar 8, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge Durango window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.