2005 Dodge Durango

2005 Dodge Durango : An overview

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Fuel Economy:12.1 - 18.0 City/HWY combined

Horsepower:N/A

Drivetrain:Four-Wheel Drive

Engine:Gasoline

Torque:N/A

Seats:5 - 7

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The 2005 Dodge Durango has 5 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

5 trims available

1 of 5
SXT
Price N/A
Gasoline
13.1L - 15.1L fuel / 100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
210 - 230 horsepower
2 of 5
SXT 4.7
Price N/A
Gasoline
15.1L fuel / 100 km
4x4
230 horsepower
3 of 5
Limited
$49,260
Gasoline
14.7L - 15.9L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
230 - 335 horsepower
4 of 5
SLT
$42,865
Gasoline
13.1L - 15.9L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
210 - 335 horsepower
5 of 5
Limited 5.7
$49,260
Gasoline
14.9L - 15.3L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
Horsepower N/A

Having been redesigned for 2004, the Dodge Durango enters 2005 with only a few trim changes. There’s a new Adventurer package, priced at $1,060, featuring satin silver tubular side steps and roof rack side rails, reversible slush mats, washable cargo liner with built-in organizer, unique machine-finished aluminum wheels, and mineral grey side mouldings and fascias.

Other changes include heated cloth or leather seats available on the SLT, Adventurer and SLT Plus; available automatic headlamps on all models; a 50/50 split third-row seat becomes standard on the SLT Plus and Limited, replacing the single-seat unit; a full-screen navigation system is optional on Limited models; a leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls is packaged with the Infinity stereo system; and a Mineral Grey exterior colour replaces Graphic Metallic.

The Durango is available with a 4.7-litre V8 in the three lower levels, or a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 in the Limited; unlike in the U.S., where rear-wheel-drive and V6 models are available, all Canadian Durangos come with part-time, shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive (a two-speed transfer case with low range is optional on all models). The four trim lines all come with seven-passenger seating.

The base SLT comes with the 4.7-litre and includes four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, power locks with keyless entry, fog lamps, cloth seats with eight-way power driver’s seat, power 5x7-inch mirrors, front and rear air conditioning, cruise, full-size spare tire, power windows, variable intermittent front and rear wipers, 17-inch aluminum wheels and CD player with four speakers. The Adventurer adds the trim package mentioned above.

The SLT Plus adds an overhead console, HomeLink universal transmitter, automatic headlamps, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo net, leather seats, six-CD/MP3 stereo with eight speakers, and security alarm.

The Limited uses the Hemi engine, and adds automatic temperature control, luxury floor mats, driver’s memory system, power-adjustable pedals, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, four-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, Infinity Adrenaline audio system with subwoofer, heated 6x9-inch power mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming, electronically-controlled throttle and power sunroof.

Boldly designed with the new huge Ram-style grille, the Durango is a big vehicle, with a matching cargo capacity and, unfortunately, a correspondingly large thirst for fuel. Despite its bulk, it’s surprisingly nimble, driving more like a big car than a truck thanks to its quick and direct steering. Both engines move it out well, but for its weight, it benefits from the beefier Hemi engine. Its body-on-frame construction with a solid rear axle gives it a towing capacity from 2585 kg (5700 lbs) to as high as 3924 kg (8650 lbs) when properly equipped. Its size also means that, unlike with many vehicles, third-row passengers don’t have to be Munchkins to fit, and the optional split third seat adds versatility. The Adventurer package’s built-in organizer lifts and opens to form a divided storage crate for smaller items.

The Durango is built in Newark, Delaware.

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Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.

Recall #

Date

System Affected

Model Years

Manufacturer Recall #: S43

Units Affected: 459492

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator.  Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

Manufacturer Recall #: R25

Units Affected: 374508

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.

Manufacturer Recall #: P40

Units Affected: 1000

Type: Superseded

Details:

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States.  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will replace the driver and/or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved.  Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) dealer.  This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: For the 2003 model year Dodge RAM, only the passenger side inflator would need replacement.

Additional Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recalls 2015094 and 2015228. Please see these recalls for more information: 


<a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015094">Click here for more information on the 2015094 recall</a>


<a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information on the 2015228 recall</a>

Manufacturer Recall #: P78

Units Affected: 1000

Type: Superseded

Details:

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States.  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles.  Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Guam, American Samoa and Saipan should contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This Safety Improvement Campaign is superseded by recall 2016-265 (FCA Recall S43). Please see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2016265">recall 2016265</a> for more information.

Manufacturer Recall #: N/A

Units Affected: 258600

Type: Superseded

Details:

Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015228. Please see recall 2015228 for more information: 

<a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information</a>

* Data provided by Transport Canada

2005 Dodge Durango

2005 Dodge Durango : An overview

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